![]() ![]() ![]() If Spike Spiegel is indeed Jewish, as viewers can potentially decide, then Cowboy Bebop includes one of the few instances of tasteful Jewish representation in genre fiction to date. While his potential Jewish identity is unintentional, the interpretation of Spike as being Jewish makes him a rare breath of fresh air in the science fiction/noir genre. ![]() Still, the idea of Spike Spiegel being a non-stereotypical Jewish protagonist in a science fiction series is important for its own reasons.Īlthough genre fiction is, refreshingly, becoming more diverse in recent years, Jewish characters are still often overlooked, played by non-Jewish actors and actresses, and depicted with outdated and harmful stereotypes. In the case of Cowboy Bebop’s live-action adaptation, Spike Spiegel’s name is an alias, making his potential Jewish background highly unlikely, unlike the anime version. Instead, Spike Spiegel’s name and appearance are simply meant to look and sound “ cool,” as described by the creators. Spike’s background as a mobster-turned-bounty hunter, his love for Julia, his relationships with the rest of The Bebop’s crew, and his rivalry with his former friend Vicious are what truly matter for his character. Isnt Spike just so charming Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Although appearing to be no more than 23 years old, Faye is actually around 77 years old. In this way, Spike Spiegel’s seemingly Jewish identity in Cowboy Bebop appears wholly unintentional on the creators’ parts. This is an original fan art piece of the iconic Spike Spiegel from the anime Cowboy Bebop. Faye Valentine (, Fei Varentain) is a former wanted bounty head who later became a member of the bounty hunting crew aboard the Bebop. ![]()
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