"Trigun Stampede" Anime Announces "Final Phase" Production

Trigun announces the green-lighting of a "final phase" for the Trigun Stampede anime series, following the airing of its 12th episode.

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By Saheel Khirodkar | Mar 26, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

The “Trigun Stampede” anime series has announced that a “final phase” of the show has been green-lit. The announcement came at the end of the 12th episode of the series, which premiered on January 7th in Japan and has been streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and other platforms.

Plot Synopsis

The show follows the adventures of Vash the Stampede, a notorious gunman with a bounty of 60 billion double dollars on his head. Nicknamed “Stampede” due to the chaos and destruction that follows him wherever he goes, Vash is constantly on the run from bounty hunters eager to claim the reward for his capture.

Production Details

“Trigun Stampede” is directed by Kenji Mutou and produced by Orange. The concept designer is Kouji Tajima, and Takehiko Oxi is credited with the story draft. The script is written by Tatsurō Inamoto, Shin Okashima, and Yoshihisa Ueda, with composition by the same team. Nao Ootsu serves as the chief designer, and the character designers include Kōdai Watanabe, Tetsurō Moronuki, Takahiko Abiru, Akiko Satō, Soji Ninomiya, and Yumihiko Amano. Tatsuya Katō is responsible for the show’s music.

Background Information

The “Trigun” anime series is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by Yasuhiro Nightow. The manga originally ran in Monthly Shonen Captain from 1995 to 1997 before returning as “Trigun Maximum” in Young King Ours in 1997 and running until 2007. The manga has been published in English by Dark Horse Comics.

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The original anime adaptation of “Trigun” aired in Japan in 1998 and ran for 26 episodes. The series was released on DVD in North America by Geneon Entertainment (formerly Pioneer) and later licensed by Funimation for release on Blu-ray and DVD. The series is now streaming on Crunchyroll following Sony’s acquisition of the streaming service from AT&T. The show also aired on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block in 2003.

“Trigun: Badlands Rumble,” the first new Trigun animation in over a decade, debuted as an anime film in April 2010.

Implications of the Announcement

The announcement of a “final phase” of “Trigun Stampede” has excited fans of the series, who have been eagerly following the adventures of Vash the Stampede. While details about the final phase have not yet been announced, it is expected to wrap up the story of the beloved character satisfyingly.

Final Thoughts On Announcement

The announcement of a “final phase” of “Trigun Stampede” has left fans excited and curious about what is to come. With a talented production team behind the show and a beloved manga as source material, there is sure to be plenty of action, drama, and excitement in store for viewers. Stay tuned for more information about the final phase of “Trigun Stampede.”

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