It is one of the more cherished anime series of all time and now it’s getting a live action adaption on Netflix. There is no time frame for it to air as it’s in the early stages, but screenwriter Christopher Yost who has previously worked on both Marvel films and comics is handling the script for the pilot. The original series director Shinichirō Watanabe will operate as a consulting producer on the project.

Cowboy BeBop which plays up the lives of bounty hunters in space with a smart-ass touch. It made waves in Japan and then getting an English dub for late-night viewers on Cartooon Network’s Adult Swim in the late 90’s. It’s a sci-fi western with a jazzy cinematic theme song and vibe that does not pair it with other anime series.

The trusty geeks at IGN proclaim it’s one of the best animated shows ever made.