"TRIGUN STARGAZE" is an anime series produced by Studio Orange, serving as the sequel and conclusion to "TRIGUN STAMPEDE."
Set on the desert planet "No Man's Land."
Depicting a world 2.5 years after the STAMPEDE incident, with the final battle between protagonist Vash the Stampede and his twin brother Millions Knives.
Scheduled to premiere January 2026, airing on TV Tokyo network with international streaming on Crunchyroll.
The fusion of space western × cyberpunk, Vash's beliefs and anguish, mature human drama—a work befitting the series conclusion 🌟
Fusion of Space Western × Cyberpunk
Near-future elements are added to Trigun's typical setting of a desolate desert world, creating a unique worldview. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind universe where Western atmosphere and sci-fi elements are perfectly mixed 🌵✨
Vash's Beliefs and Anguish
Vash still holds his belief of "not killing," but his conflict with brother Knives and confrontation with his past deepens. His unwavering conviction and the difficulty of upholding it will be carefully depicted 💫
Mature Human Drama
With time passed since the previous work, positions of old friends like Meryl and Wolfwood have changed—strong drama that feels like "journey and resolution." Character growth and changes are highlights 👥
High-Quality Animation & 3D Expression
CG anime by Studio Orange—gunfights, action, desert landscapes will be stylishly depicted. The fusion of 3DCG and anime expression creates powerful action scenes 🎨
Depth of Themes
Philosophical themes befitting a series conclusion—"living," "suffering," "atonement," "ideals vs reality" are expected. The key visual copy "Live, and suffer." is symbolic ⚡
Studio Orange's Technical Prowess
The high-quality CG animation technology of Studio Orange, known for "Land of the Lustrous" and "BEASTARS," will be fully demonstrated. Top-tier technology invested in character expressions, movement, and environmental depiction 🌟
Vash vs Knives Final Battle
Official announcement that the feud carried from STAMPEDE will reach conclusion in STARGAZE. The ideological differences between twin brothers, feelings for each other, and what the final outcome will be—the series' biggest highlight ⚔️
Plant Theft Incident
The PV depicts "theft of Plants (resources?)," with Knives' faction's conspiracy moving again. The conflict over Plants seems to be a key story axis 💎
Vash's Secluded Life
Information suggests he's living under the alias "Eriks"—the reason he sets out on a journey again becomes key. The moment of resolve to abandon peaceful days and stand on the battlefield again will be depicted 🌅
Ship of Fate
The PV shows SOS to "the third ship" and escape ship depictions—high possibility of a large-scale incident. The battle over the ship seems to be a crucial story turning point 🚀
Reconciliation or Conflict as Conclusion
How Knives' view of humanity, Vash's beliefs, and side characters' (Meryl, Milly, Wolfwood, etc.) fates ultimately settle will be a major pillar. As the conclusion, satisfying endings should be prepared for all characters ✨
The World 2.5 Years Later
With 2.5 years passed since STAMPEDE, character growth, changes, and new relationships will be depicted. The contrast between changes brought by time and things unchanged are highlights ⏰
📺 Premiere
Scheduled to premiere January 2026 ✨
📡 Broadcasting Station
Scheduled to air on TV Tokyo network 📺
🌐 Streaming
International streaming scheduled on Crunchyroll. Please wait for further announcements regarding Japanese domestic streaming services 🌏
🎬 Production Studio
Studio Orange ("Land of the Lustrous," "BEASTARS," "TRIGUN STAMPEDE") 🎨
Vash and Knives' Ultimate Reconciliation/Confrontation
In the world 2.5 years later, how will Knives' ideology and Vash's beliefs reach conclusion? Will the brothers' bond be repaired, or will there be complete rupture? The series' biggest foreshadowing 👥
Behind the Plant (Resources?) Theft
The purpose of Knives' organization, the true motive behind it. The truth behind the conflict over Plants will be revealed 💎
Vash's Life as Eriks
His past during secluded life, relationships, changes of heart. Why he chose the name "Eriks" and what kind of life he lived will be depicted 🌅
Side Characters' Future
How far Meryl, Milly, Wolfwood, and others get involved and how they change fate. Satisfying conclusions should be prepared for each character ✨
Vash the Stampede
Trigun's protagonist. Gets caught up in many troubles while upholding his belief of not killing. Expected to show unchanged personality and fierce battles in STARGAZE. His resolve and conflict as he sets out on a journey again after 2.5 years of seclusion will be depicted 🔫
Millions Knives
Vash's twin brother. Holds ideology denying humanity, the opponent in the final battle. How his view of humanity and Vash's beliefs clash and reach conclusion is the biggest highlight. Pay attention to the outcome of brotherly bonds and conflict ⚡
Meryl Stryfe
Grown as a journalist. Reappears as a senior journalist in STARGAZE. After 2.5 years, should show a more mature figure. Pay attention to changes in her relationship with Vash 📰
Milly Thompson
Meryl's assistant. Seen to have a new role in STARGAZE. Looking forward to her growth, achievements, and contribution to the team 💪
Nicholas D. Wolfwood
Former comrade. His reappearance has been announced, with his beliefs and actions also becoming key. Pay attention to how his friendship with Vash and his own conflicts are depicted 🙏