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Anime like Trigun.
Finished Trigun and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, adventure, sci-fi. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 8 recommended by fans
- 8 short picks
20 anime like Trigun
1. Cowboy Bebop
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · ★ 8.75
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Trigun
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Trigun
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2. Gungrave
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · ★ 7.82
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Trigun
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Trigun
- Same studio as Trigun (Madhouse)
3. Desert Punk
TV · 2004 · 24 eps · ★ 7.36
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Trigun
- Shares Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi with Trigun
4. Casshern Sins
TV · 2008 · 24 eps · ★ 7.51
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Trigun
- Shares Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi with Trigun
- Same studio as Trigun (Madhouse)
6. Black Cat
TV · 2005 · 23 eps · ★ 7.31
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Trigun
- Shares Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi with Trigun
7. Trigun: Badlands Rumble
Movie · 2010 · ★ 7.90
- Shares Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi with Trigun
- Same studio as Trigun (Madhouse)
8. Trinity Blood
TV · 2005 · 24 eps · ★ 7.28
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Trigun
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi with Trigun
9. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- Shares Action, Adventure with Trigun
- Same studio as Trigun (Madhouse)
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10. Trigun Stampede
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · ★ 7.79
- Shares Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi with Trigun
11. Blood Blockade Battlefront
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.59
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Trigun
12. One-Punch Man
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.47
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Trigun
- Same studio as Trigun (Madhouse)
13. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Adventure with Trigun
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14. Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · ★ 8.25
- Shares Action, Adventure, Adult Cast with Trigun
- Same studio as Trigun (Madhouse)
15. Kaiju No. 8
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 8.19
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Trigun
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17. Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · ★ 8.49
- Shares Action, Adventure, Adult Cast with Trigun
18. One Piece
TV · 1999 · 1180 eps · ★ 8.72
- Shares Action, Adventure with Trigun
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19. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
TV · 2025 · 11 eps · ★ 7.78
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Trigun
20. Parasyte: The Maxim
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.32
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi with Trigun
- Same studio as Trigun (Madhouse)
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Trigun.
How the top picks compare with Trigun
Trigun is 26 episodes from 1998, tagged action, adventure, sci-fi and adult cast. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Trigun does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Bebop | 26 episodes | 1998 | Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast | Award Winning, Space |
| Gungrave | 26 episodes | 2003, 5 years newer | Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast | Drama, Gore, Organized Crime |
| Desert Punk | 24 episodes | 2004, 6 years newer | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | Comedy, Ecchi |
| Casshern Sins | 24 episodes | 2008, 10 years newer | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | Drama, Psychological |
| Rurouni Kenshin | 94 episodes, much longer than Trigun | 1996 | Action | Comedy, Romance, Historical |
| Black Cat | 23 episodes | 2005, 7 years newer | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | Super Power |
| Trigun: Badlands Rumble | Movie | 2010, 12 years newer | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast | — |
| Trinity Blood | 24 episodes | 2005, 7 years newer | Action, Sci-Fi | Fantasy, Vampire |
Pick by what you loved about Trigun
- If you liked the adult cast side: Cowboy Bebop, Gungrave, Trigun: Badlands Rumble and Trigun Stampede.
- If you liked the action side: Cowboy Bebop, Gungrave, Desert Punk and Casshern Sins.
- If you liked the adventure side: Desert Punk, Casshern Sins, Black Cat and Trigun: Badlands Rumble.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Trigun: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Trigun fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Trigun are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Trigun?
Cowboy Bebop. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Trigun. Gungrave and Desert Punk come next.
Is there a short anime like Trigun?
Yes: Trigun: Badlands Rumble (movie), Trigun Stampede (12 episodes), Blood Blockade Battlefront (12 episodes) and One-Punch Man (12 episodes).
What do Trigun fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Trigun most often recommend Cowboy Bebop, Gungrave, Desert Punk, Casshern Sins and Rurouni Kenshin.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Trigun fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Trigun itself are left out.
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