Spike Spiegel: Space Cowboy

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Spike Spiegel is the main character in the anime Cowboy Bebop. He is a bounty hunter moving through the universe in his spaceship, Bebop. He travels with his crew. Spike isn’t a typical hero. He is not constantly looking for places he is needed and does not jump at the opportunity to help. But if…


You’ll Need:

  1. Spike Spiegel Cosplay Costume
  2. Spike Spiegel Hoodie
  3. Green Short Curly Wig
  4. Leather Oxford Shoes
  5. Pistol Prop
  6. Fake Puff Cigarettes

DIY Spike Spiegel Cosplay Guide

Though he claims he does not do the work he does to help people, fans can see otherwise. It is clear that what he does is not strictly business, as he claims. Instead, he has a soft center beneath his tough exterior, making him a beloved character in the franchise. 

To dress like Spike Spiegel, you will need Spike Spiegel Cosplay Costume, Spike Spiegel Hoodie, Green Short Curly Wig, Leather Oxford Shoes, Pistol Prop, and Fake Puff Cigarettes.


Spike Spiegel Cosplay Costume

This modern-day cowboy has a distinct look that fans of the anime can pick out immediately. If you are a fan of Spike Spiegel, you can cosplay him easily. He dresses fairly simply, so most of the attire may be something you already own. Read on to learn how to put together your own Spike Spiegel cosplay. 

To begin, you will need to find a yellow button-up dress shirt. Pair it with a pair of blue casual dress pants. Over the dress shirt, he wears a matching dark blue blazer to pull it together. Topping off his daily attire is a skinny black necktie that gives him that semi-formal look. He finishes it all off with a pair of blue Oxford shoes to complete his smart look. Spike Spiegel has distinctly messy hair, so you need a green curly wig for a realistic finishing touch. 

Don’t cosplay Spike Spiegel alone. Call your friends to dress like Faye Valentine, Edward, and Vicious, keeping the Vicious Cowboy theme at Halloween. All of you are sure to stand out as this iconic group.


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About Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop

Spike Spiegel is a hero known as the Space Cowboy in the anime Cowboy Bebop. The name is apt, as he travels through space on his ship known as Bebop. He does this with his crew, looking for interesting adventures. Spike Spiegel does not take just any job. He is rather selective about what gets him out of the ship. Otherwise, he prefers to stay there, reading and watching TV. 

Though Spike Spiegel claims that what he does is purely business and not to help people, it is not true. Fans can see right through his tough outer shell and see that there is softness somewhere within. His personality and appearance make him a popular character on the show.


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What is the most famous quote from Spike Spiegel?

1. “I felt like I was watching a dream I could never wake up from. Before I knew it, the dream was over.”

2. “Don’t you want to hang out and waste your life with us?”

3. “A fallen angel banished from heaven, arises into the light to be received by the benevolence of God…”

4. “I’m not going there to die. I’m going to find out if I’m really alive.”