Deadpool Proves Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Will Work

Deadpool Proves Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Will Work

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Deadpool Proves Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Will Work​

The live-action remake of the beloved anime Cowboy Bebop debuts on Netflix on November 19th and Deadpool has already shown it can really work.

By Lindsey DeRoche Published 15 hours ago

Netflix's live-action reboot of Cowboy Bebop has been generating lots of excited buzz, and Deadpool show why the anime adaptation can work. The original Japanese anime, which first hit the U.S. via Adult Swim in 2001, follows the Bebop spaceship's crew of bounty hunters as they journey throughout the solar system in a futuristic universe where life on Earth has become increasingly precarious. Utilizing an intriguing blend of noir-themed bleakness and lighthearted goofiness and sarcasm, the show's tone makes it uniquely entertaining. The anime's tone and general vibes will also be a vital part of what makes the forthcoming remake succeed or not.




Originally, main characters Spike Spiegel and Jet Black are Bebop's only two intergalactic, gun-wielding "cowboys." As time progresses within the show, the team expands. One of the crew's eventual additions is the feisty character of Faye Valentine. And, judging by the recently-released trailer for Cowboy Bebop's upcoming live-action reboot show on Netflix (which is set for November 19th), it looks as though those particular characters will return in 3D. The concept of a fresh franchise installment is exciting enough on its own, but the fun, quick-paced nature of the trailer makes the new series seem even more promising.

Another positive sign from the teaser is some of its notable similarities with other projects that have really worked, and been well-received, in the past. The humorous, self-aware way that Spike (John Cho), Jet (Mustafa Shakir), and Faye (Daniella Pineda) break the fourth wall and purposely interact with the promo's artistic boundaries, such as moving and stepping in and out of manga panels (a clear nod to the anime series and manga), are extremely reminiscent of the popular, aptly R-rated Deadpool movies. Since the first Ryan Reynolds-led, irreverent comedy-laden superhero film premiered in 2016, the similarly meta and self-aware comic book character of Wade Wilson/Deadpool has drawn in original readers of the comic books and amassed legions of new fans via his movie adaptations. Deadpool-type vibes abound in the new Cowboy Bebop trailer in tone, action, and even its off-beat sense of humor.

Plus, the reboot just looks plain good. It's certainly nice to see some early, positive signs from the upcoming show's marketing. When any beloved anime series announces a remake, there's always a chance the original's tone and overall appeal - which helped make it so popular in the first place - might be bungled by poor creative handling. On the contrary, Spike, Jet, and Faye's appearances in the new teaser allow longtime followers to breathe a sigh of relief. As many people have already noted online, the trailer actually pulls a lot off at once. At this point, the Cowboy Bebop remake doesn't appear to tweak the original anime's tone in any direction, making it too dark or too goofy either. Instead, the incredibly unique western-sci-fi-noir hybrid franchise seems as though it will keep the anime's integrity very much intact.


The internet is already overflowing with signs of optimistic anticipation from Cowboy Bebop fans. The stage is certainly set to gift the world with a remake done the right way. And if the reboot takes as much of a witty, Deadpool-esque approach to its storytelling as the new teaser presents, there's a proven track record for how monstrously successful this already-popular franchise revival can be.

 

[Ebonic Tutor]

You dumb faggots they aren't the same demographic at fucking all. Weebs =/= Capeshit fans.

 

[b0o0pinsn0o0tz]

I want to say animu and comic books aren't the same thing but both fandoms are insufferable autists.

 

[Screw Danlon]

Deadpool-type vibes abound in the new Cowboy Bebop trailer in tone, action, and even its off-beat sense of humor.

But I don’t want Deadpool vibes in my Cowboy Bebop. Bebop is definitely referential and it has comedic episodes but it’s not “wacky”. Cowboy Bebop has a very specific tone.

But also, more importantly - I can accept people wanting to see a comic book character moving and talking on their TV screen. Cowboy Bebop is already a TV show. Making real humans act out the scenes doesn’t improve it.

 

[Milwaukee Macho Man]

You dumb faggots they aren't the same demographic at fucking all. Weebs =/= Capeshit fans.

While this is true, most of the weebs I know are ridiculously into "wacky" Deadpool for some reason.

 

[Spicey McHaggis]

I mean maybe this will work out well, but I certainly won't put any hopes in it. I just don't see the need for a live action remake. An anime reboot I could get, but there's not really much to be gained here. Even if it's good, odds are it won't live up to what's regarded as one of the top anime shows. Oh well, not my money, and at the very least it should be a good salt mine.

 

[Ebonic Tutor]

But I don’t want Deadpool vibes in my Cowboy Bebop. Bebop is definitely referential and it has comedic episodes but it’s not “wacky”. Cowboy Bebop has a very specific tone.

But also, more importantly - I can accept people wanting to see a comic book character moving and talking on their TV screen. Cowboy Bebop is already a TV show. Making real humans act out the scenes doesn’t improve it.

Original Bebop is "problematic" and it must be purified and have the original stricken from the record.

Of course they took the wrong thing from Bebop, which for the most part is a serious action/drama with a handful of comedic episodes to lighten the tension. Of course they only remember fuckin "Mushroom Samba" and "Toys in the Attic".

 

[Billy Beer]

You dumb faggots they aren't the same demographic at fucking all. Weebs =/= Capeshit fans.

I didn't watch deadpool for the capeshit, I watched it for the parody. Deadpool to cape shit is what Scary movie is to the slasher/horror scene; It lends from it, but takes the piss out of it at the same time.

 

[Bongocat]

I didn't watch deadpool for the capeshit, I watched it for the parody. Deadpool to cape shit is what Scary movie is to the slasher/horror scene; It lends from it, but takes the piss out of it at the same time.

I hope that comparison isn't too on the nose because scary movie was horrible

 

[Billy Beer]

I hope that comparison isn't too on the nose because scary movie was horrible

Scary movie was a dumb laugh. In the same vein as 'Not Another Teen Movie'. It was a daft, silly, parody in the 90's, when people weren't so uptight about laughing at shit.

I would have done the comparison using Naked Gun, but those films (and tv shows) are genius. I suppose Hot Shots to action films could work better?

 

[Bongocat]

Scary movie was a dumb laugh. In the same vein as 'Not Another Teen Movie'. It was a daft, silly, parody in the 90's, when people weren't so uptight about laughing at shit.

I would have done the comparison using Naked Gun, but those films (and tv shows) are genius. I suppose Hot Shots to action films could work better?

I do miss those old "stupid humor" movies. Something like Ace Ventura probably couldn't even be made today.

 

[Marissa Moira]

You dumb faggots they aren't the same demographic at fucking all. Weebs =/= Capeshit fans.

All nerds are part of The Great Bazinga™.

 

[NOT Sword Fighter Super]

I have absolutely no interest in a live action Cowboy Bebop, but especially not one produced by Netflix.

 

[All Cops Are Based]

I like when the 50 year old Asian guy says "first we have to eat noodles" in the trailer. It's a really clever callback to Spike's famous affinity for the act of 'eating food' in the original show. Another homerun for netflix.

 

[Ebonic Tutor]

I didn't watch deadpool for the capeshit, I watched it for the parody. Deadpool to cape shit is what Scary movie is to the slasher/horror scene; It lends from it, but takes the piss out of it at the same time.

Let's not kid ourselves, Deadpool is barely a step above a bog-standard Marvel capeshit film. That's mostly cause of Fox trusting Ryan Reynolds after he helped push the R rated version of it, if Marvel would have had their say it wouldn't have been the little bit of okay that it was. Which wasn't even that good, it was just better than the avg capeshit.

Also Deadpool the movie isn't a parody, it's just the way the character was created at best. The actual film is just a bog standard Fox style XMen film pretty much with a tiny bit more jokes.

 

[Billy Beer]

Let's not kid ourselves, Deadpool is barely a step above a bog-standard Marvel capeshit film. That's mostly cause of Fox trusting Ryan Reynolds after he helped push the R rated version of it, if Marvel would have had their say it wouldn't have been the little bit of okay that it was. Which wasn't even that good, it was just better than the avg capeshit.

Also Deadpool the movie isn't a parody, it's just the way the character was created at best. The actual film is just a bog standard Fox style XMen film pretty much with a tiny bit more jokes.

I didn't look that much in to it. I enjoyed it for what it was, it was one of the better marvel films, that laughed at itself. That is a step above the rest of the dross that has been churned out.

I might rematch it in a few years time, but it is middle of the road as far as films go, but up the top in terms of capeshit.

 

[Ebonic Tutor]

I didn't look that much in to it. I enjoyed it for what it was, it was one of the better marvel films, that laughed at itself. That is a step above the rest of the dross that has been churned out.

I might rematch it in a few years time, but it is middle of the road as far as films go, but up the top in terms of capeshit.

It's actually not a Marvel film is the thing. Just a Marvel character. Deadpool is a mutant so thus is still owned by Fox for film purposes. Reason they never broke Wolverine out in the Avengers. (Also Spiderman is owned by Sony, it was a wonder they got him for Civil War)

 

[Marissa Moira]

(Also Spiderman is owned by Sony, it was a wonder they got him for Civil War)

It was a weird ownership deal and it did break apart which caused Disney to buckle and give Sony more Merch rights when they go back to the table. Following this Sony later bought out Insomniac who developed the Spiderman game.

This happened because both Spiderverse and Venom did very well and had zero Disney backing. Disney had a hard time trying to justify itself with Spiderman, but letting it fully go would mean a direct competitor to their golden goose.

 

[ZehnBoat]

I like when the 50 year old Asian guy says "first we have to eat noodles" in the trailer. It's a really clever callback to Spike's famous affinity for the act of 'eating food' in the original show. Another homerun for netflix.

"well cowboy beboop, this is the real folk blues. see you later space cowboy

bottom text" - netflix character

 

[Ebonic Tutor]

I like when the 50 year old Asian guy says "first we have to eat noodles" in the trailer. It's a really clever callback to Spike's famous affinity for the act of 'eating food' in the original show. Another homerun for netflix.

That's sort of a nod to where they are broke and stuck eating shitty ramen before getting a bounty to go after a few times. It should have been them eating them looking disgusted by it but forcing it down cause it's the only food they have.