Vicious' Bird
CharacterVicious' Bird is the cormorant kept by the assassin Vicious, perched almost constantly on his shoulder. The creature counts among the very few things the ruthless syndicate killer is shown to genuinely care about.
Appearance
The pet is a dark cormorant distinguished by striking red eyes. It is most often seen riding on its owner's shoulder as he moves through the syndicate's world.
Personality
Fiercely loyal to Vicious, the bird marks one of the rare cracks in his otherwise frozen exterior. Despite his cruelty toward nearly everyone around him, this is a companion he appears to hold in real affection.
History
Believed to hail from Mars, the cormorant features in the events of Ballad of Fallen Angels, where it meets its end. Its design pays tribute to the bird belonging to Captain Harlock in The Endless Odyssey, and a similar creature can be spotted in the closing episode of Space Dandy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vicious' Bird in Cowboy Bebop?
Vicious' Bird is the pet cormorant that rides on the shoulder of Red Dragon assassin Vicious throughout Cowboy Bebop. It is a dark-feathered bird with striking red eyes and stands as one of the very few things the coldhearted killer visibly cares about.
What kind of bird does Vicious keep as a pet?
Vicious keeps a dark cormorant distinguished by striking red eyes, most often seen perched on his shoulder as he moves through the syndicate's world.
Does Vicious actually care about his bird?
Yes. The bird is fiercely loyal to Vicious, and despite his cruelty toward almost everyone around him, it marks one of the rare cracks in his otherwise frozen exterior.
What happens to Vicious' Bird in Cowboy Bebop?
Vicious' Bird, believed to hail from Mars, meets its end during the events of the episode Ballad of Fallen Angels.
What inspired the design of Vicious' Bird?
The bird's design pays tribute to the pet cormorant belonging to Captain Harlock in The Endless Odyssey, and a similar creature can be spotted in the closing episode of Space Dandy.
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