Product Details

• Actors: Masaya Onosaka, Hiromi Tsuru, Satsuki Yukino, Mona Marshall, Jeff Nimoy
• Writers: Yasuhiro Nightow
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Dubbed, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
• DVD Release Date: May 29, 2001
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305821593
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,473 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Trigun - High Noon (Vol. 8)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

In these final four episodes, the saga of Vash the Stampede builds to the climactic confrontation between Vash and his vicious twin, Knives. Director Satoshi Nishimura and writer Yosuke Kuroda also sort out the fates of the other characters: gun-toting preacher Nicholas V. Wolfwood reveals a surprising past; sorrow gives Milly an unexpected strength, shifting the balance between her and Meryl. Vash also has to deal with the last of the Gung-Ho Guns, including Legato Bluesummers. These confrontations involve some agonizing decisions, and voice actor Johnny Yong Bosh articulates Vash's suffering in an exceptional performance. Before the final face-off, the filmmakers show some of the backstory of Vash and Knives, which they began to explore in episode 17. But Nishimura and Kuroda fail to supply some important information: it's been clear all along that Vash isn't human, but what is he? Trigun ends on an upbeat note that will please its many fans, despite the unanswered questions. Apparently no one expected the series to become so popular when it hit the states in 2000; there's already talk of additional episodes or a feature. Sometimes comic and kooky, sometimes gentle and earnest, Vash stands out as one of the most appealing and individual characters in recent anime. It seems unlikely that the artists would end the adventures of a figure with so much potential--and so many fans. Rated 13 and up for violence and mild profanity. --Charles Solomon

Product Description

The choices one makes. The excuses one uses. What do they mean in the end if you don't get what you want? The time for the ultimate show down has arrived, but will Vash be able to save everyone? Can he save anyone? Trigun Vol. 8 (Episodes 23, 24, 25 & 26). The Final Volume! Featuring a limited edition chromium onsert! (While supplies last.)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Anime Series to hit the US in years!, April 28, 2001

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Allen Divers (Lake Charles, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trigun - High Noon (Vol. 8) (DVD)

High Noon, the last volume in the Trigun series ties up all loose ends in this series. My fascination with this series continued to grow with each DVD release, and High Noon doesn't disappoint.

As is typical with most Anime series, you have to watch Trigun from the beginning. It is a continuing storyline with a deep back story that only comes to light over the progression of the series.

In vol 8 we come face to face with Vash's true Nemisis. We've seen Vash struggle with his feelings over this inevitable and final confrontation. Vash's friends, Milly, Meryl and Wolfwood all must face great hardships as Vash faces his.

The Trigun series provides something different than the standard anime. Sure, its got out of this world technology, but that isn't the focus at all. Its strong back story and character interactions are what set it apart from standard anime. There are even moments of comedy to help space all the drama and keep it from choking the viewer. Overall, this is an excellent anime that should be part of any true Otaku's private collection.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch Endings for Top notch Anime, August 19, 2001

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R. Tejedor "tiger fan 666" (MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trigun - High Noon (Vol. 8) (DVD)

What can I say. Trigun is simply a fun anime to watch which is almost a rarity these days. Many anime series get very complicated or just too long. I mean Trigun is a very standard length (26 episodes) and very high quality animated series. While at some points the animation is rediculous and somewhat goofy, it still keeps a good flow. The characters are very interesting and have very good personalities and this last DVD is what shows you the end. In this Anime you see The Gung Ho Guns, Legato, Wolfwood, Milly, Merril, Knives, and Vash all go out with a BANG. (No I don't mean they all get killed)

Basically the 1st episode on this dvd gives you the story of wolfwood which everybody who has patiently bought the series dvd by dvd every few months has been waiting to hear ever since he was first introduced in the third dvd. The second on the dvd wraps up the gung ho gun ordeal that vash constantly goes through. The third episode on the dvd doesn't really have much. In fact it really just shows merril and milly moving for the last time (They are shown in the last episode but really only in the credits and its just a still picture) And the fated last episode gives the entire story of Vash's life from the time he and Knives landed on the desert planet through December, and August, and up to the final duel between Vash and Knives. Definately a great Ending to a Great Anime. This final chapter of Trigun contains very little of the comedy of trigun, but contains the best emotion and best action scenes. If you haven't clicked add to cart by now, then you are only increasing the waiting time to when it arrives at your front door. This dvd will shine greater than any other in your collection whether Cowboy bebop, any form of Gundam, Evangelion, Dragonball Z, or any other anime you could name!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Skies, June 1, 2001

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Anna J. Taylor (Ann Arbor, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trigun - High Noon (Vol. 8) (DVD)

For a series that started out rather clownishly, the writers really drop the hammer for the last two discs. You learn a lot of back story for characters in fast doses. Vash is pushed to the limit, and at times looks like he's going to fold under the pressure. His attempts to distance himself from Wolfwood and the girls fail (due mostly to their obstinence.)In the end, however, they seem like the very things that anchor him during the worst of his struggles.

I like the way this story has been drawn together over the 8 volumes. The writers have taken a lot of time to slowly build the characters and set the scenes. They place clues throughout (which means watch the whole thing through again...you'll be amazed at what hints are dropped early on.) As a whole, the animation is stellar, the story is classic, and the music kicks. Trigun is superbly done.

The ending is bittersweet, but hopeful. I rate this up there with Cowboy Bebop as the best stuff I've seen.