Trigun

About Trigun

"Trigun" is a popular anime television series that aired in 1998 and is based on the manga of the same name by Yasuhiro Nightow. Set on a dusty, deserted planet, the series follows Vash the Stampede, a notorious gunslinger feared for his capability to destroy entire cities. However, unlike typical outlaws, Vash is more clumsy and goofy than intimidating. While he's notorious for causing destruction, there's more to his story than meets the eye. Trigun explores Vash's life, his hunt by bounty hunters, his relationship with priests and insurance agents, and unveils his nature and past as the series progresses.

Making / Production

"Trigun" was produced by the anime powerhouse Madhouse Studios, under the direction of Satoshi Nishimura. It was an adaptation of the manga written by Yasuhiro Nightow. The show's gritty yet charming desert setting, combined with its ability to balance action and comedy, has led to its status as a classic within the anime world.

Actors

• Johnny Yong Bosch as Vash the Stampede: Bosch perfectly captured the goofy yet earnest nature of the character, delivering a memorable performance that resonated with the show's fans.
• Toshihiko Seki as excellent insurance agent Nicolas D. Wolfwood: Skillfully bringing toughness and spirituality in equal parts to the sardonic yet kind-hearted character.
• Masaya Onosaka as Meryl Stryfe and Hiromi Tsuru as Milly Thompson: They portrayed the insurance agents tailing Vash, adding a light-hearted comedic element to the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about Trigun

• Vash's full name, "Vash the Stampede," pays homage to his ability to cause mayhem and destruction akin to a stampede.
• The series is quite popular in the United States and is considered a gateway anime for newcomers due to its western-inspired setting and characters.
• Vash's iconic red coat is meant to represent his anguish and the blood of those who die around him.

Quotes

• "This world is made of...Love and Peace!" - Vash the Stampede
• "The ticket to the future, is always blank." - Vash the Stampede
• "It's not about what you should do, it's about what you want to do." - Milly Thompson

Music and Soundtrack

• "H.T." was the main theme of Trigun which set the mood with its energetic and catchy rhythm. It is composed by Tsuneo Imahori, who also composed other tracks for the series.
• Trigun’s soundtrack, with its heavy use of electric guitars and drums, served to emphasize its wild-west styling, with tracks like "Unhappy Song" and "Never Could Have Been Worse".
• Yoko Kanno, famous for her work on "Cowboy Bebop", also made guest appearances on the soundtrack.