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Critical reception to the character has been positive. ''Anime News Network'' stated Vash seems to have been influenced by Western films and compared him with [[Himura Kenshin]] from the ''[[Rurouni Kenshin]]'' manga because of their pacifism.[{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2012-08-16|title=Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Trigun|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=January 23, 2020|date=August 16, 2012|author=Thompson, Jason|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223041926/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2012-08-16|archive-date=February 23, 2020|url-status=live}}] ''Manga Life'' compared Vash's way of life with that of the [[Midwestern United States|American Midwest]] in the 1800s. They called his characterization "fantastic" based on the personality he displays when facing enemies as he refuses to murder anybody.[{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv1.htm|title=Trigun v1|publisher=Manga Life|access-date=March 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010211213/http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv1.htm|archive-date=October 10, 2008|author=King, Hannah}}] When more of the character's past is revealed because of his conflict with his enemies, ''Manga Life'' said Vash's true self makes him more engaging, something which is expanded by the artwork.[{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv2.htm|title=Trigun v2|publisher=Manga Life|access-date=March 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010205335/http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv2.htm|archive-date=October 10, 2008|author=Polley, Dan}}] Vash's reintroduction in ''Maximum'' drew positive comments with a reviewer from ''Mania Entertainment'' saying both new and existing readers would be attracted by the restart of Vash's journey after moments of peace.[{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-01_article_81629.html|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #01|publisher=Mania Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302102307/http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-01_article_81629.html|archive-date=March 2, 2009|access-date=March 9, 2020|author=Chavez, Eduardo M.}}] In a later review, however, ''Mania Entertainment'' said some events that happened to Vash might come across as repetitive because his pacifism keeps backfiring and no proper solution has yet been given.[{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-04_article_81799.html|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #04|publisher=Mania Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110234741/http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-04_article_81799.html|archive-date=November 10, 2010|access-date=March 9, 2020|author=Chavez, Eduardo M.}}] As Vash's philosophy was tested in the finale, ''Fandom Post'' praised the consequences of his actions.[{{cite web|url=https://www.fandompost.com/2016/05/06/trigun-maximum-vol-14-manga-review/|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #14 Manga Review|publisher=Fandom Post|access-date=February 22, 2020|date=May 6, 2016|author=Leary, Ben|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222210716/https://www.fandompost.com/2016/05/06/trigun-maximum-vol-14-manga-review/|archive-date=February 22, 2020|url-status=live}}] ''BlerdsOnline'' noted Vash got so much grief the reader would also feel it when reading the manga.[{{cite web|url=http://www.blerdsonline.com/2018/01/trigun-maximum-review-who-doesnt-love.html|title=Trigun Maximum Review: Who Doesn't Love A Gun Toting, Super Powered Space Adventure|publisher=BlerdsOnline|date=January 17, 2018|access-date=March 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130192806/http://www.blerdsonline.com/2018/01/trigun-maximum-review-who-doesnt-love.html|archive-date=November 30, 2019|url-status=live}}] Anime director [[Goro Taniguchi]] claimed ''[[Gun Sword]]'' receieved feedback about the lead Van being too similar to Vash due to how they avoid fights but Van was more written as a lazy character rather than the pacifist fighter from the other series.[{{cite magazine|journal=Anime Insider|url=https://animetics.net/2014/07/27/via-anime-insider-the-gun-x-sword-crew-june-2006/|year=2006|issue=June|title=Top Guns|author=Mullins, Summer|issn=1547-3767|publisher=Wizard Entertainment}}] |
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Critical reception to the character has been positive. ''Anime News Network'' stated Vash seems to have been influenced by Western films and compared him with [[Himura Kenshin]] from the ''[[Rurouni Kenshin]]'' manga because of their pacifism.[{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2012-08-16|title=Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Trigun|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=January 23, 2020|date=August 16, 2012|author=Thompson, Jason|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223041926/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2012-08-16|archive-date=February 23, 2020|url-status=live}}] ''Manga Life'' compared Vash's way of life with that of the [[Midwestern United States|American Midwest]] in the 1800s. They called his characterization "fantastic" based on the personality he displays when facing enemies as he refuses to murder anybody.[{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv1.htm|title=Trigun v1|publisher=Manga Life|access-date=March 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010211213/http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv1.htm|archive-date=October 10, 2008|author=King, Hannah}}] When more of the character's past is revealed because of his conflict with his enemies, ''Manga Life'' said Vash's true self makes him more engaging, something which is expanded by the artwork.[{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv2.htm|title=Trigun v2|publisher=Manga Life|access-date=March 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010205335/http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Trigunv2.htm|archive-date=October 10, 2008|author=Polley, Dan}}] Vash's reintroduction in ''Maximum'' drew positive comments with a reviewer from ''Mania Entertainment'' saying both new and existing readers would be attracted by the restart of Vash's journey after moments of peace.[{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-01_article_81629.html|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #01|publisher=Mania Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302102307/http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-01_article_81629.html|archive-date=March 2, 2009|access-date=March 9, 2020|author=Chavez, Eduardo M.}}] In a later review, however, ''Mania Entertainment'' said some events that happened to Vash might come across as repetitive because his pacifism keeps backfiring and no proper solution has yet been given.[{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-04_article_81799.html|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #04|publisher=Mania Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110234741/http://www.mania.com/trigun-maximum-vol-04_article_81799.html|archive-date=November 10, 2010|access-date=March 9, 2020|author=Chavez, Eduardo M.}}] As Vash's philosophy was tested in the finale, ''Fandom Post'' praised the consequences of his actions.[{{cite web|url=https://www.fandompost.com/2016/05/06/trigun-maximum-vol-14-manga-review/|title=Trigun Maximum Vol. #14 Manga Review|publisher=Fandom Post|access-date=February 22, 2020|date=May 6, 2016|author=Leary, Ben|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222210716/https://www.fandompost.com/2016/05/06/trigun-maximum-vol-14-manga-review/|archive-date=February 22, 2020|url-status=live}}] ''BlerdsOnline'' noted Vash got so much grief the reader would also feel it when reading the manga.[{{cite web|url=http://www.blerdsonline.com/2018/01/trigun-maximum-review-who-doesnt-love.html|title=Trigun Maximum Review: Who Doesn't Love A Gun Toting, Super Powered Space Adventure|publisher=BlerdsOnline|date=January 17, 2018|access-date=March 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130192806/http://www.blerdsonline.com/2018/01/trigun-maximum-review-who-doesnt-love.html|archive-date=November 30, 2019|url-status=live}}] ''[[Gun Sword]]'' director [[Goro Taniguchi]] receieved feedback about its lead Van being too similar to Vash due to how they avoid fights which he replied that he created Van to be portrayed as a lazy character rather than the pacifist fighter.[{{cite magazine|journal=Anime Insider|url=https://animetics.net/2014/07/27/via-anime-insider-the-gun-x-sword-crew-june-2006/|year=2006|issue=June|title=Top Guns|author=Mullins, Summer|issn=1547-3767|publisher=Wizard Entertainment}}] Website ''[[Gizmodo]]'' also found similarities between Vash and ''[[Vinland Saga (manga)|Vinland Saga]]'' protagonist [[Thorfinn (Vinland Saga)|Thorfinn]] over their similar pacifist natures which led to manga author [[Makoto Yukimura]] replying that while their stories are similar, he wanted to start ''Vinland Saga'' by portraying his protagonist as a rude and violent character who would change across the narrative obtain the values other pacifists characters show.[{{cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/vinland-saga-creator-makoto-yukimura-looks-back-on-writing-his-pacifist-viking-epic-2000664303|title=‘Vinland Saga’ Creator Makoto Yukimura Looks Back on Writing His Pacifist Viking Epic|website=Gizmodo|access-date=April 23, 2026|date=October 7, 2025|author=Colbert, Isaiah}}] |
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Journalists have also commented on Vash's role in [[Madhouse (company)|Madhouse's]] adaptation of the manga. ''[[Escapist Magazine]]'' regarded Vash's characterization as one of the most intriguing aspects of ''Trigun'' because while being a pacifist, he fights to protect others and despite his victories, he is never seen as overpowered.[{{cite web|last1=Russell|first1=H.D.|title=Good Old Anime Reviews: Trigun - Love and Peace!|url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/moviesandtv/reviews/goanimereviews/16959-Trigun-Anime-Review.2#&gid=gallery_6086&pid=1|website=escapistmagazine.com|publisher=[[Escapist Magazine]]|access-date=June 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609053520/http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/moviesandtv/reviews/goanimereviews/16959-Trigun-Anime-Review.2#&gid=gallery_6086&pid=1|archive-date=June 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}] ''AnimeOnDVD'' enjoyed him for "running a gamut of emotions and attitudes" while displaying multiple skills that made him the most powerful fighter on the planet.[{{cite web|url=http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/754.php|publisher=AnimeOnDVD|title=Trigun Vol. 1 Review|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061101184550/http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/754.php |date=November 1, 2006|archive-date=November 1, 2006|author=Beveridge, Chris}}] The reviewer also said the change in Vash's character makes him more interesting to watch in the darker scenarios.[{{cite web|url=http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/758.php|website=AnimeOnDVD|title=Trigun Vol 5 Review|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080506024957/http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/758.php |archive-date=May 6, 2008|date=May 6, 2008 |author=Beveridge, Chris}}] Vash's backstory and its effect on him were described as "really interesting" because it would prompt questions from the audience.[{{cite web|url=http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/759.php |website=AnimeOnDVD |title=Trigun Vol 6 Review |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080506025002/http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/759.php |date=May 6, 2008|archive-date=May 6, 2008 |author=Beveridge, Chris }}] ''[[THEM Anime Reviews|T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews]]'' called Vash "the poster-child for the misunderstood hero".[{{cite web|url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=461|website=[[THEM Anime Reviews|T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews]]|title=Trigun| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217172806/http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=461 |archive-date=December 17, 2008 |author=Bustard, Jason}}] Similarly, ''Anime News Network'' praised Vash's characterization for avoiding cliches often seen in Western stories.[{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/trigun/dvd-the-complete-series|title=Trigun DVD - The Complete Series|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=February 22, 2020|author=Martin, Theron|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222170235/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/trigun/dvd-the-complete-series|archive-date=February 22, 2020|url-status=live}}] ''AnimeNation'' compared Vash with [[Abel Nightroad]] from the ''[[Trinity Blood]]'' anime based on their similar traits, saying they might be interpreted as identical characters.[{{cite web|url=https://www.animenation.net/blog/ask-john-is-the-trinity-blood-anime-good/|title=ASK John: Is The Trinity Blood Anime Good?|publisher=[[AnimeNation]]|access-date=March 10, 2020}}] In the book ''Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows that Changed the World of Japanese Animation'', Chris Stuckmann compares Vash with [[John McClane]] from the ''[[Die Hard (film series)|Die Hard]]'' action films because of the similar misunderstandings the two go through while facing enemies.[{{cite book|title=Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows that Changed the World of Japanese Animation |year=2018|publisher=Mango|isbn=978-1-63353-732-3|author=Stuckmann, Chris}}] |
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Journalists have also commented on Vash's role in [[Madhouse (company)|Madhouse's]] adaptation of the manga. ''[[Escapist Magazine]]'' regarded Vash's characterization as one of the most intriguing aspects of ''Trigun'' because while being a pacifist, he fights to protect others and despite his victories, he is never seen as overpowered.[{{cite web|last1=Russell|first1=H.D.|title=Good Old Anime Reviews: Trigun - Love and Peace!|url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/moviesandtv/reviews/goanimereviews/16959-Trigun-Anime-Review.2#&gid=gallery_6086&pid=1|website=escapistmagazine.com|publisher=[[Escapist Magazine]]|access-date=June 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609053520/http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/moviesandtv/reviews/goanimereviews/16959-Trigun-Anime-Review.2#&gid=gallery_6086&pid=1|archive-date=June 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}] ''AnimeOnDVD'' enjoyed him for "running a gamut of emotions and attitudes" while displaying multiple skills that made him the most powerful fighter on the planet.[{{cite web|url=http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/754.php|publisher=AnimeOnDVD|title=Trigun Vol. 1 Review|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061101184550/http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/754.php |date=November 1, 2006|archive-date=November 1, 2006|author=Beveridge, Chris}}] The reviewer also said the change in Vash's character makes him more interesting to watch in the darker scenarios.[{{cite web|url=http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/758.php|website=AnimeOnDVD|title=Trigun Vol 5 Review|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080506024957/http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/758.php |archive-date=May 6, 2008|date=May 6, 2008 |author=Beveridge, Chris}}] Vash's backstory and its effect on him were described as "really interesting" because it would prompt questions from the audience.[{{cite web|url=http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/759.php |website=AnimeOnDVD |title=Trigun Vol 6 Review |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080506025002/http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/759.php |date=May 6, 2008|archive-date=May 6, 2008 |author=Beveridge, Chris }}] ''[[THEM Anime Reviews|T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews]]'' called Vash "the poster-child for the misunderstood hero".[{{cite web|url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=461|website=[[THEM Anime Reviews|T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews]]|title=Trigun| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217172806/http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=461 |archive-date=December 17, 2008 |author=Bustard, Jason}}] Similarly, ''Anime News Network'' praised Vash's characterization for avoiding cliches often seen in Western stories.[{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/trigun/dvd-the-complete-series|title=Trigun DVD - The Complete Series|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=February 22, 2020|author=Martin, Theron|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222170235/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/trigun/dvd-the-complete-series|archive-date=February 22, 2020|url-status=live}}] ''AnimeNation'' compared Vash with [[Abel Nightroad]] from the ''[[Trinity Blood]]'' anime based on their similar traits, saying they might be interpreted as identical characters.[{{cite web|url=https://www.animenation.net/blog/ask-john-is-the-trinity-blood-anime-good/|title=ASK John: Is The Trinity Blood Anime Good?|publisher=[[AnimeNation]]|access-date=March 10, 2020}}] In the book ''Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows that Changed the World of Japanese Animation'', Chris Stuckmann compares Vash with [[John McClane]] from the ''[[Die Hard (film series)|Die Hard]]'' action films because of the similar misunderstandings the two go through while facing enemies.[{{cite book|title=Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows that Changed the World of Japanese Animation |year=2018|publisher=Mango|isbn=978-1-63353-732-3|author=Stuckmann, Chris}}] |
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