Editing Trigun (section)

===Manga===
''Trigun Maximum'' won the Best Comic at the 40th [[Seiun Award]] in the 48th [[Japan Science Fiction Convention]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|last=Loo|first=Egan|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-07-04/macross-f-trigun-maximum-win-at-japan-sci-fi-con|title=Macross F, Trigun Maximum Win at Japan Sci-Fi Con|date=July 4, 2009|work=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=March 7, 2015|archive-date=April 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404041932/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-07-04/macross-f-trigun-maximum-win-at-japan-sci-fi-con|url-status=live}}</ref> The second volume concluded the original series early the next year, and went on to be the top earning manga release of 2004.<ref>{{cite news|last=Macdonald|first=Christopher|date=January 4, 2005|title=Manga Tops 2004 Graphic Novel Sales|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=5953|work=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=March 10, 2023|archive-date=December 6, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061206105728/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=5953|url-status=live}}</ref> Critical response to the manga has been positive. ''Manga Life'' enjoyed the setting, comparing it to the [[Midwestern United States|American Midwest]] in the 1800s. They called the lead's characterization "fantastic" based on the personality he displays when facing enemies as he refuses to murder anybody.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv1.htm|title=Trigun v1|publisher=Manga Life|access-date=March 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010211213/http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv1.htm|archive-date=October 10, 2008|author=King, Hannah}}</ref> ''[[Anime News Network]]'' compared the series to ''[[Rurouni Kenshin]]'', based on both's pacifist messages to the audience and how challenging is this message explored in a similar fashion to comic book hero [[Batman]]. He also praised the fight scenes' handling as well as villains' designs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2012-08-16|title=Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Trigun|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=January 23, 2020|date=August 16, 2012|author=Thompson, Jason|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223041926/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2012-08-16|archive-date=February 23, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The clash between him and his antagonist was also praised for his execution and artwork.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv2.htm|title=Trigun v2|publisher=Manga Life|access-date=March 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010205335/http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv2.htm|archive-date=October 10, 2008|author=Polley, Dan}}</ref> However, ''Mania Entertainment'' said some events that happened to Vash might come across as repetitive because his pacifism keeps backfiring and no proper solution has yet been given.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-04_article_81799.html|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #04|publisher=Mania Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110234741/http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-04_article_81799.html|archive-date=November 10, 2010|access-date=March 9, 2020|author=Chavez, Eduardo M.}}</ref> As Vash's philosophy was tested in the finale, ''Fandom Post'' praised the consequences of his actions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fandompost.com/2016/05/06/trigun-maximum-vol-14-manga-review/|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #14 Manga Review|publisher=Fandom Post|access-date=February 22, 2020|date=May 6, 2016|author=Leary, Ben|work=The Fandom Post|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222210716/https://www.fandompost.com/2016/05/06/trigun-maximum-vol-14-manga-review/|archive-date=February 22, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> While Vash and Knives' was popular,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/features/galleryoftheday/16883-Anime-Antagonist-Secretly-Like.2|title=8 Anime Antagonists That We Secretly Like|website=[[Escapist Magazine]]|access-date=March 9, 2020|last=Russell|first=H.D.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123024234/https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/features/galleryoftheday/16883-Anime-Antagonist-Secretly-Like.2|archive-date=November 23, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookbin.com/Trigun_the_Complete_Series699.html|title=Trigun: the Complete Series|website=Comic Book Bin|access-date=March 9, 2020|author=Zimmerman, Chris|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063238/http://www.comicbookbin.com/Trigun_the_Complete_Series699.html|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> to the point ''Mania'' referred to their final fight as "the stuff of legend."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-12_article_83792.html|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #012|publisher=Mania Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221011059/http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-12_article_83792.html|archive-date=February 21, 2009|access-date=March 9, 2020|author=Leary, Ben}}</ref> On the other hand, the book ''[[Manga: The Complete Guide]]'' provided criticism to some parts of the narrative, finding it difficult to follow but still enjoyable.<ref name="MangaGuide">{{cite book|last=Thompson|first=Jason|author-link=Jason Thompson (writer)|title=[[Manga: The Complete Guide]]|date=October 9, 2007|publisher=[[Del Rey Manga|Del Rey]]|location=New York, New York|isbn=978-0-345-48590-8|oclc=85833345|page=375}}</ref> The artwork was also praised in the character designs with Wolfwood being called as one of the most stylish manga and anime characters.<ref>{{cite web|last=DeLeon|first=Jian|title=The 25 Most Stylish Anime Characters|url=http://www.complex.com/style/2013/01/the-25-most-stylish-anime-characters/nicolas-wolfwood|date=January 23, 2013|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=November 2, 2014|archive-date=November 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102235823/http://www.complex.com/style/2013/01/the-25-most-stylish-anime-characters/nicolas-wolfwood|url-status=live}}</ref>