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As a devoted fan of the original Trigun anime since 2001, I have eagerly awaited the arrival of the remake. I've watched the original series three times in full, completely enamored by its story and character development. The new version of Trigun, however, left me with a sense of disappointment, despite its stunning visuals and artistic excellence. The changes made to the original story and the characters' development failed to captivate me as the first series did, leaving a hollow feeling behind its beautiful facade.
Visually, the Trigun remake is nothing short of fantastic. The art style is both faithful to the original and enhanced with modern animation techniques. The color palette is vibrant, the character designs are detailed, and the action sequences are fluid and dynamic. This aspect of the remake truly deserves praise and recognition.
However, the beauty of the Trigun remake lies only skin deep. The most significant issue with the new series is the script and the changes made to the original story. The pacing in this version is remarkably different from the first series. In the original, the gradual discovery and growth arc for each character was a significant part of the show's allure. The pacing allowed the audience to become invested in the characters' stories and to develop genuine connections with them. This slow burn of character growth and story progression was replaced by a rushed narrative that reveals everything at once in the remake.
The original series had the characters gradually form bonds with each other, eventually becoming loyal companions. In contrast, the remake forces these connections from the outset, stripping away the authentic and organic development of relationships that the original series portrayed so well. The coincidences that happen to advance the story in the new version are also highly implausible, which detracts from the overall viewing experience.
I didn't expect or want the Trigun remake to be a carbon copy of the original. In fact, I would have been thrilled with a fresh take on the story and characters. However, it's disheartening to see that the writers of this new version were unable to weave a compelling narrative that would justify the remake. It feels like a missed opportunity to create a new and engaging Trigun experience for both old and new fans alike.
One of the most frustrating aspects of the Trigun remake is the fact that the characters have become more forgettable than in the original. With the rushed storytelling and lack of proper character development, the emotional investment in the characters is severely diminished. The original series was so successful because it made viewers care deeply about the characters and their journeys. The remake, unfortunately, fails to evoke the same emotional response.
In conclusion, the Trigun remake is a visually stunning piece of animation with a disappointing core. It suffers from a poorly executed script, rushed pacing, and underdeveloped characters that fail to capture the essence of the original series. I truly wanted to love this remake, but I cannot help but feel let down by the lack of substance and emotional depth. As a fan of the original Trigun, it's disheartening to see such a beloved story fall short of its potential. While I commend the artists for their exceptional work, I wish the same level of care and attention had been given to the story and characters.
Visually, the Trigun remake is nothing short of fantastic. The art style is both faithful to the original and enhanced with modern animation techniques. The color palette is vibrant, the character designs are detailed, and the action sequences are fluid and dynamic. This aspect of the remake truly deserves praise and recognition.
However, the beauty of the Trigun remake lies only skin deep. The most significant issue with the new series is the script and the changes made to the original story. The pacing in this version is remarkably different from the first series. In the original, the gradual discovery and growth arc for each character was a significant part of the show's allure. The pacing allowed the audience to become invested in the characters' stories and to develop genuine connections with them. This slow burn of character growth and story progression was replaced by a rushed narrative that reveals everything at once in the remake.
The original series had the characters gradually form bonds with each other, eventually becoming loyal companions. In contrast, the remake forces these connections from the outset, stripping away the authentic and organic development of relationships that the original series portrayed so well. The coincidences that happen to advance the story in the new version are also highly implausible, which detracts from the overall viewing experience.
I didn't expect or want the Trigun remake to be a carbon copy of the original. In fact, I would have been thrilled with a fresh take on the story and characters. However, it's disheartening to see that the writers of this new version were unable to weave a compelling narrative that would justify the remake. It feels like a missed opportunity to create a new and engaging Trigun experience for both old and new fans alike.
One of the most frustrating aspects of the Trigun remake is the fact that the characters have become more forgettable than in the original. With the rushed storytelling and lack of proper character development, the emotional investment in the characters is severely diminished. The original series was so successful because it made viewers care deeply about the characters and their journeys. The remake, unfortunately, fails to evoke the same emotional response.
In conclusion, the Trigun remake is a visually stunning piece of animation with a disappointing core. It suffers from a poorly executed script, rushed pacing, and underdeveloped characters that fail to capture the essence of the original series. I truly wanted to love this remake, but I cannot help but feel let down by the lack of substance and emotional depth. As a fan of the original Trigun, it's disheartening to see such a beloved story fall short of its potential. While I commend the artists for their exceptional work, I wish the same level of care and attention had been given to the story and characters.
- Jaybcd
- 5 de mai. de 2023
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I'll start by saying that this Trigun is simply a feast for the eyes, the animation and the effects of modern cinema really give a unique atmosphere to each episode, although I can end here with the positive section of the series.
Now, an incredible animation is not the same as a work full of life, in this case it is a product lacking soul if we compare it with the classic series.
All the goofy expressions of our friendly protagonist have been eliminated and everything that made each character stand out too, instead they feel like Mad Max survivors who simply come together thanks to the magic of the script.
The music is something redeemable, it is quite good.
Now, an incredible animation is not the same as a work full of life, in this case it is a product lacking soul if we compare it with the classic series.
All the goofy expressions of our friendly protagonist have been eliminated and everything that made each character stand out too, instead they feel like Mad Max survivors who simply come together thanks to the magic of the script.
The music is something redeemable, it is quite good.
- vanstyler_zero
- 1 de fev. de 2024
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I have seen a lot of reviews of the show blaming the og fans for not being happy with the reboot. I've first watched Trigun about 10 years ago or so, so I guess you can call me an og fan. But, I really tried to enjoy the show. Honestly, there's nothing better for an og fan than to return to their favorite characters and story. However, I believe that most of the og fans are frustrated with the show because of the quality and not because they wanted a carbon copy of the '98 show.
To be fair to the show, as said countless times before, it's a beautiful show. The new animation style gives a lot of life to the world. It makes action look dynamic. A lot of the scenes look and feel cinematic. They did an amazing job with it.
Another compliment I have is - I actually liked the ideas they added to expand the world and the story. I liked the new characters, I think they contribute a lot to the world building. (I can't say much about it without spoiling the show)
However, I struggled to finish the show. Every couple of episodes I would have to convince myself to continue. And it made me very sad. I do think the creators tried to make an enjoyable show.
However, the show struggles with its storytelling. And here's where comparison comes in. The og show was a great character driven story with memorable characters (sorry for the repetition). Hell, I watched it 10 years ago and the main thing I remember are characters. The reboot looses the sight of characters completely. They forgot that to make us believe in the bonds the characters develop with each other, we need to see them bond. We are not just here for the action or the story progression, we need to see character arcs. Especially, for Vash. He carries the story, his struggle with his morality in a harsh world, with humanity and humility and overcoming constant challenges associated with that is basically what the story is, I think at least. Every single character is so surface level it hurts.
But my main issue with the show, what made me want to rage quit every other episode, is the exposition dumps. Every single episode we have someone explain in a lengthy monologue what the viewer needs to know. And I hate that. Especially because in certain episodes, mainly flashbacks, we get to see things happen and not hear about it. Probably, my favorite episode is the one with the silent movie styled flashback. It does show that the creators were capable of telling a story in a visual medium in a compelling and effective way. And btw, I think it was brilliant. So much of the exposition could have been done through interacting with the world, rather than describing it. And the last few episodes suffer the most with it.
Pacing is another huge issue and is intertwined with my previous point. You can cut so much fat off (much of which are the exposition dumps) and show so much more. I understand that the 12 episode season doesn't present the luxury of the original in terms of time. But, just the fact that we spend the first three episodes in one town is insane. It's slow, it doesn't develop characters much, we don't see much of the world at all. And then all of a sudden we're at a breakneck pace to episode 8 where we come to a sluggish pace again full of exposition dumps. Why?
Also, short one - it lacks humour. I like the darker tones they take with certain elements, but we also need to breathe. Just a touch of lightheartedness would do wonders, I think.
Just for the sake of it, after finishing the reboot I went back and rewatched just the first episode of the original '98 show. And I was bewildered with how effectively the og used the 20 minutes. We get the main premise, a great very distinctive introduction to the main characters, glimpse at the world and the conflict. The first episode of the reboot just left me confused.
I can ramble on and on about my frustrations with the reboot, but I would still watch season 2. It probably doesn't seem like it, from how much I complained about the reboot, but I think it introduced enough of intriguing new ideas I would like to see explored. Plus, there's always a chance for the second season to right a lot of wrongs of the first, so I'm hopeful.
And I would recommend this show if the exposition dumps don't bother you much. I think anything is worth exploring and seeing for yourself whether you like it or not :)
To be fair to the show, as said countless times before, it's a beautiful show. The new animation style gives a lot of life to the world. It makes action look dynamic. A lot of the scenes look and feel cinematic. They did an amazing job with it.
Another compliment I have is - I actually liked the ideas they added to expand the world and the story. I liked the new characters, I think they contribute a lot to the world building. (I can't say much about it without spoiling the show)
However, I struggled to finish the show. Every couple of episodes I would have to convince myself to continue. And it made me very sad. I do think the creators tried to make an enjoyable show.
However, the show struggles with its storytelling. And here's where comparison comes in. The og show was a great character driven story with memorable characters (sorry for the repetition). Hell, I watched it 10 years ago and the main thing I remember are characters. The reboot looses the sight of characters completely. They forgot that to make us believe in the bonds the characters develop with each other, we need to see them bond. We are not just here for the action or the story progression, we need to see character arcs. Especially, for Vash. He carries the story, his struggle with his morality in a harsh world, with humanity and humility and overcoming constant challenges associated with that is basically what the story is, I think at least. Every single character is so surface level it hurts.
But my main issue with the show, what made me want to rage quit every other episode, is the exposition dumps. Every single episode we have someone explain in a lengthy monologue what the viewer needs to know. And I hate that. Especially because in certain episodes, mainly flashbacks, we get to see things happen and not hear about it. Probably, my favorite episode is the one with the silent movie styled flashback. It does show that the creators were capable of telling a story in a visual medium in a compelling and effective way. And btw, I think it was brilliant. So much of the exposition could have been done through interacting with the world, rather than describing it. And the last few episodes suffer the most with it.
Pacing is another huge issue and is intertwined with my previous point. You can cut so much fat off (much of which are the exposition dumps) and show so much more. I understand that the 12 episode season doesn't present the luxury of the original in terms of time. But, just the fact that we spend the first three episodes in one town is insane. It's slow, it doesn't develop characters much, we don't see much of the world at all. And then all of a sudden we're at a breakneck pace to episode 8 where we come to a sluggish pace again full of exposition dumps. Why?
Also, short one - it lacks humour. I like the darker tones they take with certain elements, but we also need to breathe. Just a touch of lightheartedness would do wonders, I think.
Just for the sake of it, after finishing the reboot I went back and rewatched just the first episode of the original '98 show. And I was bewildered with how effectively the og used the 20 minutes. We get the main premise, a great very distinctive introduction to the main characters, glimpse at the world and the conflict. The first episode of the reboot just left me confused.
I can ramble on and on about my frustrations with the reboot, but I would still watch season 2. It probably doesn't seem like it, from how much I complained about the reboot, but I think it introduced enough of intriguing new ideas I would like to see explored. Plus, there's always a chance for the second season to right a lot of wrongs of the first, so I'm hopeful.
And I would recommend this show if the exposition dumps don't bother you much. I think anything is worth exploring and seeing for yourself whether you like it or not :)
- svetlana-15143
- 8 de jun. de 2024
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First of: The obvious review bombing for the show is insane! Im 100% sure some people dont even give this a single(!) fair chance and go "3D bad!!"+"The OG Trigun rules" and give it an unreasonable low score. My first impression on the other hand is actually very positive! I have rarely seen an anime with such an kinetic style. The action is plenty, the camera goes wild, great sound design and the characters show so much emotion in their expressions and movements. This show is directed skillfully, just like Studio Orange's Land of the Lusterous. The criticism I have is that it basically tells you a lot of stuff in the beginning that could have made for good reveals. You should give at least the first episode a fair chance. Just dont expect the old Trigun. The first episode alone is such a blast!
- ubilstein
- 21 de fev. de 2023
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The original Trigun is one of my favorite anime, so these crafty businessmen have figured out I'll watch anything new with the word Trigun in it, to see if it captures the same magic.
As is usually the case with reboots, this reboot rarely succeeds in recapturing that magic. Sometimes there are moments where it does, but for the most part, it's not nearly as well done as the original, in my opinion.
It has everything you'd expect in a reboot and takes no chances. The CGI isn't great compared to the premium animation of the original. The characters are kind of annoying. Moreso than in the original (Vash the Stampede was always a bit annoying). The dialogue seems stilted at times.
It's not all bad, though. There are a few bright moments. They did a good job on making the villains menacing. The story could use some clarity on the objectives and stakes, but the action elements are good.
This reboot just seems a little bit off on everything even though it did some things right. I still enjoy it enough to watch, though, so I give it a 6.
As is usually the case with reboots, this reboot rarely succeeds in recapturing that magic. Sometimes there are moments where it does, but for the most part, it's not nearly as well done as the original, in my opinion.
It has everything you'd expect in a reboot and takes no chances. The CGI isn't great compared to the premium animation of the original. The characters are kind of annoying. Moreso than in the original (Vash the Stampede was always a bit annoying). The dialogue seems stilted at times.
It's not all bad, though. There are a few bright moments. They did a good job on making the villains menacing. The story could use some clarity on the objectives and stakes, but the action elements are good.
This reboot just seems a little bit off on everything even though it did some things right. I still enjoy it enough to watch, though, so I give it a 6.
- barberp-13523
- 6 de mar. de 2023
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It isn't, it's an adaptation of the manga that wasn't even finished being released at the time of its creation. All these bad reviews comparing two completely different source materials is crazy. The '98 anime was awesome but was not at all true to the story of trigun was mostly filler and only adapted maybe 20 or so of the original 117 or so chapters eliminating major characters and entire plot points . Please keep that in mind when you review trigun stampede.
I'm rating this show 10/10 because the animation is epic, the characters and storyline resemble the maximum manga timeline in all it's dark glory.
I was skeptical about a cgi trigun, never really been a fan but it's honestly great. It really smooth, the characters are super expressive. It's so good.
It's following (so far) the maximum manga, which it's absolutely amazing because there was so so much left out of the original adaptation. It's at a prequel point right now but is clearly headed to the main timeline. I'm very refreshed by the change of pace; adding major characters like knives and livio early on is a great way to build them up , there are some great complex characters.
No Vash isn't supposed to be an entirely goofy donut muncher. I'm sure we will see that side of him after a certain * event *point in time has passed, but overall this anime is a very good adaptation of its source. Let's not keep comparing it to the '98 show. They are entirely different entities.
I'm rating this show 10/10 because the animation is epic, the characters and storyline resemble the maximum manga timeline in all it's dark glory.
I was skeptical about a cgi trigun, never really been a fan but it's honestly great. It really smooth, the characters are super expressive. It's so good.
It's following (so far) the maximum manga, which it's absolutely amazing because there was so so much left out of the original adaptation. It's at a prequel point right now but is clearly headed to the main timeline. I'm very refreshed by the change of pace; adding major characters like knives and livio early on is a great way to build them up , there are some great complex characters.
No Vash isn't supposed to be an entirely goofy donut muncher. I'm sure we will see that side of him after a certain * event *point in time has passed, but overall this anime is a very good adaptation of its source. Let's not keep comparing it to the '98 show. They are entirely different entities.
- lolstalkercat
- 13 de fev. de 2023
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- Buggy0000
- 13 de mai. de 2024
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Trigun Stampede follows a genial guy with freakishly quick reflexes as he travels through a wasteland dealing with various weird antagonists. It's an engagingly told story with good but unexceptional CGI animation and weak character development.
That would be my basic review of the series if I had not seen the original Trigun. But if you've seen the first adaptation of the manga, then you can't help but spend your time considering the ways in which it was more effective than this version.
In the original Trigun anime, Vash is basically an inept, bumbling idiot in sci-fi Western setting. He's a silly, comical character. But then, when danger arises, he is suddenly supernaturally skilled. One of the first things that drew me into the series was, how does this make sense? Who is this guy? What's his story?
Trigun Stampede tosses the mystery. We start with who Vash is, so there's little mystery involved. Vash is also no longer a buffoon. In his introduction, he does make a comical mistake, but that's the only time it happens. Basically he's just a pleasant pacifist with incredible gun skills. And while this still takes place in a desert wasteland, the Western tropes have been mainly stripped out.
So, Trigun Stampede's Vash is less funny, less mysterious, and more tortured. But that is not inherently bad, even if it's not as fun. But by the time one reaches the end of the season, the problem becomes clear - the changes have created a Vash who is hard to care about. He's so innocuous that in spite of his tragic backstory and ongoing struggles, I found myself in the final battle not really caring much about how it would turn out.
The original animation's characters were broad but compelling. As the mystery of Vash was slowly revealed, one got a sense of how much pain there was behind the goofball mask. This made the show, at times, heartbreaking.
None of this makes Trigun Stampede a bad series. I would absolutely recommend it. But not as much as I would recommend watching the original, which is one of my all-time favorite anime series.
That would be my basic review of the series if I had not seen the original Trigun. But if you've seen the first adaptation of the manga, then you can't help but spend your time considering the ways in which it was more effective than this version.
In the original Trigun anime, Vash is basically an inept, bumbling idiot in sci-fi Western setting. He's a silly, comical character. But then, when danger arises, he is suddenly supernaturally skilled. One of the first things that drew me into the series was, how does this make sense? Who is this guy? What's his story?
Trigun Stampede tosses the mystery. We start with who Vash is, so there's little mystery involved. Vash is also no longer a buffoon. In his introduction, he does make a comical mistake, but that's the only time it happens. Basically he's just a pleasant pacifist with incredible gun skills. And while this still takes place in a desert wasteland, the Western tropes have been mainly stripped out.
So, Trigun Stampede's Vash is less funny, less mysterious, and more tortured. But that is not inherently bad, even if it's not as fun. But by the time one reaches the end of the season, the problem becomes clear - the changes have created a Vash who is hard to care about. He's so innocuous that in spite of his tragic backstory and ongoing struggles, I found myself in the final battle not really caring much about how it would turn out.
The original animation's characters were broad but compelling. As the mystery of Vash was slowly revealed, one got a sense of how much pain there was behind the goofball mask. This made the show, at times, heartbreaking.
None of this makes Trigun Stampede a bad series. I would absolutely recommend it. But not as much as I would recommend watching the original, which is one of my all-time favorite anime series.
- cherold
- 23 de set. de 2024
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I created an IMDb account just to post this review. For reference, I've read the entire original manga (including Maximum) and seen all of the original anime.
This adaptation is beautiful. The characters are spot on. The world is vibrant. The action is kinetic and intense. It has exceeded my expectations (and I originally hoped this would be a close adaptation of the manga.) It's a stellar reinterpretation of the source material, with the original creator deeply involved in the creation.
Watch it and form your own opinion of course. But wow. If you're a true fan, you'll love Trigun Stampede.
This adaptation is beautiful. The characters are spot on. The world is vibrant. The action is kinetic and intense. It has exceeded my expectations (and I originally hoped this would be a close adaptation of the manga.) It's a stellar reinterpretation of the source material, with the original creator deeply involved in the creation.
Watch it and form your own opinion of course. But wow. If you're a true fan, you'll love Trigun Stampede.
- tnick-08507
- 24 de jan. de 2023
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- rangrnav
- 5 de mar. de 2025
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The 25th anniversary of the beloved original just passed as did the finale of this new prequel / remake (pre-make?), taking its spin on the old established universe of the 1998 original series with the facelift of modern 3D animation technology. We follow the early days of Vash the Stampede, a wanted outlaw known for roaming town to town in a futuristic western wasteland, complete with apocalyptic vehicles, robo-cyber tech, and large guns. I personally don't love the newer 3D CG animation style the series uses, but I must say this series used it well enough. I didn't love the character redesigns (or replacements), however the original was definitely extreme and cheesy in its 1990s way and this new one has all the cheesy tropes and lean towards ridiculousness I commonly see in these modern anime. They do cut one of my favourite characters from this season, which hurt me deeply, but the voice acting is generally fine and the character dynamics are believable enough. Unfortunately the lore and world building is where we get to the unbelievability, the series makes a much larger emphasis on Vash, the world, and their intertwining backstories than does the original series. I quite liked the slower paced, subdued beginning of the original, with the world lore being a backdrop through most of its run, however this new series dives right into it, revealing much of what took the original 20+ episodes is divulged by episode 2. They certainly do a better job at this story telling than did the original, given the original got very silly very quickly, but at only 12 episodes much is left unanswered and even more teased for a new season 2 to come. I'm unsure if I'd give it a go when it comes around, but I can see why others liked it. I'd still recommend the original over this remake, and warn that this new series will spoil many parts of the original, but its not bad, just a little too all over the place for me.
- coles_notes
- 2 de abr. de 2023
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When I picked this show for the winter season. I didn't expect it to be this good. I thought it to be some action comedy anime, well it is an action comedy anime but it has much darker aspects to it. The story goes about Vash the stampede, an ace gunman who despises violence but has immense bounty in his head thus making it hard to maintain his pacifist ways and there are Meryl and Roberto De Niro who are reporters that follows him around to catch good story and prehaps if they could clear his name as the crimes his accused of doing aren't his but his brother.
First two episodes are just silly and action packed as Vash defeats bonty hunters and defense a helpless town but this silly tone of the serios take 180 degree turn in episode when Vash's brother shows up. Who is a legimately terrorfying villian. This seris explores themes such as friendship, betrayl,murder, brainwashing and consequnces of pacifism.
Trigun Stampede has some flamboyent and unique cast of characters. I really don't want to spoil their introduction so I won't talk about them. Vash himself is a unique protaganist, at first I saw him as a bland action anime hero but then we get pieces of his past revealed thus making one of the best protaginst in anime I seen so far. Despite being pacifist Vash lives in a brutal world so many times his pacifism is tested to the limit gving tension and drama.
This anime is fully CGI but unlike many other shows this anime is gorgeous and it is better than some 2D. CGI is very fuild and action scenes are top notch. Highly recommend giving this show a chance you would be surprised.
First two episodes are just silly and action packed as Vash defeats bonty hunters and defense a helpless town but this silly tone of the serios take 180 degree turn in episode when Vash's brother shows up. Who is a legimately terrorfying villian. This seris explores themes such as friendship, betrayl,murder, brainwashing and consequnces of pacifism.
Trigun Stampede has some flamboyent and unique cast of characters. I really don't want to spoil their introduction so I won't talk about them. Vash himself is a unique protaganist, at first I saw him as a bland action anime hero but then we get pieces of his past revealed thus making one of the best protaginst in anime I seen so far. Despite being pacifist Vash lives in a brutal world so many times his pacifism is tested to the limit gving tension and drama.
This anime is fully CGI but unlike many other shows this anime is gorgeous and it is better than some 2D. CGI is very fuild and action scenes are top notch. Highly recommend giving this show a chance you would be surprised.
- johnsenarathna
- 18 de mar. de 2023
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Reboot is great and all but when it comes down to it we the audience want something mind blowing when it hits but now am not even sure how to react and then the question comes to mind is it or was it worth it i could say don't get me wrong but seriously this is it, this was the long awaited reboot i waited for only to see this play off as being ridiculous it's a pain that the theme song was fire but the series itself was aburrido, my hopes went down of seeing it again at the last episode. Reboot is great and all but when it comes down to it we the audience want something mind blowing when it hits but now am not even sure how to react and then the question comes to mind is it or was it worth it i could say don't get me wrong but seriously this is it, this was the long awaited reboot i waited for only to see this play off as being ridiculous it's a pain that the theme song was fire but the series itself was aburrido, my hopes went down of seeing it again at the last episode.
- H0kv5
- 22 de abr. de 2023
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I really wanted to watch the whole thing. I couldn't do it. I made it to episode 7, but this was so bad and the original Trigun was one of my favorite anime growing up. The original had great comedy, great action, great music, great voice acting, great script...about my only complaint was that the pacing was off.
But then there's this thing. A remake that is worse in every way. Now, I know what you're thinking "But surely after all these years, the animation must at least be better". You would be wrong.
As static images, the shading and animation does have some prettyness. And of course the mix-ins of CG look out of place like they always do, but allow for quick, cheap rendering of detailed elements in some places. The problem is the motion. The motion of this series' animation looks extremely 'off'. Now, sure, it's anime, there's always some over the top motion and action. But that's not what I'm talking about. Just the regular motion just looks surreal. The original did better both in comedic moments and action ones.
The voice acting sounds like they're trying to imitate the original and failing pretty badly in some cases. There's little to no energy or emotion. Vash should be a more manic character. Wolfwood and Meryl are off too.
Let's talk characters. The replacement of Millie with this Roberto character is an absolute travesty. One of the things that kept me going is that I was hoping at some point Roberto would get killed off and replace by Millie or something, but it seems unlikely. Meryl's recasting as the junior partner really ruins her. Roberto adds nothing. Wolfwood is a weaker presence.
But Vash himself is the biggest problem. The OG Vash was hypercompetent but hid that competence in an effort to blend in and not seem threatening. This one lacks that. This one seems to lack the heart of the original. Don't get me wrong, they kind of TRY to touch those bases...but it doesn't resonate the way it did with the original. But OG Vash was also provokable. When sufficiently motivated he could be a monster in his own right. This one seems to lack that.
All the mystery is missing as almost everything is revealed right up front, leaving no surprises for the audience. The 'demons' employed by knives aren't as dedicated to what the OG Knives wanted - to force Vash to compromise his morals. The demons of the originals clearly knew and understood their mission from day 1. These...don't seem to. At least not yet.
Even the OG Trigun's one major flaw - pacing, this doesn't do any better. Just go watch the original. I think I'm going to go rewatch it.
But then there's this thing. A remake that is worse in every way. Now, I know what you're thinking "But surely after all these years, the animation must at least be better". You would be wrong.
As static images, the shading and animation does have some prettyness. And of course the mix-ins of CG look out of place like they always do, but allow for quick, cheap rendering of detailed elements in some places. The problem is the motion. The motion of this series' animation looks extremely 'off'. Now, sure, it's anime, there's always some over the top motion and action. But that's not what I'm talking about. Just the regular motion just looks surreal. The original did better both in comedic moments and action ones.
The voice acting sounds like they're trying to imitate the original and failing pretty badly in some cases. There's little to no energy or emotion. Vash should be a more manic character. Wolfwood and Meryl are off too.
Let's talk characters. The replacement of Millie with this Roberto character is an absolute travesty. One of the things that kept me going is that I was hoping at some point Roberto would get killed off and replace by Millie or something, but it seems unlikely. Meryl's recasting as the junior partner really ruins her. Roberto adds nothing. Wolfwood is a weaker presence.
But Vash himself is the biggest problem. The OG Vash was hypercompetent but hid that competence in an effort to blend in and not seem threatening. This one lacks that. This one seems to lack the heart of the original. Don't get me wrong, they kind of TRY to touch those bases...but it doesn't resonate the way it did with the original. But OG Vash was also provokable. When sufficiently motivated he could be a monster in his own right. This one seems to lack that.
All the mystery is missing as almost everything is revealed right up front, leaving no surprises for the audience. The 'demons' employed by knives aren't as dedicated to what the OG Knives wanted - to force Vash to compromise his morals. The demons of the originals clearly knew and understood their mission from day 1. These...don't seem to. At least not yet.
Even the OG Trigun's one major flaw - pacing, this doesn't do any better. Just go watch the original. I think I'm going to go rewatch it.
- blmulholland-14261
- 11 de set. de 2023
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10/10 for animation I'm not only going to compare it to CG shows; it's also better than a lot of 2D animes out there; it's so amazing that it seems more like a movie than a weekly series.
The music is 10/10, the animation looks very smooth for a CG anime, and the production quality is great. They nailed every aspect of this show, and I really hope they continue on this level.
And for the fans of the original show, it's okay to love a remake that's genuinely good. It's not a competition; enjoy it while it lasts, and don't be ignorant.
I hope we get more of this series in the future, and I hope the studio picks more action-based series like Trigun. Black Cat will be a perfect candidate.
The music is 10/10, the animation looks very smooth for a CG anime, and the production quality is great. They nailed every aspect of this show, and I really hope they continue on this level.
And for the fans of the original show, it's okay to love a remake that's genuinely good. It's not a competition; enjoy it while it lasts, and don't be ignorant.
I hope we get more of this series in the future, and I hope the studio picks more action-based series like Trigun. Black Cat will be a perfect candidate.
- jolandrg
- 22 de jan. de 2023
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I'm not sure why the OG stans are so angry about it. I've watched 3 episodes of Stampede, then watched the old 98 version and read Trimax manga and I love everything. This reboot is also charming! I love how they decided to concentrate on the twins' dynamic from the beginning. I love the redesign. I love the new opening, it's very heartbreaking, and the song really captures the character of Vash. I LOVE the animation! It's a chef's kiss. I rewinded and reviewed a lot of parts for a few times. Small movements of Vash growing off the sand from his hair, or just minor finger movements of Nic when using Punisher... just so good for a 3D animation. One thing that I miss so far from the reboot is Mille. I just loved her character very much and she was an amazing foil character to Meryl. So far I haven't warmed up to Roberto yet, he could be as well as absent so far. But yeah, I would advise all the new watchers not to be discouraged by overly critical reviews.
- sashakwon
- 10 de fev. de 2023
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I never watched the original but this anime is straight up 🔥 . I mean it has MC with a unique personality and likeable characters. While it is CGI the animation is so fluid, the character's facial expressions and movements seem natural hell!!! It might be the best 3D anime out there.
I also love the setting, it is Space Western with some cyberpunk aesthetics. It also gave me some "Dune" vibes. The plot is very compelling.
This anime is underrated it deserves 8+ ratings or at least 7. I mean this has everything an action anime fan wants it has tons of action, goofy humour, an intriguing plot and music that is 10/10.
I also love the setting, it is Space Western with some cyberpunk aesthetics. It also gave me some "Dune" vibes. The plot is very compelling.
This anime is underrated it deserves 8+ ratings or at least 7. I mean this has everything an action anime fan wants it has tons of action, goofy humour, an intriguing plot and music that is 10/10.
- jackwardraft
- 31 de jan. de 2023
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This interpretation of Trigun fails immediately. Meryl has been relegated to a complete buffoon and Vash is completely unprepared for any interaction. This goes immediately against the original plot. Meryl was a confident insurance agent who eventually learned to look past her prejudice and see Vash for who he is. In this series, she is a naive newbie who doesn't understand how the world that she lives in works and has to have things explained to her. Vash is immediately praised by the first villagers the trio runs into setting the standard that Vash is a hero, when the original series was great because Vash was rarely seen as a hero. Vash in the is seen as a hero by the audience, but his unintentional actions cause his infamous bounty and the reason why every village is afraid of him, after all he can blow a city off the face of the map. That's the draw of the original series, you as a viewer see a different side to a man responsible for horrendous crimes, but him spending his unnaturally long life to become more human and connect to the people he cares for while dwelling and his inhuman acts is exactly what makes his quest to become human interesting.
- millerblake-24845
- 16 de fev. de 2023
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From the spotless animation to the magnificent soundtrack, Trigun Stampede truly sets a new bar for future animated works. The years of planning into making this series certainly pays off.
My initial thought upon hearing that they were remaking Trigun was that I knew where it would go; boy was I wrong. This series reconstructs the entire Trigun story into a deeper, more intricate tone that focuses on the inequalities posed upon both humans and plants. Vash, the pacifistic protagonist, devotes his life into creating an egalitarian society within the broken and unsustainable planet. This show truly took my breath.
My initial thought upon hearing that they were remaking Trigun was that I knew where it would go; boy was I wrong. This series reconstructs the entire Trigun story into a deeper, more intricate tone that focuses on the inequalities posed upon both humans and plants. Vash, the pacifistic protagonist, devotes his life into creating an egalitarian society within the broken and unsustainable planet. This show truly took my breath.
- naomiardina
- 10 de mar. de 2023
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All the reviews saying that the art is amazing blah blah blah. This was released in 2023. Have you watched Arcane? Now that is visually amazing. And successful - not just in storytelling but with character development. And truly deserving of reviews 7 and above.
However this Trigun is not deserving of anything more than a 2, maybe a 3. But it is getting a 1 from me because of the obnoxious reviews that give it more and telling all the fans to not have an opinion about it. I mean how can we not? We looked forward to a remake and no one was expecting it to be exactly the same as the original series but definitely we expected it to be better than this. And like the Arcane example, if it could only be even half as good as that, we would have at least some satisfaction.
The CG animation here is flat and boring and nothing new or special. It is definitely nothing unique. Also the dialogue is boring and annoying. The character development is slow and is not exactly encouraging anyone to be interested. Not to mention this Vash is also a stunted clown with barely any redeeming features.
Man I tried so hard to like it. I really did. But was bad. Just so bad.
However this Trigun is not deserving of anything more than a 2, maybe a 3. But it is getting a 1 from me because of the obnoxious reviews that give it more and telling all the fans to not have an opinion about it. I mean how can we not? We looked forward to a remake and no one was expecting it to be exactly the same as the original series but definitely we expected it to be better than this. And like the Arcane example, if it could only be even half as good as that, we would have at least some satisfaction.
The CG animation here is flat and boring and nothing new or special. It is definitely nothing unique. Also the dialogue is boring and annoying. The character development is slow and is not exactly encouraging anyone to be interested. Not to mention this Vash is also a stunted clown with barely any redeeming features.
Man I tried so hard to like it. I really did. But was bad. Just so bad.
- RobotBearUprising
- 13 de fev. de 2025
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Really like the animation, contrary to some other reviews. The dynamics between the characters and the different unexpected twists are incredibly intriguing. I never watched the first make of the show and I think that allows me to be more open to the current storyline. If you haven't watched the original then I doubt you would have a problem with the remake either. Not to mention, we are only a handful of episodes through the first season. From what I've been told, it gets exponentially better.
Action: 9/10 Adventure: 9/10 Storyline: 10/10
Every week I look forward to the next mini-adventure. Major Cowboy Bebop vibes.
Action: 9/10 Adventure: 9/10 Storyline: 10/10
Every week I look forward to the next mini-adventure. Major Cowboy Bebop vibes.
- dolsoe
- 4 de fev. de 2023
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I had never heard of Trigun before and started Stampede with the intention of simply knocking it off the watch list, but man was I immediately ENTHRALLED. I ended up rewatching the whole thing twice and watching the '98 anime, followed by the manga. The creators are very daring with the story's themes and their presentation; the characters and their ideals are fascinating and realistic. They've truly gotten me to take the time to reflect. The amount of care put into this show is insane. The sound design is incredible, and the soundtrack blows me away. The animation is GORGEOUS, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I've been reading interviews with the creators they've gone through hell to make this show! Please give it a chance, you don't want to miss out on this!
- moonfeathers
- 15 de abr. de 2023
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To everyone who is discouraged by the bad reviews - don't let them drive you away of this show. I love the original Trigun and I love the Trigun story. This show is obviously a kind of prequel. The character of Milly isn't replaced and all the characters are a bit different because we see them in different time then it was in the 98 series.
I really kept my expectations low, because I was afraid of the CGI and new art style, but the show didn't disappoint me. On the contrary I am eager to see another season and I very much hope that there will be more than one. Trigun as a story masterpiece deserves this new look and its story told in more depth.
Also regarding the manga, there is so much more to cover than the original series could do. I can only be exited for more seasons! (I had to submit my first review for this :D )
I really kept my expectations low, because I was afraid of the CGI and new art style, but the show didn't disappoint me. On the contrary I am eager to see another season and I very much hope that there will be more than one. Trigun as a story masterpiece deserves this new look and its story told in more depth.
Also regarding the manga, there is so much more to cover than the original series could do. I can only be exited for more seasons! (I had to submit my first review for this :D )
- viisiajej
- 18 de abr. de 2023
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I've watched it and I can say 3 things
Not a good Vash
Not a good Knives
Not a good remake
The original one was about the suffering of 2 kids who wanted to defend their ideals over all and not killing his brother, and you can see how both of them suffer because of that (Vash hurts people just being close to them, and he suffers and cries, and knives loses everything he had but gained power, and he doesn't demonstrate regret, even though he regrets loosing his brother)
This one is way too superficial if we compare and also, they changed the history dramatically. Not a good remake in my opinion.
- leonardo-79224
- 2 de mai. de 2023
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Since I'm bombarding Crunchyroll with comments, I'm now here to show my love for this seires. Don't sleep on this! Get over your nostalgia! While the original anime had a great and unique atmosphere, it wasn't flawless and it was not that close to the original manga either. With this series they took a different direction regarding the atmosphere, the mood, the overall feeling you get watching it. Like another reviewer said: This is no competition. Both series are worth watching. Both have great things to offer. With this being a prequel, we now will see the plot going forward in s2. This feels more like Trigun Maximum manga. I'm extremely excited and glad this series exists. Thank you Studio Orange! It was a fun and spectacular ride! It brought my love for anime back.
An old anime watcher for almost 30 years.
An old anime watcher for almost 30 years.
- strassermarlies
- 25 de mar. de 2023
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