Trigun: Badlands Rumble

Vash the Stampede is a contradiction. He has a notorious reputation as "The Humanoid Typhoon," laying anything he comes across to waste on the desolate planet of Gunsmoke. However, Vash is in fact very non-confrontational and kind-hearted, living by a code of pacifism.

Twenty years ago, a high-profile bank heist went sour. The ringleader, Gasback Gallon Getaway, swore to get back at his backstabbing crew and the man who stopped him from killing them: Vash the Stampede. In the present day, the traitorous crew has been living the good life as successful entrepreneurs and politicians. Although two decades have passed, Gasback's bitterness has not waned as he aims to take them down one by one, by any means necessary.

Just in time to foil Gasback's plot, Vash has arrived in Macca City. Teaming up with the mysterious Amelia Ann McFly, along with the insurance agents Milly Thompson and Meryl Stryfe, Vash is ready to rumble.

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Vash the Stampede Main

Onosaka, Masaya Japanese

Wolfwood, Nicholas D. Main

Hayami, Show Japanese

Thompson, Milly Main

Yukino, Satsuki Japanese

Stryfe, Meryl Main

Tsuru, Hiromi Japanese

McFly, Amelia Ann Main

Sakamoto, Maaya Japanese

Gallon Getaway, Gasback Main

Isobe, Tsutomu Japanese

Kuroneko Supporting

Flaccano, Cain Supporting

Shimada, Bin Japanese

Amelia's Mother Supporting

Inoue, Kikuko Japanese

Tanto Ogorare, Michio Supporting

Tachiki, Fumihiko Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Kitayama, Shigeru Producer

Takechi, Tsuneo Producer

Fudetani, Yoshiyuki Producer

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Sep 10, 2024

CaptainSalty

Recommended

Trigun Badlands Rumble is best enjoyed, in my opinion, following episode 10 of Trigun. It sits very comfortably in terms of tone and where the story is. With this in mind, the movie is completely stand alone, it is not necessary in the slightest to watch this while watching Trigun. That doesn't take away from the fact that this movie was incredibly enjoyable and fun. From hilarity, to high tension, to badass-ery, this movie cements itself as one hell of a good time. The characters exclusive to this movie were very compelling, and I genuinely was invested in where the story would lead them. I ... did see the twist coming a mile away, but I still nonetheless enjoyed the story they were trying to tell. This movie also completely sold me on the cast of Trigun which makes this a very important piece in Trigun for me personally. I believe it elevates specifically Wolfwood and Vash as true companions and sells their dynamic flawlessly. Super fun movie, highly recommend to Trigun watchers.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jan 18, 2023

ChrisDC

Mixed Feelings

If you adore Trigun, you'll most likely like this movie; however, if you aren't a fan of the series, it's best to look the other way, as you're not really missing much.

Here's what you should know.
This movie has some heavy Black Lagoon vibes, and the action scenes are beautifully animated.
The story is simplistic and predictable, with many memorable quotes and the trademark Trigun introspection about whether killing is moralistic and the consequences of going through with it or not.

Overall, the movie is good for what it is. But, despite its positives, it doesn't add to the series.
You could completely ignore this movie, ... and you'd be missing out on nothing, as the events from it don't seem to be connected to the main series.
It feels somewhat detached from the story, like a filler episode.

Lastly, it's a good watch for good old-fashioned midwest action. It succeeds at that.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Mar 4, 2018

Krunchyman

Not Recommended

Hop along the idiot train everybody, because our top fool (Vash) is here to save the day.

The incessant need for Vash to portray a juvenile imbecile waned on my nerves, as it did during the original series. But having the displeasure to sit through an entire 90 minute movie, without the ability to take breaks through episodes, was especially excruciating. In addition, the same tired, “I’m the hero; therefore, I do not kill,” motive that was annoyingly prevalent, indicated that the writers were making no effort(s) in testing the protagonists resolve. When Amelia, a fresh character introduced in the movie, pushed back ... at Vash’s hero rhetoric and verbally lashed out by pointing to the unintended consequences of allowing evil people to live (namely, good people getting harmed) — Vash, discourteously, brushed it off, giving no consideration to her words. In fact, he placed his hand over his mouth, similar to when a five-year-old spills a glass of milk on the floor.

Now, let me be clear.

For those who watched the series before the movie, we understand why Vash gravitates towards being a gentle person; however, even benevolent individuals have moments in their life when they anguish over the gravity of their decisions. Why, then, is there no self-reflection about Vash’s own mission towards living an altruistic life? Where is the willingness to provoke inward conflict, forcing the character to answer tough questions and be open to new perspectives? None of that. What we receive is Vash reliving his prepubescence by eating doughnuts, acting silly, and flirting outlandishly.

The other characters, just like the original series, are dearth of personality and become one-dimensional with no depth or exploration into what makes them unique. Milly is the epitome of a dog in a human body. Happy-go-lucky without a care in the world. Meryl is the classic example of Tsundere. Wolfwood, for the purposes of this movie, is a plot device to present artificial tension. Gasback is the antithesis of Vash: bad for the sake of being bad. And Amelia is out for revenge, but purifies her ways because blah blah blah. Heard this story a million times, yet writers attempted to ham-fist it down our throats along with guns/explosions and call it a day. Given the average rating of 8.05 (considered “very good,” according to MAL’s grading criteria) its no wonder the anime industry continues to produce egregious garbage when the fans clamor for the lowest common denominator. By the way, why did Amelia attain a rash/hives when Vash touched her skin. It seems like an odd detail to place into the story when time could have been dedicated toward fleshing out her character.

To tie up loose ends, the animation, while improved in terms of character aesthetics, felt clunky during battle scenes. Movements did not feel polished, nor did they feel realistic (rewatch the scene when Vash stands on top of the car in the desert). The music felt disconnected from what was happening on the screen, quite off-putting at times. In all honesty, I cannot think of anything positive to say about this movie, neither do I wish to invest further time in writing a review about said movie. Therefore, I would vehemently recommend that you look elsewhere for entertainment, this production makes the last Diehard movie look semi-palatable.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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