Vash the Stampede is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Trigun, created by Yasuhiro Nightow. He is known for his distinctive spiky blonde hair, red long coat, and a playful yet mysterious personality. Vash is a skilled gunslinger with a reputation for causing destruction, but he is also a pacifist who seeks to avoid killing whenever possible. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Vash travels through a desert landscape, often pursued by bounty hunters due to the large reward on his head. Despite his carefree demeanor, he grapples with his past and the consequences of his actions, making him a complex and relatable character.