Episode 1: “Asteroid Blues”
- 1 of 26
- October 23, 1998
- 25 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Cowboy Bebop |
|---|---|
| Episode | 1 of 26 |
| Japanese | アステロイド・ブルース |
| Original air date | October 23, 1998 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Next episode | Episode 2: “Stray Dog Strut” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“Asteroid Blues” is episode 1 of the anime Cowboy Bebop. It first aired on October 23, 1998.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Spike Spiegel and Jet Black travel to Tijuana in pursuit of an outlaw who smuggles blood-eye, a dangerous drug. Jet is after the bounty, while Spike is drawn to a more appealing prospect.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Tank!” — The SeatbeltsAnimeThemes
- ED 1“The Real Folk Blues”AnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
This space western anime follows a ragtag team of bounty hunters aboard the spaceship Bebop as they travel through the solar system, taking on missions and unraveling their dark pasts. The series blends action, comedy, and drama, set to a jazz-inspired soundtrack. With its unique blend of genres and character-driven…
Read the article →References
- “Cowboy Bebop”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Cowboy Bebop”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Cowboy Bebop”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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