The creator of Cowboy Bebop turned off Netflix's adaptation after a single scene and here's why:
Comics and video games have taken over Hollywood, so it is no surprise to see anime shooting its shot. As the medium grows globally, there are more people than ever tuning into anime and reading manga. Still, Hollywood has yet to roll out an anime adaptation that checks all our boxes. Most recently, Netflix's Cowboy Bebop failed to reach that bar, and the anime's creator is now outing their take on the adaptation.
During a recent interview with Forbes, Watanabe was asked about his career and its recent push into live-action film. It was there the creator of Cowboy Bebop admitted he watched the first season's casino scene before turning off the Netflix show for good.
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