Toonami Exec Shuts Down Rumors on Space Dandy Sequel Rejection by Warner Bros
June 19, 2025
Warner Bros. exec Jason DeMarco debunks claims that a Space Dandy sequel was rejected. He clarifies that Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe never pitched Season 2. DeMarco expresses strong support for the anime, calling it creatively brilliant despite its poor Japanese reception 🚨 Anime News Update
Jason DeMarco, Toonami co-creator and SVP at Warner Bros. Animation, cleared the air about rumors surrounding the cancellation of a Space Dandy sequel. Contrary to fan speculation, DeMarco confirmed that Shinichirō Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop creator) never pitched a second season.
🔍 The confusion started when Watanabe's interview was AI-translated, misleading some outlets. DeMarco emphasized that if Watanabe had ever proposed Space Dandy Season 2, he would have "killed himself to make it happen."
💬 He acknowledged the anime's poor financial performance in Japan, saying, "It flopped really hard," but praised its creative brilliance and cult status today. The discussion also tied in with Lazarus, Watanabe’s ongoing drama, which is gaining traction on Toonami and HBO Max.