description Trigun: Badlands Rumble Overview
Vash the Stampede is a contradiction. He has a notorious reputation as "The Humanoid Typhoon," laying anything he comes across to waste on the desolate planet of Gunsmoke. However, Vash is in fact very non-confrontational and kind-hearted, living by a code of pacifism. Twenty years ago, a high-profile bank heist went sour.
The ringleader, Gasback Gallon Getaway, swore to get back at his backstabbing crew and the man who stopped him from killing them: Vash the Stampede. In the present day, the traitorous crew has been living the good life as successful entrepreneurs and politicians. Although two decades have passed, Gasback's bitterness has not waned as he aims to take them down one by one, b...
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Trigun: Badlands Rumble ranks #884 of 4125 in the Anime ranking, behind Fights Break Sphere Special 3: Three Years of Pledge, ahead of Basilisk.
info Trigun: Badlands Rumble Specifications
| Year | 2010 |
help Trigun: Badlands Rumble FAQ
Is Trigun: Badlands Rumble a sequel to the original anime?
*Trigun: Badlands Rumble* is a standalone theatrical film set within the universe of the original 1998 anime. It takes place during Vash the Stampede's travels on the desolate planet of Gunsmoke, featuring an original story involving the outlaw Gasback.
Who animated the Trigun: Badlands Rumble movie?
The movie was animated by Studio Madhouse, who produced the film to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the original *Trigun* anime. It was released in Japanese theaters in 2010 and brought back much of the original Japanese voice cast.
Do I need to watch the Trigun anime to understand Badlands Rumble?
While *Badlands Rumble* tells an original story, it assumes the viewer is already familiar with Vash the Stampede's pacifist code and his relationship with characters like Meryl and Milly. New viewers can enjoy the action, but watching the 1998 anime first is recommended for context.
How does Vash the Stampede fight if he is a pacifist in the movie?
Despite his notorious reputation as "The Humanoid Typhoon," Vash avoids killing his opponents, relying on his immense agility and incredible marksmanship to disarm them. The movie heavily highlights this contradiction, as he tries to stop the villain Gasback without taking a single life.
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