Trigun Stampede, Studio Orange's revived series that was popular during the Winter 2023 anime season, has been confirmed for a second season. The series, which combines stunning animation and reinterpretation of classic characters, has sparked anticipation for its return. The reboot is not a retelling of the original '90s anime, but rather a modern-day Trigun fanfic. While it may not live up to the high standards of the original anime, it is commendable for trying something new with the universe. Fans hope the second season can address the wonky start of season 1.
Before we jump into the details of Season 2, let’s relive the action-packed moments of
Season 1 with a quick recap!
Trigun Stampede Season 1
Japanese anime television series Trigun Stampede is the second and reimagined version of Yasuhiro Nightow's manga series Trigun. Kenji Mutō is the director, and Orange is the animation studio. TV Tokyo aired the first installment of the series from January to March 2023. Trigun Stargaze represents the "final phase" that is currently under production.
Overview
In a future where Earth is uninhabitable, humanity evacuates in massive colony fleets to search for habitable planets. To sustain these fleets, humans created plants, artificial organic lifeforms that produce clean energy. Two brothers, Vash and Knives, are born with a special connection to plants and cared for by Rem Saverem. However, the fleet's computer systems malfunction, causing the fleet to crash land on Noman's Land. Rem sacrifices herself to save Vash and Knives, but Vash learns that Knives is responsible for the disaster and seeks to kill humans for exploiting plants.
The survivors build cities on Noman's Land, relying on plants to survive. Vash, now an outlaw, wanders the desert, while Knives continues his schemes. As Vash tries to reconcile human and plant differences, he meets investigative reporters Meryl Stryfe and Roberto De Niro, marking the beginning of a new adventure.
Release
The anime series Trigun Stargaze, directed by Kenji Mutō, was announced in June 2022 and aired on TV Tokyo from January 7 to March 25, 2023. The series features a cast including Kōdai Watanabe, Tetsurō Moronuki, Takahiko Abiru, Akiko Satō, Soji Ninomiya, and Yumihiko Amano. The final phase, Trigun Stargaze, is set 2.5 years after the end of Trigun Stampede. Crunchyroll has licensed the series for a global release, excluding Asia, and the English dub premiered on January 21, 2023. Crunchyroll will stream Trigun Stargaze when it airs, while Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia and streamed it on their Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.
Trigun Stampede Season 2 Latest News
Trigun Stampede announced its second season, Trigun Stargaze, on March 26, 2024, via Studio Orange's X Twitter account. The show's creators shared concept art at the SakuraCon 2023 anime convention, including characters and events not featured in the first season. Crunchyroll and Studio Orange confirmed the season 2 would debut on the service, although an official release date has not been provided.
New key art visuals of Vash, Knives, and Wolfwood were released, and Yasuhiro Nightow created new art featuring Vash and Wolfwood in their Stampede style. The show may have a darker tone than Stampede, possibly due to Vash's situation and the original manga's classification as seinen. The main theme is likely to be reuniting the gang after the first season finale.
Story and Characters of Season 2
Trigun Stampede's first season ended with an event that takes place before the story begins, with creators stating that characters in season 1 were meant to look "incomplete." Season 2 is likely to stick more closely to the events in the Trigun Maximum manga, as it was largely written after the 1998 Trigun anime aired. Trigun Maximum features many villains who never appeared in the 1998 anime, some of whom have already appeared in Stampede. If season 2 stays close to the manga, fans can expect more of these characters, particularly Livio, who tie in strongly to major characters like Wolfwood. Trigun Maximum is a seinen series aimed at an older demographic, with content from the 10-year manga running from 1997 to 2007.
Trigun Stampede season 2 has confirmed Milly Thompson as a new character, following her absence from season 1. Fans speculated that Milly would be a shoo-in for the second season, as Stampede was set earlier in Meryl's life. The second season will feature Vash and Wolfwood, who may regain their memories due to amnesia. Knives and Legato Bluesummers, introduced villains, will have a larger role as the series progresses. The season also saw the arrival of starships from Earth, opening up new characters to the cast. The season's conclusion also opens up new possibilities for the cast.
Trigun Stampede Season 2 Release Date
Trigun Stargaze, the second season of Trigun Stampede, has not yet been given a release date. It's hard to tell how far along it is, even though Orange disclosed that they had already planned a second season and had some work completed. Fans are unlikely to see any more new episodes in 2024 because the series uses computer-generated imagery animation, which can take a very long time to render. Fans should wait for an official announcement before raising their hopes, but if Trigun Stargaze adheres to its Winter release window, a 2025 premiere for the second season is feasible.
Final Thoughts
Trigun Stampede has announced its second season, Trigun Stargaze, on March 26, 2024. The show's creators shared concept art at the SakuraCon 2023 anime convention, including characters and events not featured in the first season.
Crunchyroll and Studio Orange confirmed the season 2 would debut on Crunchyroll, although an official release date has not been provided.
The main theme is likely to be reuniting the gang after the first season finale. Season 2 is likely to stick more closely to the events in the Trigun Maximum manga, featuring many villains who never appeared in the 1998 anime. Milly Thompson has been confirmed as a new character, and the season also saw the arrival of starships from Earth, opening up new characters and possibilities for the cast.
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