User Recommendations for Gun x Sword

Vash (main character of Trigun) and Van (main character of Gun X Sword) remind me of each other, although not all of their characteristics match. Both main characters are kind of laid back but still hardcore fighters. Even though Gun X Sword is a mecha-styled show and Trigun isn't, I think if you were to watch the two you could probably make little lines between the shared qualities like the land and towns in both.

The main characters are very similar in beliefs, mannerisms, food obsessions, and "hey look at me I'm harmless JUST KIDDING HERE'S MY AWESOME WEAPON!"ness. Even the planets are similar. And just like Trigun the main character bounces from town to town (where his reputation precedes him) in search of the Big Bad Boss guy.

Both shows have that sort of "Mad Max", post-apocalyptic-planet feel to it. Both shows have their main character bent on revenge, but while Vash is a pacifist, Van just doesn't give a damn, yet the two are also absolute badasses, with Vash being an Android and Van having a humongous mech that falls from space. They have seemingly-inept companions accompany them on their merry quest, go on adventures, visit weird towns, need to take up jobs for some money, and the like.

Both of these shows are space westerns with quirky main characters who are helped along on their journeys by a girl or girls. Additionally, the characters' growing connections with other characters help them on their journeys. There are also plenty of amusing moments in both shows. Plus, the names Vash and Van are similar!

Both have very strong willed Main Characters. So if you like the MC archetype in Gun X Sword you will probably like Trigun. (Trigun is more humor based and the mc wears a little bit more of a shell than the MC in Gun X Sword.)