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Coffee

Character

Coffee is a bounty hunter who tracks the fugitive Domino Walker to Io, only to have her pursuit derailed by a pair of stowaways. Styled after the heroine of a 1970s blaxploitation film, she cuts a bold figure as she chases her mark through town.

Age: mid 20s
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Height: 5'11" (180cm)
Origin: Earth
Status: Alive
Weapon: Grenade launcher
Based On: Coffy (1973 film)
Occupation: Bounty hunter
Voice Actor En: Melique Berger
Voice Actor Ja: Atsuko Tanaka
First Appearance: Mushroom Samba
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Appearance

In her mid-twenties and standing about five foot eleven, Coffee wears her hair in a big Afro and carries a grenade launcher. Her design and name nod to the lead of the 1973 movie Coffy, played by Pam Grier, and the two share a brown complexion, dark eyes, gold hoop earrings, and a revealing bodysuit.

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Personality

Coffee comes off as assertive and single-minded once she is on a trail, and she proves resourceful in the field. She thinks to grease a shopkeeper's palm to line up future help, and when custody threatens to stall her, she simply breaks away to get back on the hunt. A brash edge shows in the way she barrels past anyone standing between her and her mark.

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History

On Io, Coffee hunts the bounty head Domino Walker, working the area for leads. At a watermelon stand she buys a melon to soften up the seller for later, unaware that Edward and Ein have slipped into her car while eyeing the fruit. At a gas station two officers who are also after Walker ask to search her vehicle, and though she consents, the discovery of the stowaway children lands her at the Io Police Department, where Sergeant Jeffly Frank grills her despite her denials.

Catching sight of Edward passing the station, she slips out the moment he is distracted by a call and rejoins the chase, closing in as Walker leaps aboard a train. She fires without landing a hit, and Edward uses her car as a stepping stone to reach the train. Soon after, Shaft, another pursuer, drops onto her vehicle and she crashes, though the two of them walk away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Coffee in Cowboy Bebop?

Coffee is a bounty hunter in Cowboy Bebop who tracks the fugitive Domino Walker to the moon Io. She first appears in the episode "Mushroom Samba."

Who is Coffee based on?

Coffee's design and name are based on the title character of the 1973 blaxploitation film Coffy, played by Pam Grier. The two share a similar look, including a brown complexion, gold hoop earrings, and a revealing bodysuit.

Which bounty head does Coffee pursue on Io?

Coffee pursues the bounty head Domino Walker on the moon Io, working the area for leads on his whereabouts. Her hunt eventually leads her into a chase through town and onto a moving train.

How do Edward and Ein get involved in Coffee's hunt for Domino Walker?

Edward and Ein sneak into Coffee's car after being drawn by a watermelon she buys from a local stand. Their stowaway act ends up complicating and delaying her pursuit of Domino Walker.

What weapon does Coffee carry in Cowboy Bebop?

Coffee carries a grenade launcher as her weapon of choice in Cowboy Bebop. She uses it while chasing Domino Walker, though she fails to land a hit as he boards a train.

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