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The tone of this space western darkens as director Satoshi Nishimura hints at the hero's curious past. In a two-part episode, the people of Inepril City try to capture Vash: they need the $$60,000,000,000 reward on his head to repair their ancient power plant. When Vash defeats the evil Nebraska Family with his extraordinary marksmanship, he gives the reward to the townspeople to fix the plant. Meryl has to admit that the often clownish blond stranger really is Vash the Stampede.
Elizabeth, the beautiful repair engineer, believes Vash destroyed her hometown years ago and is seeking revenge. But Vash has no memory of what happened to the city; he can only recall the ruins. Vash leaves on a sand steamer, but a young stowaway takes advantage of the soft heart beneath his cool exterior. The kid helps the Bad Lad gang hijack the steamer, but the plan backfires as the vicious leader threatens to destroy the vehicle and kill everyone aboard in a cliffhanger ending.
The increased violence and choppy cutting don't always mix satisfactorily with the comic tone set in the first episodes, but Nishimura piques the viewer's curiosity about who and what Vash really is. --Charles Solomon
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A city is dying, but when they decide Vash's bounty is the cure, will they find it comes with too high a price? The reckless pursuit of rewards or revenge sometimes leads away from the true goals of life - love and peace. It's time for Vash to show what he can do when his past comes back to haunt him.
Customer Reviews:
Vash knows something........2007-04-04
The show now begins to develop something of a plot (*lacking in series 1) and the episodes this time around are better constructed, We get a small glimpse of something of Vash's mysterious past, and start to get the sense that he knows something, actually a lot of something. Not to mention, just HOW old is he anyway?
It begins to deepen..........2004-11-12
The first volume of Trigun was mostly pure, sometimes gratuitous fun as goofy, ostentatiously klutzy wanted gunman Vash the Stampede got himself in and out of trouble, often dragging entire towns down with him. In this second volume, a plot very slowly beings to appear, as Vash's past is hinted at. It's still not enough to base anything on, but it keeps the viewer hooked with promises of revelations to come. Also, moral themes such as responsability and redemption are gradually brought up.
There's still enough goofiness to keep us smiling, however. Vash is still largely a lecherous klutz, which is always fun, although it's a relief to see him begin to uncover his more serious, more noble side, as 26 episodes of hysterics like the ones constantly seen in the first volume would undoubtedly have gotten annoying. Vash keeps getting more and more endearing. Milly and Meryl, the insurance girls, become slightly more interesting, as Meryl takes part actively in a few gunfights (in a pretty stylish way, too) and Milly reveals she's not always as ditzy as she looks. The only thing that's missing is a good villain, as the ones encountered so far have been pretty stereotypical; it seems like they've only been created so that Vash can take them down (which is probably the case). Still, everything in its own time.
I only put 4 stars because of the afore-mentioned minor flaws and because of one VERY cheesy episode, in which a girl tries to take her revenge on Vash. It's not an entirely useless episode, as we get to see an important flashback into Vash's past, but the way the whole crisis was resolved made me roll my eyes. Also, I only put 4 stars because I just watched the third volume, and that one really blew me away!
The Story Continues.......2004-10-30
The man in red with the spiky hair continues his adventures as the insurance girls again run into him. Vash the Stampede, the walking one man destruction machine continues his adventures in search of love and peace in this series.
Hard Puncher- Vash is again attempted to be captured for his reward, this time by an entire town. This episode is memorable because it's the first time we see Vash fire a gun, finally showing why he's considered such a spectacular gunman. We also find out that Vash still has unfinished business with someone and won't have peace until he finds that person. It's also the first time Meryl finally believes that Vash is who everyone says he is.
Lost July- A beautiful engineer comes to the town and it seems she holds Vash responsible for the destruction of the town of July and her parents' death. There's a very touching scene at the end where Vash shows a little of his heart and just how compassionate he is. He also seems to be not quite human with something he does in the building that's about to explode.
B.D.N.- On a speeding train, Vash tries to protect a young orphan while also out smarting the bandits who have taken over the train. It's also the introduction of Rem, a woman who seems to haunt Vash.
And Between the Wasteland and the Sky- The second part of a cliffhanger, Vash is challenged to a one on one duel with the leader of the bandits, which is complicated by the fact that the train is still out of control and heading toward a cliff.
As the series builds, Vash becomes even more endearing as the seemingly bumbling, but ultimately highly intelligent and thoughtful hero. It's hard to dislike him as he wins everyone over with compassion and humor and a genuine good spirit.
Begins to evolve into the "Trigun" I know and love.......2003-06-29
This video contains episodes 5-8 of the series. Essentailly, it contains two two-parters that begin to open up the continuity of the series. These episodes also begin to take on a darker, more sinister tone.
The first two episodes revolve around an entire town that sets out to capture Vash and collect the reward on his head in order to save their town. The writing is very good, drawing the townspeople as good people put into an impossible situation. The real Vash begins to emerge here, as well - the good-hearted wanderer who lives to promote love and peace and takes pains to avoid hurting anyone. Part one ends with a wonderful action sequence and Vash declaring the world made of 'love and peace.' One of the memorable moments of the series.
Part two, "Lost July" is one of my favorite episodes. Vash's mysterious past begins to unfold when a woman from his past (sort of) comes to get revenge on the man who she believes destroyed her town. The episode ends with her weeping in Vash's arms, unable to reconcile the destroyer of July with the gentle, unselfish man she meets. Emotionally satisfying.
The other two episodes detail Vash's confrontation with Brillance Dynamite Neon and his gang. That BDN is not one of the strangest villians in this show says quite a bit about the level of creativity here. Not as good as the previous episodes, but better than the first batch. This two-parter is essentially Die Hard on a train, serving up some nifty action sequences and situations, and giving us our first glance of Rem Savrem. Reccommended.
Love and Peace!!.......2003-01-25
The only thing that I even slightly have a problem with is that there are only three episodes on this DVD! Kind of makes me wonder why, especially since Vol. 1 had four.
But this is a very small bone to pick with the second installment of-hands down--one of the best Anime series ever. Gotta love the wandering samouri looking for redemption--a redemption that, at this point in the series, is still a mystery.
Usually slow frame-by-frame motion of a climatic scene really drives me nuts. However in the episode "Hard Puncher," it's handled with a great finesse--the sheer beauty of the animation itself. It would have been very easy to mess this scene up, but they pulled it off. Good job!
Since the series has very fine threads of information that are slowly woven together throughout the series, I highly recommend starting at Vol. 1 and going all the way in chronological order to enjoy Trigun at its finest.
Amazon.com
The tone of this space western darkens as director Satoshi Nishimura hints at the hero's curious past. In a two-part episode, the people of Inepril City try to capture Vash: they need the $$60,000,000,000 reward on his head to repair their ancient power plant. When Vash defeats the evil Nebraska Family with his extraordinary marksmanship, he gives the reward to the townspeople to fix the plant. Meryl has to admit that the often clownish blond stranger really is Vash the Stampede.
Elizabeth, the beautiful repair engineer, believes Vash destroyed her hometown years ago and is seeking revenge. But Vash has no memory of what happened to the city; he can only recall the ruins. Vash leaves on a sand steamer, but a young stowaway takes advantage of the soft heart beneath his cool exterior. The kid helps the Bad Lad gang hijack the steamer, but the plan backfires as the vicious leader threatens to destroy the vehicle and kill everyone aboard in a cliffhanger ending.
The increased violence and choppy cutting don't always mix satisfactorily with the comic tone set in the first episodes, but Nishimura piques the viewer's curiosity about who and what Vash really is. --Charles Solomon
Customer Reviews:
Vash knows something........2007-04-04
The show now begins to develop something of a plot (*lacking in series 1) and the episodes this time around are better constructed, We get a small glimpse of something of Vash's mysterious past, and start to get the sense that he knows something, actually a lot of something. Not to mention, just HOW old is he anyway?
It begins to deepen..........2004-11-12
The first volume of Trigun was mostly pure, sometimes gratuitous fun as goofy, ostentatiously klutzy wanted gunman Vash the Stampede got himself in and out of trouble, often dragging entire towns down with him. In this second volume, a plot very slowly beings to appear, as Vash's past is hinted at. It's still not enough to base anything on, but it keeps the viewer hooked with promises of revelations to come. Also, moral themes such as responsability and redemption are gradually brought up.
There's still enough goofiness to keep us smiling, however. Vash is still largely a lecherous klutz, which is always fun, although it's a relief to see him begin to uncover his more serious, more noble side, as 26 episodes of hysterics like the ones constantly seen in the first volume would undoubtedly have gotten annoying. Vash keeps getting more and more endearing. Milly and Meryl, the insurance girls, become slightly more interesting, as Meryl takes part actively in a few gunfights (in a pretty stylish way, too) and Milly reveals she's not always as ditzy as she looks. The only thing that's missing is a good villain, as the ones encountered so far have been pretty stereotypical; it seems like they've only been created so that Vash can take them down (which is probably the case). Still, everything in its own time.
I only put 4 stars because of the afore-mentioned minor flaws and because of one VERY cheesy episode, in which a girl tries to take her revenge on Vash. It's not an entirely useless episode, as we get to see an important flashback into Vash's past, but the way the whole crisis was resolved made me roll my eyes. Also, I only put 4 stars because I just watched the third volume, and that one really blew me away!
The Story Continues.......2004-10-30
The man in red with the spiky hair continues his adventures as the insurance girls again run into him. Vash the Stampede, the walking one man destruction machine continues his adventures in search of love and peace in this series.
Hard Puncher- Vash is again attempted to be captured for his reward, this time by an entire town. This episode is memorable because it's the first time we see Vash fire a gun, finally showing why he's considered such a spectacular gunman. We also find out that Vash still has unfinished business with someone and won't have peace until he finds that person. It's also the first time Meryl finally believes that Vash is who everyone says he is.
Lost July- A beautiful engineer comes to the town and it seems she holds Vash responsible for the destruction of the town of July and her parents' death. There's a very touching scene at the end where Vash shows a little of his heart and just how compassionate he is. He also seems to be not quite human with something he does in the building that's about to explode.
B.D.N.- On a speeding train, Vash tries to protect a young orphan while also out smarting the bandits who have taken over the train. It's also the introduction of Rem, a woman who seems to haunt Vash.
And Between the Wasteland and the Sky- The second part of a cliffhanger, Vash is challenged to a one on one duel with the leader of the bandits, which is complicated by the fact that the train is still out of control and heading toward a cliff.
As the series builds, Vash becomes even more endearing as the seemingly bumbling, but ultimately highly intelligent and thoughtful hero. It's hard to dislike him as he wins everyone over with compassion and humor and a genuine good spirit.
Begins to evolve into the "Trigun" I know and love.......2003-06-29
This video contains episodes 5-8 of the series. Essentailly, it contains two two-parters that begin to open up the continuity of the series. These episodes also begin to take on a darker, more sinister tone.
The first two episodes revolve around an entire town that sets out to capture Vash and collect the reward on his head in order to save their town. The writing is very good, drawing the townspeople as good people put into an impossible situation. The real Vash begins to emerge here, as well - the good-hearted wanderer who lives to promote love and peace and takes pains to avoid hurting anyone. Part one ends with a wonderful action sequence and Vash declaring the world made of 'love and peace.' One of the memorable moments of the series.
Part two, "Lost July" is one of my favorite episodes. Vash's mysterious past begins to unfold when a woman from his past (sort of) comes to get revenge on the man who she believes destroyed her town. The episode ends with her weeping in Vash's arms, unable to reconcile the destroyer of July with the gentle, unselfish man she meets. Emotionally satisfying.
The other two episodes detail Vash's confrontation with Brillance Dynamite Neon and his gang. That BDN is not one of the strangest villians in this show says quite a bit about the level of creativity here. Not as good as the previous episodes, but better than the first batch. This two-parter is essentially Die Hard on a train, serving up some nifty action sequences and situations, and giving us our first glance of Rem Savrem. Reccommended.
Love and Peace!!.......2003-01-25
The only thing that I even slightly have a problem with is that there are only three episodes on this DVD! Kind of makes me wonder why, especially since Vol. 1 had four.
But this is a very small bone to pick with the second installment of-hands down--one of the best Anime series ever. Gotta love the wandering samouri looking for redemption--a redemption that, at this point in the series, is still a mystery.
Usually slow frame-by-frame motion of a climatic scene really drives me nuts. However in the episode "Hard Puncher," it's handled with a great finesse--the sheer beauty of the animation itself. It would have been very easy to mess this scene up, but they pulled it off. Good job!
Since the series has very fine threads of information that are slowly woven together throughout the series, I highly recommend starting at Vol. 1 and going all the way in chronological order to enjoy Trigun at its finest.
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Great anime.......2005-06-04
Trigun is a great anime series. It is filled with comedy, action, and drama. Plus, the price of this is fantastic. You can not afford to pass this up. Buy it now! Although I do suggest getting Vol. 1 first, Vol. 2 is so cheap. Definitely buy this if you don't have it yet.
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