Story
The fifth DVD for Trigun begins with an episode featuring mostly Meryl and Milly as they attempt to defend an elderly couple's land from a greedy entrepreneur. This is the only episode in the Trigun series to barely show Vash at all. Though nothing too spectacular happens in this episode, the episode is still entertaining nonetheless. 

This is followed by two of the greatest episodes in the series, "Demons Eye" and "Fifth Moon". In these episodes, Vash is confronted by the Gung Ho Guns Dominique the Cyclops, E.G. Mine, and Rai Dei the Blade. The beginning of "Demons Eye" also features Legato fighting against a rather large gang called the Roderick Thieves. This encounter was written in order to illustrate the power and evil that is Legato Bluesummers and to introduce the nine Gung Ho Guns, Dominique the Cyclops, Rai Dei the Blade, Zazie the Beast, Leonof the Puppet Master, Grey the Ninelives, Hoppered the Gauntlet, Caine the Longshot, E.G. Mine, Midvalley the Hornfreak, and Chapel, who is not present at the time. 

Once discovering the bodies of the dead Roderick Thieves, Vash runs to confront Legato who he sees standing on top of a giant mill. Finding a pile of more dead Roderick Thieves, Vash is greeted by Dominique and told that the killings were like spring cleaning, getting rid of the trash who "use people to line their pockets." Angry at the fact that Dominique believes herself worthy of choosing who lives or dies, Vash begins to fight against her. However, Dominique has the ability to move so quickly that not even Vash can follow her movements. 

In "Fifth Moon", Vash is told to travel to Augusta City by a man under Legato's control. Fearing the well-being of the Augusta citizens to be in danger, Vash scares them all out of the city by yelling he will kill them all. Once the city is disserted, Vash meets E.G. Mine, who may have been the one to kill Dominic and Monev whom Vash discovers dead, attached to a building. Learning that the only choice Vash has is to either die or let others die, he begins his battle with E.G. Mine, which lasts only a second. Before Vash can actually hit E.G., Rai Dei the Blade interrupts with a shock wave induced by the thrust of his katana. With an introduction and challenge, Rai Dei begins to battle Vash after killing E.G. Mine for being so easily beaten. Though Vash does not have trouble dodging and countering Rai Dei's attacks, Vash's compassion in the heat of battle leads to his defeat. When Rai Dei is about to finish Vash off, Legato causes Vash's true power to be released, and Augusta suffers the same fate as July did 23 years ago. Not only is Augusta destroyed, but Vash also drills a hole in the fifth moon.

Packaging
The cover is pretty cool this time around, including a picture of Vash decending to the ground with his gun in hand. Meryl and Milly are in the background falling down  a cliff. The back shows a large image of Vash along with screen captures of the three main villians of this DVD. In the background is the light caused by Vash's true power. We are also provided a short soliloquy based on the Gung Ho Guns which is followed by a paragraph summary of the episodes contained.

Menus
The menu is layed out in a way similar to a wall with "Wanted" posters nailed on. The posters, instead of saying who the bounty is for and the amount for capture, the list for the menu is provided. This is also animated, as the wind slowly moves the papers up and down and light and shadow go across the wall as if the sun were really shining on it. When choosing an option, the menu slowly and smoothly moves across the wall until it reaches the destination. 

Video
The colors seem much brighter and brilliant than previous DVDs. The red of Vash's trenchcoat and his blonde hair are much richer and less scratchy than they had been before.

English
Though I didn't have a major problem with any of the Voice Actors used for the new characters in this DVD, some of the very minor characters were a bit annoying to listen to. Legato's voice has become much more British and (though I don't want to sound racist or dubbie here) gay. This ruins the mood of the character and his personality. 

As for the Gung Ho Guns, Dominique the Cyclops' voice actress was well chosen and portrayed the character quite nicely. I didn't like how she referred to Vash as "Gun Man" constantly, but I can overlook an annoyance so minor. E.G. Mine's voice actor was simply irritating. He sounded like one of those washed up fisherman dressed in one of those PopEye outfits you see in old 1950s films. Luckily, this character is killed off rather quickly. The Voice Actor chosen for Rai Dei the Blade pulled off the character acceptably, but unlike the Japanese Seiyuu, Rai Dei's VA didn't have the warrior samurai tone that the Japanese Seiyuu did.

All in all, for the importance of these episodes to the story, Pioneer did an alright job dubbing, especially since most of the dialogue is left untouched.  

Japanese
There really isn't anything to complain about with the original Japanese version. The subtitles are yellow with a black border, easy to read in all scenes. Each Seiyuu chosen for the characters, even the very minor ones, are incredible. All of the Gung Ho Guns are amazing in performance and Legato is still bad ass. 

Extras
The extras for this DVD were nothing special. Simply a non-credit opening and closing feature followed by DVD Credits. All self-explanatory. 

Final Thoughts
The three episodes contained on this DVD make it more than worth getting. Even if you don't have the previous four or know nothing about the series, you may be lost as to what is going on, but you will definitely be entertained. With the means and desire, this DVD is a must have. Later minna!

© Eric.