He views violence as a failure and values human life above all, even at the cost of his own pride or safety. He famously jokes that bullets are too expensive—costing as much as "two slices of pizza"—to avoid using his weapon.
See the fluid action and character development of Episode 2 in these clips and reviews: Trigun Stampede - Episode 2
The story picks up in Jeneora Rock, where the townspeople, led by the pragmatic , turn against Vash to claim the $$6 million bounty. Their motivation is survival; they need the money to replace their failing Plant , the biological reactor that provides water and energy. He views violence as a failure and values
The "Running Man" chase features active camerawork that takes advantage of the 3D space, capturing Vash’s "Jackie Chan-style" clumsy yet effective movement. Their motivation is survival; they need the money
The situation escalates with the arrival of the —a father-son duo consisting of a diminutive scientist and his giant, cyborg son, Gofsef .
Her betrayal isn't born of malice but of a mother's desperation to provide for the town's children, illustrating that "life in this world leaves little room for charity".
Produced by , the episode is praised for its high-quality 3D CGI .