8.2
Trigun
トライガン
8.2
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Synopsis
Vash the Stampede is the man with a $$60,000,000,000 bounty on his head. The reason: he's a merciless villain who lays waste to all those that oppose him and flattens entire cities for fun, garnering him the title "The Humanoid Typhoon." He leaves a trail of death and destruction wherever he goes, and anyone can count themselves dead if they so much as make eye contact—or so the rumors say. In actuality, Vash is a huge softie who claims to have never taken a life and avoids violence at all costs...
Background
The Japanese release by Victor Entertainment has different openings relating to the specific episode it's played on. The initial Geneon Entertainment USA (then known as Pioneer) releases on VHS and DVD (singles, Signature Series, and box set) used only the first opening on each episode. This was due...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA pacifist gunslinger with a trillion‑dollar bounty battles his own conscience across a lawless wasteland.
Vash the Stampede roams the desolate planet Gunsmoke with a notorious $60 billion bounty dangling over his head, a price tag earned by rumors of a blood‑thirsty gunman who razes towns for sport. In reality, Vash is a pacifist with a heart of gold, a walking paradox who refuses to kill despite his uncanny marksmanship and the chaos that follows him. His trademark red coat, love of doughnuts, and goofy grin mask a deep trauma that fuels his vow: "Never kill, no matter the cost." Trailing him are the earnest insurance investigators Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson, tasked with quantifying the collateral damage Vash leaves behind. Their bureaucratic mission quickly spirals into a series of life‑or‑death confrontations when a cadre of legendary assassins, each with their own vendetta, descend upon the trio. As the gunfights intensify, Vash’s shadowy past—filled with lost comrades, secret experiments, and the enigmatic Gunslinger—unfolds, forcing him to confront the very ideals he clings to. The series balances high‑octane shoot‑outs with introspective moments, delivering a philosophical showdown between pacifism and vengeance on a frontier that feels both futuristic and Wild West.
gun‑slinging philosophywild west sci‑fitragic herocomic reliefaction‑drama
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
ViolenceFrequent gunfights with blood and character deaths, though the protagonist deliberately avoids killing
moderate
Disturbing themesExplores genocide, childhood trauma, forced moral dilemmas, and a villain who psychologically tortures the hero
mild
LanguageOccasional swearing in both sub and dub versions
mild
Substance useRecurring alcohol consumption in bar scenes and a major character who smokes cigarettes constantly
mild
Sexual contentOccasional innuendo and comedic lecherous behavior, no explicit content
A pacifist gunslinger with a massive bounty wanders a desert planet while insurance agents track his collateral damage. The series balances goofy comedy with escalating philosophical stakes about whether nonviolence can survive in a brutal world.
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FAQ
Trigun has 26 episodes.
Trigun is currently finished airing.
Trigun was produced by Madhouse.
Trigun aired Apr 1, 1998 to Sep 30, 1998.
Trigun is based on a Manga.
A pacifist gunslinger with a massive bounty wanders a desert planet while insurance agents track his collateral damage. The series balances goofy comedy with escalating philosophical stakes about whether nonviolence can survive in a brutal world.
