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Tomato

Character

A figure exclusive to the Cowboy Bebop manga, Tomato is a young child who reaches out to the crew of the Bebop in an effort to clear Radical Edward's name. The gesture leaves a lasting mark, since Edward later names one of her computers in the child's honor.

Status: Alive
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Appearance

Tomato surfaces only within the manga continuity, and the material stops short of giving the child any detailed physical description beyond a young age.

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Personality

What the story does convey is initiative and loyalty. Rather than stay quiet, the child steps forward to defend a friend, reaching out to near strangers for the sake of setting the record straight.

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History

In the manga chapter What's Your Number, Tomato gets in touch with Jet, Spike, and Faye, asking the three of them to help lift the suspicion hanging over Radical Edward. The bond made an impression on Edward, who went on to name one of her computers after the youngster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tomato in Cowboy Bebop?

Tomato is a character exclusive to the Cowboy Bebop manga, a young child who contacts the crew of the Bebop to help clear Radical Edward's name.

What does Tomato do in the Cowboy Bebop manga?

In the manga chapter What's Your Number, Tomato reaches out to Jet, Spike, and Faye and asks them to help lift the suspicion hanging over Radical Edward.

Is Tomato in the Cowboy Bebop anime?

No, Tomato appears only in the Cowboy Bebop manga continuity and does not appear in the television anime.

Why did Edward name a computer Tomato?

Edward named one of her computers after Tomato because the child's gesture of loyalty in helping clear her name left a lasting impression on her.

What kind of person is Tomato?

Tomato shows initiative and loyalty, stepping forward to defend a friend and reaching out to near strangers to set the record straight for Radical Edward.

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