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There’s a strong sentiment that the adaptation is not for the core anime fans but for a broad, potentially superficial audience. The marketing pitches and casting choices suggest that the show aims to appeal to a new demographic—possibly at the expense of authenticity.
Many question who the intended audience is and whether this version of Cowboy Bebop will erode the franchise’s legacy. The suspicion is that this adaptation is mostly about chasing profits rather than honoring the series’ artistic and cultural significance.