Trigun
Trigun is a space western manga and anime series by Yasuhiro Nightow. Set on a desert planet, it follows Vash the Stampede, a legendary gunman with a bounty on his head who preaches love and peace while being pursued by bounty hunters.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
1995
Origin
Japan
Tags
space westernactiondramasci-figunslingerdesertphilosophyredemption
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Trigun
Aliases
Trigun, Trigun Maximum, Trigun Stampede
Type
Anime/Manga
Release Year
1995
Status
Completed (Original series), Ongoing (Trigun Stampede reboot)
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
anime
Genre
space western, action, drama, sci-fi, gunslinger, desert, philosophy, redemption
Content Information
Synopsis
On desert planet Gunsmoke, Vash the Stampede pursues love and peace while haunted by past destruction.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
space western, action, drama, sci-fi, gunslinger, desert, philosophy, redemption
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Manga
Adaptations
Anime series, Animated movie, Light novels, Video games, Pachinko machines
Merchandise
Action figures, Model kits, Clothing, Accessories, Art books, Soundtracks
Cross Media
Video games, Pachinko, Cafe collaborations, Fan events
Commercial Information
Comic Sales
Over 3 million copies sold worldwide
Audience Reception
Cult classic status, strong international following
Critical Reception
Praised for unique blend of genres and philosophical themes
Awards
Various anime awards, International recognition
Merchandise Revenue
Strong sales of figures and collectibles
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Dedicated cult following worldwide
Demographics
Teens to adults, action anime fans, western genre enthusiasts
Community Platforms
Reddit, MyAnimeList, Discord, Twitter, Specialized forums
Fan Creations
Fan art, Cosplay, Fan fiction, AMVs, Character analysis, Philosophy discussions
Conventions
Anime conventions, Cosplay events, Western-themed events, Fan gatherings
Fandom Characteristics
Vash cosplay popularity, Love and peace philosophy, Gun action appreciation, Character depth analysis
Historical Development
Creation Background
Yasuhiro Nightow's vision of combining western and sci-fi elements with philosophical themes
Major Milestones
1995: Trigun manga begins serialization, 1998: Anime adaptation airs to critical acclaim, 2007: Trigun Maximum manga concludes, 2010: Badlands Rumble movie released, 2023: Trigun Stampede reboot series launches, Ongoing: Continued popularity and cultural impact
Cultural Impact
Influenced space western genre, popularized philosophical action anime
Legacy
Considered a classic that bridged eastern and western storytelling
Related Links
trigun-anime.com
www.enjoyip.com