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Netflixs new sci-fi series adapts a popular 90s animated series.

NetflixsCowbop Bebopturns a Japanese anime into a live-action space Western.

Adapting such a beloved property was daunting, but the Netflix team was up to the task.

John Cho as Spike Spiegel, Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black, and Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine in ‘Co…

People would come in for interviews and for meetings with their old schoolCowboy Bebopt-shirts on, Nemec told Polygon.

John Cho as Spike Spiegel

Spikes characterization is probably the most faithful adaption to the anime.

Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine

Faye Valentines characterization including the most drastic changes.

John Cho as Spike Spiegel in ‘Cowboy Bebop’

In the original series, Vicious is meant to be 27 years old, while Hassell is 41.

Beyond that, though, the anime and live-action versions of the character look pretty similar.

They both have snow white hair and wear a devilish black coat held together with pale golden segments.

Spike Spiegel in the ‘Cowboy Bebop’ anime

Completing the outfit is Vicious recognizable dark purple tie and long, slender sword.

Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black in ‘Cowboy Bebop’

Jet Black in the ‘Cowboy Bebop’ anime

Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine in ‘Cowboy Bebop’

Faye Valentine in the ‘Cowboy Bebop’ anime

Kerry Brown as Julia Satine in ‘Cowboy Bebop’

Julia in the ‘Cowboy Bebop’ anime

Alex Hassell as Vicious in ‘Cowboy Bebop’

Vicious in the ‘Cowboy Bebop’ anime