Trigun Stargaze Episode 1: Release date and everything we need to know

Still from the anime
Still from the anime trailer (Image credit: Studio Orange)

Fans who had been waiting to know when Trigun Stargaze Episode 1 is going to be released, there is finally information on a proper release date. Fortunately, the fan will not have to wait for a long time because the premiere is only a few days away. As this anime is part of the Winter 2026 anime season, the expectations from this series are sky high because the anime community is getting a roster of popular anime that have already established their popularity.

Trigun Stargaze till now has a niche audience and will have to compete with delivering a memorable episode to leave a mark in the fandom, which in turn would help reignite the spark in the hearts of the viewers and also end up attracting new viewers. This anime season is exceptionally competitive, but after looking at the key visuals and trailers released so far, it seems that when Trigun Stargaze Episode 1 releases, it has the potential to become a hot topic on anime forums.

Still from the anime trailer (Image credit: Studio Orange)
Still from the anime trailer (Image credit: Studio Orange)

According to official sources, it is confirmed that Tirgun Stargaze Episode 1 is going to be released on January 10, 2026. This premiere is set to have a normal runtime of 23 minutes, and those who are interested in watching the anime it is going to be able to stream it on legal platforms like Crunchyroll. For those who live in Japan, the episode will be airing on local channels and then soon be part of a simulcast so that international fans can also watch it.

Those who are still on the fence about whether to give this series a shot or skip it are recommended to at least try watching the premiere. Moreover, if anyone is a fan of anime shows like Cowboy Bebop, Ergo Proxy, Texhnolyze, Gungrave, Desert Punk, Akira, and Psycho-Pass, for them Trigun Stargaze should be part of their must-watch list.


What to expect from Trigun Stargaze Episode 1? (Speculative)

Still from anime trailer (Image credit: Studio Orange)
Still from anime trailer (Image credit: Studio Orange)

Currently, the fandom is expecting Trigun Stargaze's premiere to focus on:

  • Episode 1 of Trigun Stargaze could show fans the atmosphere and worldbuilding, re-establishing the consequences of Stampede’s ending while teasing Knives’s next move.
  • Fans should expect slower, tension-filled storytelling, moral conflict, and early hints of large-scale confrontations rather than immediate spectacle.

We know that the series is set two and a half years after the Lost JuLai tragedy, an event that left an entire city destroyed and pushed the planet further into chaos. Trigun Stargaze Episode 1 will reintroduce viewers to a changed world and changed characters.

If we were to talk about the Episode 1 voice actor cast, it would feature a mix of familiar voices and exciting new additions. We have Yoshitsugu Matsuoka returning as Vash the Stampede, alongside Sakura Ando as Meryl Stryfe and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Wolfwood. Additionally, fans will get to see key antagonists from Stampede, including Legato Bluesummers, Elendira the Crimsonnail, and Millions Knives, who are also back.


Final thoughts

With its January 10 premiere locked in, Episode 1 promises a powerful return to Noman’s Land, one where hope, violence, and idealism once again collide under a blood-red sky. This premier holds a lot of promise, and as it is produced by Studio Orange, fans are reassured that the quality of animation is not going to be something they have to be worried about.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade