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Bakri Chinva

Character

Bakri Chinva is a small-time criminal in Piccaro Calvino's organization and a wanted bounty head. When a valuable stolen plant went missing from the gang, he joined the hunt to recover it and the turncoat who took it.

Bounty: 100,000 Woolong
Status: Alive
Session: Waltz For Venus
Affiliation: Piccaro Calvino's organization
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Appearance

No physical description of Bakri Chinva survives in the source; even his name comes secondhand, read off a bounty computer's display rather than from any credited role. He registers as a face within Calvino's crew more than a fully drawn character.

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Personality

The material offers no insight into Chinva's temperament. He functions strictly as a member of a criminal outfit, defined by his loyalty to the operation and his willingness to chase down anyone who crosses it.

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History

Chinva belonged to the organization run by Piccaro Calvino and carried a bounty of 100,000 Woolong. After the group made off with a rare plant known as Grey Ash, one of their own, Roco Bonnaro, stole it for himself. Chinva set out after him alongside fellow members Carpi Paolo and Achebe Laman to reclaim the prize.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bakri Chinva in Cowboy Bebop?

Bakri Chinva is a small-time criminal and wanted bounty head belonging to Piccaro Calvino's organization in Cowboy Bebop. He appears in the episode Waltz For Venus.

What organization is Bakri Chinva part of?

Bakri Chinva is a member of the criminal organization run by Piccaro Calvino.

Why does Bakri Chinva go after Roco Bonnaro?

After Piccaro Calvino's gang stole a rare plant called Grey Ash, member Roco Bonnaro stole it for himself. Bakri Chinva joined fellow members Carpi Paolo and Achebe Laman to hunt Bonnaro down and recover it.

How much is Bakri Chinva's bounty worth?

Bakri Chinva carries a bounty of 100,000 Woolong.

Is there a physical description of Bakri Chinva?

No physical description of Bakri Chinva survives in the source material. Even his name is only read off a bounty computer's display rather than shown on screen.

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