The Trigun Stargaze anime has been announced for a 2026 release as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Trigun Stampede series. The announcement, made on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, confirmed that Studio Orange, the studio behind Stampede, will return to produce the sequel. Notably, Masako Sato will direct the project, replacing Kenji Muto.
The original Trigun Stampede was known for reimagining Yasuhiro Nightow’s manga, and Trigun Stargaze is expected to continue that reinterpretation. As of now, limited information is available aside from a key visual of Vash the Stampede and the confirmation of the series’ lead voice actor.
Release and Production Details
Trigun Stargaze was officially announced on March 19, 2025, with a scheduled release in 2026. Studio Orange, known for its cutting-edge CGI work on Trigun Stampede, will handle the production, suggesting that the new series will maintain the same high-quality visual style.
The legendary humanoid typhoon returns in an all-new adventure. “TRIGUN STARGAZE” Confirmed for 2026! pic.twitter.com/nwQGGPO5M5
— Johnny Yong Bosch (@johnnyyongbosch) March 19, 2025
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka is confirmed to reprise his role as Vash the Stampede. A new key visual showcasing Vash’s character design was released alongside the announcement. The key visual highlights Vash’s signature red coat and revolver, hinting at the series’ continuation of the character’s journey.
Masako Sato, known for her previous work on My Hero Academia and Attack on Titan, will direct the series, replacing Kenji Muto, who directed Trigun Stampede. The production team has yet to announce further details regarding the cast, staff, or plot developments.
Story and Background
Set in the 32nd century, the Trigun franchise follows Vash the Stampede, a man with a massive bounty on his head due to his alleged involvement in countless deaths. Despite his reputation as a dangerous criminal, Vash is revealed to be a pacifist who avoids violence whenever possible. The mystery behind the bounty and Vash’s true nature forms the foundation of the story.
The original Trigun manga, created by Yasuhiro Nightow, was serialized from 1995 to 2007 in Tokuma Shoten and Shōnen Gahōsha magazines. The story gained significant recognition with the 1998 Trigun anime adaptation by Madhouse, which became a cult classic. The franchise experienced a resurgence in popularity with Trigun Stampede, which Studio Orange released in 2023.
Trigun Stampede modernized the series’ storytelling and visual style with CGI animation, introducing new elements while preserving the heart of the original work. Given Studio Orange’s return, Trigun Stargaze is expected to continue this approach, blending updated animation techniques with the series’ established themes.
