Cowboy Bebop: TV Show vs. Anime Differences
Here Are the 11 Biggest Differences Between Netflix's Cowboy Bebop and the Original Anime
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Julia dies from being shot by a group of Syndicate men sent by Vicious in the original anime. Because of this, Spike goes after Vicious and shoots and kills him. Spike seemingly dies, too, after suffering injuries from the fight and falling unconscious. However, his death is never confirmed, and Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe told The Daily Texan in 2006 that he meant to leave the finale a mystery. "I've never officially said that he's died. At this point, I can tell you that I'm not sure if he's alive or dead," Watanabe said about Spike.
The finale of Netflix's Cowboy Bebop is different because it confirms Spike, Julia, and Vicious are all still alive, leaving room for a potential second season.