When Does “Cowboy Bebop” (1998) Take Place?
"Kaubōi Bibappu" (released to English-speaking audiences as "Cowboy Bebop") is a science fiction animated television show showran by Shinichirō Watanabe and first broadcast April 3rd, 1998.
It takes place in the year:
We know this because in episode 21 “Boogie Woogie Feng-Shuei”, Jet’s old friend has just died 3 days before the first scene and his gravestone says “2071”. Unless it’s happening on January 3rd, 2072 AD, this must be 2071 AD.
2071 AD
We know this because in episode 21 “Boogie Woogie Feng-Shuei”, Jet’s old friend has just died 3 days before the first scene and his gravestone says “2071”. Unless it’s happening on January 3rd, 2072 AD, this must be 2071 AD.
Additionally, episode 15 "My Funny Valentine" reveals the personal backstory of Faye Valentine and gives key background to the world of the show. A flashback in this episode is clearly dated (a rare example) to the year 2068 AD.
