When TRIGUN STAMPEDE ran from January 7, 2023 to March 25, 2023; it was a hit. A hit that was marred by controversy due to some odd story decisions by director Kenji Mutō, and at least in part by the use of CGI animation from studio Orange (Land of the Lustrous, BEASTARS). However, it was a hit regardless, and it fueled calls for a second season. If only to see the conclusion of this Trigun reboot. Alas, it has been over two years since then. While we did get word of a second season in the works, precious few details have emerged about it. At last though, all that ended at New York Comic Con (NYCC).

Crunchyroll is proud to officially announce TRIGUN STARGAZE at NYCC 2025. This second and final season of the CGI anime will conclude what Orange began in TRIGUN STAMPEDE, with said anime finally premiering on Crunchyroll sometime in January 2026. As part of that announcement, Crunchyroll has unveiled a new official trailer, which you can watch either on YouTube or just look below:

And with Vash’s trademark sunglasses, no less.

And plus, Crunchyroll are also showing off the synopsis for TRIGUN STARGAZE, as well as some new character art (notably showing Milly Thompson), and a new key art. You can read the synopsis and see the key art below:

Synopsis

“TRIGUN STARGAZE continues two and a half years after the Lost JuLai tragedy, which laid waste to an entire city and engulfed the whole planet in chaos. Meryl, now a senior journalist, continues her search for Vash with her new younger sidekick, Milly, and runs into Wolfwood along the way. As plant robberies begin taking place once again, they sense Millions Knives’s organization conspiring behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, Vash has taken the new name Eriks and is living in hiding in a backwater town when he gets a surprise visit from Jessica, a young girl with an SOS from the third ship they call home. He thus decides to put an end to a long-standing feud in order to protect those dear to him.

Just as the pieces of the story begin falling back together again, the planet receives a message from the far reaches of outer space: “We are a fleet of colony ships from Earth… Those who wish may accompany us to a new frontier.” The entire population rejoices at this news. However, as if to mock their celebration, the one-winged angel returns to wreak havoc and despair. Fates collide to forge a final conclusion for the panicked planet.”

Character Art

TRIGUN STARGAZE Meryl art
TRIGUN STARGAZE Milly art
TRIGUN STARGAZE Nicholas art
TRIGUN STARGAZE Vash art

TRIGUN STARGAZE All Set to Conclude Vash’s Saga in January 2026

TRIGUN STARGAZE NA key art
Great that the gang is finally back together, but…

For the most part, this announcement of TRIGUN STARGAZE is enough to hype up the most skeptical Trigun fan, me included. Especially after all the controversy of TRIGUN STAMPEDE. That said though, there’s still a bit of controversy in this new season too. While all the main characters have differences from their canonical designs in the original Trigun manga/anime by Yasuhiro Nightow, you might notice that Milly seems to have had the most notable redesign. In particular, lacking the enormous coat she wore in the original series. It may be a small detail, but it is very much noticeable to longtime fans who were anticipating her return. Fortunately, her personality remains intact, so it works hard to offset that change. Let’s hope that stays the same when we eventually see this anime.

What do you all think? Are you confident about TRIGUN STARGAZE‘s ability to stay on canon? Tell us your anime thoughts in the comments section below.

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