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If you liked Trigun add

...then you might like Hokuto no Ken add

The protagonists are very different. Kenshiro is more of a martial, "repent or die" type hero, whereas Vash is more of a mediating/pacifying, Hippocratic oath type of hero. Kenshiro is pretty stoic (in the anime) whereas Vash is very openly emotional and passionate. Both touch on spirituality and morality, although they approach the topic differently. Both are set in post-apocalyptic, barren desert settings, but the abandoned cities of Hokuto no Ken are starkingly different from the bustling Western-cowboy-ish villages of Trigun. Both are unbeatable warriors who are feared by their enemies, but the mystical Fist of the North Star style is the polar opposite of Vash the Stampede's cowboy-cyborg style. Both protagonists inadvertently cause a lot of trouble to the people around them by getting them involved in their battles, and both struggle with guilt over it. However, Kenshiro is seen as a hero by the people for his efforts, whereas Vash is seen as a villain. An in-depth look would reveal many differences, but at their cores, these two shows are both based on the same concept. Both tell a story of a troubled man deeply committed to his morals who works tirelessly to make his deserted world a better place while confronting his haunted past. Side-by-side, the opposing methods these heroes use in accomplishing their similar goals provide interesting contrast.