Trigun Badlands Rumble (2010) Review

A bit predictable.

 Trigun became a hit in the late 90s. An interesting plot, fun characters, and neat action moments proved its one of the best anime to watch. Also, Trigun enjoyed more success in the west rather in Japan, and when a movie was rumored in 2005, everyone got excited. Several years later, 2010 to be exact, the movie known as Trigun Badlands Rumble was released. Having watched the long-awaited movie, is Badlands Rumble just as great as the anime series? 

STORY- Gasback, a notorious robber with a bounty of 300,000 $$ is on the loose and is targeting Macca City. Coincidentally, that's where Vash the Stampede is going as well. Also, Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson of Bernardelli Insurance Society are assigned to protect an artifact that Gasback is planning to steal. Throughout the story, there will be mayham, action, and funny moments, typcal of Trigun, which is fun to see after many years. However, without spoilers, there is a part that's just real and plain predictable.

CHARACTERS- All of the main Trigun cast are here and well. Vash, our misunderstood protagonist, is silly and heroic (though he tends to be more silly this time around) and it's great seeing him back years after the anime finished. Meryl and Milly are here as well, this time on a more important mission: prevent Gasback's attempted robbery. The encounters between Vash and the girls are funny and chaotic as ever. Also, Wolfwood makes an appearance (that's right!), and just like with the girls, Vash's encounters with Wolfwood are hilarious. Furthermore, Amelia, a bounty hunter whom has a grudge against Gasback and Gasback, the main villain both get brief insight on their pasts.

Old characters make an appearance.

PRESENTATION- Anime studio Madhouse, who worked on the Trigun anime, did a fantastic job handling the film in terms of presentation. Environments, character designs, and overall look are detailed and polished, Badlands Rumble is one of Madhouse Studio's best works. In terms od audio its okay, Johnny Young Bosch whom voiced Vash back in the 1998 anime still delivers an excellent performance. However, the voices of Meryl, Milly, and Wolfwood have been changed, though not in a bad way. Those who watched the anime will notice the change, and I personally liked Jeff Nimoy's performance as Wolfwood in the anime. Presentation-wise, Badlands Rumble looks and sounds great.

Funny as always Vash.

OVERALL- Trigun Badlands Rumble is a nice treat for Trigun fans who were carving for more adventures of Vash and company. Despite the predictable nature of the plot, Badlands Rumble is still a great watch for fans of the show or those looking for a great time. 

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