#I do miss milly and the old western aesthetic of the OG

[mickules]

Changing of the Guard

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I do find a lot of joy in adaptation. In seeing new eyes interpret concepts that I've fallen in love with. Sometimes it's a whole new chapter for me to adore, and sometimes it's just not for me.

Stampede so far has fallen more into the latter category for me, which is a shame, because on a technical level - it is outstanding.

Studio Orange have put an enormous amount of effort into the character body and face animations, the cinematography, lighting, character and landscape designs - their passion for their craft is obvious, and their skill with CG undeniable.

But I'm afraid the same can't be said for the pacing and the writing. Trigun has so many interesting themes and conflicts, character dynamics and motivations that Stampede just hasn't had the breathing room so far to explore, and that has left me wanting.

It's certainly not the FMA:Brotherhood style manga faithful adaptation I might have hoped for.

But it is still early days and I've a lifetime of nostalgia for the original versions to colour my opinion.

At the very least, I'm just pleased that Trigun, a series that against all odds found an audience despite not having much homegrown appeal, is still finding new fans through this new series.

Love and Peace