---
title: "TRIGUN STAMPEDE"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/trigun-stampede-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 204266
imdb_id: "tt21216104"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 23
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 91
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# TRIGUN STAMPEDE (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/trigun-stampede-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Trigun Stampede is a television series that premiered in 2023. The series is an animation, action and adventure, and sci-fi and fantasy production. It is a reboot of the Trigun series, created by Orange. The story follows Vash the Stampede, a character who is described as a joyful gunslinging pacifist. Vash has a $6 million bounty on his head, which sparks the interest of rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe and her partner. They investigate Vash, who is found to hate blood, and their inquiry uncovers something heinous. The series has a TV-14 rating and has been streaming since its release. The show has a user score and is available to watch on various platforms. Trigun Stampede is part of a larger franchise that includes an anime television series and a feature film, with a sequel titled Trigun Stargaze released in 2026.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pacifist gunslinger with a massive bounty puzzles two reporters investigating his true nature."

### Why Watch
- compelling lead character
- intriguing premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains violence
- Tone & Suitability: The series features stylized action and combat sequences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, mystery, western

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### TRIGUN STAMPEDE (11 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 23
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (22%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (78%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoshitsugu Matsuoka** as *Vash the Stampede (voice)*
- **Sakura Ando** as *Meryl Stryfe (voice)*
- **Yoshimasa Hosoya** as *Nicholas D. Wolfwood (voice)*
- **Chika Ayamori** as *Milly Thompson (voice)*
- **Ryuji Sato** as *Millions Knives (voice)*
- **Kenji Matsuda** as *Roberto De Niro (voice)*
- **Junya Ikeda** as *Millions Knives (voice)*
- **Tomoyo Kurosawa** as *Young Vash (voice)*
- **Ryusei Nakao** as *William Conrad (voice)*
- **TARAKO** as *Zazie the Beast (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Vash the Stampede, a joyful gunslinging pacifist.

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Two reporters investigate a vigilante who has a large bounty on his head despite his hatred of blood.

### Q: Who are the reporters?
The reporters are a rookie named Meryl Stryfe and her jaded veteran partner.

### Q: Is the protagonist a violent person?
No, he is a pacifist who hates blood.

### Q: What is the bounty on Vash?
Vash the Stampede has a $6 million bounty on his head.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [TRIGUN STAMPEDE — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/204266)
- [Trigun - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigun)
- [Trigun Stampede (TV Series 2023-2026) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21216104/fullcredits/)
- [TRIGUN STAMPEDE (TV Series 2023-2026) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/204266-trigun-stampede/cast)
- [Trigun Stampede (2023 TV Show) Cast - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Trigun-Stampede/characters/)
- [TRIGUN STAMPEDE (2023-2026) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/trigun-stampede/KsYeCHBskJz1yKRP745AZ7/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*