Editing Trigun (section)

==Reception==
===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>

===Anime===
The anime series is frequently listed as one of the best anime series; in 2001, ''Wizard's Anime'' Magazine listed ''Trigun'' as the 38th best series on their "Top 50 Anime released in North America", and ''[[The Los Angeles Times]]'' journalist Charles Solomon named the series' complete box set as the seventh-best anime release of 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/anime-top-10-evangelion-fullmetal-alchemist-lead-2010s-best/|title=Anime Top 10: 'Evangelion,' 'Fullmetal Alchemist' lead 2010′s best|author=Solomon, Charles|date=December 21, 2010|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=February 15, 2014|archive-date=September 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921142841/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/anime-top-10-evangelion-fullmetal-alchemist-lead-2010s-best/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=July 6, 2001|title=Wizard lists Top 50 Anime|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2001-07-16/wizard-lists-top-50-anime|work=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=April 2, 2014|archive-date=April 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140402111019/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2001-07-16/wizard-lists-top-50-anime|url-status=live}}</ref> The success of the animated series increased the popularity of the original manga source material with the US release's first volume run of 35,000 sold out shortly after release.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 29, 2003|title=Trigun Manga Sells Out in a Flash|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/3764.html|publisher=ICv2|access-date=March 10, 2023|archive-date=November 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107115303/http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/3764.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Theron Martin of ''Anime News Network'' gave the anime adaptation a B+, praising the series' writing: "The series never wallows in the inherent to this format simply because the surprisingly high quality of its writing never allows that to happen." However, Martin was more critical of the anime's visuals, stating, "Character rendering regularly looks more like rough drafts than refined final products, with the artists often struggling just to stay on model."<ref name="annreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/trigun/dvd-the-complete-series|title=Trigun DVD - The Complete Series|author=Theron Martin|date=November 23, 2010|work=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=February 25, 2014|archive-date=February 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213085655/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/trigun/dvd-the-complete-series|url-status=live}}</ref> Mike Toole of ''Anime News Network'' named ''Trigun'' as one of the most important anime of the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|last=Toole|first=Mike|title=Evangel-a-like - The Mike Toole Show|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-mike-toole-show/2011-06-05|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=November 20, 2015|date=June 5, 2011|archive-date=October 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151010114552/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-mike-toole-show/2011-06-05|url-status=live}}</ref>

''[[Escapist Magazine]]'' columnist H.D. Russell reviewed the anime adaptation of the series in early 2016, as part of the "Good Old Anime Review" section focusing on popular anime of the 1990s to early 2000s. Russell felt that the series' animation and English voice acting quality had aged poorly, but also argued that the depth of the characters and moral themes of the series more than compensate for its faults. He ultimately gave ''Trigun'' a rank of four out of a five stars, stating: "''Trigun'' is very often overshadowed by its close cousin ''[[Cowboy Bebop]]'', which is sad, because it truly is a delight to watch. Despite having only decent voice acting (with a few exceptions), average music, and relatively static visuals, ''Trigun'' is an absolute blast that had me laughing and thinking the whole way. While it's not perfect, it is fun and it does ask the questions that will make viewers ponder for years to come without ever offering them an answer. ''Trigun'' is one that went straight from my backlog to my heart and is truly greater than the sum of its parts."<ref>{{cite web|last=Russell|first=H.D.|title=Good Old Anime Reviews: Trigun - Love and Peace!|url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/moviesandtv/reviews/goanimereviews/16959-Trigun-Anime-Review.2#&gid=gallery_6086&pid=1|website=escapistmagazine.com|publisher=Escapist Magazine|access-date=June 7, 2016|archive-date=June 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609053520/http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/moviesandtv/reviews/goanimereviews/16959-Trigun-Anime-Review.2#&gid=gallery_6086&pid=1|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Trigun'' failed to garner a large audience in Japan during its original showing in 1998, but gained a substantial fan base following its United States premiere on [[Adult Swim]] in 2003, making it one of the rare examples of an anime that was more successful in the West than in its country of origin.<ref>{{cite book|last=Erickson|first=Hal|title=Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003|date=2005|edition=2nd|publisher=McFarland & Co|isbn=978-1-4766-6599-3|pages=873–874}}</ref> Suggested causes of this disparity include the "old west" setting, European-style character names, and a lack of Japanese cultural elements.<ref>{{citation|title=[[Otaku USA]]|publisher=Sovereign Media|page=37|volume=5|issue=1|date=Winter 2011|last=Surat|first=Daryl}}</ref>