Trigun: Badlands Rumble
Trigun: Badlands Rumble

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Trigun: Badlands Rumble

2010
Movie
91 min
Japanese

In a quicksand surrounded town called Makka, rumors spread of a legendary robber named Gasback is after the town. To protect it, Mayor Kepler has hired bounty hunters. These hunters have been following Gasback from town to town in hopes of getting the bounty. Vash the Stampede is in town, along with Meryl and Milly, along with the female bounty hunter Amelia and Nicholas D. Wolfwood.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Satoshi NishimuraGenres: Anime, Action, Sci-Fi, Western

Plot Summary

Twenty years after the legendary gunman "Vash the Stampede" annihilated the city of July, a mysterious woman named Amelia plans to bring a new city to its knees. To stop her, Vash must confront not only Amelia and her associates but also the relentless bounty hunters who have caught wind of his presence. The film delves into Vash's past and his struggle with his own legend.

Critical Reception

Trigun: Badlands Rumble was generally well-received by fans of the original series and anime enthusiasts, praised for its action sequences and faithfulness to the source material's tone. However, it received mixed reviews from broader critics, with some finding the plot derivative and the animation standard for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting action and stylized visuals.

  • Appreciated by fans for continuing the Trigun legacy.

  • Criticized by some for a somewhat predictable plot.

Google audience: Audience reception generally reflects the critical consensus, with fans enjoying the return of Vash the Stampede and the classic Trigun atmosphere, though some noted a lack of groundbreaking originality.

Fun Fact

The film takes place approximately 20 years after the events of the original Trigun anime series, during which Vash the Stampede has become an even more legendary, albeit misunderstood, figure.

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