Audience reviews
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SgtSalamander
Ah, Trigun! This anime is, of course, a generational classic, with an iconic dub to boot. Not only is it a cool-as-hell space western with unique settings and badass shootouts, but on a deeper level it's one of the best critiques of pacifism ever put to screen, even if it's a theme that's a little hard to catch, and toes a very careful line with just how exactly it manages to make that point in a way which is nonetheless sympathetic to its protagonist and his convictions. I'll begin straight away with this anime's strongest aspect, the story. It follows Vash the Stampede, a wily, benevolent, bugs bunny-type outlaw with a ridiculous bounty on his head and a bizarre central conviction- to never take a human life. The show starts out focusing on the lighthearted, almost silly aspects of his c…
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Ever since I first got into anime, Trigun had always been an anime on my radar. Looking at the cover, I saw a unique, determined character who would use his gun to stop those who got in his way. After seeing Trigun's 8/10 ranking on MAL, I decided to pull the trigger, expecting little to surprise me. What ensued was nothing short of the complete opposite.
My first surprise: Trigun's main character, Vash. He isn't as serious as you might initially expect, though he definitely can be when needed. Down the line, just when you think you've figured Vash out as a character, his convictions, reasoning, and existence become equally more surprising, revealing an extensively complicated, layered character who doesn't appear so simple anymore.
The environmental design was an additional surprise. W…
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A true masterpiece of the 90s.
Trigun, alongside Cowboy Bebop, is easily one of the most memorable titles of that decade, not just for its nostalgia. It builds a very strong identity of its own, mixing westerns, science fiction, and drama in a way that, especially at the time, was quite unconventional.
Right from the start, what stands out most is the world. There's a constant sense of mystery and tension, as if something bigger is always lurking. The desert setting isn't just aesthetic: it reinforces the feeling of isolation, scarcity, and danger. The art direction is spot-on in conveying this almost suffocating emptiness, showing a planet where survival is, in itself, a daily challenge.
Visually, the anime has aged with much more dignity than many things from the same era. The art sty…
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Trigun initially presents itself as a chaotic desert comedy about a ridiculous outlaw with a bounty so large it could probably fund a small country. Towns explode, bullets fly everywhere, and the legendary gunman known as Vash the Stampede behaves less like a terrifying criminal and more like someone who wandered out of a slapstick cartoon. He runs from danger, panics constantly, and apologizes so often that it’s difficult to imagine how such this "Humanoid Typhoon" could be responsible for the destruction attributed to him. Yet, beneath the humor, the story carries far more weight than a simple comedy would suggest. The narrative unfolds on the harsh desert planet of Gunsmoke, where survival itself already feels fragile. Isolated towns struggle with limited resources, violence is common,…
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A classic among classics, Trigun is definitely as relevant today as it was back then. It's visually stunning and the soundtracks are great, but it's above all the message, which is still as relevant today as ever, that struck me. Fighting to uphold your values and avoid hurting others in a world where this has become the norm is frighteningly relevant, and everyone should follow the example set by the good Vash the Stampede. It's well done and devilishly inspiring! My only criticism would be the somewhat uneven pacing, with the first part dragging on a bit and the second part, which is more interesting, rushing through quite a bit, as well as some frankly uneven episodes, but it's still a very good job, well done Madhouse!
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At what point is a promise to a loved one worth breaking? What would you be willing to sacrifice to make the world a better place? Is there even a point to advocating for nonviolence and peace in such a merciless, callous world?
I think I was seven when I first saw an episode of Trigun on Adult Swim, which is actually my earliest memory of AS and possibly anime in general. For whatever reason, the image of Vash the Stampede with his oversized pistol and bright red overcoat traversing the desert were seared into my brain, and it managed to stay there for a full 20 years until I finally found both the motivation and opportunity to watch the entire series.
Well, now that I have ... I realize how blurry that image might've been.
Trigun begins by introducing Vash as the most wanted outlaw on…
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If you can bear the dubious episode-to-episode quality and lack of a recognizable identity, _Trigun_ can offer plenty of entertainment and levity, as well as perspective and thought. This all-encompassing nature might make you think the anime is juvenile, as I initially did, but it’s far from it. It’s fresh, captivating, and goes the extra mile to ensure its characters face their conflicts and dilemmas in an uncontrived way. If you want to enjoy a well-made piece of older media, you don’t have to look further than this anime.
I’m going to spend some time discussing more of the show, starting with its story.
The plot is amusing and fresh. Early on, the story slowly unravels, interjecting itself throughout Vash’s comedic mishaps and heartfelt encounters. Midway, a tonal shift occurs as we…
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An exploration of morality, told through a charming comedy space-western. Despite it's flawed animation, Trigun sticks out as one of my favorites.
Trigun explores Vash's ideology: "No one has the right to take the life of another" and how that ideology clashes with the dangerous world around him. I especially like how his ideology and reputation as a dangerous outlaw clashes/contrasts with that of one of my all-time favorite characters, Wolfwood, a priest who's ideology is that killing is justified if it's to save an innocent (unrelated, but his cross gun is super cool!).
The best way I can describe Trigun is "fun". It has a good sense of humor and surprisingly cool moments all while knowing how to sit down, take itself seriously, and deliver some powerful moments. Definitely worth a wa…
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MUST WATCH: Trigun is one of those series that you fall in love with due to its charm, characters, comedy, and world. Every piece of a good story is presented to you and then proceeds to flip everything upside down to reveal its true identity. An extremely well thought out world and story that has you guessing about it, giving you small tidbits of information about the characters and world. This show takes a lot of time to let characters and the viewer to discover things, which can be some people's cup of tea and not for some others. With the bare basics done, the music and setting create a unique identity that bleeds through the characters with their iconic designs and creative touches. The overarching philosophy presented is deeply explored and touched upon very maturely. Pacifism in a w…
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Impressive and geniusly fictionalized action scenes. Entertaining humour. And probably one of the best story plot in a Shōnen serie. Sometimes you can cry, sometimes you can die from laughter and sometimes you can feel a enlightment. If you want to watch a different Shōnen serie and characters, unlike the mainstream repetitive cookie-cutters, this will be your best choice. It's a masterpiece in directory and it is obvious they are financed this anime so good. Probably their budget is not much to make a straight animated fight scenes which has unique musics ,like evangelion, they are just used environmental sounds to take the action to the extreme rates of hypertension. While i watching some fights i just lost my breath and just stared at the screen with bulging eyes and they gave me what i…
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What is the number one anime of all time? I'm sure there are lots of options to choose from. Fullmetal alchemist, Attack on Titan, Demon slayer. All of these are great points and I would definitely not disagree with anyone who likes them as their favorite of all time. Trigun has a special place in my heart I can say that the storytelling is absolutely phenomenal. I am in love with all the characters the story feels so passionate and interesting that I really want to get to know more about the characters. When I first watched trigun I was enveloped in the dystopian world with gunslinging and funny cliches. This show is an absolute blast. Not the new one that came out that's 3d though, Not a fan of that one. But overall, I'd say Trigun is one of my favorites. Top 5 for sure. The movie badlan…
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TRIGUN IS A MUST WATCH!!!!!
The basic Synopsis is that there's this outlaw on another planet inhabited by humans named Vash The Stampede, who has a bounty for 60000000000$ (60 billion double dollars), and is nicknamed "The Human Typhoon", and it's up to 2 employees of an insurance Company, Meryl Stryfe, the more serious of the duo, and Milly Thompson, who's less serious, as she gets told off by Meryl sometimes, and who is also tall. They're job is to follow vash around and report the damages he does, but it turns out Vash is a pacifist, and a lovable idiot, nothing like they expected, but that doesn't change the fact that he's a extremely skilled Gun man. Throughout the series, Vash gets into trouble in a sort of Villain of the day format, where he fights villains with a combination of G…
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Note: This is a rewrite of a review that I posted back on the 31st of January 2016. I am writing this because I recently rewatched the series and decided to update the review.
Overview:
Ask any Western anime fan what anime you should watch. Chances are, one of the titles they'll mention is "Trigun". While practically unheard of in its native country of Japan, "Trigun" is ridiculously popular in America and other Western-speaking countries, and for good reason. It may not quite fit my idea of a masterpiece, and certain parts of it have definitely not aged all that well, but overall it more than earns its reputation as a 90s classic, and I can say that if you're looking for an action-packed space-western flick, "Trigun" will more than suffice.
Story (9/10):
"Trigun" is set over 1000 years…
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Trigun, like lots of anime before the worldwide boom in anime we currently enjoy, is kinda a mixed bag.
The voice acting has some fun character to it, if a bit corny sometimes. The art is strong with nice designs and still shots, but the animation is stilted enough to feel old even next to older series of the time (Neon Genesis: Evangelion, Yuu Yuu Hakusho, etc...). The story feels resonant, mostly due to a well realized main character, in spite of a bit of an annoying amount of technobabble throughout the plot.
Oh yeah, Trigun also has some of the best direction the industry has ever seen. It might seem weird to have a mixed bag of good bits with begrudging annoyances saved by "Direction". Doesn't that just mean all the stuff you already mentioned mixed together? Well, it's hard to de…
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Trigun is an anime that has always had a special place in my heart since the day I watched it almost a decade ago. Vash for me is the most inspirational character and has shaped my personality and the pacifist in it a lot. Trigun is an anime from 1999, this aired at around the same time cowboy bebop was airing and it is kind of similar in terms of quality but the only thing I think it falls behind is the animation.
Plot/characters:
Trigun has good character building especially in the main character Vash. His whole plot revolves around pacifism and how to solve conflict with it. The characters also have comedic traits to them too, as comedy is a good chunk of the dialogue, but during the first half you can feel there are hidden deeper personality traits within the characters that might be…
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With an episodic structure similar to Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, Trigun is a fun watch with no strings attached. Most of the episodes are good fun with a decent over arching plot threading them all together, whether its just by acting as character building for Vash or any of the supporting characters. There are some heavy hitting themes in this if you look for them and makes for good analysis. All the main characters are well developed, my only gripe is the antagonist, Knives never is given much motive but I feel he was meant more as an accessory to Vash so it's ok with me. Overall I enjoyed it and it kept me entertained and left me with things to think about.
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A timeless classic that contains, if not one of the earliest badass characters of the 19’s — Vash the Stampede! Though I was born in the early 20’s and had started watching anime in late 2010 and just tried this out this 2023, I can genuinely confirm Trigun ’98 delivered at its era.
Seemingly established as a comedy-packed first few episodes that involve a misunderstood, shameless, and wimp of a main character, Vash — turned out to be some kind of omnipotent cool badass that goes around town to town with a singular philosophy of “Killing is bad”. I thought Trigun was gonna be a formula of “hero saves everyone, then everyone is happy” kind of anime that was done right, as based on its popularity, except it wasn’t.
Trigun ’98 was more than that. It was simply the tip of the iceberg hidin…
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Trigun is what I would call, and I say this affectionately, a western gone anime. And, it does not shy away from it.
On the surface, one look at Trigun and people might assume that it's the quintessential western we've all been waiting for. It has guns! Sand! And gun-slinging action! And it has a decent amount of that in its runtime. But, what we didn't expect is for those same things we see in Western to be the show's antithesis, especially for our main protagonist, Vash, who does not want anything to do with a gun ever. Period.
It's done in such a comedic fashion too that we never truly anticipate for the show's tonal shift halfway through. Like Meryl Stryfe, perhaps most of us didn't really get it till it was hammered into us later on. And, it's quite anime. It's anime in the sense t…
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The design of just the character is incredibly satisfying as it combine some level of high fashion style with it cowboy-scifi themes to create extremely eye-catching designs that bounce well of beautiful Sandy backgrounds that still don't feel out of place yet are incredibly iconic and recognizable giving the show great character itself. Also love how fun vash's movement feel in this as with his massive coat it lends it self to a great amount of chaotic yet fluid movement that is super satisfying. What isn't talked about is all this just goes to add to his overall character making something something incredibly special that has lasted the test's of time and hasn't lost its charms
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I feel so sorry for saying this but Trigun is yet another old classic that didn't live up to my expectation...
It isn't bad, objectively, as we have a solid story, with good character development, and good animation as well. But the pacing, oh my, it just felt horrible. I couldn't tell where they went wrong, but I can tell they did for sure!
The real story only starts once you've watched about half of the show, in order for you to know the characters better I suppose, but I hate watching a show without any direction to follow so it felt kinda boring. Then the story kicked in and damn I loved it! But then again I just felt bored, and I don't know why.
I mean, the story was pretty interesting and I just wanted to know more, but at the same time, my wanting to continue watching diminished w…
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