The wait is almost over for Trigun Stargaze fans. The anime’s latest chapter left everyone with a major cliffhanger, and the next episode is set to arrive this weekend. Episode 7, titled “WOLFWOOD,” is scheduled to release on Saturday, February 21, 2026. This episode arrives right after a game-changing moment in the story where the powerful villain Legato Bluesummers managed to capture Vash the Stampede, and the return of Millions Knives has completely shifted the balance of power on Planet Gunsmoke .
The new season, which serves as the final phase of the studio Orange 3DCG anime series, has been building tension since it premiered on January 10, 2026. Taking place two and a half years after the devastating Lost JuLai tragedy, the story follows a older Meryl Stryfe, now a senior journalist, and her new partner Milly Thompson as they search for Vash, who has been living in hiding under the name Eriks . With Knives’ organization making moves and a distress signal arriving from a colony ship known as “Home,” Vash was forced out of hiding to face his brother one last time.
When Does Trigun Stargaze Episode 7 Release in Your Region?
Trigun Stargaze Episode 7 will be available globally shortly after its Japanese TV broadcast. For viewers in the United States and around the world, Crunchyroll remains the primary streaming home for the series . The release times are consistent with previous episodes, so fans can expect the episode to drop at the same time each week.
Here is the full breakdown of release dates and times for February 21, 2026:
- Japan (JST): February 21 at 11:00 PM
- United States (PT): February 21 at 7:00 AM
- United States (MT): February 21 at 8:00 AM
- United States (CT): February 21 at 9:00 AM
- United States (ET): February 21 at 10:00 AM
- Canada (Eastern Time): February 21 at 10:00 AM
- Mexico (CST): February 21 at 9:00 AM
- Brazil (BRT): February 21 at 12:00 PM
- United Kingdom (GMT): February 21 at 3:00 PM
- Europe (CET): February 21 at 4:00 PM
- South Africa (SAST): February 21 at 5:00 PM
- UAE / Dubai (GST): February 21 at 7:00 PM
- India (IST): February 21 at 8:30 PM
- Philippines (PHT): February 21 at 11:00 PM
- Australia (AEDT): February 22 at 2:00 AM
- New Zealand (NZDT): February 22 at 4:00 AM
Streaming platforms like Crunchyroll typically make the episode available with subtitles about an hour after the Japanese broadcast ends, meaning fans in North America can watch it early in the morning . The series is also available on Hulu in select regions.
Episode 7 Title and Official Synopsis
The official website for the anime has released the title and a brief synopsis for Episode 7, which is called “WOLFWOOD” .
Vash and Nicholas work together to stop the rampage of Livio, an assassin who has lost his sense of self. As bullets fly on the ship, the Bad Lad Gang attacks, adding to the chaos. In the midst of this, the Sandsteamer, which had set sail for the third city of July, has its course changed by someone and begins to run out of control toward Nicholas’s hometown, “Hopeland” .
This synopsis reveals that the focus will heavily shift toward Nicholas D. Wolfwood and his troubled past. The mention of “Hopeland,” which is confirmed to be Wolfwood’s hometown, suggests that viewers will finally learn more about the Punisher’s origins. The involvement of Livio, a character deeply connected to Wolfwood in the manga, adds significant weight to the episode. It appears that Vash and Wolfwood are currently fighting side-by-side, even though Vash was just captured by Legato, so the timeline of this episode might either flashback or show a concurrent battle.
What Happened in Episode 6?
The previous episode, which aired on February 14, set the stage for the chaos to come. Legato Bluesummers successfully turned the tables on Vash, taking him captive. This is a rare and terrifying situation, as Vash is usually the one who always finds a way to avoid capture and bloodshed. The situation became even more dire when Millions Knives himself made a dramatic return, signaling that the final confrontation between the Stampede brothers is imminent .
With Vash now in the hands of the enemy, Ship 3 and its inhabitants are in immediate danger. The fragile hope that Vash represented for the people of No Man’s Land is on the verge of collapsing. Episode 7 will likely explore the immediate consequences of Vash’s loss. Will he try to fight back while captured, or will this be the moment where the pacifist gunslinger is pushed to his absolute limit?
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Where to Watch Trigun Stargaze
For international audiences, Crunchyroll is the main destination to stream Trigun Stargaze. The platform is streaming the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent .
In Japan, the series airs on TV Tokyo and its affiliated networks. For viewers in parts of Asia, the episodes are also available through the Ani-One Asia official YouTube channel .
The anime is produced by studio Orange, known for their high-quality 3DCG work on shows like Beastars and Godzilla: Singular Point. Masako Sato directs the series, with Kazuyuki Fudeyasu handling series composition and scripts. The character designs are by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, who also directed the critically acclaimed Look Back film .
The voice cast includes Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Vash the Stampede, Sakura Andō as Meryl Stryfe, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Nicholas D. Wolfwood, and Kōki Uchiyama as Legato Bluesummers. The English dub, featuring Johnny Yong Bosch as the voice of Vash, is also available on Crunchyroll for those who prefer dubs .
Trigun Stargaze is scheduled to run for a total of 12 episodes, with the finale set to air on March 28, 2026 . As the story moves toward its climax, the stakes have never been higher for Vash and his friends.
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