

Episode 18: “Speak Like a Child”
- 18 of 26
- February 26, 1999
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Cowboy Bebop |
|---|---|
| Episode | 18 of 26 |
| Japanese | スピーク・ライク・ア・チャイルド |
| Original air date | February 26, 1999 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Previous episode | Episode 17: “Mushroom Samba” |
| Next episode | Episode 19: “Wild Horses” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu +1 |
“Speak Like a Child” is episode 18 of the anime Cowboy Bebop. It first aired on February 26, 1999.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
A mysterious package arrives, prompting Faye Valentine to leave on a gambling binge. Spike Spiegel and Jet Black search for her while also dealing with the package and the ancient technology connected to it.
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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