Trigun follows Vash the Stampede, a enigmatic gunslinger with a $$60 billion bounty, who wanders the desert planet Gunsmoke preaching non-violence despite his tragic past. The series delves into themes of pacifism, redemption, forgiveness, and the destructive cycle of revenge.
This curated collection of 25 quotes captures these elements, showcasing character growth across key arcs from peaceful town encounters to intense battles with the Gung-Ho Guns.
This world is made of love and peace!
(Episode 4: Love & Peace)
Vash the Stampede
Resolving a hostage crisis without killing, this joyful declaration reinforces Vash’s pacifist core amid early town conflicts.
I’m chasing the elusive mayfly of peace… or something like that
(Episode 3: Peacemaker)
Vash the Stampede
In a gunsmith’s tale of loss, Vash reveals his whimsical yet earnest pursuit of harmony, highlighting his aversion to violence.
Those who make mistakes blame themselves and close their hearts. It’s impossible to fix the mistake; men can’t return to the past
(Episode 3: Peacemaker)
Vash the Stampede
Comforting a remorseful widower, this reflects Vash’s empathy for human frailty, tying to themes of guilt and moving forward.
The man who will slaughter the innocent… yes I AM THAT MAN
(Episode 2: Truth of Mistake)
Vash the Stampede
Posing as a decoy to protect a mansion, Vash humorously embraces his infamous reputation, showing early layers of his deceptive kindness.
Maman, Maman, why is this always happening to me?? And why am I crying in French?
(Episode 5: Hard Puncher)
Vash the Stampede
Fleeing a vengeful town, this comedic outburst underscores Vash’s childlike vulnerability, contrasting his growing heroic resolve.
Boy they’re sharp, especially the big one. The only good thing is she doesn’t know how smart she is
(Episode 7: B.D.N.)
Vash the Stampede
Observing Milly and Meryl on a sandsteamer, Vash admires their intelligence, marking budding bonds in the mid-arc journey.
That song… It was the one that Rem loved
(Episode 8: And Between the Wasteland and Sky)
Vash the Stampede
Hearing a child’s tune post-crisis, Vash recalls his lost mentor, evoking emotional depth and foreshadowing his haunted backstory.
What are you talking about, Mr. Vash the Stampede?
(Episode 9: Murder Machine)
Milly Thompson
Exposing Vash’s alias upon meeting Wolfwood, this playful reveal highlights Milly’s innocence, deepening group dynamics in robot battles.
Well I’ll be. I’m actually surprised you can smile like that. You’re hurting like crazy on the inside, and yet you grin and bear it
(Episode 9: Murder Machine)
Nicholas D. Wolfwood
After saving children from machines, Wolfwood sees Vash’s true pain, forging a profound friendship rooted in shared burdens.
For Love and for Peace
(Episode 10: Quick Draw)
Nicholas D. Wolfwood and Vash the Stampede
Toasting after a non-lethal duel, this unites their ideals, emphasizing redemption over revenge in a tense contest.
That happened to be my can of pudding. You wasted it! Never get between a girl and her pudding!
(Episode 11: Escape from Pain)
Milly Thompson
Defending her treat in a slave-trading town, Milly’s fierce loyalty showcases her hidden strength, blending humor with resolve.
She’s a good girl, isn’t she? She’s really good. And you are just like her
(Episode 11: Escape from Pain)
Nicholas D. Wolfwood
Praising Milly’s compassion post-rescue, Wolfwood draws parallels to Vash, highlighting themes of innate human goodness.
Your life is going to end, today
(Episode 12: Diablo)
Legato Bluesummers
Telepathically threatening Vash, this chilling warning introduces the antagonist, amplifying the emotional stakes of inevitable confrontation.
I was dreaming Rem. Everything, everything was so horribly dry, even people’s hearts
(Episode 12: Diablo)
Vash the Stampede
Sparing a foe in rage, Vash invokes his mentor’s memory, revealing inner turmoil and commitment to non-violence.
All of life’s journeys come with meetings, partings, and reunions
(Episode 12: Diablo)
Vash the Stampede
Reflecting on fleeting connections, this poignant line captures Vash’s loneliness, connecting to broader themes of transience.
Walk your own path, with your head held high
(Episode 14: Little Arcadia)
Unnamed Elder
Advising a son on family land disputes, this peaceful wisdom influences Vash’s guidance, promoting self-determination over conflict.
A fork, please
(Episode 15: Demon’s Eye)
Legato Bluesummers
Casually amid corpses, Legato’s calm request heightens his menace, contrasting Vash’s chaos in the Gung-Ho arc’s terror.
My name is, Vash the Stampede! … it is time for my daily massacre!
(Episode 16: Fifth Moon)
Vash the Stampede
Clearing a town dramatically, this bluff masks his pacifism, showing character evolution under antagonist pressure.
It’s a simple formula. The greater the tragedy, the greater the emotional effect
(Episode 16: Fifth Moon)
Legato Bluesummers
Manipulating destruction, Legato’s philosophy clashes with Vash’s, underscoring the series’ exploration of suffering’s allure.
No one has the right to take the life of another
(Episode 17: Rem Saverem)
Rem Saverem
Teaching young Vash ethics in flashback, this foundational lesson shapes his lifelong aversion to killing, evoking profound loss.
What I need… What I want… Is to live my life here, with them
(Episode 18: Goodbye for Now)
Vash the Stampede
Rejecting heroism for normalcy, this vulnerable admission reveals his desire for peace, marking mid-arc emotional exhaustion.
Total Slaughter! Total Slaughter! I won’t leave a single man alive…
(Episode 19: Hang Fire)
Vash the Stampede
Singing before a satellite assault, this ironic tune blends humor with impending battle, illustrating Vash’s coping mechanism.
We’re nothing like God. Not only do we have limited powers, we sometimes are driven to become the devil himself
(Episode 19: Hang Fire)
Nicholas D. Wolfwood
Questioning morality amid puppets, Wolfwood’s doubt deepens his arc, paralleling Vash’s internal struggle with destiny.
The choices we make in life have unlimited possibilities. All I can do is think about them
(Episode 20: Flying Ship)
Rem Saverem
In a flashback on sacrifice, Rem inspires Vash’s optimism, tying to themes of open futures despite inevitable partings.
Don’t try to justify it by labeling it with a single word. So many died, and won’t come back. I can’t stand it
(Episode 22: Alternative)
Vash the Stampede
Grieving sandworm victims, Vash rejects fatalism, emphasizing his growing resolve against violence’s toll.
I did not want to die this way!
(Episode 23: Paradise)
Nicholas D. Wolfwood
In his final moments, Wolfwood’s regret highlights redemption’s cost, delivering emotional weight to his sacrificial arc.
Stop it, don’t make me shoot!
(Episode 24: Sin)
Vash the Stampede
Pleading during Legato’s mind control, this desperate cry culminates Vash’s pacifism, forcing a tragic development moment.
The longer one holds on to a memory, the longer one lives in the past. The deeper the memory… the more beautiful the past will become
(Episode 24: Sin)
Vash the Stampede
Confronting revenge’s cycle, Vash urges release, connecting his growth to series themes of forgiveness over hatred.
Your ticket to the future is always open
(Episode 25: Live Through)
Vash the Stampede (echoing Rem)
Awakening from trauma, this hopeful mantra symbolizes redemption, closing Vash’s journey with enduring optimism.
And if you keep your vision clear, you will see the future. What happens in our future is our own responsibility
(Episode 26: Under the Searing Sun)
Rem Saverem (flashback influence)
Guiding Vash toward agency, this empowers his final stand against Knives, embodying the series’ message of personal choice.
