![]() ![]() In a more literal sense, the name might have referred to a Penguin, a swimming bird that is typically monogamous, referencing Spike’s undying love for Julia. Swimming Bird might have also been a reference to Spike Spiegel’s use of Jeet Kun Do, whose flowing moves are likened to water. As the name implies, Spike was going against his nature by running from both Julia and his mob enforcer past. Spike also went by another alias in the original Cowboy Bebop anime: “ Swimming Bird.” Spike was referred to as such by his friend and ally, Laughing Bull, and the name had several potential meanings. ![]() Whether or not Spike Spiegel was his real name before he became a mobster, Spike’s abandonment of the Fearless moniker further assisted him in starting his life anew. This further benefited Spike when he left the syndicate, as it allowed him to take on a new alias. ![]() Just as Vicious was named for his bloodthirsty tendencies, Spike Spiegel earned the name Fearless from his courage and ability to keep calm in life-threatening situations.Īside from its in-universe symbolism, Spike using an alias as an enforcer is a logical move to protect the Red Dragon Syndicate’s unscrupulous activities. Vicious is far more emotionally unhinged the remake (with the anime having implied that he frequently used the aggression-inducing red eye drug), making his name more than a coincidence. Before he was Spike, he was known as “Fearless,” a fitting name for obvious reasons that also further connects him to his former friend, Vicious.īy having Spike’s original name be Fearless, the Cowboy Bebop remake explains the name of its main antagonist and further emphasizes his kinship with Spike. Whatever Spike’s real name was is still unknown, but he went by a nickname during his time as a Red Dragon enforcer. When Spike speaks to Ana in the live-action Cowboy Bebop, his wording strongly implies that Spike Spiegel is an alias, which wasn’t the case in the original anime but makes sense, given that he’d faked his death. Related: Cowboy Bebop: Why Didn’t Julia Try To Find Spike? When Vicious discovered their affair, Spike faked his death and fled the syndicate, becoming the bounty hunter seen throughout the series. Spike and Vicious’ friendship broke down when Spike fell in love with Vicious’ girlfriend, Julia. Spike was close friends with another enforcer, known as Vicious, and the two were poised to ascend in the syndicate’s hierarchy, despite the latter’s often impetuous behavior. In both the original anime and the live-action remake of Cowboy Bebop, Spike Siegel was once part of the Red Dragon Syndicate. ![]()
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