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Winter Anime Season is upon us, and we’re getting what hopefully is more than just a fresh coat of paint on a classic that I grew up with. Perhaps, you’ve seen the anime community trading bars about this Trigun Stampede, and you’re wondering what all the fuss is about? I got you, fam. Here’s a mostly spoiler free guide for anyone who wants to know the details on one of the most anticipated anime series coming this January!
Log line:
Vash the Stampede, a gunman on the run with a “60 billion double dollar” bounty on his head, wreaks havoc and mayhem everywhere he goes.
Who Created it:
Yasuhiro Nightow, a manga artist whose major work Trigun was adapted into an hugely successful anime series and film. He is also responsible for designing the characters for the video game and anime series Gungrave. His more recent work, the manga Blood Blockade Battlefront has inspired two stage plays. He’s fairly active on Twitter and according to Anime News Network, some of his favorite creatives in comics include Rumiko Takahashi to Jean Giraud (Moebius) to Peanuts (Charles Schulz.).
What is it About:
The “Humanoid Typhoon” is estimated to be about twenty-four years old. His birthplace and current residence are unknown. He’s suspected in the murders of multiple criminals and gangs, and he is yet still a suspect at large. He’s a madman who, on paper, wouldn’t have any allies or a home base because of the mayhem he causes.
Worth 60 billion double dollars, Vash the Stampede has the largest bounty on record placed on his head, and it’s yours if you bring him in–dead or alive. But there’s one thing: Vash is actually a pacifist, and he’s not keen on hurting others. Confused, yet? Stick around for the wild ride in the not-so-distant future on a not-so-distant place that’s not Earth where Vash searches for one person for answers.
Who Would this Appeal to:
- Fans of the original manga and anime series, of course
- Newer fans of anime who want to be introduced to Yasuhiro Nightow’s work
- Fans of the action, science fiction, and even space western genres
- Folks who love a goofy character and will be looking forward to laughing
Where Can I Read it:
Keep in mind that the first volume of the manga was released back in…wow…January of 2003. So while the books are not impossible to find, you’ll need some patience in hunting some volumes down. The original Trigun manga ran from 1995-1997, with the continuation titled Trigun Maximum running from 1997-2007. Dark Horse released the English edition of the series.
If you want physical copies, the site that I’ve found the most listings available is (as of writing- January 2023) is Amazon. I am a big fan of finding older and of print manga on apps and sites like eBay and Mercari, so check there if you’re set on finding physical printed volumes. I’d also check your local comic book shop just because I’ve found older manga in discount bins over the years from time to time.
If you are looking to read and purchase it digitally, try the Dark Horse website where you can purchase the entire series.
Can My Kid(s) Read the Source Material:
According to the Dark Horse website the rating is for ages: 14+. I’d suggest leaving this series for the older teens who are manga readers in your life and finding some all-ages appropriate manga for the younger ones you know.
Important Info You Need to Know:
This isn’t a prequel, this is a reboot.
This new anime originally raising some eyebrows earlier this year with the news that this new entry in the Trigun universe has a very different look than its original counterpart, as it will be 3-D animated. Handled by animation studio Orange who has handled some standout faves like Land of The Lustrous and Beastars, I will admit that the visuals at first threw me for a loop, but I’m going to still watch and give it a go. Not all reboots are created equal, surely. Yet just as I urged folks to watch the newer version of Urusei Yatsura, I want my fellow anime watchers to at least try the first episode.
The original Trigun will forever, in my heart, be a part of the crop of 90’s anime that rode to wave to my generation growing up in the early 2000’s (related twitter thread of interest here!) According to Anime News Network, the original anime adaptation aired for 26 episodes in Japan in 1998. The anime launched in North America for home video back in 2000. Geneon Entertainment (formerly Pioneer) originally released the series on DVD, but Funimation has since licensed the series and released it on Blu-ray Disc and DVD. The series is now streaming on Crunchyroll following Sony’s Funimation Global Group’s acquisition of Crunchyroll from AT&T. Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block aired the anime in 2003 which is when I remember coming across it as a teen.
Who are Some Important Characters I Should Know About:
Vash The Stampede: The Man, The Myth and not the legend–Vash is an actual goofball of a guy who is being chased and hunted by everyone and they mama. How he amassed such a incredible bounty is hinted towards his unique nickname: “The Human Typhoon.” There’s no where he doesn’t go where things pop off and whole towns and cities are damaged in the process due to folks trying their hand at capturing him for the reward.
Meryl Stryfe: In this new series, it looks like Meryl is a journalist versus the job she held in the original working for a insurance company. So far it looks like she’s a rookie reporter who’ll stop at nothing to get a scoop and paired with another person, possibly a veteran in her field. Meryl in the original series was known to be hot-headed, impatient, and not at all trusting of Vash. It looks like that has carried over to this rebooted series.
Nicholas D. Wolfwood: In the original, Nicholas cut an imposing figure on traveling with a giant cross with a really cool reveal. As a fellow gunman, he crossed paths with Vash and the gang several times, and eventually join them as a companion in their travels. He, like Vash, has a complicated backstory involving his childhood and audiences will once again hopefully be able to see how he acts as foil to Vash’s character.
What to expect:
When I was a teenager, I’d tell you that Trigun is an anime about family, responsibility and yearning to…save whatever planet in which we call home. Lost technologies, longing for the past and crumbling hope and dreams on a barren land also complicate the plot.
I’ve looked through all the trailers and teaser videos and while the animation looks amazing, I wonder if this Trigun Stampede will capture the fun and charm of the original, or if it will create a new formula that makes its own while paying homage to the foundation of yesteryear. In watching the trailers, I’m startled that I did not see two beloved characters of the original series. One of them who really felt like the heart of the gang that ended up befriending Vash.
There looks to be an introduction of a new character that switches up the dynamic of the folks that end up allies of the man on the run. But it is too early to make assumptions and I’ll just have to put those reservations on hold and tune it to watch. I’ll be watching come January to see what this newest vision of Trigun and if it shakes up the first batch of new anime in the new year.
The original Trigun series is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
The new Trigun Stampede anime will premiere on January 7, 2023.
Trigun Stampede will stream on Crunchyroll as it airs when the series premieres in January 2023 worldwide excluding Asia, but including the Philippines, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Crunchyroll reports that: Kenji Muto (Land of the Lustrous episode director) is directing TRIGUN STAMPEDE at studio Orange with Kouji Tajima (GANTZ:0 character artist) drawing the concept designs and character concepts based on the original manga by Yasuhiro Nightow.
The anime will star:
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Vash the Stampede
- Junya Ikeda as Knives Millions
- Tomoyo Kurosawa as Young Vash
- Yumiri Hanamori as Young Knives
- Maaya Sakamoto as Rem Saverem
- Sakura Andou as Meryl Stryfe
- Kenji Matsuda as Roberto De Niro
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Nicholas D. Wolfwood
Cover Image via Crunchyroll
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Winter Anime Season is upon us, and we’re getting what hopefully is more than just a fresh coat of paint on a classic that I grew up with. Perhaps, you’ve seen the anime community trading bars about this Trigun Stampede, and you’re wondering what all the fuss is about? I got you, fam. Here’s a mostly spoiler free guide for anyone who wants to know the details on one of the most anticipated anime series coming this January!
Log line:
Vash the Stampede, a gunman on the run with a “60 billion double dollar” bounty on his head, wreaks havoc and mayhem everywhere he goes.
Who Created it:
Yasuhiro Nightow, a manga artist whose major work Trigun was adapted into an hugely successful anime series and film. He is also responsible for designing the characters for the video game and anime series Gungrave. His more recent work, the manga Blood Blockade Battlefront has inspired two stage plays. He’s fairly active on Twitter and according to Anime News Network, some of his favorite creatives in comics include Rumiko Takahashi to Jean Giraud (Moebius) to Peanuts (Charles Schulz.).
What is it About:
The “Humanoid Typhoon” is estimated to be about twenty-four years old. His birthplace and current residence are unknown. He’s suspected in the murders of multiple criminals and gangs, and he is yet still a suspect at large. He’s a madman who, on paper, wouldn’t have any allies or a home base because of the mayhem he causes.
Worth 60 billion double dollars, Vash the Stampede has the largest bounty on record placed on his head, and it’s yours if you bring him in–dead or alive. But there’s one thing: Vash is actually a pacifist, and he’s not keen on hurting others. Confused, yet? Stick around for the wild ride in the not-so-distant future on a not-so-distant place that’s not Earth where Vash searches for one person for answers.
Who Would this Appeal to:
- Fans of the original manga and anime series, of course
- Newer fans of anime who want to be introduced to Yasuhiro Nightow’s work
- Fans of the action, science fiction, and even space western genres
- Folks who love a goofy character and will be looking forward to laughing
Where Can I Read it:
Keep in mind that the first volume of the manga was released back in…wow…January of 2003. So while the books are not impossible to find, you’ll need some patience in hunting some volumes down. The original Trigun manga ran from 1995-1997, with the continuation titled Trigun Maximum running from 1997-2007. Dark Horse released the English edition of the series.
If you want physical copies, the site that I’ve found the most listings available is (as of writing- January 2023) is Amazon. I am a big fan of finding older and of print manga on apps and sites like eBay and Mercari, so check there if you’re set on finding physical printed volumes. I’d also check your local comic book shop just because I’ve found older manga in discount bins over the years from time to time.
If you are looking to read and purchase it digitally, try the Dark Horse website where you can purchase the entire series.
Can My Kid(s) Read the Source Material:
According to the Dark Horse website the rating is for ages: 14+. I’d suggest leaving this series for the older teens who are manga readers in your life and finding some all-ages appropriate manga for the younger ones you know.
Important Info You Need to Know:
This isn’t a prequel, this is a reboot.
This new anime originally raising some eyebrows earlier this year with the news that this new entry in the Trigun universe has a very different look than its original counterpart, as it will be 3-D animated. Handled by animation studio Orange who has handled some standout faves like Land of The Lustrous and Beastars, I will admit that the visuals at first threw me for a loop, but I’m going to still watch and give it a go. Not all reboots are created equal, surely. Yet just as I urged folks to watch the newer version of Urusei Yatsura, I want my fellow anime watchers to at least try the first episode.
The original Trigun will forever, in my heart, be a part of the crop of 90’s anime that rode to wave to my generation growing up in the early 2000’s (related twitter thread of interest here!) According to Anime News Network, the original anime adaptation aired for 26 episodes in Japan in 1998. The anime launched in North America for home video back in 2000. Geneon Entertainment (formerly Pioneer) originally released the series on DVD, but Funimation has since licensed the series and released it on Blu-ray Disc and DVD. The series is now streaming on Crunchyroll following Sony’s Funimation Global Group’s acquisition of Crunchyroll from AT&T. Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block aired the anime in 2003 which is when I remember coming across it as a teen.
Who are Some Important Characters I Should Know About:
Vash The Stampede: The Man, The Myth and not the legend–Vash is an actual goofball of a guy who is being chased and hunted by everyone and they mama. How he amassed such a incredible bounty is hinted towards his unique nickname: “The Human Typhoon.” There’s no where he doesn’t go where things pop off and whole towns and cities are damaged in the process due to folks trying their hand at capturing him for the reward.
Meryl Stryfe: In this new series, it looks like Meryl is a journalist versus the job she held in the original working for a insurance company. So far it looks like she’s a rookie reporter who’ll stop at nothing to get a scoop and paired with another person, possibly a veteran in her field. Meryl in the original series was known to be hot-headed, impatient, and not at all trusting of Vash. It looks like that has carried over to this rebooted series.
Nicholas D. Wolfwood: In the original, Nicholas cut an imposing figure on traveling with a giant cross with a really cool reveal. As a fellow gunman, he crossed paths with Vash and the gang several times, and eventually join them as a companion in their travels. He, like Vash, has a complicated backstory involving his childhood and audiences will once again hopefully be able to see how he acts as foil to Vash’s character.
What to expect:
When I was a teenager, I’d tell you that Trigun is an anime about family, responsibility and yearning to…save whatever planet in which we call home. Lost technologies, longing for the past and crumbling hope and dreams on a barren land also complicate the plot.
I’ve looked through all the trailers and teaser videos and while the animation looks amazing, I wonder if this Trigun Stampede will capture the fun and charm of the original, or if it will create a new formula that makes its own while paying homage to the foundation of yesteryear. In watching the trailers, I’m startled that I did not see two beloved characters of the original series. One of them who really felt like the heart of the gang that ended up befriending Vash.
There looks to be an introduction of a new character that switches up the dynamic of the folks that end up allies of the man on the run. But it is too early to make assumptions and I’ll just have to put those reservations on hold and tune it to watch. I’ll be watching come January to see what this newest vision of Trigun and if it shakes up the first batch of new anime in the new year.
The original Trigun series is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
The new Trigun Stampede anime will premiere on January 7, 2023.
Trigun Stampede will stream on Crunchyroll as it airs when the series premieres in January 2023 worldwide excluding Asia, but including the Philippines, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Crunchyroll reports that: Kenji Muto (Land of the Lustrous episode director) is directing TRIGUN STAMPEDE at studio Orange with Kouji Tajima (GANTZ:0 character artist) drawing the concept designs and character concepts based on the original manga by Yasuhiro Nightow.
The anime will star:
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Vash the Stampede
- Junya Ikeda as Knives Millions
- Tomoyo Kurosawa as Young Vash
- Yumiri Hanamori as Young Knives
- Maaya Sakamoto as Rem Saverem
- Sakura Andou as Meryl Stryfe
- Kenji Matsuda as Roberto De Niro
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Nicholas D. Wolfwood
Cover Image via Crunchyroll
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Eating healthier and exercising more were two of the top 3 new year’s resolutions for the past year according to statista.com. There’s a good chance one of those is included in your resolutions as well. Yet no matter what your goals are for 2023, it’s important to remember to incorporate fun.
An easy way to incorporate fun and achieve goals is by trying out a new hobby. If you’re not sure how to get started, here’s a list of eight new hobbies to try out in 2023.
( source: Getty Images)
1. Hiking
Getting yourself out into nature for a vigorous walk is a beneficial hobby to try out. According to National Park Services, hiking can improve your heart health as well as strengthen your muscles.
In addition to this, there are also other mental health benefits according to a study done at Stanford University. During this study, they compared the physical and mental effects of two groups: one that spent time walking in nature, and another that spent time walking in an urban environment. Those that spent time in nature showed significant changes in the brain, such as decreased rumination of negative thoughts. Participants also improved their moods and showed a calmer state of being.
2. Foraging
Foraging is a word you’ve most likely heard in your history class when you learned of early settlers. Foraging is the act of collecting food in the wild.
Before you skip over this hobby thinking you’d rather buy your food from the grocery, consider this benefit. Food that is grown in and picked from the wild hasn’t been chemically alternated or modified.
Alexis Nikole Nelson is one Black woman who is leading the charge and has used Instagram and TikTok to highlight the importance of foraging. Nelson shares on her channels her adventures of going into the forests and beaches to find things such as acorns and edible seaweed. She brings her findings home to cook and create something delish.
If you’re intrigued by this hobby but aren’t quite sure where to start, hobbyknowhow.com shares 10 places in the United States where you can forage to your heart’s content.
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3. Learning to play an instrument
When it comes to playing an instrument, many people attended piano lessons as a kid or were in band. For those who didn’t grow up playing an instrument, it can feel like you missed your time to learn.
If you’re questioning if 40 is too old to play an instrument the answer is no. According to musichousechool.com, there are many benefits to learning or relearning how to play an instrument as an adult. These benefits include reducing stress, preventing Alzheimer’s disease, enhancing patience and discipline, and providing a creative outlet.
4. Thrifting
Whether through garage sales or utilizing Facebook marketplace, you’ve most likely done some thrifting.
What has probably been more of a seasonal activity, something you do when you’re spring cleaning or moving, can turn into a year-long hobby.
Thrifting is a great way to save money and prevent items from piling up in landfills. It can be like a modern treasure hunt by finding unique accessories that can enhance your wardrobe or home decor. It can also enhance your creativity when you’re able to put things together that you wouldn’t normally come across.
5. Restoring furniture
If you enjoy thrifting and want to exercise your creative juices a little more, you can try restoring furniture as a new hobby.
Restoring furniture is not only a fun and useful activity, but it can also be a side hustle. Refurbishing old tables, chairs, and sofas is about seeing the potential beauty in something that was discarded or broken.
To get started, take a look at items you already have in your home. Reach into the back of your garage for the discarded dresser or lounge chair that is collecting cobwebs. If you don’t have anything in your immediate vicinity, try taking a walk or driving down your neighborhood streets to see what’s been discarded at the side of the road. Even a neighbor’s garage sale can offer some furniture that needs refurbishing.
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6. Playing paintball: for both men and women
This may seem like a common hobby for men, yet there are many benefits for women to get into the sport. Besides crushing gender stereotypes, paintball is a great way to exercise, blow off some steam, and let your hair down. If you’re new to the activity, here are some suggestions to get started from hobbystrategy.com.
They suggest layering up and wearing protective gear such as knee pads. Paintball isn’t a gentle sport, so having enough protection is important in being able to enjoy the sport. Additional advice for newcomers is to focus on playing on a team to better support one another. When out on the field, keep moving and don’t be intimidated by the other players.
7. Hosting game nights
Hosting a game night is a low-cost and fun way to socialize without leaving the comfort of your home.
If you’re interested in hosting Dicebreakers.com suggests getting started by creating a guest list. It’s ideal to have a mixture of competitive and non-competitive people. Next, you’ll want to schedule a time and location.
Once you know when the game is happening and who will be attending, you can choose the right games. You can set up games as the host or invite guests to bring their favorite games. Lastly, you’ll want to make sure everyone feels comfortable by providing a welcoming space.
If you like the idea of a game night but don’t want to take on all the responsibility of hosting, then you can ask a friend to co-host with you.
8. Learning a new skill
Whether you want to find a new job or excel in your current position, learning a new skill is an important activity to take on. If you’re not sure which skill you should learn, focus on high-income generating skills such as SEO, copywriting, video editing, coding, AWS cloud, and project management.
For 2023 the best way to achieve your goals and enjoy more of life is to combine a goal with a fun new hobby. For instance, you can incorporate hiking into your goal of getting into shape. You can try thrifting or restoring furniture to support the goal of creating a new stream of income. When you can find the balance between hard work and enjoyment, then goals become a little bit easier to achieve.
If you’re excited for the Super Mario Bros. Movie coming in April 2023, you’re not alone. If you’re in it for the nostalgia factor, you’ll definitely want to check out the recut trailer below. Super-fan and YouTuber King Bob Gaming recreated the movie’s second trailer shot for shot in the style of Super Mario 64. While we’re looking forward to the smooth visuals promised by the real movie, seeing it in clunky 3D is undeniably familiar to those of us who suffered through the dark days of mid-’90s gaming. Let’s just say the transition from 2D to 3D was not without its rough patches. Most notably, in the version N64 version of the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer below, the characters’ mouths don’t move. But somehow, that only seems to make Chris Pratt’s Mario voice work a bit better with the character.
If you’re not familiar with the Super Mario 64 version of Mario, Luigi, Peach, and the others, it’s never too late. You can play the game on Nintendo Switch, along with a few others from the good old Nintendo 64 days. Even the gorgeous Mushroom Kingdom and those adorable Toads are a bit off in blocky 3D. We came across this trailer thanks to ComicBook.com. It is a good reminder to be grateful that we’re getting an animated movie now rather than back in 1996. And we’ve all collectively agreed to block out the live-action one from 1993, right?
Super fans of Super Mario 64 may also want to snag the 25th anniversary LEGO set with the iconic yellow Question Mark Block. One lucky (and rich) person even found an unopened copy of the game that recently sold at auction for over a million dollars. Maybe they didn’t know they could play it on the Switch. Or get a free nostalgia boost from watching trailers like this one.
Melissa is Nerdist’s science & technology staff writer. She also moderates “science of” panels at conventions and co-hosts Star Warsologies, a podcast about science and Star Wars. Follow her on Twitter @melissatruth.
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Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter is a new trading card game that gives us a fresh outlet to play with our favorite Disney characters and create epic crossovers. Would Maleficent and Cruella de Vil be friends or foes? Could Stitch endear himself to the likes of Captain Hook? And would Robin Hood and Elsa make a good team? Those are the six characters that make up the first set of Disney Lorcana trading cards. The game was announced at the D23 Expo but launches in Fall 2023, with new sets released four times a year. The trading cards will show off more original Disney artwork than any other product, and from what we’ve seen so far, the cards are all beautiful.
Disney Lorcana is a partnership with puzzle and game maker Ravensburger, who has lots of other great Disney content. Fans at the D23 Expo were able to buy an exclusive first edition pack of the cards. They also got their hands on an exclusive Mickey Mouse card called “Brave Little Tailor” that isn’t part of the set. The other characters have their own unique abilities. Captain Hook is listed as a forceful duelist and has a sword for a hand. Maleficent appears in her dragon form in the Disney Lorcana trading cards, while Creulla de Vil’s strongest quality is “miserable as usual.” I wonder how that presents itself in gameplay. There’s also Elsa the Snow Queen, Robin Hood the unrivaled archer, and Stitch as a rock star. Certainly an interesting lineup.
As for how the game will work, Ravensburger shared the basic mechanics of the Disney Lorcana game. “Players will take on the mantle of Illumineer, a powerful sorcerer, and band together Disney characters from Lorcana’s “The Great Illuminary,” a treasury of all Disney songs and stories ever made.” Additionally, a new Lorcana card revealed introduces the idea of “action cards” to the game.
The “Dragon Fire” Lorcana card features Disney’s Maleficent in her dragon form, “breathing cursed green fire.” Use of this card will allow players to “banish [a] chosen character.” At this time, we don’t yet have any further information about gameplay mechanics for Disney Lorcana. But we do feel excited to learn more.
Finally, the latest Lorcana card brings a familiar face to the table, Olaf. Warm hugs for all!
Finally, all that Disney knowledge rattling around our brains will win us more than just trivia contests!
Ravensburger has lots of other licensed products from properties like Despicable Me and Minions. There are Star Wars puzzles and an Alien board game. Plus some less obvious partnerships, like a card game for Taco Bell.
Originally published on September 9, 2022.
Melissa is Nerdist’s science & technology staff writer. She also moderates “science of” panels at conventions and co-hosts Star Warsologies, a podcast about science and Star Wars. Follow her on Twitter @melissatruth.
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