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First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Vash the Stampede
トライガン
(Toraigan)
Genre
Manga
Written byYasuhiro Nightow
Published by
English publisher
Imprint
  • Shōnen Captain Comics Special (Tokuma Shoten)
  • Young King Comics (Shōnen Gahōsha)
MagazineMonthly Shōnen Captain
Original runMarch 25, 1995 – December 26, 1996
Volumes
  • 3 (Tokuma Shoten)
  • 2 (Shōnen Gahōsha)
(List of volumes)
Manga
Trigun Maximum
Written byYasuhiro Nightow
Published byShōnen Gahōsha
English publisher
  • NA: Dark Horse Comics
ImprintYoung King Comics
MagazineYoung King OURs
Original runOctober 1997 – March 2007
Volumes14 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
Directed bySatoshi Nishimura
Produced byShigeru Kitayama
Written byYōsuke Kuroda
Music byTsuneo Imahori
StudioMadhouse
Licensed by
Original networkTXN (TV Tokyo)
English network
Original run April 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998
Episodes26 (List of episodes)
Anime film
Anime television series
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Trigun (Japanese: トライガン, Hepburn: Toraigan) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhiro Nightow. It was first serialized in Tokuma Shoten's shōnen manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Captain from March 1995 to December 1996, until the magazine ceased its publication; its chapters were collected in three tankōbon volumes. The series continued its publication in Shōnen Gahosha's seinen manga magazine Young King OURs, under the title Trigun Maximum, from October 1997 to March 2007. Shōnen Gahosha republished the Trigun chapters in two volumes, and collected the Trigun Maximum chapters in 14 volumes.

Set on the fictional planet known as No Man's Land, the plot follows Vash the Stampede, a famous gunman who is constantly fighting bounty hunters seeking to obtain the immense bounty on his head. As the narrative progresses, Vash's past is explored. Trigun originated from Nightow's fascination with Western movies. Nightow wanted Vash to be different from cowboys in Western movies by avoiding killing enemies and instead exploring the characters involved in each story arc.

Trigun was adapted into a 26-episode anime television series by Madhouse; it aired on TV Tokyo from April to September 1998. An anime feature film, Trigun: Badlands Rumble, premiered in Japan in April 2010. A second anime television series adaptation produced by Orange, titled Trigun Stampede, premiered in January 2023. In North America, both manga series have been licensed by Dark Horse Comics. The anime series was first licensed by Geneon Entertainment and started broadcast in the United States, as part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block, in 2003; the series was later licensed by Funimation.

In 2009, Trigun Maximum won the Best Comic category at the 40th Seiun Awards. Critical response to the manga has been generally positive based on Vash and his friends' actions and relationships, as well as the handling of action scenes. However, critics disliked Vash's predicament in regards to his pacifism and the plot being hard to understand. The anime series was similarly positively received.

Plot

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See also: List of Trigun characters

In the 32nd century, a man known as "Vash the Stampede" has earned a bounty of $$60 billion ("double dollar") on his head and the nickname "The Humanoid Typhoon" (人間台風) after accidentally destroying a city with his supernatural powers. However, whenever he is attacked, Vash displays a pacifist personality as noted by two Bernardelli Insurance Society employees, Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson, who follow him around in order to minimize the damages inevitably caused by his appearance. Most of the damage attributed to Vash is actually caused by bounty hunters in pursuit of the sixty billion double-dollar bounty on Vash's head for the destruction of the city of July. However, he cannot remember the incident due to retrograde amnesia, being able to recall only fragments of the destroyed city and memories of his childhood. Throughout his travels, Vash tries to save lives using non-lethal force. He is occasionally joined by a priest, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, who, like Vash, is a superb gunfighter with a mysterious past. As the series progresses, more about Vash's past and the history of human civilization on the planet is revealed.

Vash and his twin brother Knives were originally two children with a slow aging process found in a spaceship that escaped from the planet Earth after mankind had exhausted all its resources. Rem raised them, but Knives became nihilistic and had most of the people in the ship disposed of. As a result, Vash lives to find his twin and have revenge. Vash is targeted by Legato Bluesummers from the Gung-ho Guns assassins who are followers of Knives. Wolfwood himself is a Gung-Ho Gun but was hired to make sure Vash does not die and instead suffer. Vash and Knives both possess the Angel Arm, which Knives forced Vash to use in the series' beginning to destroy the town.

Vash eventually fights Knives, but is defeated. Wolfwood betrays Knives and saves Vash. In the aftermath, Wolfwood dies fighting one of the Gung-Hos; his friend, Livio, joins Vash's cause while grieving for his friend's death. As Knives approaches the city with the "Ark", a floating ship designed to leave humans without any resources and end life on the planet, Knives begins dueling with Vash. Throughout his past battles that required him to use the Angel's Arm, Vash has transformed into a regular human signified by his blond hair now turned black. Knives also starts losing the powers he stored with the Ark through Vash's actions. Vash then saves his brother from the vengeful ships from Earth. Following his defeat, Knives uses his last powers to help his weakened brother by creating a small fruit tree to feed him. After his brother's death, Vash continues his travels on the planet with Meryl and Milly.

Production

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Yasuhiro Nightow, writer and illustrator of Trigun

After leaving college, Yasuhiro Nightow had gone to work selling apartments for the housing corporation Sekisui House, but struggled to keep up with his manga drawing hobby. Reassured by some successes, including a serialized manga based on the popular video game franchise Samurai Spirits for Family Computer Magazine, he quit his job to draw full-time.[4] The series was conceptualized as a mix between Western and science fiction as Nightow found it not seen in Japan by the time he started writing Trigun. To contrast Vash from the typical heroes in action films, Nightow portrayed him as a pacifist since he did not want his lead character to be a murderer. Throughout the story, Vash avoids killing enemies by disarming them and avoids inflicting mortal wounds during combat. His cheerful personality was used to highlight this trait with his catchphrase being: "Hey, sorry. Love and peace?"[5] Other elements of the manga were based on real life. Wolfwood's name was taken from the lead singer as his image for the priest. He is also modeled on Tortoise Matsumoto from the band Ulfuls.[6] In order to create "warm" environments, Nightow drew several eating scenes.[7]

In the making of the manga, Nightow attempts to draw the fight scenes carefully as he has "all these images running through my head of characters moving this way and that, and contorting into all sort sorts of amazing action poses, but thinking about it and putting it to paper are always two different things". In regards to the narrative, Nightow uses a "logical and intuitive manner" as his modus operandi in order to make readers being capable of following it.[8] While Vash is the manga's protagonist, anime director Satoshi Nishimura used Meryl Stryfe as the main character. In the anime, she searches for the Humanoid Typhoon and initially does not believe it is Vash due to his childish behavior.[9] To create suspense, writer Yōsuke Kuroda suggested that Vash would not shoot a bullet until the fifth episode, which causes Meryl to realize he is the famous gunman.[10]

Media

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Manga

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Main article: List of Trigun chapters
First tankōbon volume cover of Trigun Maximum

With the help of a publisher friend,[4] Yasuhiro Nightow, first published a one-shot of Trigun in Tokuma Shoten's shōnen manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Captain [ja] on January 26, 1995;[b] it began its regular serialization in the same magazine two months later on March 25.[c] Monthly Shōnen Captain ceased publication on December 26, 1996,[d] and the series was put on hiatus.[17] Tokuma Shoten collected the Trigun chapters in three tankōbon volumes, released from April 25, 1996,[18] to January 20, 1999;[19] Shōnen Gahōsha republished the Trigun chapters in two volumes, released on June 2, 2000.[20][21]

When Nightow was approached by Shōnen Gahōsha's seinen manga magazine Young King OURs, they were interested in him beginning a new work. Nightow, however, was troubled by the idea of leaving Trigun incomplete, and requested to be allowed to finish the series.[4] The manga resumed its publication in the magazine, under the title Trigun Maximum (トライガンマキシマム, Toraigan Makishimamu), in the October 1997 issue.[17][22] Nightow said that there was no difference in the story between the two titles, and that the only reason for the change was because of the switch of publishing house.[23] Trigun Maximum finished in March 2007.[24] Shōnen Gahōsha collected its chapters in fourteen tankōbon volumes, released from May 23, 1998,[25] to February 27, 2008.[26]

In North America, the manga was licensed by Dark Horse Comics, who announced its publication in June 2003;[27] they released the two volumes of Trigun, based on the Shōnen Gahosha's edition, on October 15, 2003,[28] and January 7, 2004.[29] In March 2004, Dark Horse Comics announced that they would also publish Trigun Maximum;[30] the fourteen volumes were released from May 26, 2004,[31] to April 8, 2009.[32] In September 2012, Dark Horse Comics announced that they would release the series in an omnibus edition;[33] Trigun was released in a single volume on October 9, 2013;[34] Trigun Maximum was released in five volumes from November 21, 2012,[34] to November 5, 2014.[35]

An anthology manga titled Trigun: Multiple Bullets, featuring short stories written by several manga artists such as Boichi, Masakazu Ishiguru, Satoshi Mizukami, Ark Performance, Yusuke Takeyama, Yuga Takauchi, and Akira Sagami, was released by Shōnen Gahosha in Japan on December 28, 2011.[36][37] The volume was released by Dark Horse Comics on March 6, 2013.[33][38]

In May 2023, Dark Horse Comics announced deluxe hardcover editions of Trigun and Trigun Maximum.[39][40] The volume collecting both volumes of Trigun was released on September 10, 2024,[41] while the first volume of Trigun Maximum was released on October 8 of the same year.[42]

Anime

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1998 series

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Main article: List of Trigun episodes

Trigun was adapted into an anime television series. It was animated by Madhouse and directed by Satoshi Nishimura, written by Yōsuke Kuroda, and produced by Shigeru Kitayama. The music was composed by Tsuneo Imahori. Twenty-six episodes aired on TV Tokyo from April 1 to September 30, 1998.[43] The episodes were collected in thirteen VHS cassettes, labeled as "Stages", from August 5, 1998, to August 4, 1999.[44]

In North America, the series was first licensed by Pioneer Entertainment (later Geneon USA) in 1999.[45] Eight DVDs were released from March 28, 2000,[46] to May 29, 2001.[47] A box set containing all the episodes was released on November 20, 2001.[48] The series premiered on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block on March 31, 2003.[49] The series also premiered in Canada on G4techTV's Anime Current programming block in 2007.[50] In the same year, Geneon announced that they would cease their in-house distribution,[51] In 2008, Funimation announced that they signed a deal with Geneon to distribute "select" titles from the company;[52] in 2010, they announced that they had licensed Trigun for a DVD and Blu-ray Disc home video release,[53] and launched it on October 26, 2010.[54] Following the announcement that Funimation would be unified under the Crunchyroll brand, the series began streaming on the platform in May 2022.[55]

Trigun Stampede

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Main article: Trigun Stampede

A second anime television series adaptation by Orange, titled Trigun Stampede, premiered on January 7, 2023, on TV Tokyo and other networks.[56]

Film

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Main article: Trigun: Badlands Rumble

A Trigun film was originally announced in February 2008 to be released in 2009.[57] The film titled Trigun: Badlands Rumble opened in theaters in Japan on April 24, 2010, and was first shown to an American audience at the Sakura-Con 2010 in Seattle, Washington on, April 2, 2010.[58] At Anime Expo 2010, Funimation announced that they had licensed the film as they had with the TV series and planned to release it into theaters.[59] The film made its US television premiere on Saturday, December 28, 2013, on Adult Swim's Toonami block.[60]

Reception

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Manga

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Trigun Maximum won the Best Comic at the 40th Seiun Award in the 48th Japan Science Fiction Convention in 2009.[61] The second volume concluded the original series early the next year, and went on to be the top earning manga release of 2004.[62] Critical response to the manga has been positive. Manga Life enjoyed the setting, comparing it to the American Midwest in the 1800s. They called the lead's characterization "fantastic" based on the personality he displays when facing enemies as he refuses to murder anybody.[63] Anime News Network compared the series to Rurouni Kenshin, based on both's pacifist messages to the audience and how challenging is this message explored in a similar fashion to comic book hero Batman. He also praised the fight scenes' handling as well as villains' designs.[64] The clash between him and his antagonist was also praised for his execution and artwork.[65] However, Mania Entertainment said some events that happened to Vash might come across as repetitive because his pacifism keeps backfiring and no proper solution has yet been given.[66] As Vash's philosophy was tested in the finale, Fandom Post praised the consequences of his actions.[67] While Vash and Knives' was popular,[68][69] to the point Mania referred to their final fight as "the stuff of legend."[70] On the other hand, the book Manga: The Complete Guide provided criticism to some parts of the narrative, finding it difficult to follow but still enjoyable.[71] The artwork was also praised in the character designs with Wolfwood being called as one of the most stylish manga and anime characters.[72]

Anime

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The anime series is frequently listed as one of the best anime series of all time; in 2001, Wizard's Anime Magazine listed Trigun as the 38th best series on their "Top 50 Anime released in North America", and The Los Angeles Times journalist Charles Solomon named the series' complete box set as the seventh-best anime release of 2010.[73][74] The success of the animated series increased the popularity of the original manga source material with the US release's first volume run of 35,000 sold out shortly after release.[75] Theron Martin of Anime News Network gave the anime adaptation a B+, praising the series' writing: "The series never wallows in the inherent to this format simply because the surprisingly high quality of its writing never allows that to happen." However, Martin was more critical of the anime's visuals, stating, "Character rendering regularly looks more like rough drafts than refined final products, with the artists often struggling just to stay on model."[1] Mike Toole of Anime News Network named Trigun as one of the most important anime of the 1990s.[76]

Escapist Magazine columnist H.D. Russell reviewed the anime adaptation of the series in early 2016, as part of the "Good Old Anime Review" section focusing on popular anime of the 1990s to early 2000s. Russell felt that the series' animation and English voice acting quality had aged poorly, but also argued that the depth of the characters and moral themes of the series more than compensate for its faults. He ultimately gave Trigun a rank of four out of a five stars, stating: "Trigun is very often overshadowed by its close cousin Cowboy Bebop, which is sad, because it truly is a delight to watch. Despite having only decent voice acting (with a few exceptions), average music, and relatively static visuals, Trigun is an absolute blast that had me laughing and thinking the whole way. While it's not perfect, it is fun and it does ask the questions that will make viewers ponder for years to come without ever offering them an answer. Trigun is one that went straight from my backlog to my heart and is truly greater than the sum of its parts."[77] Trigun failed to garner a large audience in Japan during its original showing in 1998, but gained a substantial fan base following its United States premiere on Adult Swim in 2003, making it one of the rare examples of an anime that was more successful in the West than in its country of origin.[78] Suggested causes of this disparity include the "old west" setting, European-style character names, and a lack of Japanese cultural elements.[79]

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Trigun is a Japanese series written and illustrated by , initially serialized in Tokuma Shoten's Monthly Shōnen Captain from March 1995 to December 1996 across three volumes, before being continued as Trigun Maximum in Shōnen Gahōsha's from June 1998 to March 2007 across fourteen volumes, for a total of seventeen. The series is set on the desert planet , a post-apocalyptic world where humanity relies on mysterious entities called for survival, and follows , a humanoid Plant and wandering gunslinger with a 60 billion double-dollar bounty on his head for his unwitting role in the destruction of the city of July. Despite his fearsome reputation as a catastrophic force, Vash adheres to a strict pacifist code against killing, often accompanied by insurance agents Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson who aim to mitigate the he inadvertently causes, while confronting threats from bounty hunters and his genocidal twin brother, Millions Knives. Blending , and action genres with themes of redemption, , and non-violence, Trigun has spawned a franchise including a 26-episode adaptation by that aired on from April 1 to September 30, 1998; the 2010 theatrical film Trigun: Rumble directed by Satoshi Nishimura; the 2023 CG-animated reboot series produced by Orange; and the sequel Trigun Stargaze, which premiered on January 10, 2026, as the "final phase" of the Stampede storyline, with its first episode now streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga's distinctive art style, characterized by exaggerated character designs, dynamic action sequences, and humorous undertones amid darker sci-fi elements, earned Nightow recognition, including the 2009 for Trigun Maximum. In , licensed and published the English translations starting in 2003, with recent deluxe hardcover editions collecting the original and Maximum volumes to celebrate the franchise's enduring popularity. The 1998 anime, directed by Satoshi Nishimura with character designs by Kōji Kajita, faithfully adapts the early while expanding on Vash's backstory involving the SEEDS spaceship crash that stranded humans on Gunsmoke, and introduces key antagonists like the Gung-Ho Guns led by Knives. Trigun Stampede, a soft set earlier in the timeline, reimagines Vash's origins with modern 3D animation by Orange, focusing on his early encounters with Meryl and Milly while paying homage to Nightow's original vision, and has been praised for revitalizing the series for new audiences. Overall, Trigun stands as a seminal work in , influencing later space Westerns through its fusion of gunplay, philosophical depth, and comedic relief.

Story and Characters

Plot Summary

The story of Trigun is set on the desert planet , also known as , a harsh post-apocalyptic world where humanity crash-landed centuries ago after fleeing . The inhabitants rely on "," mysterious bio-organic entities that provide essential resources like water and energy, sustaining scattered settlements in an otherwise barren environment. At the center is , a wandering gunslinger infamous as a legendary with a staggering $$60 billion double-dollar bounty on his head, earned due to his association with widespread destruction across the planet. Despite his reputation as a "humanoid typhoon," Vash is a staunch pacifist who avoids killing at all costs, using his exceptional marksmanship and agility to defuse conflicts non-lethally while drifting from town to town. He is relentlessly pursued by agents of the Bernardelli Insurance Society, including Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson, who monitor his activities to mitigate the financial damages from the chaos that seems to follow him. The core conflict revolves around Vash's twin brother, Millions Knives, a powerful driven by a radical ideology to eliminate humanity, whom he views as exploiters of the . Knives deploys the Gung-Ho Guns, a group of elite, superhuman enforcers, to hunt Vash and advance his genocidal plans. The narrative unfolds through flashbacks to the "July Incident," a catastrophic event two years prior to the main story where a major city was obliterated, heightening Vash's infamy and setting the stage for their . Initially structured as episodic adventures involving bounty hunters and local threats, the plot in the original escalates into a serialized arc culminating in an epic confrontation between Vash and Knives over the fate of Gunsmoke. While the 1998 anime adaptation largely mirrors the manga's early episodic format before diverging into its own resolution, later adaptations like Trigun Stampede explore prequel elements without altering the foundational manga storyline.

Key Characters

Vash the Stampede is the central protagonist of Trigun, depicted as a humanoid with superhuman abilities such as precise marksmanship, rapid speed, and remarkable endurance. Portrayed as a goofy, friendly pacifist who abhors violence and adores donuts, Vash wanders the desert planet in a signature red , earning the moniker "Humanoid Typhoon" due to the catastrophic destruction mistakenly attributed to him. His commitment to non-lethal resolutions stems from a tragic past, including the sacrificial loss of Rem Saverem, his nurturing caretaker aboard the SEEDS spaceship who taught him the sanctity of life and inspired his "love and peace" . Millions Knives, Vash's identical twin brother and another humanoid Plant, embodies the story's primary antagonism through his ruthless extremism. Harboring deep-seated hatred for humanity after causing a spaceship crash that doomed the SEEDS colony over a century ago, Knives seeks to eradicate humans to establish a utopia for Plants, unlocking devastating nanotechnological powers like the Angel Arm in pursuit of this goal. As the leader of the Gung-Ho Guns, he commands fanatical followers to execute his vision, viewing human-Plant coexistence as impossible and inferior species unworthy of survival. Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson serve as supporting protagonists, employed as claims investigators by the Bernardelli Insurance Society to monitor Vash and mitigate the financial fallout from his alleged rampages. Meryl, the sharp-tongued and resourceful leader of the duo, initially dismisses Vash as a bumbling fool despite her arsenal of pistols, while the taller, good-natured Milly provides with her immense strength and stun gun, often lightening tense situations with her . Their arc transforms them from skeptical trackers into devoted allies, as they witness Vash's genuine compassion and grapple with the moral complexities of his existence. , a complex , joins Vash as a traveling companion under the guise of a wandering . Clad in a dark and toting the —a massive cross packed with machine guns, rockets, and blades—Wolfwood enforces a grim personal code of justice by eliminating evildoers, contrasting sharply with Vash's and sparking philosophical clashes. Burdened by a shadowy tied to an he supports, his internal moral turmoil culminates in a redemptive, sacrificial journey that underscores themes of redemption and the cost of violence. The Gung-Ho Guns form Knives' elite cadre of superpowered devotees, each engineered or enhanced with bizarre abilities to terrorize humans and test Vash's resolve. Legato Bluesummers, Knives' obsessive second-in-command, wields to puppeteer victims and inflict psychological torment on Vash, deriving twisted satisfaction from suffering as an act of loyalty to his master. Livio the Double Fang, a conflicted with dual pistols and rapid regeneration, struggles with divided allegiances amid his brutal combat style. Rai-Dei the Hammer, a hulking enforcer armed with a gigantic gavel-like weapon, relies on overwhelming physical might to corner opponents, exemplifying the group's and diverse, often fatalistic designs.

Setting and Themes

World-Building

The Trigun franchise is set on the desert planet , also referred to as , a harsh, arid in the binary star system Delta Trianguli where humanity established a following catastrophic events from . This post-apocalyptic environment features vast expanses of sand dunes, rocky terrain, scarce water sources, and at least five orbiting moons, creating a unforgiving landscape that shapes daily survival and societal dynamics. The planet's twin suns contribute to extreme temperatures and limited , forcing human settlements to cluster around vital resources amid constant threats from sandstorms and resource scarcity. Humanity's arrival on stems from Project SEEDS, a initiative involving a fleet of massive ships designed to transport cryogenically frozen populations to habitable exoplanets. One such vessel crash-landed after the Great Fall, a devastating incident in which the ship was destroyed, scattering survivors across the planet and marking the beginning of the colony's isolation from . This event, occurring around 150 years before the main storyline, left the remnants of advanced buried or repurposed, while the crash site's influenced the development of local . The historical trauma of the Great Fall underscores the fragility of human expansion into space and the loss of interstellar contact. Sustaining life on relies on , interdimensional or bio-engineered entities that function as renewable energy sources, producing water, electricity, and oxygen essential for human habitations. Housed in protective domes within cities, Plants are vulnerable to overload or damage; their destruction, as seen in pivotal events, can lead to widespread ecological collapse, mass casualties, and energy blackouts across regions. Each Plant supports a specific settlement, making their maintenance a cornerstone of societal stability, with overuse or sabotage resulting in irreversible consequences like desertification acceleration. Society on is fragmented into independent cities, such as the prominent Seven Cities—including , built around intact Plant facilities from the SEEDS wreckage—connected by trade routes patrolled against outlaws and bandits. Economic transactions revolve around double dollars, a currency reflecting the planet's resource-driven system, while groups like the Eye of Michael exert influence through ideological control and organization. fuses salvaged alien-derived advancements, such as energy-manipulating "angel arms" and protective gear like reinforced coats, with rudimentary Wild West-inspired tools including revolvers, steam-powered sand steamers for desert traversal, and thomas-pulled caravans. The Incident, a catastrophic destruction of the city of on Star Date 7/21/0104 at 02:06, exemplifies the perils of technological mishandling and conflict, wiping out a major population center and leaving a lasting scar on .

Central Themes

One of the core philosophical tensions in Trigun is the conflict between and , exemplified by Vash the Stampede's unwavering commitment to non-lethal resistance in a world defined by brutal . Vash's refusal to kill, even when confronted by genocidal threats, stands in stark contrast to antagonist Millions Knives' ideology of eradicating humanity to protect their kind, highlighting the cost of absolute non-violence amid pervasive aggression. This dichotomy critiques the cycle of retribution, as Vash's approach forces adversaries to confront their own capacity for change rather than destruction. The series deeply explores themes of identity and humanity, particularly through the Plant twins Vash and Knives, whose lost memories and artificial origins raise questions about what constitutes in a universe of engineered beings. As sentient energy sources integral to human survival, the blur the lines between tool and individual, prompting reflections on and coexistence between creators and creations. Redemption arcs further underscore this, portraying characters grappling with fragmented pasts to reclaim a humane essence beyond their programmed roles. Forgiveness and loss permeate the narrative as motifs tied to the lingering trauma of catastrophic events, emphasizing grief's role in perpetuating while illustrating paths to . The emotional weight of irrecoverable tragedies drives cycles of vengeance, yet the possibility of mutual understanding offers for breaking these patterns, as seen in efforts toward interspecies . This theme posits not as weakness but as a transformative force against inevitable sorrow. Trigun critiques humanity's environmental and technological dependence through the Plants, bio-engineered entities exploited as perpetual sources on a barren planet, serving as a for unsustainable extraction. Confined and over-relied upon for sustenance and power, the Plants symbolize the ethical perils of treating vital ecosystems as disposable commodities, warning against the dehumanizing costs of such dependency in pursuit of progress. The series draws heavily from Western and genres, incorporating tropes of lone gunslingers navigating lawless frontiers with biblical allusions that infuse its sci-fi framework with moral depth. Elements like the "Angel Arm"—a devastating power evoking divine wrath—parallel judgments, while the desert wasteland setting merges frontier isolation with apocalyptic prophecy, reinforcing themes of redemption and .

Production

Manga Creation

The original Trigun manga was created by and began serialization in Tokuma Shoten's Monthly Shōnen Captain magazine on March 25, 1995, following an initial one-shot pilot published earlier that year. The series ran until 1997, compiling into three volumes that introduced a narrative blending with gunplay and humor. Nightow drew significant influences from Western films, particularly spaghetti westerns and Hollywood sci-fi, which shaped the story's landscapes, archetypes, and moral dilemmas, while his art style featured rounded, expressive character designs that emphasized comedic exaggeration alongside dynamic action sequences. The serialization of the original Trigun was cut short due to the abrupt cancellation of Monthly Shōnen Captain, leaving several plot threads unresolved, including the full backstory of protagonist and the antagonists' motivations. To continue the story, Nightow transitioned to Shōnen Gahōsha's magazine, launching Trigun Maximum in June 1998. This sequel expanded the lore with a darker tone, delving into themes of redemption and destruction over a decade-long run that concluded in March 2007, resulting in 14 volumes that refined the world's mythology and escalated the stakes. The shift allowed Nightow to address the incomplete elements from the original, such as the origins of the "" and interplanetary conflicts, while evolving his art toward sharper, more angular lines for intensified dramatic effect. Nightow's creative process for both series involved iterative character development, starting with rough sketches inspired by toys, industrial designs, and films, then refining them through multiple drafts to balance the manga's signature mix of humor and profound tragedy. For instance, Vash's design evolved from initial concepts emphasizing his pacifist goofiness to incorporating tragic undertones that mirrored Nightow's own personality traits, ensuring emotional depth without overwhelming the action. He faced challenges, including tight deadlines that sometimes led to inconsistencies in complex mechanical details like weaponry, and the pressure of adapting ideas from mental visualizations to panel layouts, which he addressed by prioritizing logical flow in fight scenes over time. In terms of publication history, acquired the English-language license for Trigun and began releasing translated volumes in starting October 15, 2003, with the original two-volume series followed by Trigun Maximum from May 2004 to April 2009. The publisher later issued omnibus editions collecting multiple volumes, digital versions through Digital, and deluxe hardcover compilations, including the single-volume Trigun Deluxe Edition released on September 10, 2024, and the multi-volume Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition sets starting with Volume 1 on October 8, 2024, with subsequent volumes released through 2025, making the full saga more accessible to new readers. These editions preserved Nightow's original artwork while updating formatting for modern audiences.

Anime and Film Development

The 1998 Trigun anime adaptation was produced by and directed by Satoshi Nishimura, consisting of 26 episodes that aired on from April to September 1998. The series closely followed the early volumes of Yasuhiro Nightow's manga while incorporating original filler episodes to extend the runtime, as the source material was still serializing at the time. Composer Tsuneo Imahori created the soundtrack, blending jazz, rock, and western motifs to complement the show's tone. In 2023, Studio Orange produced Trigun Stampede, a computer-generated imagery (CGI) reimagining of the manga's prequel elements, directed by Kenji Mutō. The project faced production challenges inherent to CGI workflows, where adjustments in one aspect, such as character animation, impacted the overall timeline and required integrated planning from early development. Nightow served as a supervisor and advisor to maintain fidelity to the franchise's core, voicing approval of the staff's approach with minimal interventions needed. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka provided the voice for Vash the Stampede, marking a fresh cast for this iteration. Trigun Stargaze, announced as the final phase of the storyline on October 10, 2025, is directed by Masako Sato at Orange and set two and a half years after Stampede. Key visuals and a teaser trailer were revealed at 2025, with the world premiere of the first two episodes screened there on October 10. The production features returning voice talent, including Matsuoka as Vash. The 2010 feature film Trigun: Badlands Rumble was produced by and directed by Satoshi Nishimura, presenting an original story set after the manga's events with a focus on a bank heist involving Vash. Imahori returned to compose the music, echoing the 1998 series' style. Nightow contributed to the screenplay alongside Nishimura and .

Media Releases

Original Manga

The Trigun manga, written and illustrated by , debuted in 's Monthly Shōnen Captain magazine in March 1995 and ran until the publication's cancellation in February 1997. This initial run featured an episodic structure across approximately 20 chapters (including prologue), collected into three volumes by , with a later republication in two thick volumes by in 2000, focusing on Vash the Stampede's nomadic life as a pacifist gunslinger evading bounty hunters on the desert planet of while concealing his immense power and tragic past. The narrative introduces core elements like Vash's "love and peace" philosophy amid chaotic shootouts and comedic mishaps, building tension toward a revelation of his twin brother Millions Knives as the architect of widespread destruction. Following the hiatus caused by the magazine's closure, Nightow resumed the series under the title Trigun Maximum in Shōnen Gahōsha's starting in 1998, serializing until March 2007 across 11 volumes encompassing 97 chapters, contributing to a total of 14 volumes for the complete series. This continuation shifted to a more serialized, arc-based format, expanding on the world's lore—including the origins of humanity's exodus to , the role of mysterious "," and the ideological clash between Vash and Knives—while resolving the overarching saga with high-stakes confrontations and emotional depth. The structure allows for progressive character development, such as the tragic arcs of supporting figures like , blending escalating action with philosophical undertones on redemption and coexistence. Nightow's artwork employs dynamic panel layouts to convey kinetic gunplay and explosive chaos, often using speed lines and angular perspectives for impact, while integrating humor through Vash's doughnut obsession and slapstick gags that punctuate tense moments. Exaggerated facial expressions and distinctive silhouettes enhance character recognizability, with each volume's cover showcasing thematic artwork, such as Vash's iconic red coat against barren landscapes or symbolic motifs of angels and destruction. Dark Horse Comics acquired the English-language rights and released translations beginning in 2003, condensing the original Trigun into a single omnibus volume and Trigun Maximum into fourteen volumes through 2009, with minor adjustments in early prints to align with U.S. distribution standards. Updated editions include deluxe hardcovers preserving the original 7x10-inch oversized format, such as the 2024 Trigun Deluxe Edition (collecting the republished two volumes in 704 pages) and Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition series (five volumes through 2025, each compiling three original volumes). Omnibus collections remain available, facilitating access to the complete saga. Among collector's items, limited-edition releases feature enhanced bindings and bonus content, while official art books like Trigun Maximum Official File offer Nightow's sketches, production notes, and interviews, providing insight into the creative process.

1998 Anime Series

The 1998 adaptation of Trigun consists of 26 episodes, originally broadcast on from April 1 to September 30, 1998, and produced by the studio . The series faithfully adapts key elements from Yasuhiro Nightow's original while incorporating original filler arcs to extend the runtime, such as the Sand Steamer hijacking in episodes 1–4 and side adventures exploring character backstories in episodes 8–12 and 16–23, which delve into episodic bounty-hunting tales and development not present in the source material. These additions blend episodic bounty-hunting tales with overarching plot progression, maintaining the manga's blend of action, humor, and drama across its approximately 24-minute episodes. Directed by Satoshi Nishimura, the features a prominent Japanese voice cast, including as the enigmatic gunslinger and as the determined insurance agent . Other notable performances include as Milly Thompson and as , contributing to the series' dynamic character interactions under Nishimura's episode direction. The soundtrack, composed by Tsuneo Imahori, emphasizes rock influences with riffs and energetic tracks that underscore the Western-inspired action sequences. The opening theme, "H.T." performed by Imahori, sets a high-octane tone, while the ending theme "Wind" provides a reflective close to each episode. Compared to the , the expands on D. Wolfwood's backstory through dedicated episodes that delve into his upbringing and internal conflicts, adding depth not fully explored in the original run. is notably toned down for television broadcast standards, with gunfights and destruction depicted more stylistically than graphically to suit the medium. The series culminates in a conclusive ending that resolves the central conflict between Vash and his brother Knives, providing closure absent from the 's initial serialization at the time. Home video releases began in with VHS and DVD sets from Pioneer and Geneon Entertainment in the early 2000s, followed by North American distribution through Geneon. After Geneon's closure, acquired the rights and issued remastered DVD collections in the 2010s, including the 2010 Complete Series and 2013 Anime Classics editions with improved audio and restored openings. The series has been available for streaming on since 2010, making it accessible to international audiences.

Trigun Maximum and Sequels

Trigun Maximum serves as the direct continuation of the original Trigun manga, picking up the narrative after a brief hiatus caused by the cancellation of the initial serialization magazine, Monthly Shōnen Captain, in January 1997. Serialized in Shōnen Gahōsha's magazine from 1998 to March 2007, comprising 11 volumes for a total of 14 volumes in the complete series, with the final volume released on February 27, 2008. licensed the English , releasing the volumes individually from May 2004 to April 2009, followed by omnibus editions starting in December 2012 to complete the series' availability in English. The storyline of Trigun Maximum expands on the original manga's foundation through distinct narrative arcs, beginning with Vash's pursuit by his twin brother Millions Knives and his Gung-Ho Guns followers, which intensifies conflicts across desolate towns and introduces deeper explorations of Vash's philosophy of non-violence. Subsequent arcs delve into Nicholas D. Wolfwood's troubled past and his internal struggles as a and assassin, highlighting moral dilemmas amid escalating battles. The series culminates in revelations about the —artificial beings central to the world's survival—and their role in humanity's fate, weaving together themes of coexistence and destruction in a climactic confrontation. Character arcs reach pivotal resolutions, with Vash and Knives engaging in a profound ideological and physical showdown that forces Vash to reconcile his with the need to protect innocents. Wolfwood's arc concludes with sacrificial choices tied to his redemption, while secondary figures like Livio the Double Fang survive to embody themes of survival and change. The epilogue leaves an open-ended reflection on the future relationship between humans and , emphasizing hope amid uncertainty without fully resolving all conflicts. Following the conclusion of Trigun Maximum, did not produce a direct within the Trigun universe, instead creating GUN×SWORD in 2005, an original series serialized in that serves as a through shared motifs of gunslingers, redemption, and post-apocalyptic settings on a distant planet. Related media expanded the lore, including artbooks such as the 2020 Trigun Exhibition 25th Anniversary Art Book featuring Nightow's illustrations and concept art from Maximum, as well as short stories in anthologies like Trigun: Multiple Bullets (2010). Additionally, the 2003 drama CD Trigun: The 2nd Donut Happy Pack includes original audio skits with the anime voice cast, providing supplementary character interactions that align with Maximum's expanded .

Trigun Stampede

Trigun Stampede is a 2023 television series that serves as a and to the original Trigun and 1998 adaptation, reimagining the early adventures of in the years leading up to the catastrophic July Incident on the planet . Produced using computer-generated by studio Orange, the series consists of 12 episodes and explores Vash's origins, his complex relationship with his twin brother Millions Knives, and the formation of his legendary bounty through a fresh narrative lens. Directed by Kenji Mutō, it aired weekly from January 7 to March 25, 2023, on and affiliated networks in . The plot centers on a younger Vash, depicted with a more youthful and agile design compared to his older portrayals, as he navigates survival on the harsh desert world while evading bounty hunters and confronting threats from Knives' growing influence. Key divergences from prior adaptations include an expanded role for a rookie and her veteran partner Roberto de Niro, who actively pursue Vash early in his notoriety, providing deeper insight into their backstories and motivations. The series introduces or reinterprets antagonists from the Gung-Ho Guns collective, such as Zazie the Beast, integrating them into the timeline with enhanced action sequences that highlight Vash's pacifist philosophy amid escalating conflicts. Voice acting features a new cast led by as , bringing a lighter, more energetic tone to the character's humorous yet tormented persona, while Sakura Andō voices Meryl Stryfe, emphasizing her determination and growth. Additional notable performances include Kenji Matsuda as Roberto and as a young , whose introduction sets up future alliances. The soundtrack, composed by Tatsuya Kato, incorporates orchestral elements with electronic motifs to evoke the sci-fi western atmosphere, complemented by opening theme "TOMORROW" performed by Kvi Baba and ending theme "Blue Flow" by Salyu and haruka nakamura. For international audiences, received a on starting January 7, 2023, with English subtitles and dubs in multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and . In , Blu-ray volumes were released by from April to June 2023, collecting all episodes with bonus materials like production art and interviews. A Latin American Spanish dub was announced and made available on in early 2024, expanding accessibility in the region. Following the finale on March 25, 2023, production notes revealed as the first phase of a multi-part project, with a titled Trigun Stargaze announced as the concluding chapter, though specific details on its timeline and release were withheld at the time.

Trigun Stargaze

Trigun Stargaze is a Japanese television series serving as the finale to the continuity, which premiered on January 10, 2026, on with an international on . The first episode, titled "Wandering Days," is now streaming on Crunchyroll and features the return of Milly Thompson along with significant emotional moments. The first two episodes premiered at on October 10, 2025. The series is produced by Studio Orange and directed by Masako Sato, who succeeds Kenji Mutō from Stampede, with series composition by and character designs by Kiyotaka Oshiyama. It takes place 2.5 years after the events of Stampede, continuing the story's arc toward convergence with Yasuhiro Nightow's original while focusing on unresolved conflicts involving and Vash the Stampede's personal growth. The episode count remains to be determined, and the soundtrack will be composed by Tatsuya Katō, returning from Stampede. The project was first teased in March 2025 with a super teaser visual and staff revisions, positioning it as the "final phase" of the anime adaptation. On October 10, 2025, during a panel at New York Comic-Con, Crunchyroll unveiled the official trailer, key visuals, and synopsis, highlighting the return of principal voice cast members including Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Vash the Stampede, Sakura Andō as Meryl Stryfe, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Nicholas D. Wolfwood, and Chika Ayamori as Milly Thompson. The trailer showcased matured character designs and featured returning antagonists such as Millions Knives, alongside glimpses of high-stakes action tied to Plant-related threats. Production emphasizes an epic closure to Vash's journey, building on 's with themes of hope amid chaos, including a mysterious message from . Key visuals revealed at the announcement depicted Vash, Knives, and Wolfwood in evolved appearances, underscoring the series' progression toward manga fidelity. As the concluding chapter, Trigun Stargaze aims to resolve core narrative threads from the reimagined continuity while honoring the source material's legacy.

Feature Film

Trigun: Badlands Rumble is a 2010 Japanese animated serving as a standalone entry in the Trigun franchise, featuring an original story centered on protagonist . Directed by Satoshi Nishimura, the 95-minute film follows Vash as he travels to Macca City two decades after thwarting a heist by the notorious Gasback, drawing a horde of bounty hunters eager to claim the $300 million reward on Gasback's head. The narrative unfolds as a treasure hunt fraught with high-stakes confrontations, blending Trigun's signature mix of action, humor, and Western-inspired showdowns in a self-contained plot that does not directly advance the main series storyline. Produced by , the film employs traditional 2D animation to capture dynamic action sequences reminiscent of classic Western duels, with fluid choreography emphasizing gunfights and explosive set pieces. The returning voice cast from the 1998 anime series includes as , as , as Meryl Stryfe, and as Milly Thompson, lending continuity to the characters' portrayals. New characters are introduced with notable performances, such as voicing Amelia, a resourceful , and Kōichi Yamadera as Gasback, the cunning whose elaborate heist plans drive the conflict. In the English dub produced by , reprises his role as Vash—the only returning actor from the original series dub—alongside Luci Christian as Meryl, Trina Nishimura as Milly, Brad Hawkins as Wolfwood, as Amelia, and as Gasback. The soundtrack, composed by Tsuneo Imahori—who previously worked on the 1998 —features a blend of orchestral swells, rock-infused tracks, and thematic motifs that heighten the film's tension during chase scenes and climactic battles, released as a 33-track album in 2010. The film premiered in Japan on April 24, 2010, distributed by and KlockWorx. In the United States, handled the English dub and organized a limited theatrical run starting in June 2011, followed by a DVD and Blu-ray release on September 27, 2011. It became available for streaming on in 2018, expanding access to international audiences. Set within the original Trigun universe after events from the 1998 , the story includes brief cameos by supporting characters like the Insurance Society agents, reinforcing ties to the broader lore without requiring prior knowledge of the or series. Limited merchandise accompanied the release, including promotional posters and art books featuring concept designs for new vehicles and weaponry.

Reception and Legacy

Critical Reviews

The original Trigun manga received praise for Yasuhiro Nightow's distinctive artwork, which blends gritty Western aesthetics with dynamic, high-contrast paneling that emphasizes character expressions and environmental desolation, though critics noted its chaotic style could obscure action sequences. In Trigun Maximum, the series, reviewers highlighted the deepened character arcs, particularly Vash's between and survival, adding philosophical layers to the narrative that explore redemption and human fragility. However, the original run's pacing drew critiques for its episodic structure and abrupt shifts from humor to drama, which sometimes undermined momentum before Maximum's more serialized approach. The 1998 anime adaptation garnered acclaim for its , with the English dub featuring standout performances by as Vash, whose range captured the character's shift from comedic goofiness to profound anguish, complemented by strong supporting roles like Jeff Nimoy's pragmatic Wolfwood. Critics lauded its thematic depth, delving into justice, guilt, and the sanctity of life through Vash's unyielding non-violence amid a harsh world, earning a 100% approval rating on based on five reviews. That said, the series faced criticism for filler episodes that diluted narrative tension with lighthearted side stories, extending the runtime beyond the manga's initial content and occasionally stalling the buildup to its darker arcs. Trigun Stampede (2023) elicited mixed responses, with its full CG animation praised as Studio Orange's most ambitious effort, delivering fluid, weighty action sequences and expressive character movements that revitalized the sci-fi western visuals. Reviewers appreciated the fresh reinterpretation of Nightow's story, introducing propulsive pacing and new character dynamics for Vash and his allies, though it averaged 7.83/10 on MyAnimeList from 84,396 users as of November 2025. Detractors pointed to deviations from the original canon, such as reimagined villains and a more sci-fi-heavy tone that sidelined some classic elements, making it feel like a bold but not wholly faithful reboot. The 2010 feature film Trigun: Badlands Rumble was positively received for its high-energy action, showcasing rapid gunfights, explosive set pieces, and a memorable saloon brawl elevated by smooth, budget-enhanced that outshone the TV series. It holds an 80% audience score on , with viewers calling it a thrilling, character-driven romp true to Vash's spirit. Critics viewed it as a fun, non-essential side story, delivering nostalgic humor and intrigue but hampered by a formulaic plot that prioritized spectacle over innovation, earning a C+ from . Anticipation for Trigun Stargaze (2026), the sequel to Stampede, has built positive early buzz from its October 2025 trailers, which tease high-stakes action and emotional closure with returning cast voices like as Vash. A mini-interview with Nightow at in November 2025 further built excitement by discussing the series' themes of hope. Preview screenings of the first two episodes at conventions received strong praise, with highlighting the second installment's knockout pacing and intimate focus on post-Stampede consequences as a promising finale.

Fanbase and Cultural Impact

The Trigun franchise developed a strong in the West following the 1998 anime adaptation's broadcast on starting in 2003, which introduced its blend of action, humor, and philosophical themes to a broader audience and cemented its status as an enduring classic. This exposure contributed to sustained popularity, with fans appreciating the series' unique aesthetic and character-driven storytelling. of protagonists like has been particularly prominent at conventions, with notable examples including detailed recreations showcased at events like , highlighting the character's iconic red coat and donut-loving persona. Sales milestones underscore the series' commercial success, with the original Trigun and its sequel Trigun Maximum achieving over 5 million copies in circulation by the early 2010s, driven by ' English releases that sold out initial print runs of 30,000 copies per volume in 2003. The 2023 premiere of revitalized interest, leading to a surge in merchandise such as Kotobukiya's ARTFX J figures of Vash and , along with apparel lines from SuperGroupies featuring character-inspired coats and accessories. Vash's distinctive design has permeated fan culture through widespread and memes, often emphasizing his pacifist ideals and exaggerated expressions in online communities. Additionally, 2024 saw the release of official toys modeled after Vash and Knives' weapons from Trigun: Badlands Rumble, marketed as summer collectibles with pre-orders closing in and shipments in . Community engagement has been bolstered by regular events, including dedicated panels at , such as the 2022 Lock 'n Load Panel where creator and staff revealed new details for , and the 2024 session presented by and Studio Orange discussing production insights. These gatherings, along with online forums debating canon differences between the original , 1998 , and Stampede adaptation, have sustained active discourse among fans. The announcement of as the "final phase" of the Stampede storyline in March 2025, with a January 2026 premiere on , has reignited enthusiasm, promising resolutions to ongoing arcs and potential expansion of the universe.

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