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Feb 18, 2023 6:28 AM
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Damn, this episode is so tense! Not only with the constant threat of danger but also Meryl taking a leadership-like role. Her determination is also admired for trying to help everyone.

Vash and Wolfwood also had their hands full. But I have to admit, they really captured the thrills of this episode.
Feb 18, 2023 8:14 AM
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Damn this ep was insane
Feb 18, 2023 8:15 AM
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action packed episode showcasing how superhuman are Wolfwood and Vash

Vash is not human so Roberto is right he might be a Plant (in human form) according to Meryl

i already forgot most of the original story since its been decades since i last watch the original anime but i got a feeling Vash is a human Plant alright
Feb 18, 2023 8:33 AM
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Stampede making the Plants less humanoid seems counterproductive. Appears next week is their take on the main flashback & the start of “the final act”
Feb 18, 2023 8:52 AM
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When a criminal organization let you report one operation.

Remember someone by their cigarette smell, that would be bad if wasn't for the regeneration.

Was fun to see a bigger energy cannon.
Feb 18, 2023 8:56 AM
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I still am not a fan of the pacing, the new plant designs are terrible, but overall the episode was impactful enough.
Feb 18, 2023 9:14 AM
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UNEXPECTED GINYU FORCE POGGERS
Feb 18, 2023 9:22 AM
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Damn the animation was nice how vash and the punisher are fighting to stop this ship and the cannon. Really good ep.
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Feb 18, 2023 9:24 AM
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The Stand Steamer crashing on all sides, from Nicholas's brother Livio to the Bad Lads gang on its way to Hopeland and its orphanage, and both Meryl and Roberto find themselves surrounded by publicity, only for Vash to take care of them quickly. Coming back to for a chance to save Livio, the needle-noggin goes against the undertaker's advice, and the latter finally was about to recognize his long lost brother, only to be exonerated by the Eye of Michael cult and shot himself on suicide.

The Punisher finally locating the enemy, and Vash looks for a way out before the cult manages to fire the ion cannon onto the Orphanage. Roberto may have resigned to his fate of being a journalist, but Meryl challenges his proposition to be a hero and help both Vash and Nicholas out, with their hands full on stopping the cannon at all costs, which they barely succeeded. Shots fired, but they're not out of danger yet, with collision imminent, and the only way is to engage the Plant within to stop the ship on time, with the consequence of Vash having Avatar-like patterns on his face.

Damn, this episode is intense as hell. In a good way.
Feb 18, 2023 9:26 AM

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wow. this series just keeps getting more impressive every episode and from watching the new episode preview it looks like it's going to get even better. I got goosebumps when the score came in as they were stopping the ship. excited to learn more about Vash!
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Feb 18, 2023 9:28 AM
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Good ep!! Really liking the build-up!!
Feb 18, 2023 9:28 AM

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Lol those goons really did the Ginyu Force pose. I remember me and some college buddies doing the pose for one of our graduation pics, good times.

Anyway, another intense episode as they stop the ship from crashing into the orphanage. Vash and Nicholas make a pretty good team when they're actually on the same page, so that was nice to see. Interesting ending with Vash having some of the PLANT features.
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Feb 18, 2023 9:32 AM

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That was a real close call but they did it. Also Vash's secret reveal finally.
Feb 18, 2023 9:44 AM

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Didn't blink my eyes even for a second this entire episode. Vash does have lofty ideals but he knows how to stand his ground as well, liked the teamwork with Wolfwood.

They did rescue the town from Sandsteamer impact but guess cat's out of the bag for Vash.
Feb 18, 2023 9:48 AM
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Saving the orphanage from the runaway steam engine. A sad end to Livio, after almost having his memories jogged by Wolfwood. It was heartbreaking to see Wolfwood nearly bring his little brother back but Livio just couldn't take the mental pain anymore. Vash and Wolfwood having to grit their teeth to save the ship and orphanage even after seeing that gruesome sight and after heavily disagreeing with each other. Desperate measures to stop the sand steamer along with his ion cannon. That was a cool scene with Vash and Wolfwood holding the ship up while the cannon charged. Destroying that thing so it can't cause destruction and saving the orphanage from being crushed. Lots of great action with the Livio fight concluding and seeing Vash incapacitate that gang that jumped on the ship. I liked seeing Meryl resolve not leaving the ship but instead helping with destroying the cannon. Vash had to ask the plant for help at the end which now revealed something about him I've been waiting to see the new anime address, Vash being a plant.
Feb 18, 2023 10:04 AM
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Getting snippets of Vash's badassness and *that* just makes me insanely hyped! :D Show just gets better and better
Feb 18, 2023 10:13 AM
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At this point, this show is vastly underrated. 
Feb 18, 2023 10:26 AM

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Lunabrium said:
UNEXPECTED GINYU FORCE POGGERS

I think it was just a broader reference to sentai but I thought of Ginyu force too since that is also a reference to sentai

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Feb 18, 2023 11:17 AM
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I need someone to explain to me how Trigun Stampede keeps getting better and better every week. Just when I thought last week's episode couldn't be topped, Episode 7 raised the bar even higher. It's been happening ever since Episode 3.

This series is becoming a masterpiece. And it's truly a disappointment that so many people aren't watching it.
Feb 18, 2023 11:26 AM
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The best episode yet. The reveal was great. It's different from the original but I'm cool with the changes. This was 10/10 episode for me
Feb 18, 2023 11:30 AM
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Damn this episode was f**king amazing. I just can't express in words how empressive the animation is easily 5/5.
Feb 18, 2023 11:47 AM
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je nI croix pas mais yeux p$$$tain j'AI JUSTE KIFFER MA RACE  je genre d'episode y en a aue tous les 100 ans franchemment y' a pas de bon mots pour moi pour exprimer mon kiff 

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Feb 18, 2023 12:35 PM
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Amazing episode and shoutout to the OG reference in that still image at the end of the episode!
Feb 18, 2023 3:00 PM

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Non manga reader so this had HUGE reveals.

  • Nicholas' friend decided to off himself. Sad, but not unexpected.
  • They managed to point the gun away but it shot a beam at whatever, who knows what the collateral damage will be.
  • Nicholas burns the hell out of his hands to stop the vehicle from plowing through a populated area
  • Vash is one of the nuclei humans that power the Plant Batteries!?? Whoa.


Could this be why Million Knives destroyed the ships rather than have his people become batteries for other people?? How long can they live once they are plugged into those Plants?? Lots of unanswered questions.

Also, that bit where she was taking photographs of the Neon bandits was really funny.

Feb 18, 2023 4:10 PM
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Vash and Wolfwood are a good duo, tense action and fight onboard
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Feb 18, 2023 5:55 PM

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some wolfwood focus so naturally, he was the mvp of this episode. that thing at the plant looked like something out of avatar.
Feb 18, 2023 6:06 PM

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Ah yes, let's hold up the gun instead of, idk, blowing it up or cutting it off with that fancy new laser he has in his cross..? Not sure how anyone's enjoying this so much, the writing and directing so far is pretty horrid
Feb 18, 2023 6:16 PM
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Finally get to see the PLANT animated. I'm a bit taken aback by their design tho

Looks like avatar TT
Feb 18, 2023 9:20 PM

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THAT'S MY MAIN MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wolfwood kicked ass.
Feb 18, 2023 11:00 PM
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Another great episode. Sorry for the purist fans who can't appreciate this anime because it's not the same. Maybe one day they'll learn the difference between reboot and remake.

4/5
Feb 18, 2023 11:44 PM
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It keeps getting better and better with each episode
Feb 19, 2023 3:21 AM

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Lamefish said:
It keeps getting better and better with each episode

Agreed. Such a beautiful watch as well. 
Feb 19, 2023 7:47 AM
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Great episode. I kind of enjoy how stampede has been covering core plot bases faster than the original trigun: I loved the OG trigun to bits but it's a shortcoming of 90s anime on a strict episode count and I don't think trigun used it enough to close up into the finale. I really like what they're doing with Wolfwood, and despite not being on board with a lack of Milly at first I've kinda come to terms with the fact that stampede is telling a more different story that I think is actually better for the show. Meryl, while I didn't like her much in Trigun, is a very likeable character here in stampede for me and her caring for other people doesn't feel out of character nor forced. Also super hyped about more information on PLANTs, another thing I thought trigun og never had enough time to cover: really excited overall, and animation is amazing as always.
Feb 19, 2023 8:33 AM
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Enjoyable watch. Flashback scenes looked great. Legato was pretty cool. Shame they butchered the designs of Plants. Stampede seems to be focusing on the plot more, but at the expense of the characters.
Feb 19, 2023 2:15 PM

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Ah yes, let's hold up the gun instead of, idk, blowing it up or cutting it off with that fancy new laser he has in his cross..? Not sure how anyone's enjoying this so much, the writing and directing so far is pretty horrid


Yeah, the writing leaves a lot to be desired. That laser looked like it was capable of packing a punch. The visuals are nice, but that's about the only good thing I feel this show has going for it.

Btw, where is Knives? It was kinda unexpected and neat when he appeared in EP 2, but he has disappeared again.
Feb 20, 2023 2:50 AM
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Good follow up to the last episode.
Feb 20, 2023 2:55 AM
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What an amazing cliffhanger. Finally they showed those plant species real form which they never showed in original series. Thats why this reboot is better at everything
Feb 20, 2023 11:36 AM

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poemofdevil said:
mkzxwing said:
Ah yes, let's hold up the gun instead of, idk, blowing it up or cutting it off with that fancy new laser he has in his cross..? Not sure how anyone's enjoying this so much, the writing and directing so far is pretty horrid


Yeah, the writing leaves a lot to be desired. That laser looked like it was capable of packing a punch. The visuals are nice, but that's about the only good thing I feel this show has going for it.

Btw, where is Knives? It was kinda unexpected and neat when he appeared in EP 2, but he has disappeared again.



The visuals... Yeah, they're good, really could do better in certain aspects though, for example clothes. As per knives... Eh, who knows, this thing's all over the place. I feel like they just wanted to show him early to make a spectacle and present a grand baddie for the viewers to look forward to. Idk why they felt like changing the writing, do they even have people qualified for it in studio Orange..? Like, i didn't read the original but people seem to say its departing from that quite a bit. I know the old anime did it too, but the way they structured it and told these stories at least worked both as independent episodes and toward building a grand story with character interest and investment, here they're just running around doing... Stuff.
Feb 20, 2023 9:54 PM

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First half of the CGI felt Janky, but the other half was enjoyable and did pick things up with the frame.
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Feb 20, 2023 10:31 PM
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Can I watch this season on its own? I haven't watched the original.
Feb 21, 2023 2:31 AM
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wolfwood and vash better kiss
Feb 21, 2023 5:20 AM
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poemofdevil said:
mkzxwing said:
Ah yes, let's hold up the gun instead of, idk, blowing it up or cutting it off with that fancy new laser he has in his cross..? Not sure how anyone's enjoying this so much, the writing and directing so far is pretty horrid


Yeah, the writing leaves a lot to be desired. That laser looked like it was capable of packing a punch. The visuals are nice, but that's about the only good thing I feel this show has going for it.

Btw, where is Knives? It was kinda unexpected and neat when he appeared in EP 2, but he has disappeared again.

The og Trigun anime and even the manga also pull not so smart moves or compromise "probably" better tactics to make specific scenario happen. But when Trigun Stampede does "oohhhh!!! Bad writing!!!!! Reeeee!!!!!..
The og anime also made compromises to make up for going only over so little manga source at that time, and of course we are not song hung up about those aren't we???

Like bruh,..
Wolfwood did try to shoot the Canon with normal machine gun bullets and gave up after that so "at least that may imply he can't fire the laser thing since he used the gun in a prolonged fight prior to the Canon problem"



Knives kinda seems to appear in towns where Vash specifically planned to go(currently Vash is heading to July) . Every town visited after the Knives Incident are all pit stops, so it is more likely Knives won't appear on those specific towns.
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Feb 21, 2023 8:22 AM
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This was a good episode like wtf was that at the end???? I’ve never seen that person/thing before😯😯😯
Feb 21, 2023 11:40 AM
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Interesting episode. I really enjoy this new story.
Feb 21, 2023 1:02 PM
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Yeah definitely was a tense one with all the action to deviate the beam and then stop the ship but it forced Vash to reveal his abilities it seems like hm
Feb 21, 2023 1:38 PM
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o final !!!!!! ansiosa para ver mais da relação do vash com as plantas
Feb 23, 2023 4:29 AM
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Great surprise in the las 20 sec.!!! kekeke
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Feb 23, 2023 11:19 AM
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wtf was the ending
Feb 23, 2023 7:37 PM

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Loved this one almost as much as the last. Accidentally clicked on liked it. Let people change their vote for the first minute or something MAL...
This series really wastes no time.
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