The highly anticipated anime sequel, Trigun Stargaze, is officially slated to premiere in January 2026. Serving as the “final phase” of the Trigun Stampede series, the announcement has been met with excitement from fans eager to witness the conclusion of Vash the Stampede’s latest journey. Crunchyroll has confirmed that it will stream the series upon its debut.
Continuing the Trigun Stampede Saga
Trigun Stargaze picks up two and a half years after the events of Trigun Stampede, which premiered in January 2023. The original Trigun Stampede offered a fresh, CGI-animated reimagining of Yasuhiro Nightow’s classic manga, earning widespread acclaim for its unique visual style and narrative approach. This upcoming series promises to delve deeper into the lore and character arcs established in its predecessor, culminating in the long-awaited confrontation between Vash the Stampede and his twin brother, Millions Knives.
Story Details and Character Arcs
The synopsis for Trigun Stargaze teases Vash’s final confrontation with Millions Knives on the desert planet of No Man’s Land. After the devastating “Lost July incident” that left a city in ruins at the end of Stampede, Vash is shown suffering from amnesia, making his path to this ultimate battle potentially a painful process of regaining his memories and confronting a heavy conscience. The series is expected to take a darker turn as Vash grapples with the destruction for which he is often blamed, despite his pacifist nature.
Fans can also look forward to the introduction of Milly Thompson, a beloved character from the original 1998 anime and manga, who was absent in Trigun Stampede. She is expected to join Meryl Stryfe, reprising her role as a partner.
Key Staff and Returning Voice Actors
Studio Orange, renowned for its expertise in 3D CGI animation, will continue to handle the production of Trigun Stargaze. The studio previously animated Trigun Stampede, and their distinct visual style is a hallmark of the rebooted series.
A notable change in staff includes Masako Sato (known for Haikyuu!! To The Top) stepping into the director’s role, taking over from Kenji Mutō, who directed Trigun Stampede. Takehiko Oxi, who worked on the original story for Stampede, will return to craft the original story for Stargaze. Kazuyuki Fudeyasu is in charge of series composition and scripts. Kouji Tajima returns as the original character designer and concept artist, with Kiyotaka Oshiyama (Look Back) serving as the animation character designer.
The main voice cast will see the return of Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Vash the Stampede and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Nicholas D. Wolfwood, ensuring continuity for the beloved characters.
Legacy of Trigun
Trigun originated as a manga series by Yasuhiro Nightow in 1995, first in Monthly Shonen Captain and later as Trigun Maximum in Young King OURs. The franchise gained significant international recognition with the 1998 anime adaptation produced by Madhouse. Trigun Stampede aimed to provide a fresh take on the classic, and Trigun Stargaze is poised to bring this modern adaptation to a definitive conclusion. Fans can anticipate an intense and emotionally charged narrative as Vash confronts his destiny and the consequences of his existence.
