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Trigun Maximum #5
Trigun Maximum Volume 5: Break Out
Vash the Stampede and his cohorts remain locked in a frenetic and terribly destructive battle with the remaining members of the Gung-Ho Guns, who are terribly resistant to defeat. The bitter feud promises to reveal secrets about both Vash and his mortal enemies. Just when you thought this series had reached its most feverish pitch, Yasuhiro Nightow turns up the heat in his wildly popular manga series, Trigun Maximum!
208 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2001
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Yasuhiro Nightow
143 books135 followers内藤 泰弘. Traditional transliteration would be Yasuhiro Naitou. Author uses "Nightow" for better pronunciation by English natives.
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March 7, 2023
This one hurt.
'Loss' was especially a chapter that got to me with the later half of this volume in general just really standing out, which makes sense since most of my written reviews for this series have been about morality and ideology. Knives and July are both so extremely interesting in regards to the absolution that Knives holds and the absolute guilt Vash carries (though often he is indirectly the cause of such disasters).
Knives (like other characters) thinks of Vash as idealistic and blindly optimistic, even tainted by that belief, but I think Knives (and even Wolfwood a bit - though I would never say to this extreme) grasps onto the negativity and sin of mankind in an absolute fashion, which is perhaps a different kind of blindness. Knives tells Vash to face reality, but I think having lived for so long amongst humanity Vash is one of the only characters that has (especially when just comparing Knives and Vash).
Vash's mindset is perhaps one of the most realistic, especially when opposed by such absolute ideals, because I think Vash understands that thinking the best of people or that people can be good does not deny that they can do bad. Vash has experienced the darkness of humanity (as Knives points out), but there is always the possibility of and ability to change in humanity, which is what Vash seems to hold onto. He has met good, kind people, and he has met terrible people that he believes should be given the chance to be better but that does not negate what they have done (and Vash does not negate what he has done (which it's up for debate how much he really should blame himself for the things that have occurred because of him)).
Truly I think the title of the last chapter, 'Let us walk the path to redemption,' in this volume sums up what Vash is really about, which is not blind devotion or belief in humanity as good in an absolute manner, which would deny their ability to do bad, but the possibility of redemption and change.
I think it is also an ideal that Vash so much needs to believe for himself due to the guilt he carries for everything. If humanity cannot be redeemed, can he, who is not human but seems to want to be or at least seems to emulate humanity, achieve redemption and even forgiveness?
'Loss' was especially a chapter that got to me with the later half of this volume in general just really standing out, which makes sense since most of my written reviews for this series have been about morality and ideology. Knives and July are both so extremely interesting in regards to the absolution that Knives holds and the absolute guilt Vash carries (though often he is indirectly the cause of such disasters).
Knives (like other characters) thinks of Vash as idealistic and blindly optimistic, even tainted by that belief, but I think Knives (and even Wolfwood a bit - though I would never say to this extreme) grasps onto the negativity and sin of mankind in an absolute fashion, which is perhaps a different kind of blindness. Knives tells Vash to face reality, but I think having lived for so long amongst humanity Vash is one of the only characters that has (especially when just comparing Knives and Vash).
Vash's mindset is perhaps one of the most realistic, especially when opposed by such absolute ideals, because I think Vash understands that thinking the best of people or that people can be good does not deny that they can do bad. Vash has experienced the darkness of humanity (as Knives points out), but there is always the possibility of and ability to change in humanity, which is what Vash seems to hold onto. He has met good, kind people, and he has met terrible people that he believes should be given the chance to be better but that does not negate what they have done (and Vash does not negate what he has done (which it's up for debate how much he really should blame himself for the things that have occurred because of him)).
Truly I think the title of the last chapter, 'Let us walk the path to redemption,' in this volume sums up what Vash is really about, which is not blind devotion or belief in humanity as good in an absolute manner, which would deny their ability to do bad, but the possibility of redemption and change.
I think it is also an ideal that Vash so much needs to believe for himself due to the guilt he carries for everything. If humanity cannot be redeemed, can he, who is not human but seems to want to be or at least seems to emulate humanity, achieve redemption and even forgiveness?
August 30, 2024
[hissing muffled by feathers]
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June 10, 2023What the fuck just happened? No but like seriously, what in the biblically accurate fuck was that?
Given that most of it was a fight scene, I was already bound to be confused but then that and...yeah, okay. But I do like that we got more insights into both July and what Vash is all about - the title of the last chapter, Let Us Walk the Path to Redemption, and that whole thing with "You break it, you fix it!" - it's not that he's denying that humanity is capable of atrocities, but more about how everyone can do better. But oof, his guilt. What if nuclear bombs could feel love, indeed.
ANYWAY. Onwards.
Given that most of it was a fight scene, I was already bound to be confused but then that and...yeah, okay. But I do like that we got more insights into both July and what Vash is all about - the title of the last chapter, Let Us Walk the Path to Redemption, and that whole thing with "You break it, you fix it!" - it's not that he's denying that humanity is capable of atrocities, but more about how everyone can do better. But oof, his guilt. What if nuclear bombs could feel love, indeed.
ANYWAY. Onwards.
May 13, 2023
THIS VOLUME WAS SO INTENSE OMGGGGG I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!
and i can't believe Vash is /literally/ biblically accurate-
and i can't believe Vash is /literally/ biblically accurate-
June 22, 2023
“if i save one life…
…will it be as though i was worn alone?
will that life…
…be a good one?”
“[…] i grow sure of how to live…
…then lose all my resolve again.
tears of joy and tears of sorrow…
…amidst tens of millions of bullets…
then, at last i reach my destination—
unjustly guided, my despair deepens.”
“the name i have tried to forget…
the mistake i have tried to seal away…
that which cannot be undone…
i must…
go on…”
…will it be as though i was worn alone?
will that life…
…be a good one?”
“[…] i grow sure of how to live…
…then lose all my resolve again.
tears of joy and tears of sorrow…
…amidst tens of millions of bullets…
then, at last i reach my destination—
unjustly guided, my despair deepens.”
“the name i have tried to forget…
the mistake i have tried to seal away…
that which cannot be undone…
i must…
go on…”
March 13, 2023
I think this volume is the most important when it comes to vash characterization. Getting his memories of the catastrophe of July during the fight with Gantlet and being absolutely devastated by it. I think the last chapter being called 'Let us walk the path to redemption' is just so so important about Vash’s journey. I feel like he sole purpose before having his memories back was to show kindness towards any form of life in order to make Rem’s memory has bright as he could in his mind. He wanted for her to keep smiling by his actions. But what happened in July definitely makes him reconsider the purpose of his journey and how it will go for him.
I’m usually not that much into sci-fi but I’m really enjoying the series so far, it’s interesting to read what inspired Studio Orange to make the current scenario of Trigun Stampede!
I’m usually not that much into sci-fi but I’m really enjoying the series so far, it’s interesting to read what inspired Studio Orange to make the current scenario of Trigun Stampede!
May 12, 2023
WE GETTING BIBLICAL HERE LADS!
August 19, 2014
I still have next to no idea what's going on in these. It's just become a quest to finish now. I think my main issue is that most of the action panels are so confusing and I can't tell what's going on. I didn't have the same problem with Nausicaa or Full Metal Alchemist. Ah, well, on to volume 6.
April 17, 2023
Vash es forzado a enfrentarse a su naturaleza, pasado y errores. Mientras su mundo se viene abajo, sus compañeros harán todo lo posible para ayudarlo a levantarlo una vez más.
En la reseña del volumen anterior mencione el síndrome post-traumático un poco de jajas, pero me he dado cuenta de que mi subsconsciente iba por el camino correcto. Vash tiene una serie de vivencias catastróficas de las que no puede huir y que le torturan incluso más que su hermano y todo lo que le ha estado haciendo en toda la serie. Y lo mejor de todo es que no es culpa suya, pero está expuesto de una manera que hace que tanto Vash como el propio lector crean que sí. Sin embargo, el lector tiene un conocimiento casi omnisciente sobre cómo es Vash en realidad, así que la confusión solo dura un segundo.
En la reseña del volumen anterior mencione el síndrome post-traumático un poco de jajas, pero me he dado cuenta de que mi subsconsciente iba por el camino correcto. Vash tiene una serie de vivencias catastróficas de las que no puede huir y que le torturan incluso más que su hermano y todo lo que le ha estado haciendo en toda la serie. Y lo mejor de todo es que no es culpa suya, pero está expuesto de una manera que hace que tanto Vash como el propio lector crean que sí. Sin embargo, el lector tiene un conocimiento casi omnisciente sobre cómo es Vash en realidad, así que la confusión solo dura un segundo.
April 3, 2023
Love that we get so much action that puts the Vash/Wolfwood dynamic in spotlight. I love them to bits. Love the Milly development here.
I guess the action can be confusing for some people but honestly, you just have to pay attention. Which I love, because I can't zone out and fly over the pages so I actually appreciate the full story.
Love that there's a canonically trans character ! The vocab is a bit outdated but she's badass and recognised as one of the best fighters in the universe so love that ❤️
I guess the action can be confusing for some people but honestly, you just have to pay attention. Which I love, because I can't zone out and fly over the pages so I actually appreciate the full story.
Love that there's a canonically trans character ! The vocab is a bit outdated but she's badass and recognised as one of the best fighters in the universe so love that ❤️
November 29, 2021
Tak terasa sudah jilid 5.
Baiklah, saya harus mengakuinya.
Entah kenapa (yuph, entah kenapa) saya hampir tidak tahu apa yang terjadi di serial ini (maaf sensei hhu). Saya hanya berpikir, serial ini harus sy selesaikan sekarang dan sesegera mungkin LOL. Saya pikir masalah utama saya adalah bahwa sebagian besar panel tindakan sangat membingungkan dan sehingga menjadi bias dan tidak tahu apa yang terjadi.
:-/
Baiklah, saya harus mengakuinya.
Entah kenapa (yuph, entah kenapa) saya hampir tidak tahu apa yang terjadi di serial ini (maaf sensei hhu). Saya hanya berpikir, serial ini harus sy selesaikan sekarang dan sesegera mungkin LOL. Saya pikir masalah utama saya adalah bahwa sebagian besar panel tindakan sangat membingungkan dan sehingga menjadi bias dan tidak tahu apa yang terjadi.
:-/
April 5, 2023
I still don't like the art style and find it difficult to understand. I know there are people who will love it, and there's a lot of skill on display. It just looks ugly, and the character designs are still bad. The insight into Knives and Vash's relationship is fun. The plot itself is pretty bad otherwise.
April 26, 2021
«Dejar que se eliminen entre ellos».
Bastante inesperado, pero todo muy confuso. Vuelven los escombros y me pierdo en los paneles. Poco Wolfwood pero mucho saxofonista loco.
TE TENGO, SAXOFONISTA, es algo que a todos nos gustaría gritar alguna vez.
Bastante inesperado, pero todo muy confuso. Vuelven los escombros y me pierdo en los paneles. Poco Wolfwood pero mucho saxofonista loco.
TE TENGO, SAXOFONISTA, es algo que a todos nos gustaría gritar alguna vez.
May 24, 2021
I’m choosing to stop reading with this volume, despite being nearly halfway through the manga series. I have no idea what’s going on anymore and am more confused than I think I’ve ever been with this series.
April 19, 2023
Me los llevo leyendo en el intervalo de varias semanas y tendría que haber hecho las reviews en su momento. La verdad es que no me acuerdo específicamente de este tomo pero tengo la sensación de que a partir de la pelea con el Hornfreak esto solo va hacia arriba.
September 23, 2024
This volume was all fighting and lore building. Lots of flashbacks and super dramatic drawings of Vash crying.
But it was all done beautifully and I loved the shot of Meryl protecting Vash. You can also see where modern shows like Avatar, Steven Universe, etc take influence from Trigun.
But it was all done beautifully and I loved the shot of Meryl protecting Vash. You can also see where modern shows like Avatar, Steven Universe, etc take influence from Trigun.
March 2, 2023
Some of the action in here is like borderline indecipherable but when Nightow’s art is on it is very on.
Also there’s a dude that fights with a saxophone named Midvalley the Hornfreak.
Also there’s a dude that fights with a saxophone named Midvalley the Hornfreak.
March 9, 2023
biblically accurate vash: be not afraid
April 28, 2023
Fucking hardcore man! Also Vash (+ Knives) is the biblically accurate angel (plant).
July 6, 2023
3.5 🌟 or 3.75 🌟 at a reach:)
September 19, 2023
angel vash!!!
July 14, 2024
3/5 ⭐
I truly don't get what's happening but okay
I truly don't get what's happening but okay
July 17, 2024
I remember this being one of the more confusing volumes but felt like I got more of it this time. and had some lovely biblically accurate vash panels + feral wolfwood + July angst so 5 stars
October 1, 2024
A more action-packed volume with a lot of Gung-Ho Gun moments.
No author comic at the end though :(
No author comic at the end though :(
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April 17, 2025vash no llores porque lloro yo también. legato siendo tratado como perro peak narrativa él es cabra y elendira absoluto icono.
April 21, 2015
We get more of the July back-story, which is interesting. It gives more depth to the Vash character. We, also, see a bit more of Wolfwood's way of thinking.
I'd really love to give this a 4-star rating, but I am still having an issue with the way the action scenes are drawn. They tend to be confusing, making them very unsatisfying. Sometimes I can see what is going on, but in most of the action scenes, it's difficult to figure out who is doing or saying what. It's a shame. I really loved the anime derived from the manga.
I'd really love to give this a 4-star rating, but I am still having an issue with the way the action scenes are drawn. They tend to be confusing, making them very unsatisfying. Sometimes I can see what is going on, but in most of the action scenes, it's difficult to figure out who is doing or saying what. It's a shame. I really loved the anime derived from the manga.
February 26, 2022
#Program BUBU
June 25, 2009
It's the attack of the bad guys! Still confused a bit, but I can get the gist of the story. I wonder what will happen now with the appearance of a surprise character! Ooh, exciting!
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January 15, 2010Man, this series is darker than I first thought :P good though
May 7, 2013
I need to give it a second readthrough because some bits didn't make sense with the action panels.
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