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Trigun - High Noon (Vol. 8)

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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.

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!

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.

An anime-fanatic friend kept telling me I had to watch some show called Trigun, and I kept putting him off because his description sounded lame. I mean really, a futuristic western on another planet?
Well . . . I watched the first episode and was hooked! What an awesome show! The ending is fitting and left me satisfied. If you have only seen the show on Adult-Swim, I highly recommend buying all the DVDs, or at least the last, since the real ending is played out in the credits and is not entirely shown on Adult-Swim.
Now I find myself stuck in the same position as my friend. I cannot explain this show adequately to anyone without making it sound lame! I just make them watch it and get them hooked that way!

This is it, this is the end of the best anime series ever. And boy, what an ending! I have to admit that I have been in love with Vash the Stampede since the first DVD. So my opinion may be a little biased. The pain and emotions that the characters go through in the last installment will make you break down and cry. And when it is all over, that will make you cry. I still have so many unanswered questions. But I guess that is good, because this anime will always be on my mind. And maybe that is what they wanted. I guess I will never forget all of the great characters of Trigun. Vash, Wolfwood, Meryl, Millie, even Legato and Knives. And there are so many more. Goodbye everyone. Love and Peace!

Anime has always been a source of enteratinment for me. Almost a year ago, all I looked for was a quick fix of violence and little story. And that was what I was anticipating when I picked up the first volume of Trigun August last year. But I got a lot more than I expected.

Trigun takes place on the planet Gunsmoke. The plot revolves around Vash the Stampede, an outlaw whose head is worth $$60,000,000,000. The Humanoid Typhoon. He passes through towns only to leave them in ruins. A man so feared that when people see him, they run...Take two insurance women, Meryl and Milly. Their mission is to track down this man to stop him from causing anymore trouble...

Trigun is an anime that mainly relies on character development. As the series goes on, more and more of the character's pasts becomes revealed till you finally see the whole picture. That's what makes it so hard to wait to see the next volume. You just can't wait to get another piece of the puzzle.

In the eighth and final installment of my favorite anime, Vash will finally confront the demon of his past, Knives. He must finally settle the score he vowed to settle years ago. But can can Vash actually put away his pacifistic nature and finish Knives off? Well find out yourself by getting the final chapter to this epic anime!

Naturally, anyone who watched Trigun up to this point would be dying to get their hands on this disc. The final four episodes of this wonderful series really punches hard, with some unexpected plot developments, and perhaps one of the most endearing character exits I've ever seen in an animation. Trigun is an anime that managed to entertain at an adult level, but without the immature use of gore and sex that so many "adult" cartoons (both Japanese and American) abuse, and anyone who's watches more than 3 or 4 episodes of it will be hooked. Thats really all that needs to be said. 5 stars on so many different levels.

This is a fantastic end to a hilarious series. Vash finally confronts Nails and their epic fight begins and ends in this DVD.

First I would like to say this is an incredibly good anime. And no matter what you think of the description you should at least try watching a few episodes. Also in the description of these episodes it was stated that you never find out what vash is- this is untrue, it reveals what he is(I don't want to spoil anything for you if you have not seen the series). Also there is not a good chance there will be any more episodes. The person who said that there are still manga being made in Japan was correct, but these manga have a entirely different storyline than the anime(the manga are more like an alternate path than a continuation) and do not take place after the anime.

Also, I think the comics are better. I recommend reading them if you liked the show.

Trigun's last four episodes are an emotional ride. Paradise is incredible, and after that, I was shocked that Sin was even more powerful. Live Through is even better, and of course, the final showdown in Under the Sky so Blue is what everyone who watches the series was waiting for. I for one, was not disappointed. I gunfight in the last episode alone is worth the whole DVD (I must have watched that gunfight 50 times ^_^). In short, this volume is awesome, and a really cool ending to one of the best anime series ever!