Trigun Stargaze - Episode 4 discussion

*Trigun Stargaze*, episode 4

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AnimeMod2026-01-31 16:09

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djthomp2026-01-31 16:36

Had to know that Home would be targeted more by Knives's people, It's too nice of a place to last.

That colony fleet has no idea what they're sailing towards, they're probably doomed if Knives is up and active by the time they get get to the planet.

Poor Tesla, some nice plant girl getting sucked into Knives to regenerate him while here memories merge with his. Or at least I assume that's what happened in that sequence.

It'll be nice seeing Vash back in the classic red.

Lanfeld2026-01-31 22:44

I think this Tesla girl we see is supposed to be the Independent Plant that was created before Vash and Nai and that we can see in ep.11 of Stampede. She's the girl who got dissected by humans and whose remnants were preserved in giant tubes.

Now, if she's the Independent we saw in Stampede and not the plant that was used to help regenerate Knives's body, I wonder how the heck did Knives get his memory mixed up with hers.

Arnatious2026-01-31 22:50

He had already absorbed her in S1, he had the eyeball in his hand when he massacred the engineers on the ship.

djthomp2026-01-31 23:08

Oh wow, I completely do not remember that. Might need to rewatch S1 at some point.

Elegant-Anteater27212026-02-01 02:30

Thing about the colony fleet is that they're composed of at least an independent/human mix cause the post credits referred to "Special Ops Lieutenant Colonel **Independent** Chronica" as a commander of the colony fleet

LeonKevlar2026-01-31 16:39

[Vash and Wolfwood posing when Meryl was taking the photo](https://i.imgur.com/4KfPWFI.jpeg) was pretty funny considering how both of them seem to be reluctant with the interview. xD

[So Midvalley could've saved us some time](https://i.imgur.com/f1iMZq8.jpeg) if only he had the balls to try and finish off Knives. The fact that he's not 100% drinking the Knives Kool-Aid is pretty interesting.

[I'm so happy to see Vash's classic hairstyle back.](https://i.imgur.com/04eGePP.jpeg). Can't wait to see him back in action again next episode.

FarCritical2026-01-31 17:06

Legato and his forbidden marinara sauce recipe though, and Midvalley and his guitar riff coming out of a sax lol

Our boy Vash has *the* cut back and it feels like all is right in the world.

NanDemoKnaives2026-01-31 17:26

It seems like the darker parts of Vash's hair might be important? Unless I'm overthinking his reaction to it.

Wolfwood is cold for taking Jessica's specially made omurice for Vash.

theclowniestofclowns2026-01-31 18:00

Nope not overthinking at all, the story/studio wouldn't call attention to it that clearly without some meaning behind it. As to what that is...you'll just have to wait :D!

CommanderZx22026-01-31 18:58

Regarding Wolfwood I think he's just trying to keep her from getting too attached, Vash is going to outlive her by a long way.

DanielAlves19042026-02-01 01:41

Even if it was because of that, it was such a dick move.

mekerpan2026-01-31 17:42

Have we seen the murderous saxophonist before?

Knives and all his pals seem like such utter psychopaths. Interesting that Knives loves plants -- but is presumably okay with sacrificing as many as needed to restore *himself.*...

mattisyou2026-01-31 17:47

I don’t remember seeing hornfreak in stampede so Inthink sees new to the season like the puppet guy was.

Also Knives probab isn’t okay with them sacrificing the plants to restore himself. The doctor stated in this episode that Knives straight up might try to kill them to moment he gets restored if he finds out they were sacrificing a bunch of plants.

theclowniestofclowns2026-01-31 18:05

IIRC he was not in Stampede, there are a lot of people that are part of Knives' crew so introducing them all in Stampede probably would have been a character overload. He is the goofiest IMO tho, just some chad with a Sax in a universe where people can control wildlife, puppet thousands of robots, etc. Stuff like this is why I love older anime, no shortage of bizarre memorable characters.

mattisyou2026-01-31 18:08

Yeah he’s only been in one episode but I already know he’s gonna be one of my favorite characters. There‘s just something so badass about using a saxophone as a weapon.

_WrongKarWai2026-02-01 00:27

just sexy hip-thrusting sax man

OldInstruction53682026-02-01 00:30

Not to mention that he seems to be the only sane dude in the Insane Clown Posse that comprises our main Rogues' Gallery. The rest are unhinged killers, a mad scientist, and otherwise koolaid-drinking cultists that revere Knives as some type of God, or at least, the Messiah that will lead them to paradise.

Then there is this reluctant straightman who feels trapped on this path of madness, playing his soothing sax into the lonely night.

So yeah, expect more tragic misery involving the "Hornfreak," as if it hasn't been clear so far, happiness is not allowed in this show!

IronWishmaster2026-01-31 21:22

>Interesting that Knives loves plants -- but is presumably okay with sacrificing as many as needed to restore *himself.*...

But that's completely initiative of his cronies. Doctor even commented that Knives might kill them all the second he's fully awaken for killing so many plants.

Muffin-zetta2026-02-01 03:30

Yes, 30 years ago

Headcap2026-01-31 17:42

Is there any place that posts the end cards?

BusouDrago2026-01-31 19:23

Check their JP Twitter

TheRBCJoker2026-01-31 18:03

Despite the redesign they have absolutely nailed Legato so far, and Midvalley (my goat) is perfect so far

theclowniestofclowns2026-01-31 18:13

I would say they kinda streamlined his look rather than re-designed. Which is still kinda funny given how crazy everything else is in the world design wise but *shrugs* VA is doing bang up job tho.

BusouDrago2026-01-31 19:22

Perfect seiyuu foe this crazy murderous person

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Beginning-Hope-26002026-01-31 18:13

MEMORY OF PIANO/VISITATION OF A CALAMITY IS BACK!

Niwaka_Samurai2026-01-31 18:33

So they are sacrificing plants to bring back Knives. Yeah, Knives is gonna kill them all for doing that even though he's a hypocrite himself lol

Legato is really a murder maniac. He just crushed those dudes to juice. Jessica is so sweet. Having Omurice gotta be one of the most rarest and valuable of all delicacies in this world. Jessica trying to stitch that I love Jessica stamp on to Vash's coat 😅

I wonder how many are gonna die now since Hornfreak is coming after ship 3 now.

BusouDrago2026-01-31 19:23

If only Jessica added the magic Moe.Moe.Kyun Kyuunn for the full effect

Niwaka_Samurai2026-01-31 20:14

Yeah 😂

Beginning-Hope-26002026-01-31 18:41

The music/sound design for this series is just incredible. Obviously *Visitation of a Calamity* stands out this episode, but the OST has generally been excellent this season, building upon an already stellar one from the first season.

Midvalley sounded *especially* good and was my highlight of the episode—I'm getting a feeling that Wolfwood and Midvalley's fight next week is going to be an absolute masterpiece sonically.

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swordmalice2026-01-31 20:45

Sorry about that. Can I repost it under the Source Material Corner?

KiwiBennydudez2026-02-01 01:50

Yes, of course!

BusouDrago2026-01-31 19:18

Vash got the iconic haircut, sunglasses and the coat!!!!

liquidpele2026-01-31 19:40

am I the only one that finds the animation uncanny and unsettling? I just can't seem to get into the story because every few minutes things just look weird to me.

Rutherfor_2026-01-31 22:44

Probably just don't like the 3D, if its not for its not for you.

I personally love just how animated everyone is especially in that little interview there's lots of bits of movement where you blink and you miss 'em.

Not to mention how good the action is too.

Academic_Ship84582026-02-01 01:46

They all look like femboys

liquidpele2026-02-01 01:47

lol… That’s part of it, but also the movement and depth perception is all weird. It looks like everyone is doing video game character stances.

Academic_Ship84582026-02-01 02:22

Cgi is hard to do right i guess, i remember liking it during the dbs broly movie.

Vegetable_Boss94182026-01-31 20:47

Honestly this and episode three have been really good, I think the ticking bomb of Nai being resurrected while half of his crew are fucking terrified of him after seeing everything that happened is really cool, also he looks so grotesque I wasn't expecting that. The fact he's sentient while in the tube is also really creepy. I am happy that season 2 is letting Vash and his friends be a little more silly like in the original anime and manga because that was something I missed in season 1. Also the gore in episode 4 is crazy, I laughed my ass off when Legato turned those guys into juice.

Queue_Jumping_Quack2026-01-31 22:21

Oh yes, Legato. A lovely mild mannered gentleman, I remember him well from the first adaptation.

Lol at Wolfwood for stealing the custom omurice.

Looks like its a fight against Midvalley next. He seems to have reservations working for Knives and Legato, but lacks the courage to go against them. Vash now has his iconic gun and spiky haircut back as well.

This was another good episode, shame its not more popular on this sub.

CrimsonGear802026-01-31 22:58

the worst form of torture: Smooth Jazz!

Muffin-zetta2026-02-01 03:31

Oooh I’m slip sliding all over the place

DifficultyAvailable12026-02-01 00:32

As fan of Trigun from both 98 show and Trimax, i really liked this episode.

Legato is my favourite villain from 98 show and Trimax and while i'm not terribly fond of Legato's new design, they really nailed Legato's unhinged and cruel persona, especially when he turns those people into juice(scene similar from the manga) Glad to see Midvalley The Hornfreak back. He is cool

It's interesting how in the Trimax, Knives absorbed other Plants onto himself to get more powerful while in this one they are sacrificing plants to restore Knives back to his own self. Knives sure is gonna wake all pissed off.

Stuff with Vash and others is just wholesome and Jessica is sweet. Although, i find it odd that Jessica in this version is much younger than Brad considering they were about same age in the original manga and 98 anime.

Overall, great episode and i can't wait to see more. I know i was initially skeptical about Trigun Stampede and changes it made, but over time it has grown on me and Stargaze just keeps improving.

PsychoSushi272026-02-01 08:54

I've been a believer of the new Trigun since that wham episode 3 of Stampede. Only thing I'm still not convinced about is Elendira's character design. I loved how intimidating she looked in Trigun Maximum and the chibi look is not doing it for me. Also I really enjoyed how antagonistic Elendira and Legato were to each other in Maximum and I'm not getting that in this Trigun

DanielAlves19042026-02-01 01:43

What was the point of all those people who were sacrificed? Was it to revive Knives? They just poured the blood on the street.

manticorpse2026-02-01 04:04

That wasn't a "sacrifice". Legato's just a sadist.

illonamoon2026-02-01 02:00

Every episode the soundtrack gets better and better.

Volfaer2026-02-01 02:02

Man, being able to experience Trigun all over again, not knowing what developments it holds for me, is just such a good experience. Legato and Midvalley are still so well done, I can't wait to see these bastards in motion in the next episodes.

Atario2026-02-01 02:11

[This camera:](https://files.catbox.moe/dinkdo.jpg) actually ancient? Incorporates some mind-bending current technology that necessitates this look? Or made by a hipster camera company? [](#saikikek)

[Sexy saxed…](https://files.catbox.moe/gkzjl9.jpg) *to death* [](#gasp)

[Jessica](https://files.catbox.moe/zf0s57.jpg) crushing on Vash is so cute [](#anko)

AceSoldia2026-02-01 06:56

Super excited to see what happens when the fleet gets there and whatever is up with Vashs hair..the original anime didn't do any of that if memory serves..but it's been years

solythe2026-02-01 09:04

gung ho guns have all looked decent so far. Legato stays being a mfer and Midvalleys design is sick.

Needle noggin!

ericordorica2026-02-01 12:22

Jazz is stupid. Just play the right notes 😭 lol I think this episode has been the funniest so far.

I wish vash’s coat looked as cool as the original. Same goes for legato. Also, legato doesn’t seem as collected. He’s gotten a bit loud.

I’m loving where this is all going though! Knives’ CNS depiction was so cool. I love anatomy. Also his eye looking at mid valley was wild!! I jumped a little!!