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Anime like Cowboy Bebop.
Finished Cowboy Bebop and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, award winning, sci-fi. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 9 short picks
20 anime like Cowboy Bebop
1. Trigun
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · ★ 8.22
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
2. Space Dandy
TV · 2014 · 13 eps · ★ 7.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
- Shares Sci-Fi, Adult Cast, Space with Cowboy Bebop
3. Psycho-Pass
TV · 2012 · 22 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
4. Black Lagoon
TV · 2006 · 12 eps · ★ 8.04
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
5. Samurai Champloo
TV · 2004 · 26 eps · ★ 8.52
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
6. Gintama
TV · 2006 · 201 eps · ★ 8.93
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi with Cowboy Bebop
- Same studio as Cowboy Bebop (Sunrise)
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7. Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · ★ 8.34
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
8. Great Pretender
TV · 2020 · 23 eps · ★ 8.18
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
9. Planetes
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · ★ 8.24
- Shares Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
- Same studio as Cowboy Bebop (Sunrise)
10. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars
Movie · 1988 · ★ 7.84
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
11. Darker than Black
TV · 2007 · 25 eps · ★ 8.04
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
12. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · ★ 8.71
- Shares Award Winning, Sci-Fi with Cowboy Bebop
- Same studio as Cowboy Bebop (Sunrise)
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13. ∀ Gundam
TV · 1999 · 50 eps · ★ 7.84
- Shares Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Space with Cowboy Bebop
- Same studio as Cowboy Bebop (Sunrise)
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14. Tiger & Bunny
TV · 2011 · 25 eps · ★ 7.83
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
- Same studio as Cowboy Bebop (Sunrise)
15. Michiko & Hatchin
TV · 2008 · 22 eps · ★ 7.83
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop
17. Space Dandy 2nd Season
TV · 2014 · 13 eps · ★ 8.27
- Shares Sci-Fi, Adult Cast, Space with Cowboy Bebop
18. Ghost in the Shell
Movie · 1995 · ★ 8.27
- Shares Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
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19. Kaiju No. 8
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 8.19
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
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20. Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · ★ 8.25
- Shares Action, Award Winning, Adult Cast with Cowboy Bebop
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Cowboy Bebop; for those, see the Cowboy Bebop watch order.
How the top picks compare with Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop is 26 episodes from 1998, tagged action, award winning, sci-fi and adult cast. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Cowboy Bebop does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigun | 26 episodes | 1998 | Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast | Adventure |
| Space Dandy | 13 episodes, much shorter than Cowboy Bebop | 2014, 16 years newer | Sci-Fi, Adult Cast, Space | Comedy |
| Psycho-Pass | 22 episodes | 2012, 14 years newer | Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast | Mystery, Suspense, Detective |
| Black Lagoon | 12 episodes, much shorter than Cowboy Bebop | 2006, 8 years newer | Action, Adult Cast | Organized Crime |
| Samurai Champloo | 26 episodes | 2004, 6 years newer | Action | Adventure, Comedy, Historical |
| Gintama | 201 episodes, much longer than Cowboy Bebop | 2006, 8 years newer | Action, Sci-Fi | Comedy, Gag Humor, Historical |
| Baccano! | 13 episodes, much shorter than Cowboy Bebop | 2007, 9 years newer | Action, Adult Cast | Mystery, Supernatural, Historical |
| Great Pretender | 23 episodes | 2020, 22 years newer | Action, Adult Cast | Adventure, Mystery, Organized Crime |
Pick by what you loved about Cowboy Bebop
- If you liked the adult cast side: Trigun, Space Dandy, Psycho-Pass and Black Lagoon.
- If you liked the space side: Space Dandy, Planetes, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars and ∀ Gundam.
- If you liked the action side: Trigun, Psycho-Pass, Black Lagoon and Samurai Champloo.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Cowboy Bebop: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Cowboy Bebop fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Cowboy Bebop are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Cowboy Bebop?
Trigun. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Cowboy Bebop. Space Dandy and Psycho-Pass come next.
Is there a short anime like Cowboy Bebop?
Yes: Space Dandy (13 episodes), Black Lagoon (12 episodes), Baccano! (13 episodes) and Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars (movie).
What do Cowboy Bebop fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Cowboy Bebop most often recommend Trigun, Space Dandy, Psycho-Pass, Black Lagoon and Samurai Champloo.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Cowboy Bebop fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Cowboy Bebop itself are left out.
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