Out of all the anime I have ever watched, THIS gem has forever captured the number one spot. An older classic with 26 episodes of both comedy and good story. The characters are wonderful, especially that of Vash the Stampede. Though the content can get very silly at times, the series is a must watch. From the humor to the more serious scenes, each bit of the story always has me glued to my seat. And this is an anime I can practically recite verbatim by now and yet will always watch again. I would also recommend the manga AND the movie and would so enjoy if this series was given an OVA. If you enjoyed Cowboy Bebop and Gungrave, then you will enjoy these 26 episodes. If only to say I gave this a try.

It doesn't matter what city you travel to. Mentioning the name 'Vash the Stampede' always strikes fear into even the most cold-hearted criminal. Vash's reputation as the Humanoid Typhoon, this dastardly deity of destruction, causes civilians to run away screaming, criminals to impersonate him, and the Bernardelli Insurance Society to investigate him. It is quickly revealed that Vash, the protagonist of Trigun, is actually a donut-chomping, easygoing, womanizing pacifist, a masterful gunman with spiky-blond, Super Saiyan – esque hair who always finds himself in comical situations. In one episode, Vash complains to the audience about his lack of screen time. In another, Vash, while listening to music with his headphones, stumbles into a saloon and becomes a victim in a hostage situation. While following Vash in the show Trigun, it becomes obvious that he's not your average Joe (and not because of his magnificent marksmanship). Vash, the man who invents lengthy aliases for himself, holds a heartbreaking past and a century's worth of secrets. Vash the Stampede, the galaxy's most wanted outlaw (with a 60 billion double-dollar bounty on his head), the man donning that unforgettable red jacket, is among the most interesting and complex characters I've ever seen and he's one of the many great aspects of Trigun.This anime has three genres; it's a western, a comedy (among the best of its kind), and an action anime. Trigun is an explosively entertaining show but the basis behind the anime is much deeper, that killing people doesn't solve anything and that there are different ways to resolve an issue. This is the lesson that Rem Saverem, Vash's mentor, instilled in him and it is Rem's mentality that Vash (and the series) attempts to maintain. There was one death early in the series, when the Badland Gang hijacks a train and kills the conductor, but that murder appeared to be a rarity, something that wouldn't happen again. Trigun appeared to be an anime of light- hearted, bloodless fun… until Legato Bluesummers, one of Trigun's biggest villains, showed up and began slaughtering people by the dozen. Trigun's mood instantly shifted to a drastically darker direction and it was all because of Legato, one of the many, many, influential characters in the show.Every character in Trigun has a distinct personality and presents a unique aspect to the series. Trigun begins with the members of the Bernardelli Insurance Society, Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson. Meryl is a demanding and moody woman who (very slowly) softens her unpleasant demeanor (I'm not saying Meryl's an unlikable character but I'd be surprised to find a fan of hers). Milly is the taller (and much nicer) of the two investigators, a warm-hearted woman with child-like innocence and an enormous gun as well. Throughout the series, a variety of characters are inserted into the plot, like the benevolent Rem Saverem (whose impact on Trigun I already mentioned) and (my favorite character) Nicholas D. Wolfwood, a laid-back preacher with an oversized cross on his back, black sunglasses on his face, and a cigarette in his mouth. There are, of course, the villains. There's Legato Bluesummers, a psychic psychopath who poetically professes loyalty to his master, and the Gung-Ho Guns, eleven different criminals who work alongside Legato. Finally, there's the all-powerful Knives, the mastermind responsible for Legato and the Gung-Ho Guns' killings and Vash's twin brother (as well as someone who I will further discuss later).Another excellent aspect of Trigun is the music. I'm obsessed with the main themes of TV shows and Trigun's opening is among the all- time greatest. The Trigun opening is a guitar fanatic's dream come true (and I can say the same for practically the entire soundtrack).The anime doesn't just have guitar; there's also the occasional piano-playing and even some saxophone pieces, mostly thanks to Midvalley the Horn- Freak (one of the Gung-Ho Guns). What I enjoy most about Trigun's soundtrack is how the anime employs the music. In one unforgettable scene (Wolfwood's death), Trigun presents a memorable montage of the preacher's life as emotional music plays in the background. During the episode "Sin" (my favorite Trigun episode), after Meryl inquires about Knives, Vash begins to tell her and Meryl violently steps back as a gunshot fires in the background. Then, the only sound is this exceptionally emotional guitar piece that complements the tragic scene, as the camera switches between clips of Vash's past, Vash's muted talking, and Meryl's emotionally destroyed face. Whoever constructed this soundtrack is a genius; I'm serious.As much as I love Trigun, I have to admit there are some flaws. With the exception of Legato, the acting from the characters was decent at best and awful at its worst (The voice of Julius from the episode "Escape from Pain" was painful. Just painful). I think the ending for Trigun was especially unfulfilling (I loved the symbolism of Vash's jacket and how he finally discarded it, but I hated the anti- climatic, unnecessarily lengthy, Dragon Ball Z-like showdown between Vash and Knives), and I really don't understand Knives (Why did he choose to continuously torment Vash into joining him? Why didn't he accomplish his plan after a century? For a main antagonist, Knives sure is confusing. Honestly, I think Legato was a much better villain). Above all else, why is the series titled Trigun?Despite its flaws, Trigun is the epitome of entertainment, a 26- episode roller-coaster of gunfights, comedy, drama, and depth (as well as one of my three all-time favorite shows). If you're looking for something to watch, check out Trigun (or at least the main theme via YouTube). You won't regret it.

I cannot even put into words how amazing this show is, but I'll try. When I didn't know much about this show, my art teacher informed me that Trigun was the best show she'd ever seen, and that I should watch it. After art that day, I searched up Trigun and was disappointed with the results. I saw the man named Vash holding a gun. I was perplexed. This did NOT seem like something I would watch; looking rather dry in humor and painfully serious. I quickly dismissed the thought of watching this show. Months later, I browsed Netflix and saw Trigun. At the moment, I had forgotten that Trigun even existed, and clicked on it. I looked at the cover and immediately thought the show was going to be filled to the brim with action. I decided to give it a chance and watched the first episode. I was delighted and confused. Never in my life had I thought Trigun was going to be like this. The episode had been generously sprinkled with comedy, something that instantly drew me in and had me craving for more.I watched the second episode and was not disappointed. I started to grow fond of this show. The other episodes were humorous as well, but then the show made a drastic turn. It became rather dark, talking about the many battles in life; What was right and what was wrong, inner demons, hatred, etc. This change left me flabbergasted.Trigun's plot was exceptional, I really enjoyed it. The show makes you think about things such as "Is what I'm doing in life right? Did I make the wrong choice?". Now for my favorite part, the characters!Vash: The Lord knows how much I love Vash. If this man was real, I'd marry him in a heartbeat (I have quite the crush on Vash). He is such a wonderful person, or rather unfortunately fictional character (And is also quite the looker). He is a pacifist, striving for Love and Peace. Being the kind-hearted person he is, he refuses to kill any of his enemies, leaving his body adorned in scars. Vash, bless his pure heart, had some very idealistic and unreasonable views of how things should be. Although it would be lovely to live a life where no one had to worry about such things as killing and anger, times are sadly not like that.Meryl Stryfe: "You cant ignore her, you cant beat her, you cant resist her, and you cant win."That pretty much sums up Meryl.Milly Tompson: Although she appears to be your typical dim-witted female character, she's actually quite clever, painfully so at times. She has such a sweet soul that will make everybody love her.Nicholas D. Wolfwood: This man deserves the world. I really love this guy, I have so much respect for him its not even funny. He's a realist, quite often clashing with Vash's beliefs. Words cannot describe how wonderful of a character he is. Hell I may even name my first son Nicholas in honor to him. Just watch the show, then you'll see why I feel so strongly about him.Trigun hands down is the best anime I've watched. If you're reading this review and never end up watching Trigun, all I have to say is that you should watch your back, and that you're missing out on one of the greatest shows ever created.

I'm not a big fan of anime, but when i watched the first episode of Trigun, i fell in love :)The character of Vash is the best character ever. He is extremely funny with his expressions and the way he acts.Trigun is a rather funny show at start but the show becomes serious in the later episodes.I watched it in Japanese with English subtitles, and later in English and recommend Japanese version.If you like anime you've already watched this masterpiece...but if you are new to this business as i am...its a must see...