Chivo
CharacterChivo is a foot soldier of the Red Dragon Crime Syndicate written for the live-action Cowboy Bebop. A loyal enforcer, he runs into the resurrected gunman known as Fearless and pays for recognizing him with his life.
Appearance
Long black hair frames Chivo, and his eyes are dark. He turns out in the uniform standard to the ranks of the Syndicate.
Personality
The series keeps his inner life vague, but his conduct marks him plainly as a devoted Syndicate man, one who takes orders and holds his post without hesitation.
History
Acting on a tip about Asimov passed along by a fellow member, Chivo joins a group of Syndicate men who move on the target's location. There Spike tears through the enforcers, and with his dying breath Chivo names the gunman Fearless, a man rumored to be dead. Spike confirms the killing and says he means to keep it that way before shooting him. He surfaces once more as one of the subordinates posted outside while Fearless and Vicious work out terms with Ka-Ching of the Neptune Cartel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Chivo in the live-action Cowboy Bebop?
Chivo is a foot soldier of the Red Dragon Crime Syndicate in the live-action Cowboy Bebop on Netflix. He is played by actor Antonio Te Maioha.
What organization does Chivo belong to?
Chivo is a loyal enforcer for the Red Dragon Crime Syndicate. He follows orders and holds his post without hesitation as one of the syndicate's foot soldiers.
How does Chivo die in Cowboy Bebop?
Chivo is killed by Spike Spiegel while acting on a tip about the target Asimov. Spike tears through the group of Syndicate enforcers Chivo is part of.
What does Chivo reveal with his dying words?
With his dying breath, Chivo names the gunman confronting him as Fearless, a man rumored to be dead. Spike confirms the killing and shoots him to keep that rumor alive.
Does Chivo appear anywhere else in Cowboy Bebop?
Chivo is also shown as one of the subordinates posted outside while Fearless and Vicious negotiate terms with Ka-Ching of the Neptune Cartel. He is affiliated with the Red Dragon Crime Syndicate throughout his appearances.
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