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Summary: If you like the first one, you'll love the 2nd...
Review: in the first tape it seems like deep down Vash is brave, but when he realizes what he is doing he chickens out and is a coward... but that's only in the fist tape, in the second one he actually shoots some, if you look closely you can see him use his second of his three guns (hence the name TRIgun) and he appears to be quite a bit braver and not so much a geek... and you actually peek into the past... not a big peek, i expect that in future episodes, but it is still a peak... if you are afraid of spending money without seeing it... borrow it from a friend... and then buy it..
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Summary: Just as bad as the first!
Review: The first one sucked and so does this one. This is the last time I ever buy any anime based on the cover. Such a cool character with such a terrible story line. This series will only go down. This is a rental kind of movie not one you should ever buy.
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Summary: It begins to deepen...
Review: The first volume of Trigun was mostly pure, sometimes gratuitous fun as goofy, ostentatiously klutzy wanted gunman Vash the Stampede got himself in and out of trouble, often dragging entire towns down with him. In this second volume, a plot very slowly beings to appear, as Vash's past is hinted at. It's still not enough to base anything on, but it keeps the viewer hooked with promises of revelations to come. Also, moral themes such as responsability and redemption are gradually brought up.
There's still enough goofiness to keep us smiling, however. Vash is still largely a lecherous klutz, which is always fun, although it's a relief to see him begin to uncover his more serious, more noble side, as 26 episodes of hysterics like the ones constantly seen in the first volume would undoubtedly have gotten annoying. Vash keeps getting more and more endearing. Milly and Meryl, the insurance girls, become slightly more interesting, as Meryl takes part actively in a few gunfights (in a pretty stylish way, too) and Milly reveals she's not always as ditzy as she looks. The only thing that's missing is a good villain, as the ones encountered so far have been pretty stereotypical; it seems like they've only been created so that Vash can take them down (which is probably the case). Still, everything in its own time.
I only put 4 stars because of the afore-mentioned minor flaws and because of one VERY cheesy episode, in which a girl tries to take her revenge on Vash. It's not an entirely useless episode, as we get to see an important flashback into Vash's past, but the way the whole crisis was resolved made me roll my eyes. Also, I only put 4 stars because I just watched the third volume, and that one really blew me away!
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Summary: The Story Continues
Review: The man in red with the spiky hair continues his adventures as the insurance girls again run into him. Vash the Stampede, the walking one man destruction machine continues his adventures in search of love and peace in this series.
Hard Puncher- Vash is again attempted to be captured for his reward, this time by an entire town. This episode is memorable because it's the first time we see Vash fire a gun, finally showing why he's considered such a spectacular gunman. We also find out that Vash still has unfinished business with someone and won't have peace until he finds that person. It's also the first time Meryl finally believes that Vash is who everyone says he is.
Lost July- A beautiful engineer comes to the town and it seems she holds Vash responsible for the destruction of the town of July and her parents' death. There's a very touching scene at the end where Vash shows a little of his heart and just how compassionate he is. He also seems to be not quite human with something he does in the building that's about to explode.
B.D.N.- On a speeding train, Vash tries to protect a young orphan while also out smarting the bandits who have taken over the train. It's also the introduction of Rem, a woman who seems to haunt Vash.
And Between the Wasteland and the Sky- The second part of a cliffhanger, Vash is challenged to a one on one duel with the leader of the bandits, which is complicated by the fact that the train is still out of control and heading toward a cliff.
As the series builds, Vash becomes even more endearing as the seemingly bumbling, but ultimately highly intelligent and thoughtful hero. It's hard to dislike him as he wins everyone over with compassion and humor and a genuine good spirit.
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Summary: Love and Peace!!
Review: The only thing that I even slightly have a problem with is that there are only three episodes on this DVD! Kind of makes me wonder why, especially since Vol. 1 had four.But this is a very small bone to pick with the second installment of-hands down--one of the best Anime series ever. Gotta love the wandering samouri looking for redemption--a redemption that, at this point in the series, is still a mystery. Usually slow frame-by-frame motion of a climatic scene really drives me nuts. However in the episode "Hard Puncher," it's handled with a great finesse--the sheer beauty of the animation itself. It would have been very easy to mess this scene up, but they pulled it off. Good job! Since the series has very fine threads of information that are slowly woven together throughout the series, I highly recommend starting at Vol. 1 and going all the way in chronological order to enjoy Trigun at its finest.
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Summary: Love and Peace!!
Review: The only thing that I even slightly have a problem with is that there are only three episodes on this DVD! Kind of makes me wonder why, especially since Vol. 1 had four. But this is a very small bone to pick with the second installment of-hands down--one of the best Anime series ever. Gotta love the wandering samouri looking for redemption--a redemption that, at this point in the series, is still a mystery. Usually slow frame-by-frame motion of a climatic scene really drives me nuts. However in the episode "Hard Puncher," it's handled with a great finesse--the sheer beauty of the animation itself. It would have been very easy to mess this scene up, but they pulled it off. Good job! Since the series has very fine threads of information that are slowly woven together throughout the series, I highly recommend starting at Vol. 1 and going all the way in chronological order to enjoy Trigun at its finest.
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Summary: More Revealing
Review: This DVD adds more details and background to the character known as Vash, however, for those who have viewed the first DVD and wondered, "Who is this guy and where did he come from?" hold on, you will still have to wait. You WILL see that he can be deadly serious when pushed and that there is a very deep compassionate side to this character. Even so, the lightheartedness shown in the first DVD is very much present here. Having watched most of this show on TV, while living in Japan, I can say that the series as a whole does not disappoint and that it is definetely worth it to get the whole collection and watch them in order. The character development is quite well orchestrated and leaves you waiting for each new revelation. One last note, having watched most Japanese anime in Japan, I've found that many translations suffer. While this is still the case with the subtitles on this DVD, I feel that it comes closer than many. I have not watched it with spoken English, so have not determined if the subtitles are different or not. Either way, I would highly recommend this as a purchase, whether or not you're just getting into anime or just looking for something new and entertaining.
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Summary: The greatest Anime series
Review: This is the one series that made me truely love anime. A must buy for the begining anime fan or the already engrossed fan
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Summary: Great series
Review: This is truely a great series and this one is very entertaining and allows you to see vashs skills for the first time. If you like anime and have not see this series get them all on dvd for you will love it. They are funny, entertaing and suspenseful. It isn't like what you would expect and is a lot of fun to watch alone or with a friend.
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Summary: Begins to evolve into the "Trigun" I know and love
Review: This video contains episodes 5-8 of the series. Essentailly, it contains two two-parters that begin to open up the continuity of the series. These episodes also begin to take on a darker, more sinister tone. The first two episodes revolve around an entire town that sets out to capture Vash and collect the reward on his head in order to save their town. The writing is very good, drawing the townspeople as good people put into an impossible situation. The real Vash begins to emerge here, as well - the good-hearted wanderer who lives to promote love and peace and takes pains to avoid hurting anyone. Part one ends with a wonderful action sequence and Vash declaring the world made of 'love and peace.' One of the memorable moments of the series. Part two, "Lost July" is one of my favorite episodes. Vash's mysterious past begins to unfold when a woman from his past (sort of) comes to get revenge on the man who she believes destroyed her town. The episode ends with her weeping in Vash's arms, unable to reconcile the destroyer of July with the gentle, unselfish man she meets. Emotionally satisfying. The other two episodes detail Vash's confrontation with Brillance Dynamite Neon and his gang. That BDN is not one of the strangest villians in this show says quite a bit about the level of creativity here. Not as good as the previous episodes, but better than the first batch. This two-parter is essentially Die Hard on a train, serving up some nifty action sequences and situations, and giving us our first glance of Rem Savrem. Reccommended.
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