Shinichiro Watanabe couldnt make it past the opening scene of theNetflixlive-action adaptation of his anime classic,Cowboy Bebop.

In talking withForbes, Watanabe said Netflix sent him a video to review and check.

But he couldnt bear to see more than a few minutes of it.

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I stopped there, and so only saw that opening scene.

I felt that maybe I should have done this.

Although the value of the original anime is somehow far higher now.

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Netflixs live-action adaptation was not well-received by fans, and received a lukewarm critical reception.

It was canceled before a second season.