Trigun Episode 17: Rem Saverem

Manga chapter 47-49

Canon/HIGH

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10.0

6 Fans

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Trigun Episode 17: Rem Saverem

Manga chapter 47-49

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 16Next: EP 18 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

6 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

mohrezap's avatar
mohrezap
The past of the two brothers, Vash and Knives, is revealed in this episode. In contrast to Vash, Knives holds the opposite belief. He sees Plants as beings that are exploited by humans.
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
Finally, the episode I’ve been waiting for! It answers what I’ve been curious about Vash, especially what he really is and where he came from. I love how he hasn’t changed, he still cares for everyone and doesn’t want them to get hurt, despite what happened in the past.
adg_1's avatar
adg_1
FINALLY, the lore drop we’ve been waiting for: a huge peek at Vash’s past! Trading out the wild-west setting for a sci-fi stage with deep worldbuilding is PEAK!! Baby Vash (and that one other baby) is triggering my cuteness aggression 🥺 A tragic yet tasty ep with juicy info 🍎🦋
carll's avatar
carll
ok so this ep is basically all backstory. theres not much action but honestly finally you start getting answers about vash and why hes so weird about everything and Rem being best mom. This one hurts so good but explains so much. what a great backstory hahaha
cinnaverse's avatar
cinnaverse
For the first time ever, we finally get a good look at what seems to be Vash's life from his childhood, and another guy who is actually his brother. I love how rich this episode is in emotions, of morality, and some allegories here and there for our introspection of the characters.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
Leonof has infiltrated the ship. more Gung-Ho Guns members are with him. the battle is brutal. the ship is in danger. Vash can't save everyone. the weight on his shoulders gets heavier. 😰

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the devastating fallout of the Fifth Moon confrontation with the Gung-Ho Guns, this episode serves as a critical narrative exhale — replacing forward momentum with deep, foundational backstory that recontextualizes Vash's pacifism and his fractured bond with Knives. Positioned at the series' midpoint turn (episode 17 of 26), it marks the transition from Trigun's more episodic first half into its darker, more serialized back half. The revelations here feed directly into 'Goodbye for Now' and the escalating conflicts that define the final stretch.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the devastating fallout of the Fifth Moon confrontation with the Gung-Ho Guns, this episode serves as a critical narrative exhale — replacing forward momentum with deep, foundational backstory that recontextualizes Vash's pacifism and his fractured bond with Knives. Positioned at the series' midpoint turn (episode 17 of 26), it marks the transition from Trigun's more episodic first half into its darker, more serialized back half. The revelations here feed directly into 'Goodbye for Now' and the escalating conflicts that define the final stretch.

QUICK TAKES

mohrezap's avatar
mohrezap
The past of the two brothers, Vash and Knives, is revealed in this episode. In contrast to Vash, Knives holds the opposite belief. He sees Plants as beings that are exploited by humans.
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
Finally, the episode I’ve been waiting for! It answers what I’ve been curious about Vash, especially what he really is and where he came from. I love how he hasn’t changed, he still cares for everyone and doesn’t want them to get hurt, despite what happened in the past.
adg_1's avatar
adg_1
FINALLY, the lore drop we’ve been waiting for: a huge peek at Vash’s past! Trading out the wild-west setting for a sci-fi stage with deep worldbuilding is PEAK!! Baby Vash (and that one other baby) is triggering my cuteness aggression 🥺 A tragic yet tasty ep with juicy info 🍎🦋
carll's avatar
carll
ok so this ep is basically all backstory. theres not much action but honestly finally you start getting answers about vash and why hes so weird about everything and Rem being best mom. This one hurts so good but explains so much. what a great backstory hahaha
cinnaverse's avatar
cinnaverse
For the first time ever, we finally get a good look at what seems to be Vash's life from his childhood, and another guy who is actually his brother. I love how rich this episode is in emotions, of morality, and some allegories here and there for our introspection of the characters.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
Leonof has infiltrated the ship. more Gung-Ho Guns members are with him. the battle is brutal. the ship is in danger. Vash can't save everyone. the weight on his shoulders gets heavier. 😰

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AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com