Crunchyroll Schedules Global 'Trigun Stampede' Marathon on YouTube Before 'Trigun Stargaze' Debut

Crunchyroll has confirmed a global watch party for the entire 12-episode run of Trigun Stampede, set to stream back-to-back on YouTube starting January 6, 2026. This event is timed specifically as the essential primer just ahead of the premiere of the sequel series, Trigun Stargaze.

The marathon is scheduled for a time slot intended to accommodate fans across different time zones globally. The platform announced the special community celebration as the 2025 broadcast year concludes.

Watching the full series run on YouTube will be free, requiring no Crunchyroll subscription. Once the series wraps up, viewers will gain immediate access to an exclusive interview featuring original creator Yasuhiro Nightow.

The sequel, Trigun Stargaze, is expected to dive into new narrative arcs and character developments, picking up directly from where Stampede left off. Fans have been anticipating the continuation of this reimagined classic for some time.

Trigun Stampede originally aired in 2023. Studio Orange handled the production, noted for its successful integration of slick 3D animation with 2D visual elements. Nightow’s source manga first gained traction in the 1990s through Young King Ours magazine, establishing the franchise's signature blend of high-octane gunfights and deep emotional themes.