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Chris Riley

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Chris Riley is a television journalist who covers a deadly tanker explosion in Alba City during the events of the Cowboy Bebop feature film. Reporting from a hazardous scene, she keeps viewers and one attentive listener abreast of the unfolding crisis.

English Voice: Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Japanese Voice: Kazusa Murai
Status: Alive
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Appearance

Riley wears her hair brown, and for her on-scene coverage of the disaster she reports while sealed inside a biohazard suit.

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Personality

The film shows only her professional side. She comes across as a steady field reporter, ready to broadcast from a contaminated site in order to relay what is happening on the ground.

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History

In October 2071 Riley covers the explosion of a tanker in Alba City. Suited against the biohazard, she conveys the details of the incident to Mark Rather. The credits list her as "Riley-Journalist," while Rather addresses her simply as "Chris."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chris Riley in Cowboy Bebop?

Chris Riley is a television journalist in the Cowboy Bebop feature film Knockin' on Heaven's Door. She covers a deadly tanker explosion in Alba City in October 2071.

What does Chris Riley report on in Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door?

Chris Riley reports on the explosion of a tanker in Alba City, broadcasting from the contaminated scene while sealed inside a biohazard suit. Her coverage conveys the unfolding crisis to viewers.

Who does Chris Riley communicate with during her broadcast?

Chris Riley relays the details of the Alba City tanker explosion to a colleague named Mark Rather. He addresses her simply as "Chris" during their exchange.

How is Chris Riley protected while reporting on the disaster?

Chris Riley wears a biohazard suit while reporting from the site of the tanker explosion in Alba City. The suit shields her as she broadcasts from the hazardous, contaminated scene.

Who voices Chris Riley in Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door?

Chris Riley is voiced by Kazusa Murai in the original Japanese version and by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door.

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