Trigun Stampede Global Watch Party Announced by Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll Announces Trigun Stampede Watch Party

Crunchyroll has introduced a global watch party for fans to revisit Trigun Stampede, leading up to the premiere of Trigun Stargaze. The event will feature the streaming of all 12 episodes of the series on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube channel, starting on January 6 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. IST.

Event Details

• Date: January 6, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. IST
• Where: Crunchyroll’s official YouTube channel

Following the episode marathon, an exclusive interview with the original creator, Yasuhiro Nightow, will air as part of The Anime Effect Podcast. Nightow will reflect on the lasting legacy of Trigun and provide insights into the upcoming Trigun Stargaze, which is seen as the concluding part of the modern reimagining of the series.

A countdown link for the event will be released on January 3, preparing fans for the livestream. After live broadcasts, the full stream is available until January 13 at 10 a.m. PT.

Trigun Stargaze Launch

The Trigun Stargaze premiere is set for January 10, 2026, exclusively on Crunchyroll. This sequel occurs two and a half years post the Lost JuLai tragedy that wreaked havoc on the planet. The narrative will follow Meryl in her quest alongside a new companion, Q Milly, as they encounter Wolfwood. Meanwhile, Vash, taking on the alias Eriks, hides from his pursuers but is forced back into action upon receiving a distress call from the third colony ship.

As hope glimmers from the cosmos, the return of the one-winged angel signals impending chaos.

Both series, Trigun Stampede and Trigun Stargaze, are adaptations of Nightow's manga and produced by Studio Orange, which is acclaimed for its innovative CG animation in titles like BEASTARS. Kenji Muto directed Trigun Stampede, while Masako Sato, known for her work on Haikyu!! To the Top, directs the sequel. Alongside, the scripts are conceptualized by Takehiko Oki, with character designs by Kouji Tajima, known for GANTZ:0.

Trigun Stampede's plot, as described by Crunchyroll, revolves around Vash the Stampede, a pacifist gunslinger with a $6 million bounty on his head, explored by rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe and her seasoned partner. Their investigation unveils the nefarious presence of Vash's twin brother, Millions Knives.

Source: Anime Hunch