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This episode establishes the show's iconic aesthetic. It perfectly blends gritty noir storytelling with high-octane action and a legendary jazz soundtrack by Yoko Kanno. It sets the tone for a universe where everyone is "alone and lonesome."

"Asteroid Blues" follows bounty hunters Spike and Jet as they pursue Asimov Solensan. Asimov is a syndicate member who stole a dangerous combat drug called . He plans to sell the stash on Tijuana to fund a getaway with his girlfriend, Katrina. Key Themes (Dub) 1 : Alone and Lonesome

Both the protagonists and the antagonists are running from history. This episode establishes the show's iconic aesthetic