Search - Trigun - High Noon (Vol. 8) on DVD

One of the Best Anime Series to hit the US in years!

Allen Divers | Lake Charles, LA United States | 04/28/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"High Noon, the last volume in the Trigun series ties up all loose ends in this series. My fascination with this series continued to grow with each DVD release, and High Noon doesn't disappoint.As is typical with most Anime series, you have to watch Trigun from the beginning. It is a continuing storyline with a deep back story that only comes to light over the progression of the series.In vol 8 we come face to face with Vash's true Nemisis. We've seen Vash struggle with his feelings over this inevitable and final confrontation. Vash's friends, Milly, Meryl and Wolfwood all must face great hardships as Vash faces his.The Trigun series provides something different than the standard anime. Sure, its got out of this world technology, but that isn't the focus at all. Its strong back story and character interactions are what set it apart from standard anime. There are even moments of comedy to help space all the drama and keep it from choking the viewer. Overall, this is an excellent anime that should be part of any true Otaku's private collection."

Blue Skies

Anna J. Taylor | Ann Arbor, MI United States | 06/01/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For a series that started out rather clownishly, the writers really drop the hammer for the last two discs. You learn a lot of back story for characters in fast doses. Vash is pushed to the limit, and at times looks like he's going to fold under the pressure. His attempts to distance himself from Wolfwood and the girls fail (due mostly to their obstinence.)In the end, however, they seem like the very things that anchor him during the worst of his struggles. I like the way this story has been drawn together over the 8 volumes. The writers have taken a lot of time to slowly build the characters and set the scenes. They place clues throughout (which means watch the whole thing through again...you'll be amazed at what hints are dropped early on.) As a whole, the animation is stellar, the story is classic, and the music kicks. Trigun is superbly done.The ending is bittersweet, but hopeful. I rate this up there with Cowboy Bebop as the best stuff I've seen."

Top notch Endings for Top notch Anime

R. Tejedor | MS United States | 08/19/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What can I say. Trigun is simply a fun anime to watch which is almost a rarity these days. Many anime series get very complicated or just too long. I mean Trigun is a very standard length (26 episodes) and very high quality animated series. While at some points the animation is rediculous and somewhat goofy, it still keeps a good flow. The characters are very interesting and have very good personalities and this last DVD is what shows you the end. In this Anime you see The Gung Ho Guns, Legato, Wolfwood, Milly, Merril, Knives, and Vash all go out with a BANG. (No I don't mean they all get killed) Basically the 1st episode on this dvd gives you the story of wolfwood which everybody who has patiently bought the series dvd by dvd every few months has been waiting to hear ever since he was first introduced in the third dvd. The second on the dvd wraps up the gung ho gun ordeal that vash constantly goes through. The third episode on the dvd doesn't really have much. In fact it really just shows merril and milly moving for the last time (They are shown in the last episode but really only in the credits and its just a still picture) And the fated last episode gives the entire story of Vash's life from the time he and Knives landed on the desert planet through December, and August, and up to the final duel between Vash and Knives. Definately a great Ending to a Great Anime. This final chapter of Trigun contains very little of the comedy of trigun, but contains the best emotion and best action scenes. If you haven't clicked add to cart by now, then you are only increasing the waiting time to when it arrives at your front door. This dvd will shine greater than any other in your collection whether Cowboy bebop, any form of Gundam, Evangelion, Dragonball Z, or any other anime you could name!"

The End

Donielle Jackson | 07/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is it, this is the end of the best anime series ever. And boy, what an ending! I have to admit that I have been in love with Vash the Stampede since the first DVD. So my opinion may be a little biased. The pain and emotions that the characters go through in the last installment will make you break down and cry. And when it is all over, that will make you cry. I still have so many unanswered questions. But I guess that is good, because this anime will always be on my mind. And maybe that is what they wanted. I guess I will never forget all of the great characters of Trigun. Vash, Wolfwood, Meryl, Millie, even Legato and Knives. And there are so many more. Goodbye everyone. Love and Peace!"