Top 15 Strongest Cowboy Bebop Characters Revealed!

Regardless of its brief duration, the manga Cowboy Bebop has remarkably achieved a place among the most acclaimed in history. Its unique blend of futuristic themes and genres by Yatata, coupled with mature content and style, captured the interest of fans worldwide, earning it cult status. Although Cowboy Bebop‘s characters may appear unconventional for a superhero series, they remain among the most memorable in anime history.

To pay tribute to these remarkable characters, this compilation features the 15 most formidable figures from the world of “Cowboy Bebop”. These characters hail from both the animated series and the movie. You’ll discover essential details about each one, which will help you understand why they are ranked in the order presented on our list. So, who are the most powerful characters in Cowboy Bebop?

15. Chessmaster Hex

Chessmaster Hex, an exceptionally skilled computer programmer, reigned victorious in the CosmoNet Chess Tournament for many years. At just thirty years old, he became involved with the hyperspace gate project and played a crucial part in the operational development of this specific system.

In time, he comes to understand that the Gate Corporation had secretly incorporated flaws into the software for financial gain through maintenance. Disillusioned, he creates a program intended for use half a century later, enabling criminals to seize control of space toll booths. This revelation terrifies the executives at the Gate Corporation who place a bounty on him, turning him into the solar system’s most sought-after fugitive.

Nevertheless, Hex possesses an extraordinary talent for vanishing without a trace, even managing to remain hidden for long periods that seem as if he’s simply dissolved into thin air.

14. Teddy Bomber

In the year 2071, Bower initiated his assault, announcing a reward of 3 million Woolong. As he departed from one of his explosive locations, which happened to be one of the tallest structures on Mars, he encountered Spike on an escalator. Spike had disarmed one of Bower’s bombs and was prepared for capture. But before his apprehension, Andy burst into the building, mistakenly believing Spike was responsible for the bombings.

As they squabbled, Bower slipped away and triggered two additional explosions. A substantial part of the edifice crumbled as Spike and Andy hurriedly departed. Bower’s following objective was yet another skyscraper, where an extravagant costume ball was ongoing. Clad in a bulky teddy bear suit to conceal himself, Bower planted his bombs. However, just before he could execute his scheme, Spike and Jet managed to locate him using the pin from one of the earlier explosives.

For the second time, Andy disrupted them, foiling the opportunity for an apprehension. Growing agitated at being overlooked once more, he set off his explosives following a loud declaration of his disdain for being dismissed. He swiftly escaped into a parking garage towards his vehicle, but Andy was close behind.

13. The Fridge Monster

The Fridge Monster was an alien creature that attacked the Bebop crew.

There on the floor, walls, and even ceiling, a swift, adaptable, black amoeba-like entity was found. Capable of altering its form as it moved at great speed, this creature had the ability to immobilize living beings with a poisonous bite, though the exact consequences of such an attack remained unclear.

Initially, the creature targeted Jet Black, followed by Faye Valentine, Ein, and finally Spike. Each of them developed a purple rash and lost consciousness. By the end, only Spike remained. Employing heat detectors, nets, and gas bombs, he attempted to eliminate it, but failed. Instead, he shoved the entire refrigerator out into the void. During this struggle, the creature attacked him too, rendering Spike unconscious in its dying moments.

Later on, the being moved towards Ed, who was lost in thoughts of dessert, specifically pudding. Thinking it was a piece of pudding, the being consumed it, only to discover too late that it was alive and perished as a result.

12. Abdul Hakim

In the year 2071, a notorious and lawless individual named Abdul Hakim, who had a price tag of 8 million Woolongs on his head due to his criminal activities, particularly animal theft, made off with a unique “data dog” named Ein from an illicit research facility. Skilled in physical combat and armed, Hakim aimed to profit from selling this canine.

Subsequently, a surgeon performed an alteration operation on him, transforming both his physical appearance and dimensions. Post-surgery, he was noticeably bigger than what Big Shot had specified. Yet, rather than compensating the doctor, he resorted to violence, assaulted him, and vanished without a trace.

Jet Black and Spike Spiegel, bounty hunters, chased after Hakim who had stored Ein in a case, planning to meet with a buyer later. However, a small-time crook snatched his case at a coffee house and fled promptly. Later, Hakim tracked down the thief at Animal Treasure, but by then, the case was open and Hakim couldn’t retrieve Ein.

11. Victoria “V.T.” Terpsichore

In the realm of space transportation, Victoria Terpsichore, or “VT” as she’s affectionately known, stands out as a passionate and relentless innovator, consistently ranked among the top performers in her field.

Known for her deep love for heavy metal music and her frequent companion, a cat named Zero, VT has gained recognition not only from her talent but also due to the enigma surrounding her identity: very few people, apart from her deceased spouse, are aware of the meaning behind the initials she often uses to identify herself.

Through time, this secret has sparked a game among spacecraft operators: numerous individuals have attempted to uncover it by wagering their money against her, yet the outcome consistently resulted in the woman amassing a significant amount due to the multiple unsuccessful guesses.

10. Maria Murdock

As a passionate advocate for Earth’s preservation, I found myself leading an environmental group known as the Space Warriors, once a peaceful organization. However, my convictions grew stronger, and I became convinced that humans had no place meddling with nature’s course. My radicalized vision led us to contemplate drastic actions, such as infecting the moon Ganymede with a genetically altering virus. This audacious plan unfortunately placed a 25 million Woolong bounty on my head.

In a restaurant close to Ganymede, the team aboard the Bebop briefly detained Murdock. Recognizing they could recover the bounty by implying the threat of a virus, she feigned compliance and found herself kept on their spaceship.

Eventually, Jet discovered that the reward for her capture had been withdrawn, leaving her no choice but to free her captor. While in their custody, she learned that the group had accidentally come across a vial of the virus, but she kept this knowledge to herself.

9. Julia

Julia is the enigmatic yet captivating woman whom Spike persistently seeks, and she shares a history with both him and Vicious.

She has a largely unknown past, but it’s clear that three years prior to the series, she was associated with the Red Dragon in a submissive role under the enigmatic figure known as Vicious. There are hints suggesting a complex relationship between them, possibly of a sexual nature. Yet, Vicious refers to her as a dangerous woman who requires close observation.

In a moment of memory, Julia’s voice echoes, seemingly addressing all the women, including herself, as deceptive. It appears that Vicious was the one who manipulated the situation by pushing the woman towards Spike, intending to monitor him more closely. However, he didn’t foresee that genuine affection could blossom between them instead.

8. Alisa

On the planet Ganymede, there’s a shopkeeper named Alisa. Back in the early 2060s, she was well acquainted with Jet Black when he served for the Inter-Solar System Police (ISSP). Over time, their bond grew, but as it did, Alisa began to feel stifled and yearned for more personal freedom beyond their relationship.

On a particular day, she chose to part ways with Jet and departed, leaving behind a watch and a brief farewell message, “goodbye”. Subsequently, Alisa entered into a new relationship with Rhint Celonias. Rhint showed great care towards her, and their bond flourished healthily.

In the year 2071, Alisa took charge of a bar named La Fin. Unfortunately, foot traffic in the region had significantly decreased compared to earlier times, which made business rather sluggish for her.

7. Doctor Londes

Dr. Londes heads the mysterious religious group known as SCRATCH, where followers strive for everlasting existence by transferring their cognitive abilities onto the internet using a digital game titled “Brain Dream”.

Because his teachings led to a high number of deaths, this individual is being sought for inciting self-harm or self-destruction. In Episode 23, we find London on the radar of Bebop’s crew, who embark on a mission to track him down. However, what they thought was his past as a neurology researcher turned preacher, supposedly influenced by divine words, turns out to be fabricated information when they uncover the truth.

As a movie buff, I found myself on an intriguing journey where Faye feigned alliance with a mysterious group, only to be exposed. If it weren’t for Spike, who dared to venture into the temple of SCRATCH, we might have lost her altogether. In that sanctum, he unraveled the enigma that the elusive man was not of this corporeal world.

6. Mad Pierrot

Under his pseudonym, Mad Pierrot, we find a man once recognized as Tongpu. Prior to the commencement of the series, this individual was chosen by a clandestine group called “Section 13” for transformation into a biologically enhanced combatant.

The tests turned out to be a success, transforming humans into near-perfect assassins equipped with extraordinary skills including enhanced strength and speed, flight capabilities, and a shield that deflects bullets. Yet, these advancements came at a price, causing various side effects such as eye color changes, premature graying of facial hair and hair, body shape alterations towards a more spherical form, and severe and aggressive schizophrenia with signs of psychological regression to an infantile state.

Initially deemed an unsuccessful experiment, Tongpu was relocated to a clandestine lab for monitoring. However, during the transfer process, he miraculously broke free. Later, he systematically eliminated each person involved in the experiments conducted upon him.

5. Vincent Volaju

Vincent Volaju serves as the principal adversary in the 2001 film. He is an ex-soldier from the Titan war who, along with a band of fellow veterans, was submitted to trials seeking to develop immunity against lethal nanomachines created by the military for mass destruction purposes.

Amongst us film enthusiasts, it was just Vincent who managed to make it through the trials and tribulations of those groundbreaking experiments. However, as a consequence, he endured a near-total memory loss and found himself existing in a dreamlike condition. Strangely enough, as the lone inhabitant of reality, an everlasting vision of countless butterflies persisted before him. This ethereal sight was sparked by the brain’s creation of light when nanomachines started circulating within him.

Due to being presumed dead after a battle, Vincent found anonymity, which he used to devise a scheme: to disseminate nanomachines across all habitable planets in our solar system with the intent of eradicating humanity.

4. Faye Valentine

Faye (as shown on Wikidata), born August 14, 1994, was raised in affluence within Singapore. Her fondness for the Merlion statue, evident in numerous videos from her childhood, is hinted at. In the early 2000s, she made a Betamax recording of herself and friends, which will be delivered to her via parcel after she awakens.

At the age of twenty, Faye found herself on a spacecraft that suddenly experienced catastrophic cabin pressure loss in 2014. Severely wounded as a result, she was quickly placed in a cryogenically preserved state right after the incident.

3. Jet Black

Jet Black, famously referred to as “Black Dog” for his relentless spirit, is a 36-year-old ex-police officer hailing from Ganymede, a satellite in our solar system. Standing tall and boasting a robust physique, Jet sports a beard but no mustache. His head is completely bald, save for the back where a patch of hair remains.

Spike exhibits a lack of drive and generosity, while Jet is a courageous individual with wide-ranging interests. For a significant period, Jet served as an inspector for the Inter Solar System Police (ISSP), but his tenure ended when a case turned sour: his unscrupulous partner (and friend at that time) sold him out during their investigation.

Despite various biological alternatives, his arm was fitted with a cybernetic prosthesis – a choice he made to keep the memory of his injury alive. The corruption that tainted the Integrated Space Security Program and the disgust it caused, led Jet to abandon his career and take up freelance bounty hunting. Jet views himself as a multi-talented individual, often referring to himself as a “renaissance man”.

2. Vicious

Cruel, as its name implies, is relentlessly brutal, bloodthirsty, cunning, and power-hungry, capable of any act to gain control. He serves within the Red Dragons crime syndicate in Tharsis and is frequently likened to a venomous serpent.

Based on various sources and manuals, it’s clear that he wasn’t always the villain he became. Rather, it was the treachery of Spike, his comrade, and Julia, the one he cherished, that set him on this dark path. His weapon of choice isn’t a firearm but rather a katana, which he wields masterfully, even against gunfire.

During the War against Titans, he served as a marksman, also carrying an automatic sidearm. When partnered with Spike, this weaponry was part of his equipment too.

1. Spike Spiegel

27-year-old Mars-born bounty hunter, Spike Spiegel, stands tall and lean. His character is a blend of the charismatic physique and reserved demeanor of actor Yūsaku Matsuda, and the martial art prowess of Bruce Lee, who both influenced his unique fighting style, Jeet Kune Do.

He sports a combination of brown and reddish eyes, one of which is artificially colored paler than the other. Typically, he dons a blue tuxedo, paired with a bright yellow shirt and boots reminiscent of Lupine III’s style. Notably, he was once part of the Red Dragons, a criminal organization in the past.

Instead of feigning death to be near Julia, his ruse unravels and Spike ultimately transforms into a bounty hunter, partnered with ex-cop Jet Black. In pursuit of his beloved, he encounters Vicious, once a friend, now turned into his greatest foe, whom he must confront in order to locate her.

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