Trigun Stampede (トライガンスタンピード, Toraigan Sutanpīdo?) is a Japanese animated TV series based on the original Trigun manga by Yasuhiro Nightow. The anime is produced by CG Studio Orange and debuted on January 7, 2023. After the final episode, a "final phase" sequel was announced, Trigun Stargaze.
Plot[]
A sandstorm rages in the land. No Man's Land, a scorching planet far from the Earth, where five moons shine. The survivors of the human race live in a barren land of writhing, deformed creatures, relying on the "plant," an ecologically-powered reactor that creates all matter from scratch, and scraping away at their flesh and blood.
In this harsh world, there is one troublemaker with a bounty of $6 million, called "Human Typhoon," who is sure to bring disaster to anyone who gets involved with him. His name is Vash the Stampede.
Rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe, together with drunken veteran reporter Roberto de Niro, is in search of a big scoop about the human typhoon, and they arrive at a gunfighter in a crimson coat, but what they encounter is a windbag who "never kills people" and is more good-natured than anyone else!
Accompanied by Nicholas D. Wolfwood, an incorrigible undertaker, the journey begins in pursuit of Vash's evil-tainted twin brother, Millions Knives.
What are the myriad of assassins who stand in their way and what is the dreadful plan of Knives? When all the mysteries are revealed, the battle for the world begins!
Production[]
Taking 5 years to finish, modeling of the characters in Trigun was done 4 or 3 years ago, and while they started 5 years ago, they did not start animating until much later. Katsuhiro Takei, the producer of the anime stated that the project was called "Trigun Stampede" because of the fact that they wanted to show the new direction this project is going for; the origins of Vash. Nightow was also involved in the project, specifically; the script. "If there's any discrepancies, I'll comment on them." Nightow said.[1]
Aesthetic references for Trigun Stampede was from classic animes like Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in the Shell, and apparently, for the storytelling too. They're also planning on capturing the same feeling of movement found in the original, and having previously done the CGI work for Trigun Badlands Rumble, it primed them a bit more for the CGI process of Trigun Stampede.[2]
In an interview with Comicbook.com, Takei said that Orange had wanted to illustrate humans for a while, and Takei specifically stated that he wanted Kenji Muto to give him a directorial debut.[3] Takei also decided for the new Trigun project to be made in CG specifically because of the wide variety of the core of Trigun that could be adapted into various things, and later talked with Nightow; who said that anything beyond the original anime adaptation of Trigun, "is more of a bonus time".[4] Studio Orange admitted that Trigun Stampede has been the most difficult series to make.[5][6]
Episodes[]
| # | Title | Original air date | English air date |
| 01 | NOMAN'S LAND No-mansu lando (NOMAN’S LAND) |
January 7 2023 |
January 21 2023 |
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| On the scorching planet of No Man's Land, there is a troublemaker with a bounty of $$6 million bounty called the "Humanoid Typhoon," whose true name is Vash the Stampede. Bernardelli News Agency reporters Roberto de Niro and Meryl Stryfe meet a strange man while pursuing the truth behind a serial plant robbery incident[7]. | |||
| 02 | The Running Man Nigeru Otoko (逃げる男) |
January 14 2023 |
January 28 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Despite being saved by Vash twice already, the townsfolk of Jeneora Rock decide it's in their best interest to capture Vash for his bounty. Vash decides to escape, but it's not just the gun-toting townsfolk he needs to run away from. | |||
| 03 | Bright Light, Shine through the Darkness Hikari yo, Yami o Terase (光よ、闇を照らせ) |
January 21 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vash, the town of Jeneora Rock, and the Nebraskas reach a three-way truce, but their brief moment of peace is shattered by yet another assailant. He seems to be after the plant as well, but something more sinister seems to be at play. | |||
| 04 | Hungry! Hanguri (HUNGRY!) |
January 28 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vash meets Nicholas, a suspicious undertaker who carries a huge cross. Before they could get to know each other, though, they are attacked by a huge worm, swallowing them and the building they were in. | |||
| 05 | Child of Blessing Shukufuku no Kodomo (祝福の子供) |
February 4 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vash is drawn towards a seemingly abandoned village with a giant windmill, for reasons that only he knows. There, the group is attacked by a tremendous gale of gunfire. | |||
| 06 | Once Upon a Time in Hopeland Wansu Apon a Taimu in Hōpurando (ワンス・アポン・ア・タイム・イン・ホープランド) |
February 11 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vash and Wolfwood board the massive Sandsteamer vessel to travel to their final destination, JuLai. Yet again, they are ambushed by a hail of gunfire, but this time, it's someone Wolfwood knows. | |||
| 07 | Wolfwood (WOLFWOOD) |
February 18 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vash and Wolfwood work together to stop Livio, an assassin who has lost his sense of self. The chaos is further accelerated by an attack by the Bad Lads Gang. While this is happening, someone sabotages the Sandsteamer, sending it on a crash course with Hopeland, Wolfwood's home town. | |||
| 08 | Our Home. (Our Home.) |
February 25 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many years in the past, a colony ship traveling through space to find a new home for humanity suddenly experienced an emergency. Young Vash and Knives were saved by Rem and crash-landed on the planet No Man's Land on an escape pod. | |||
| 09 | Millions Knives (Millions Knives) |
March 4 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| After surviving the crash, Vash started a life with Luida and Brad, while Knives formed an alliance with Conrad, the leader of the research group called the Sinners. The twins finally meet again in front of an array of plants that have turned red from overwork. | |||
| 10 | Humanity Ningen (人間) |
March 11 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meryl and Roberto are taken to JuLai, the Third City, by Zazie. There, they learn why and how the human race ended up on this planet, No Man's Land. They also see Conrad, the former leader of the Sinners research group, who explains his goals. Meanwhile, Vash and Wolfwood reach the top floor of the JuLai Tower, where Knives awaits. | |||
| 11 | To a New World Shinsekai e (新世界へ) |
March 18 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caught in Knives' trap, Vash is dropped into a giant pool. There, Knives attacks the precious memories that helped Vash maintain his love towards humanity. While Vash and Knives clash in this metaphysical realm, Meryl witnesses the astonishing physical manifestations. | |||
| 12 | High Noon at July (HIGH NOON AT JULY) |
March 25 2023 |
N/A N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knives takes away Vash's precious memories, disabling Vash completely. He begins the final phase of the process that will change the planet forever. Meryl, however, isn't willing to sit idly while this happens. | |||
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Image Gallery[]
See main article: Trigun Stampede/Gallery.
Trivia[]
- The nature of combat scenes in the anime required martial art seminars to be held for the animation team alongside several action pose references[8].
External Links[]
References[]
- �� https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-07-13/anime-expo-2022-with-the-staff-of-trigun-stampede/.187182
- ↑ https://gamerant.com/anime-expo-an-exclusive-interview-with-the-creators-of-trigun-stampede/
- ↑ https://comicbook.com/anime/news/trigun-stampede-anime-interview/
- ↑ https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2022/07/07-1/interview-trigun-stampede-staff-and-creator-on-the-impact-of-a-brand-new-vash
- ↑ https://honeysanime.com/honeys-anime-interview-studio-orange-anime-nyc-2022/
- ↑ https://www.cbr.com/trigun-studio-oranges-most-challenging-anime/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/trigun_anime/status/1607662570965504000
- ↑ https://twitter.com/cg_orange_inc/status/1609852522113691648