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In the third volume of the manga, Cowboy Bebop illustrated by Yutaka Nanten and story by Hajime Yatate, Spike is described as ' oriental,' an outdated term for Asian.Īt Otakon 1999, Watanabe stated at the anime panel that the name Spike Spiegel was chosen because he liked the sound only, not because of Jewish origins. Watanabe said that Spike's relationship with Faye Valentine is a prime example of this tendency. He also said that Spike has a habit of being very indirect with his emotions for example, he may behave antagonistically towards someone he actually likes. He also generally goes his own way rather than following orders, which often gets him into trouble. Spike always holds true to his own values and fulfills his obligations. However, he still retains his love for combat. During his time there, he was impetuous and volatile, but after leaving, he adopted a calm and collected demeanor. In Spike's younger days before joining the Bebop, he was part of the Red Dragon Syndicate, a Chinese criminal organization. Setting producer, Satoshi Toba said, 'They talked about how they didn’t want common guns, because that wouldn’t be very interesting, and so they decided on these guns.' The guns on the show were chosen by the director, Watanabe, and in discussion with set designer, Isamu Imakake, and mechanical designer, Kimitoshi Yamane. During gunfights, he often uses a Jericho 941. He also owns a converted asteroid racer called the Swordfish II. A skilled martial artist who practices Jeet Kune Do, Spike is a devout follower of the philosophies of Bruce Lee. Spike is a heavy smoker, and is frequently seen smoking regardless of poor weather and the presence of 'no smoking' signs. Spike has fluffy hair and brown eyes, the left being artificial. Spike is a bounty hunter who was born on Mars on June 26, 2044. Both actors have been praised for their performances, with Blum commenting that it boosted his voice acting career.

Cowboy bebop spike race movie#

In addition to the series, many reviewers of the movie positively noted his expanded portrayal in Cowboy Bebop: The Movie.

He has appeared on multiple reader and critic lists of the best anime characters. His character was subject to much critical acclaim in Japan and the West, with multiple reviewers praising his portrayal. In addition to the series, Spike has been featured in two manga adaptations and has been the protagonist of two video game adaptations. In the English dub, he is voiced by Steven Blum. Spike is voiced in Japanese by Kōichi Yamadera. His portrayal in the later movie adaptation displayed the character's softer side and inner thoughts. His final confrontation with Vicious was planned well in advance. Kawamoto deliberately designed him to appear 'uncool' to create the opposite effect for viewers. Created as a mirror image of Watanabe and based on Japanese actor Yūsaku Matsuda's portrayal of Shunsaku Kudō in Tantei Monogatari ( Detective Story), he was designed as someone who would expect others to follow his lead.

Cowboy bebop spike race series#

Spike was created by series director Shinichirō Watanabe and was designed by Toshihiro Kawamoto as part of the production entity Hajime Yatate. During his adventures on board the Bebop, he is drawn back into a bitter feud with Vicious, a rival from the Syndicate who seeks to kill him. He is first introduced as the partner of Jet Black, captain of the spaceship Bebop: the two are legalized bounty hunters pursuing criminals across the populated planets and moons of the Solar System. Spike is a former member of the criminal Red Dragon Syndicate, who left by faking his death after falling in love with a woman named Julia. Spike Spiegel ( Japanese: スパイク・スピーゲル, Hepburn: Supaiku Supīgeru) is a fictional character introduced as the protagonist of the 1998 anime series Cowboy Bebop. ' Asteroid Blues' (October 1998 chronological broadcast)