Image: Yasuhiro Naito, Shonengahosha/TRIGUN STAMPEDE Production Committee
AMBot | 03/14/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The tenth episode of Trigun Stampede takes us to JuLai, where the story begins with Vash confronting his brother Knives about his mission to collect all the human Plant generators. The episode explores the trauma Vash suffers due to his pacifist tendencies and the human cost he must pay for his abilities. The death of Roberto De Niro in the episode is tragic, as he is killed by Elendira, the Crimsonnail. This event helps shift the focus to Meryl as his successor, who now inherits Roberto's weapon and blessing to carry on his life's work as a journalist.
However, Roberto's death does not have a major impact on the story, and his character does not contribute much. In contrast, the relationship between Vash and Wolfwood is a highlight of the episode. Wolfwood makes Vash a more bearable character, and their dynamic is crucial to the series' success.
The episode also sheds light on Bill Conrad's background. Many years ago, Knives gave him the choice to either die or continue living and pay the price for his sins. Bill chose to keep living and has been paying the price ever since.
The episode ends with Vash falling into his brother's trap, which was predictable from the start. Knives sees Vash's humanity as a flaw, a sickness, and now seeks to remake him. This episode is important in building tension for the finale, and fans will undoubtedly be eager to see what happens next. All in all, Roberto's death might feel a bit flat, but the episode delivers strong character dynamics and key story elements that will excite viewers.
However, Roberto's death does not have a major impact on the story, and his character does not contribute much. In contrast, the relationship between Vash and Wolfwood is a highlight of the episode. Wolfwood makes Vash a more bearable character, and their dynamic is crucial to the series' success.
The episode also sheds light on Bill Conrad's background. Many years ago, Knives gave him the choice to either die or continue living and pay the price for his sins. Bill chose to keep living and has been paying the price ever since.
The episode ends with Vash falling into his brother's trap, which was predictable from the start. Knives sees Vash's humanity as a flaw, a sickness, and now seeks to remake him. This episode is important in building tension for the finale, and fans will undoubtedly be eager to see what happens next. All in all, Roberto's death might feel a bit flat, but the episode delivers strong character dynamics and key story elements that will excite viewers.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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