After an intense episode that took place in the latest installment, fans are now waiting for Trigun Stargaze Episode 4. The way the narrative has set itself up so fan, the biggest expectations from fans have been that the upcoming episode would finally pick up the intensity and keep on pushing the plot in terms of the narrative aspect. Maybe there is a good chance that even the characters would find themselves in more dangerous territory.
The wait for Trigun Stargaze Episode 4 is not long, as it is going to be released on January 31, 2026. The episode will first air in Japan, but because Crunchyroll offers simulcast, it is going to be available soon for fans around the world. This series now feels like it is entering the main storyline, and viewers are hyped to see what comes next.
Recap of Episode 3

This episode showed fans the main theme of Trigun Stargaze is going to be about. Till now, the story has just been about lore building, and this episode took a slightly different turn and focused a little more on the atmosphere. On the way back home, we saw it through the lens of Vash and Jessica that the vibe around them was more suffocating. The other key highlights of this episode have been:
- The confrontation with Leonof the Puppetmaster leaned heavily into horror imagery, with swarms of lifeless automatons crawling and crashing toward Vash from every angle. Studio Orange’s camera work placed viewers right inside the chaos, amplifying the sense of being overwhelmed.
- The episode’s emotional weight hit hardest after the battle. Vash’s reunion with Meryl, Milly, and Wolfwood stripped away the action hero façade, revealing someone still deeply fragile. His simple line “I’m home” carried years of trauma, guilt, and exhaustion in a single breath.
But what actually shook the fandom to its core is how Episode 3 revealed that Millions Knives is still alive. Although being alive does not mean he is okay, more like barely surviving.
What to expect from Trigun Stargaze Episode 4? (Speculative)

Looking at how the episode got over there are a few ways in which Trigun Stargaze Episode 4 could go around. Some popular theories are:
- Trigun Stargaze Episode 4 is expected to pivot from horror-driven survival toward escalating conflict. With Knives’ existence confirmed, the story can no longer dance around its central rivalry. The question is no longer if Vash will be forced to confront the past, but how soon and at what cost.
- Vash’s defining trait has never been his gunplay, but his empathy. Episode 3 reinforced that he will always reach out a hand, even to those who don’t deserve it. Episode 4 is likely to test that kindness harder than ever, especially as enemies grow more ruthless and less interested in mercy.
- With the core cast reunited, fans can also expect sharper character dynamics. Wolfwood’s dwindling supplies, Meryl’s unresolved emotions, and Milly’s reintroduction all hint at interpersonal tension layered beneath the action.
All the signs are pointing towards the fact that Trigun Stargaze is going to be different from what has currently been happening in the story. But at this point, the narrative has been established, and fans are on the edge of their seats to finally witness some intense action. If the latest installment reminded fans all over again as to why Vash is important, Trigun Stargaze Episode 4 will finally show us, and that is why viewers started this show in the first place.