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Trigun

Trigun is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhiro Nightow.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Trigun is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhiro Nightow, set on the fictional planet No Man’s Land. It follows Vash the Stampede, a gunman with a huge bounty on his head, and has been adapted into multiple anime series and a feature film. The franchise has been available to Canadian audiences through streaming and digital distribution platforms, including Apple TV in Canada.

Premise

Trigun follows Vash the Stampede as he travels across No Man’s Land while being pursued by bounty hunters. The series blends science fiction, action, and Western themes.

Publication history

The manga was written and illustrated by Yasuhiro Nightow and first appeared in Tokuma Shoten’s Monthly Shōnen Captain in 1995. The magazine later ceased publication, and the series continued in other forms.

Anime adaptations

The franchise was adapted into a 26-episode television series by Madhouse in 1998. It later expanded into the feature film Trigun: Badlands Rumble (2010) and the newer anime adaptations Trigun Stampede (2023) and Trigun Stargaze (2026).

Reception and legacy

Trigun became known for its post-apocalyptic setting, gunfights, and distinctive protagonist. It is widely recognised as a notable manga and anime franchise with multiple adaptations.

Key facts

  • Trigun began as a manga written and illustrated by Yasuhiro Nightow, first serialised in Monthly Shōnen Captain in 1995.
  • The story is set on No Man’s Land, a fictional planet with a Western-inspired sci-fi setting.
  • The central character is Vash the Stampede, an infamous gunslinger with a large bounty.
  • A 26-episode anime adaptation by Madhouse aired in 1998, followed by the film Trigun: Badlands Rumble and new series Trigun Stampede and Trigun Stargaze.
  • Trigun has been available to Canadian audiences through streaming platforms including Apple TV in Canada.
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Canadian context

Trigun has been available to Canadian audiences through streaming and digital distribution platforms, including Apple TV in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Trigun?
Trigun is a Japanese manga series by Yasuhiro Nightow, later adapted into multiple anime productions.
Who created Trigun?
Trigun was created by Yasuhiro Nightow.
Who is the main character of Trigun?
The main character is Vash the Stampede, a gunslinger with a large bounty on his head.
When did the original anime air?
The 26-episode Madhouse anime aired in 1998.
Is Trigun set on Earth?
No. It is set on the fictional planet No Man’s Land.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigun
    Supports: Original manga creator, publication history, setting, main character, and later adaptations including Badlands Rumble, Trigun Stampede, and Trigun Stargaze.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigun_(1998_TV_series)
    Supports: 1998 anime adaptation details, episode count, studio, director, and premise.
  3. Apple TV Canada — https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/trigun/umc.cmc.6r4ji2yulhaw205f6w8ypxklh
    Supports: Canadian availability and basic description of the 1998 anime series.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70202899
    Supports: Synopsis and genre description for the 1998 anime series.