Bebop anime creator disliked Netflix version from start

The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop by Netflix has been a hot topic of discussion amongst anime fans since it was first announced. Shinichiro Watanabe, the creator and director of the original anime, recently shared his thoughts on the Netflix adaptation in an interview with Forbes. Watanabe admitted that he was disappointed with the live-action adaptation and that he stopped watching after the opening scene. He stated that the opening scene in a casino was clearly not Cowboy Bebop and that if he wasn’t involved in the project, it would not be considered as a true representation of the series.

The fact that Watanabe had essentially no involvement in the live-action adaptation is a sore point for many fans, who were hoping that his input would be an integral part of the project. It was previously reported that Watanabe was attached to the series as a consultant, but it seems that his role was very limited. In the interview, Watanabe revealed that he felt he should have been more involved, but it is unclear if he was ever offered the opportunity to help with the adaptation himself.

Watanabe’s comments echo the sentiments of many fans who were left disappointed by the live-action adaptation. The series failed to capture the unique tone and feeling that made the original anime so beloved by fans worldwide. However, despite this disappointment, Watanabe remains philosophical about the situation. He feels that the value of the original anime is now somehow even higher, perhaps because the live-action version helped to crystallize what made the original so special.

In the interview, Watanabe also discusses his frustrations with working on The Animatrix, a collection of short anime set in the world of The Matrix. He recounts how an American producer on the project repeatedly requested changes to his work and described himself as the “gatekeeper to the Wachowskis.” Watanabe admits that he was so exasperated that he threatened to punch the producer in the face if he ever saw him, but thankfully, the producer did not attend the recording sessions, and the situation did not escalate.

Overall, it is clear that Shinichiro Watanabe remains an important figure in the anime community, and his contributions to the medium will continue to be appreciated by fans for years to come. While the live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop may not have lived up to expectations, it has sparked a renewed appreciation for the original anime and Watanabe’s role in creating it.

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