From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Cowboy Bebop: Space Serenade?
Don’t Panic Games English rules

The jazziest player starts; turns then proceed clockwise.
Rule details
The first player draws four cards for the opening hand; each other player draws five.
Source & edition
- Cowboy Bebop: Space Serenade: publisher English rulesDon’t Panic Games · Game Setup, H: First Player and I: First Hand · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 9
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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