Outlaw Star

In 1998, anime changed forever.The same year that gave us Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, and Serial Experiments Lain also gave us Outlaw Star — a sci-fi space western that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as those classics… but rarely is.In this episode of Bento Radio, I revisit Outlaw Star and break down why it still works nearly three decades later. From Gene Starwind’s unapologetically messy character arc to the show’s dense, ever-expanding worldbuilding, Outlaw Star feels lived-in in a way most modern shonen never attempt. It’s a series about being broke in space. About dodging docking fees. About flawed people slowly becoming something better — without ever turning into perfect heroes.Visit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.