Trigun Stampede

On the planet Noman's Land, reporters Meryl Stryfe and Roberto De Niro traverse the desert in search of the infamous outlaw Vash the Stampede. But the man they find near the desolate town of Jeneora Rock is a far cry from the lethal terrorist they expect. In reality, Vash is a passive and carefree drifter; he is a proponent of peace, beloved by the residents of the town. His inaccurate reputation actually stems from the widespread atrocities committed by his twin brother Knives Millions. Still, Vash is dubbed "The Humanoid Typhoon'' due to the tendency for violent chaos to follow in his wake.

Chaos soon arrives in the form of bounty hunters seeking the high price on Vash's head, and their violent pursuit poses great danger to the town and its precious power plant. Thanks to his gunslinging prowess, Vash is able to resist most of these nefarious forces. Yet he must soon face off against the ultimate evil: the unstoppable destructive power of his malevolent brother.

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Vash the Stampede Main

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Wolfwood, Nicholas D. Main

Hosoya, Yoshimasa Japanese

Stryfe, Meryl Main

Ando, Sakura Japanese

De Niro, Roberto Main

Matsuda, Kenji Japanese

Bluesummers, Legato Supporting

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Knives, Millions Supporting

Ikeda, Junya Japanese

the Double Fang, Livio Supporting

Muro, Genki Japanese

Saverem, Rem Supporting

Sakamoto, Maaya Japanese

the Beast, Zazie Supporting

Tarako Japanese

Brad Supporting

Suwabe, Junichi Japanese

Go, Ryouji Assistant Producer

Mutou, Kenji Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Nishikiori, Hiroshi Episode Director, Storyboard

Yamato, Naomichi Episode Director

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Oct 18, 2024

Sohiire

Recommended

TL;DR: It has some issues, but it's a good watch—just treat it as its own product.

This review is brought to you by someone who hasn’t touched the original material (neither the manga nor the '98 series). I treated this anime as its own product, and here’s how it went!

Animation: 10/10
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Yes, it does use CGI. Yes, it’s amazing.
Everything, from the colors to the smoothness, dynamics, and art, is captivating from start to finish. The animation is definitely the strongest point of this title. The best part is that the show maintains its quality throughout, constantly surprising the viewer with ... action sequences that top the previous ones!

Plot: 7/10
So, imagine Dune... but with big guns... and an energy crisis.
After a catastrophic event on Earth that made the planet uninhabitable, humanity was forced to seek a new home. Enter No Man's Land, a harsh, desert-like planet populated by (strangely) humanoid Plants. These beings possess the ability to convert sunlight and other natural resources into energy, which humans learned to harness. One day, two brothers were born from a Plant—not quite Plants, not quite human. Many years later, the two brothers meet again, one aiming to save those close to him, while the other seeks to liberate Plants from their enslavement.

The show takes this concept very literally. There are no hidden meanings or glorified morals. Alongside the characters’ backstories, you’ll experience action on top of action, with a bit of (mild) gore—it’s a shounen, after all.
It’s a very good watch, but not without plot holes. A few ideas presented in the show don’t hold up in the long run, and I refuse to believe that using Plants is the only way to produce energy. However, nothing in the plot is an immediate turn-off.

Characters: 7/10
Oh boy, here we go.

Main characters:
At its core, Trigun Stampede follows four main characters: journalists Roberto and Meryl, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, and the man himself, Vash the Stampede. Alongside them is a cast of antagonists, with Vash's brother Knives at the top.
It’s important to note that from the start, each character sticks to their intrinsic motives and holds to them until the very end. This, however, makes the characters less complex than they could be. Roberto and Meryl, for instance, mostly just follow Vash in their pursuit of a sensational story, and they fall flat compared to characters like Nicholas. While Nicholas isn’t incredibly complex either, he’s given a backstory and room to grow. Knives, though simple, is a solid villain, but his potential feels wasted.

Side characters:
Unfortunately, the side characters are the weakest part of the show. Many of them experience sudden changes in their beliefs, and their execution as characters feels inconsistent.

SHOULD YOU WATCH IT?
Trigun Stampede is one of those anime that you’ll either love or hate. It’s the kind of show you can watch when you’re looking for something easy and enjoyable. Give it two episodes (since episode one doesn’t do the show justice) and see if it hooks you!

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 9, 2024

neonananono

Mixed Feelings

I enjoyed this a lot as someone who hasn't seen the original. But I can imagine that og fans might be disappointed, since apparently a lot of things have been changed. I can't be disappointed since I have no idea what the story is missing. But I have to admit that it was a little fast paced, and a little confusing at times (i didnt really understand why some of the people were following wolfwood? I think I missed something...)

I've also seen many people call the cgi bad?? I disagree as someone who has seen a lot of cgi shows and movies. The cgi was ... amazing compared to some other stuff i've seen (cough, aot s4, cough). The action scenes were fluid and natural, and the camera movements topped them off. The characters don't look detached from their surroundings (like the titans in aot s4💀).

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Sep 21, 2024

Glaive13

Not Recommended

I'll be honest, if I pretend Trigun doesnt exist I don't think stands on its own at all. They intended to do a prequel/reboot at the same time and it just feels rushed the whole way through. A lot of the moments the characters had in the original anime to grow on you and each other are missing, so it doesnt make sense to me at least how much Meryl, and especially Wolfwood like Vash. Wolfgang just gets put in terrible situations following Vash around, and when he tries to respond with lethal force Vash just complains about how he should be more of a ... priest and treat life as sacred.

If they just wanted a prequel or reboot it wouldve done much better imo. They could've had some stories about Vash flailing through a couple of situations, saving the day and adding to his bounty and legend until that fateful incident, and maybe a cameo from the fan-favorites and a 'here's what they were doing around this time'. Ultimately they created a terrible writing situation trying to cram everything they could into 12 episodes and leaving behind a lot of the stuff that made the original anime such a classic. Trigun is by no means perfect, but what it did well this reboot lacks, and instead offers little in return other than nostalgia. Get ready to watch an average show with some characters you used to know.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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