#Why Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop Changed Faye Valentine’s Costume

In the twelfth session (episode) of the original animated “Cowboy Bebop” series, “Jupiter Jazz (Part 1),” Faye disappears for a bit, telling Gren:

“They say humans are social animals; they can’t live alone. But you can live pretty well by yourself. I tell you … instead of feeling alone in a group, it’s better to have real solitude all by yourself.” 

Scrolling through some of the vitriol actress Daniella Pineda has received for wearing … *checks notes* … a cropped jacket, it’s easy to see why her character rarely wanted to deal with people at all. Pineda, however, opted for Faye’s spitfire snark over isolation. In August, Pineda posted a snappy response to the trolls, informing them that Faye’s original naughty costume was sadly “slurped up in [her] various crevices, never to be retrieved again.” Speaking again to Deadline, the actress further stands her ground:

“It was definitely my first interaction with very, very vocal trolls. Social media gives access to pretty much anyone who wants to say anything. Although I feel like some people would be disheartened, I found a way to clap back. with that video that I gave, which was very cheeky and silly. Rather than stay quiet, which is usually what everybody wants you to do, I just felt so inclined to say something. I felt like that response was definitely in the spirit of Faye. Also I got Steve Blum’s blessing, the voice of Spike, who backed me up and I was like, ‘All right guys, I don’t care what you say, if that guy backs me up, no one can say anything.'”

Long live the new Faye.

“Cowboy Bebop” is available now on Netflix.