[quote=Kaga]
O.o What context is there to misunderstand in the first few episodes? All you need to know at the start is that there's a legendary outlaw worth $$60,000,000,000 built up by all sorts of crazy rumors, though it turns out he's actually a pacifist and a goofball. Also, there are a pair of insurance agents sent to find and keep an eye on him since all the damage he supposedly causes costs their company a great deal of money.That's really all there is to know as of the first couple episodes. Sure, the story and setup becomes considerably more complex over time, but Trigun's great at not giving you too much to think about at the start.[/quote]
Perhaps I was thinking too hard. I was kind of having a lousy week when I started it so maybe I'll give it another go. 

[quote]Hmm... I recommend Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. Both are great and they also share a director - and it really shows. If you like one then it's likely you'll enjoy the other, as well.
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The former isn't available to stream but the latter is, I've added it to my queue. Guess I know what I'm doing with my weekend.