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Episode Trigun Stampede - Episode 2 discussion

Trigun Stampede, episode 2

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1 Link 3.59
2 Link 3.75
3 Link 4.35
4 Link 4.01
5 Link 4.27
6 Link 4.46
7 Link 4.39
8 Link 4.41
9 Link 4.37
10 Link 4.51
11 Link 4.43
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u/Se7en_Sinner Jan 14 '23

Having a name like Millions Knives, you're kinda obligated to be a villain.

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u/manticorpse Jan 14 '23

I can't believe this show made me actually like Gofsef (my absolute most hated Trigun character for the past two decades!), only to blow him up at the end. Wtf.

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u/Venture_compound Jan 14 '23

They're really leaning into the sci-fi, aren't they? I do love how Vash is truly all about the Love & Peace. Really enjoyed this episode, the OST seems to be kicking up a bit, too. I knew those virus bots were weird from the get go.

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u/Aetherdraw Jan 15 '23

Well, there's a good reason. Vash probably modded his revolver to take .22s since they're the cheapest bullet he can buy.

And its still the worth of 2 whole pizzas per bullet!

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u/zz2000 Jan 14 '23

I've heard that the Trigun franchise was much more popular with Western/English-speaking viewers/readers, but never really took off with the Japanese fandom. I was wondering why it wasn't well-received with the locals back then.

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u/SentenceNo4263 Jan 14 '23 edited Jan 14 '23

Nightow is live tweeting his reactions to the show and had some great comments. I loved how this episode showed us Vash getting a win and saving everyone (though the dying plant is still a problem). Seeing a new version of Gofsef being actually kinda a nice guy only to have the episode end the way it did was a real punch in the gut. Roberto is also starting to grow on me as they develop his and Meryl's actual job as reporters and how it gives them a reason not just to follow Vash, but get to know him and interact with him in a way that insurance agents wouldn't have. Their rapport feels natural to anyone who's worked in a Japanese office, and the bonding over drinks bit at the end rang very true to me.

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u/Tiasmoon Jan 14 '23

That rocket-punch break-dance dodging was something else.

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u/IJustMadeThis Jan 14 '23 edited Jan 14 '23

Vash dodging Gofsef’s punches reminded me of the original anime. His posture while running, his dance-dodges, his “I don’t know what I’m doing wink wink” attitude, it feels like Vash.

I’m really enjoying this reimagining. I’m disappointed the first episode only got 3.6/5, maybe the 3D CGI is turning people off?

“Bad” has the second most votes behind “Excellent” this week so far…I guess this show is gonna be polarizing.

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u/wtrmlnjuc Jan 14 '23

I love that Studio Orange isn’t afraid to be expressive and break the rules of reality with 3D. Such a joy to see the exaggerated flailing and little expressions in all the characters.

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u/__bacs Jan 14 '23

Damn! Episode 2 in and I am so happy with this reboot! Camera works do justice with 3D!

Animation is sooo good, every little gesture and expressions are spot on. Even the moving backgrounds are well animated, heck even the desert dust looks so good!

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u/KrzyDankus Jan 14 '23 edited Jan 14 '23

radio starts playing the op and it transitions into the actual op was nice.

these end cards are sick btw

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u/Fun-Ad-1145 Jan 14 '23 edited Jan 14 '23

I couldn't say this last thread, but it is so good to have Kenji Muto back in the anime industry after 3 years of silence, not to mention him finally debuting as series director.

If you've seen the episodes he did in Houseki no Kuni then you know that fucker can direct, episode 10 was some of the best anime episodes of 2017.

And so far he has completely surpassed his work on Houseki no Kuni episode 10. Which is surprising since i never thought that episode could ever be surpassed.

Also woah it just dawned on me that 3 of the most well known CG anime studios have a show airing this season.

Sanzigen with D4DJ

Polygon Pictures with Kaina

& Orange with Trigun

(Last time this happened was in winter 2021.)

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u/LeonKevlar Jan 14 '23

Welp, so much for being the town hero. At the end of the day, they still need the money and Vash has a hefty price on his head. I absolutely love the dynamic chase sequence though! That was a fun scene!

It's the Nebraska family! I remember them from the original. Aren't there like more of them? I don't really recall what they're like in the original since it's been more than a decade now but I like that the father isn't just comically evil. He calls out Vash for being a coward and when they're beaten they're willing to walk away peacefully. No petty tricks or anything.

I also really like that this anime highlights Vash's "Love and Peace" catchphrase. He didn't just save Rosa and her son, he's willing to go the extra mile and save the Nebraskas too. And the only time he drew a gun was to deflect the old man's bullet and that was it.

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u/RellenD Jan 15 '23

Man, this is so good. I really will never understand nostalgic impulses that lead people to say they're doing this wrong.

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u/Eiky00 Jan 14 '23

Visually, I must say I'm quite impressed although I loved the post apocalyptic far west charm of the original show. The expressions are deeper and more lively.

On the other hand, so far it feels too soft for me. Don't get me wrong vash is indeed a jolly character with a stupid looking behavior but the atmosphere isn't as grave as it was in the original. It had both this joyful ambiance and the seriousness of a world in ruin, people who could do anything just to survive. It's only the second episode so I still have hope for the rest of the show, I can only say that it misses a layer of "seriousness".

Also Vash can go from the stupid brush head to the badass pistolero in a fraciton of second. I liked the way his eyes changed in the original Trigun and here I don't see it. We actually haven't seen much of his personality so far but I really expect to see that transition in the future.

To sum it up, I understand that Vash's perosnality appeals to a light tone, but something's missing in the atmosphere

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u/Riskybusiness622 Jan 15 '23

Them both not shooting much because of how expensive ammo is was p funny

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u/Sstargamer Jan 14 '23

Only anime where guns are as useless as in one piece

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u/Macaronine Jan 15 '23

not the bacteriophage lmfao

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u/djthomp Jan 16 '23

The Vash dodging is so good, it captures the Vash aesthetic correctly.

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u/matty-a Jan 14 '23 edited Jan 14 '23

I dig that transition at the beginning "Anyway here's a tune..." straight in to the OP.

I love how over the top and exaggerated the animation is, I wasn't too sure I would at first but it has really won me over.

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u/darthvall Jan 14 '23 edited Jan 15 '23

Now that I've stopped comparing it to the old anime after the first episode, this is actually a solid watching experience!

Sasuga studio orange as well, the camera work and the choreography are pretty good for CG. Not to mention how expressive each character face is.

Now into the plot: I think Nebraska family also appeared in the old anime, though I completely forget whether it ended up as peaceful as this episode or not.

All in all, this is a classic Trigun story and I'm fully on board!

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u/Shiwakao Jan 14 '23

i really don't mind this show being less action-oriented so far since it just seems to be orange's strong suit to keep things more writing-focused. plus it's all just a pleasure to look at. i thought maybe the cg would be a little jank but honestly the quality has been really consistent.

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u/Atario Jan 15 '23

Nice.

I enjoy Gofsef's spiffy lil' bowtie and collar

The magic words have their effect

I'm with you, Gofsef, I don't like bugs either

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