Ep 1. The $$60,000,000,000 Man
- TV-14
- March 1, 2003
- 24 min
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In Trigun season 1 episode 1, entitled "The $$60,000,000,000 Man," viewers are introduced to the show's main character, Vash the Stampede, a legendary gunman with a $60 billion bounty on his head. The episode begins with the insurance girls, Meryl and Milly, arriving in the town of Macca to investigate the destruction caused by Vash. There they meet many locals who have different opinions on Vash. Some believe he is a cold-blooded killer, while others view him as a hero.
As the girls try to track Vash, they discover that he is actually in town, disguised as a waiter at a restaurant. Meryl confronts him, accusing him of being the notorious gunman, but Vash denies it and insists that he only wants to live peacefully and make people smile. Not long after their confrontation, a group of bandits enter the town, looking for Vash and creating chaos in their wake.
When Vash realizes that the bandits have come for him, he dons his signature red coat and springs into action to protect the town and its inhabitants. His fighting skills leave the insurance girls in awe as they watch him easily take down the group of bandits, ultimately revealing that his reputation may not be entirely accurate.
However, as the episode comes to a close, it becomes clear that the bounty on Vash's head is not just for show. As Meryl and Milly leave the town of Macca, they are confronted by a group of more heavily armed men, who claim to be bounty hunters. This leaves viewers on a cliffhanger, wondering what will happen next in Vash's story.
Overall, "The $$60,000,000,000 Man" sets up the world and main character of Trigun quite effectively. It establishes the idea of bounty hunting, gives audiences a taste of Vash's charming yet enigmatic personality, and showcases his incredible fighting abilities. It also hints at a larger story at play, both in terms of the bandits' motivations and the larger bounty hunting community that is out to get Vash. This episode is a great introduction to the series and leaves viewers excited for what's to come.
