As Kenji Muto discusses Trigun Stampede's themes of brotherhood, postapocalyptic visions of the real world, the use of CG, and intensive storyboards, the topic of the original anime stands out.

"Trigun" uses a lot of Christian imagery and themes. One of Vash's allies, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, is a literal priest. Since this is the Wild West, Wolfwood does carry a gun — a heavy, human ...