Gab Hernandez 
Season 2 of Trigun Stampede is confirmed and it’s coming to continue the reboot of the 1998 classic but it boasts new branding in Trigun Stargaze.
With stylish, cel-shaded 3D animation reminiscent of Guilty Gear Strive, Trigun Stampede took the original series and resurrected it for modern audiences. While it’s technically a reboot, Trigun Stampede’s events occur before the original 1998 anime. Many fans were initially skeptical about the redesigns and new direction, and but the show quelled these worries with a stellar first season.
After the finale, fans clamored for a second season and Orange quickly granted their wishes. The studio confirmed that Vash would “rise again” but stated that the next season was firmly in pre-production as of March 2023. So what’s the current status of the anime and when can fans expect it? Here’s everything that’s officially confirmed.
Will there be a Trigun Stampede Season 2?
A second season of Trigun Stampede was confirmed to be in development by Orange in 2023. Trigun Stampede Season 2 was officially given a new title, Trigun Stargaze, in 2025.
In a lengthy thread discussing the success of the first season, the studio thanked everyone involved from the director to the voice actors to the human resources department. Included in this was the promise that Vash the Stampede would ride again.
Though it was a long announcement, little was said about the actual show. It was left unclear how many episodes the season might have, when it will come out, or what adventures await Vash and his cohorts. The studio eventually gave fans some answers.
Trigun Stampede Season 2 release date info
Trigun Stampede Season 2 is confirmed to be coming out in 2026.
Since the studio’s initial confirmation, it has largely been quiet regarding the follow-up. Following the launch of Trigun Stampede, Orange turned its attention to creating the final chapter of anthropomorphic romantic drama Beastars. It then began work on Leviathan, a new steampunk series based on Scott Westerfeld’s novel series of the same name.
One of the few bits of concreate information regarding Trigun Stampede Season 2 is that it will be the last in the series. The official social media account teased Season 2 with the words “Final Phase Coming Soon!” Given the original Trigun only had 26 episodes total, Trigun Stampede will likely not surpass that number. Notably, the first season took five years, so it wouldn’t be unprecedented for the second season to take a while.
Fans waiting for Trigun Stampede can look to Arcane Season 2‘s release date for encouragement, as the first run was said to be cooking for seven years but there’s just a three-year layover for the second season.
What will happen in Trigun Stampede Season 2?
The second season of Trigun Stampede will likely adapt parts of Trigun Maximum and certain parts of the original anime.
The events of Trigun Stampede Season 2 will pick up more than two years after the conclusion of Season 1, so Stargaze will likely overlap with some of the events of the original anime. The origin of Vash the Stampede and the aftermath of what happened to July will likely play a major role in the season’s narrative.
After all, the destruction of July was a foregone conclusion for fans who watched the original anime on Adult Swim or read the manga. What Stampede does is add a personal angle to the tragedy.
The trailer for season 2 also teases the debut of iconic characters like Milly Thompson and Chronica. These characters were staples of the original anime, and longtime fans lamented their absence. Hopefully, the second season gives fans closure on the cult classic franchise.
