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Trigun Vol. 3 - Wolfwood

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Trigun continues to entertain and Pioneer continues to deliver the highest quality product. This DVD shines with thoughtfully designed chapters (which allow you to jump past the intros, intermissions, and credits straight to the content) and the highest quality video and sound. The picture is crisp, with the deep reds and blues that were clearly intended for its presentation.

In this particular series, after wrapping up the cliffhanger (literally) from the end of Volume 2, a new character foil is introduced in the chronicle of Vash the Stampede. Wolfwood, whose history is only hinted at, develops a comraderie with Vash that yields mutual curiousity and occasional sparks between the two. Overall, you'll be left with the traditional Trigun feel - tough times, mostly nobody got hurt, and hidden internal turmoil on the part of Vash. More clues are dropped about his origins...and more allusions to a love interest...

Thumbs up!

So far the whole Trigun series is great. Not a lot of fighting, gun play, no course language,and no sex. This is a great series for young and old. If you love good amine then get this series!

If this series were any better than it already is...well, it can't be! This is one of the most intense, funniest, wittiest, clever, and somewhat original series I have ever seen! It has an extremely catchy soundtrack and you'll have all the tunes stuck in your head for weeks. The new character introduced in this DVD, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, is a well-conceived, well-designed, good humored, likeable character, just as Vash is. He is a priest who obviously has some past he (like Vash) is trying to atone for, but I won't go any farther than that. More adventure, laughs, mystery, drama, and good times await you in this next DVD of Trigun! DON'T MISS OUT!!!!

In the latest volume of Trigun for VHS, Vash's problems are then solved, from volume two, which after viewing, left me hanging for MORE Trigun. I've seen the dubbed version of Trigun, and I can honestly say, that it works. The voices sound great and follows on with good dubbing; like DBZ and Sailor Moon. If you don't mind english dubbed anime, definitely pick this up. But, if you prefer the original subtitled anime, like me, then you'll want to pick up the DVD, because it's like having both VHS versions of the anime.

I believe that the VHS anime (dubbed) market will eventually die off, because I'd think the prices are just insane, especially for the original subtitled tape, which can run about 30 dollars. The only sensible thing to do nowadays, is to buy anime on DVD. DVD's offer better picture, sound, and features. They even offer both English and Japanese with English subtitles. So I believe if you still like VHS, pick this up. If you want more for your money, check out the DVD version of Trigun Volume 3; Wolfwood.

Don't really know what Trigun is about? Well, I definitely recommend this series to you, because it blends action and comedy together nicely. Plus, the animation is superb and almost flawless. It takes place in the sci-fi world, with twin suns. Think of it as a futuristic western, with lots of comedic and serious moments. This Vol. 3 continues the captivating storyline of Vash The Stampede. Who knows what else we'll see along the way? All in all, a nice VHS to pick up if you like dubbed anime.

This is by far the best installment of Trigun so far; a real treat!

The first episode picks up where the last one left off, as Vash must fight to save a hijacked vessel headed straight for a canyon. This is a pivotal episode, for two reasons: 1) we discover that Vash is not freakishly immortal, as he appeared to be in previous episodes - you will actually be worried this time ; 2) we dive into Vash's past once again, as his reasons for never killing and the haunting silhouette of a woman become more defined.

The second episode marks the appearance of one of the most stylish characters ever: Dr. Nicholas D. Wolfwood, a very unconventional priest who carries around a portable confessional (lol) and one of the coolest weapons I have ever seen. He is Vash's match in every way: class, style, wit, charm and even marksmanship and occasional silliness. He is the only character so far to have any real chemistry with Vash, and together they create some amazing scenes, with a balance of comradeship, friendly antagonism and understanding. There is an absolutely beautiful scene in which Vash, seeing Wolfwood perform an act of kindness, smiles sweetly, and Wolfwood remarks: "So you can smile like that, too. It had me worried. You're always smiling, real friendly, but your smile is so empty it hurts to watch it. You're hurting like crazy and you're hiding it behind that grin."

The third episode gives you a very funny, pseudo-zen glimpse of Vash's everyday routine (you get to see him witout the red coat for the first time), and some more Vash-Wolfwood improvised collaboration. It's impossible not to love those two.

It's definetely darker than before, but it's a change for the better, as the viewer gets more engrossed in the series. And for all the added suspense and drama, there's still enough slapstick to make you laugh out loud. Trigun finds its balance with this volume. That's it, I'm hooked!

Once again Vash the Stampede is thrown into situations that he'd rather not be in in his quest for love and peace. This volume though introduces the character of Wolfwood, a man who becomes a major player later in the series.

And Between the Wasteland and the Sky- Concludes the two part series of Vash's adventures on the runaway sand train. He again has to decide between killing and the personal ideals he seems to have set up.

Murder Machine- Nicholas D. Wolfwood is introduced in this episode. A cross toting, chain smoking, child loving priest who can't stand to see a child suffer and is amazingly good with a gun. Vash and Wolfwood team up to save some lost children from killer spider robots. This episode also raises some more questions about Vash as he somehow seems to shoot several robots without a gun.

Quick Draw- Vash and Wolfwood get entered in a quick draw contest and must draw against each other to prevent the death of a young mother. The beginning sequence is one of the funniest in the series as Vash proceeds to get his day underway and the events therein.

This is one of the best disks in the series as it's before the action gets more serious and still has some of the same light hearted tone as Vash and Wolfwood bicker back and forth and Wolfwood flirts with Milly. This was the first disk I ever watched and what got me hooked on the series.

Along with volume 1, this is my least favorite of the collections. "Quick Draw" and "Murder Machine" are lightweight romps, entertaining but less interesting than what is to come. This volumw is mostly noteworthy for the introduction of one of the series' most popular characters: gun-slinging priest, Nicholas V. Wolfwood. Entertaining and humorous, with some good charcter interplay.

First, let me say i'm still very happy about the direction of the story. Episode 8 (starts the disc) is the conclusion of a two part story that I found... dull. However, hot on it's heels is the appearance of Reverand Wolfwood, as strange a character as Vash as ever been. Both Murder Machine (episode 9) and Quick Draw (episode 10) are interesting, exciting and contenue to explore the characters and their motivations. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the series!

In this 3-episode DVD, the world is introduced to Nicholas D. Wolfwood, a cross-totin', cigarette-smokin', fast-talkin'...priest? Believe it or not, Wolfwood is a priest, and is good-hearted, trying to save orphans and such. When Vash and Wolfwood sink in quicksand, we first see Wolf's abilities with the gun - he actually told Vash he never shot one (clearly a lie). When they enter a quick-draw contest in Episode 10 to save a family, Vash and Wolf end up facing each other, but instead, they rescue the family from the sharpshooters, who were held at gunpoint. This is a pivotal episode in that this is the first time Wolfwood breaks out the cross - actually a huge carrying case for his guns - and is a must-see for any anime fan. Although Episode 8 finishes up with the hijacked sandship, all episodes are absolutely amazing. Trigun has the perfect combination of wacky humor and firearm action. A must buy, in my opinion.

My only question: How many guns does he HAVE in that cross of his?