The Japanese anime cult classic Cowboy Bebop has become one of the most popular titles for tattoo collectors due to the memorable characters and adult themes of loneliness, existential dread, and moving on from your past.

Set in the year 2071, the show follows the lives of a bounty hunter crew traveling in their spaceship called the Bebop.

Cowboy Bebop draws on popular science fiction, the western film archetype, and atmospheric noir thrillers, which are all conceptually interesting for ink lovers that incorporate the show’s characters and themes into tattoos ranging from single line designs through to classic anime and cartoon styles.

Despite having only a 26 episode run between 1997-1998, Cowboy Bebop has been a crossover hit in the United States and Japan, with the show spawning popular manga and merchandise as well.

Check out this brilliant collection of top 41 Cowboy Bebop tattoo ideas for you to apply to your tattoo design.

1. Cowboy Bebop Character Tattoo Ideas

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2. Single Needle Cowboy Bebop Tattoo Ideas

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3. Cowboy Bepop Forearm Tattoo Ideas

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4. Cowboy Bebop Leg Tattoos

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