Tom Wiles
CharacterTom Wiles is an Earth-based newscaster in Cowboy Bebop who covers the police bounty on the hacker seizing control of the planet's attack satellites, sharing his broadcast with a guest peddling a conspiracy theory about the affair.
Appearance
Wiles is shown in his role behind the news desk during a broadcast, and the series supplies no further physical description of him.
Personality
His on-air manner is all the character offers; nothing of his private temperament is drawn out.
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History
Reporting from Earth, Wiles covers the bounty the Earth Police Department places on the hacker manipulating the planet's attack satellites. During the segment he hosts Yuuri Kellerman, who floats a conspiracy theory about what is really going on. In the credits Wiles goes unnamed, listed only as the first announcer, with his name taken from the broadcast itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tom Wiles in Cowboy Bebop?
Tom Wiles is an Earth-based newscaster in Cowboy Bebop who reports on the police bounty placed on a hacker seizing control of the planet's attack satellites. He appears in the episode Jamming With Edward.
What story does Tom Wiles cover?
Tom Wiles covers the Earth Police Department's bounty on the hacker manipulating Earth's attack satellites, and during his broadcast he hosts a guest who raises a conspiracy theory about the incident.
Who voices Tom Wiles?
Tom Wiles is voiced by Hirohiko Kakegawa in Japanese and Bob Buchholz in English.
Is Tom Wiles his official credited name?
Not exactly. In the credits Tom Wiles goes unnamed and is listed only as Announcer 1, with his name drawn from the broadcast itself.
Who does Tom Wiles interview on his broadcast?
Tom Wiles hosts Yuuri Kellerman as a guest, who floats a conspiracy theory about the attack satellite hacking during the segment.
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