The animation certainly didn't help that, either.
Trigun Stampede's is undoubtedly the most visually appealing 3D animation that I've ever seen in an anime, but it still just seemed off in most scenes. The faces are really expressive in a way that most 2D shows can't achieve, but the characters still feel soulless. The environments are vibrant and interesting, but still feel empty. The action is flashy, but lacks weight and cohesive choreography. The show even included some 2D scenes that were absolutely BREATHTAKING, and just made me wish the whole show was as gorgeous as those fleeting moments. 3D animation in anime still has a few years to go before it's good enough to really stand against traditional stylings, but this was certainly a step in the right direction towards that future.
I really wish that I liked this a little more-- I usually love sci-fi similar to this; but I just couldn't get into it. It's not a bad show by any means, just one that didn't land.
