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Trigun
Toraigan トライガン

Average Rating: 8.92 / 10

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Content Overview
Violence: 4.8 / 10

Nudity: 2.8 / 10

Theo Theme: 2.6 / 10

Neg Theme: 3 / 10

Brief Description:
Vash the Stampede is a gunman on the run with a 60 billion double dollar bounty on his head which has made it difficult for him to go anywhere without being chased and shot at. Every town he ever visits ends up being destroyed because of his pursuers, but miraculously no one ever gets killed. Meryl and Milly are two insurance agents that have been sent to find Vash the Stampede and keep him under surveillance so no more damage is caused. Meryl, who leads the pair, refuses to believe that the man they have met can possibly be the legendary gunman. This spikey haired, gangly, young man is extremely friendly, a pacifist, hates blood and suicide, absolutely loves donuts, and is a dork and a crybaby (far from a notorious outlaw). But there is more to Vash and his past than meets the eye.

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US Release date: 2003
US Distributor: FUNimation
Suitable for ages 13+
Trigun is complete at 26 episodes.

User Reviews

July, 2011: Mithrandir

[ Already Rated ]

Overall this is one of my favorite titles. It has a powerful and positive message of hope that really stands out among other space westerns. Trigun is well animated with great music (Just try and find a bassist that doesn't immediately reach for his instrument when Vash's theme starts playing. XD)

Violence details:
This anime is all about gun slinging, so if this bothers you, you're likely better off finding another title.

Nudity details:
There are occasional extramarital relationships, though mostly implied. There are a couple scenes in which Vash is briefly shown stripped (one butt shot), but I would assert that these scenes are central to the plot.

Theological themes details:
The box below may spoil part of this title - do not read it if you want to experience the plot firsthand.

spoilerThere are some "otherworldly" aspects to this title - though they are generally played down. There are beings in this anime (which will eventually factor heavily into the plot) who are shown with wings - and these being provide power to the rest of the people.

Other potential "gotchas":
One of the main characters is constantly smoking. There is a small amount of cursing in some translations. Frankly, I can't really decide if I want to give this a 4 or a 3.

Added: July, 2011