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{{Stub|Biography | {{Stub|Biography, character}}{{Disambig|Nicholas D. Wolfwood|about=the [[anime continuity]] iteration of the character}} | ||
{{Character Info | |||
|img=Wolfwood_98Anime.png | |||
|subj=Nicholas D. Wolfwood | |||
|ja_va=[[Sho Hayami]]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20060719111501/http://www.shonengahosha.co.jp/ours/trigun/staff.html</ref><ref>https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=724</ref> | |||
|en_va=[[Jeff Nimoy]]<sup>[[Trigun (1998 anime)|1998]]</sup><ref>https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=4045</ref><br>[[Brad Hawkins]]<sup>[[Trigun Badlands Rumble|film]]</sup><ref>https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=66634</ref> | |||
|ja_kanji=ニコラス・D・ウルフウッド | |||
|first=[[MURDER MACHINE]] | |||
|last=[[PARADISE]] <sup><i>on-screen</i></sup><br>[[UNDER THE SKY SO BLUE]] <sup><i>voice</i></sup> | |||
|race=Human | |||
|hair=Black | |||
|eye=Blue | |||
|gender=Male | |||
|occupation=Priest, gunman | |||
}} | |||
'''Nicholas D. Wolfwood''' is one of the main characters of [[Trigun (1998 anime)|''Trigun'' (1998 anime)]] and [[Trigun Badlands Rumble|''Trigun: Badlands Rumble'']]. | |||
'''Nicholas D. Wolfwood''' is one of the main characters of [[Trigun (1998 anime)|''Trigun'' (1998 anime)]] and [[Trigun Badlands Rumble|''Trigun Badlands Rumble'']]. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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====Relocating Vash====<!-- episode 18 events here --> | ====Relocating Vash====<!-- episode 18 events here --> | ||
Wolfwood tracked down Vash, who was now living under the alias | Wolfwood tracked down Vash, who was now living under the alias Eriks. {{Storylink|GOODBYE FOR NOW}} | ||
====Conflict in New Oregon==== | ====Conflict in New Oregon==== | ||
<!-- episode 19 events here --> {{Storylink|HANG FIRE}} | <!-- episode 19 events here -->{{Storylink|HANG FIRE}} | ||
====Flying Ship==== | ====Flying Ship==== | ||
<!-- episode 20 & 21 events here --> {{Storylink|FLYING SHIP}} {{Storylink|OUT OF TIME}} | <!-- episode 20 & 21 events here -->{{Storylink|FLYING SHIP}} {{Storylink|OUT OF TIME}} | ||
====Keybos and the orphans==== | ====Keybos and the orphans==== | ||
<!-- episode 22 events here --> {{Storylink|ALTERNATIVE}} | <!-- episode 22 events here -->{{Storylink|ALTERNATIVE}} | ||
====Confrontation in Tonim==== | ====Confrontation in Tonim==== | ||
<!-- Episode 23 events here --> {{Storylink|PARADISE}} | <!-- Episode 23 events here -->{{Storylink|PARADISE}} | ||
===[[Trigun Badlands Rumble|Film]]=== | ===[[Trigun Badlands Rumble|Film]]=== | ||
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Wolfwood is a smoker, and is often seen with a cigarette in his mouth.<gallery mode="packed"> | Wolfwood is a smoker, and is often seen with a cigarette in his mouth.<gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:Wolfwood 98ColorSettei.jpeg|Wolfwood's design in the 1998 anime. | File:Stage5-Settei01.png|Wolfwood's design in the 1998 anime. | ||
File:Wolfwood FilmSettei.jpg|Wolfwood's design in Badlands Rumble. | File:Wolfwood 98ColorSettei.jpeg|Wolfwood's design in the 1998 anime with color. | ||
File:Stage5-Settei08.png|Wolfwood wearing a holster. | |||
File:Wolfwood FilmSettei.jpg|Wolfwood's design in ''Badlands Rumble''. | |||
</gallery>As a child, Wolfwood has a similar hairstyle as he does as an adult. He is seen wearing a grey button-up short-sleeved shirt, shorts (possibly dark blue or brown*), and a pair of loafers (possibly tan*), similar in style to what he wears as an adult.''<br>*Wolfwood's scenes as a child in [[PARADISE|episode 23]] were all tinted with red, making these colors unclear. However, the next episode preview in [[ALTERNATIVE|episode 22]] features an alternate version of one scene of child Wolfwood without the red overlay, but only his head and shirt are visible.''<gallery mode="packed"> | </gallery>As a child, Wolfwood has a similar hairstyle as he does as an adult. He is seen wearing a grey button-up short-sleeved shirt, shorts (possibly dark blue or brown*), and a pair of loafers (possibly tan*), similar in style to what he wears as an adult.''<br>*Wolfwood's scenes as a child in [[PARADISE|episode 23]] were all tinted with red, making these colors unclear. However, the next episode preview in [[ALTERNATIVE|episode 22]] features an alternate version of one scene of child Wolfwood without the red overlay, but only his head and shirt are visible.''<gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:22 PVYoungWolfwood.png|Wolfwood as a child. | File:22 PVYoungWolfwood.png|Wolfwood as a child. | ||
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Wolfwood is a priest of an unspecified Christian denomination, though he is rarely seen performing actual religious duties or rites aside from giving the occasional blessing or offering (paid) usage of his portable confessional. He also works as a gunman and acts as a both a caretaker and provider for the orphans in December. Wolfwood also worked as a bodyguard for Gasback a short time. | Wolfwood is a priest of an unspecified Christian denomination, though he is rarely seen performing actual religious duties or rites aside from giving the occasional blessing or offering (paid) usage of his portable confessional. He also works as a gunman and acts as a both a caretaker and provider for the orphans in December. Wolfwood also worked as a bodyguard for Gasback a short time. | ||
===== Portable | ===== [[Portable confessional]] ===== | ||
Wolfwood uses this miniature church-shaped box to perform the | Wolfwood uses this miniature church-shaped box to perform the {{Wikipedia|Rite of Penance}} on the go. A coin is inserted to the steeple on top as payment. Wolfwood explains to Vash that this is strictly business, as he desperately needs money to make a living and take care of the orphans in December.<gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:PortableConfessional.png|The portable confessional. | File:PortableConfessional.png|The portable confessional. | ||
File:09 ConfessionalBusDriver.png|The portable confessional's intended placement, as demonstrated by the bus driver. | File:09 ConfessionalBusDriver.png|The portable confessional's intended placement, as demonstrated by the bus driver. | ||
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File:09 WWConfessionalPoint.png|Wolfwood indicates where to insert a coin, urging Vash to give it a try. | File:09 WWConfessionalPoint.png|Wolfwood indicates where to insert a coin, urging Vash to give it a try. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Family=== | ===Family=== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==== | ====Type A==== | ||
The first version of the Punisher first appears in [[MURDER MACHINE|episode 9]] and last appears in [[FIFTH MOON (episode)|episode 16]]. This iteration of the Punisher appears to only have a gun rack. | The first version of the Punisher first appears in [[MURDER MACHINE|episode 9]] and last appears in [[FIFTH MOON (episode)|episode 16]]. This iteration of the Punisher appears to only have a gun rack. | ||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:Stage5-Settei04.png|Design. | |||
File:PunisherGunrack.png|Diagram of 4 Grader handguns on the Punisher's gun rack, showing how they rotate out on the mechanism. | File:PunisherGunrack.png|Diagram of 4 Grader handguns on the Punisher's gun rack, showing how they rotate out on the mechanism. | ||
File:10 PunisherGunrack.png|Four Grader handguns in the storage position before rotating outwards. | File:10 PunisherGunrack.png|Four Grader handguns in the storage position before rotating outwards. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==== | ====Type B ==== | ||
The second version of the Punisher is closer in design to the one seen in the [[Trigun & Trigun Maximum|manga]]. It first appears in [[GOODBYE FOR NOW|episode 18]] and is used for the rest of the series, last appearing in the [[UNDER THE SKY SO BLUE|final episode]]. This iteration of the Punisher has more features than its predecessor, including a built-in machine gun and rocket launcher. | The second version of the Punisher is closer in design to the one seen in the [[Trigun & Trigun Maximum|manga]]. It first appears in [[GOODBYE FOR NOW|episode 18]] and is used for the rest of the series, last appearing in the [[UNDER THE SKY SO BLUE|final episode]]. This iteration of the Punisher has more features than its predecessor, including a built-in machine gun and rocket launcher. | ||
This design of the Punisher is also used in [[Trigun Badlands Rumble|''Trigun: Badlands Rumble'']]. | |||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:Stage5-Settei02.png|1998 anime design, with Wolfwood for scale. | |||
File:Stage5-Settei05.png|1998 anime design. | |||
File:18 PunisherV2.png|Wolfwood reveals his new Punisher. | File:18 PunisherV2.png|Wolfwood reveals his new Punisher. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Wolfwood owns at least 6 handguns, which are stored in a rack in the first version of the Punisher.{{Storylink|QUICK DRAW}} | Wolfwood owns at least 6 handguns, which are stored in a rack in the first version of the Punisher.{{Storylink|QUICK DRAW}} | ||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:Stage5-Settei03.png | |||
File:Grader Settei.jpg|Design of Wolfwood's Grader handgun. | File:Grader Settei.jpg|Design of Wolfwood's Grader handgun. | ||
File:10 WW6guns.png|Wolfwood with 6 Grader handguns. | File:10 WW6guns.png|Wolfwood with 6 Grader handguns. | ||
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Wolfwood is first seen riding this motorcycle after leaving the caravan to Keybos. {{Storylink|ESCAPE FROM PAIN}} He is sitting on this motorcycle outside of Augusta when he witnesses the Fifth Moon Incident. {{Storylink|FIFTH MOON (episode)|FIFTH MOON}} This motorcycle has crosses on the headlight and gas tank, saddlebags, and a space to hold the Punisher behind the seat. | Wolfwood is first seen riding this motorcycle after leaving the caravan to Keybos. {{Storylink|ESCAPE FROM PAIN}} He is sitting on this motorcycle outside of Augusta when he witnesses the Fifth Moon Incident. {{Storylink|FIFTH MOON (episode)|FIFTH MOON}} This motorcycle has crosses on the headlight and gas tank, saddlebags, and a space to hold the Punisher behind the seat. | ||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File: | File:Stage5-Settei06.png|Design of Wolfwood's tan motorcycle. | ||
File:11 WolfwoodMotorcycle.png|Wolfwood riding the tan motorcycle. | File:11 WolfwoodMotorcycle.png|Wolfwood riding the tan motorcycle. | ||
File:10PV WolfwoodMotorcycle.png|''Incomplete shot from the next episode preview without dust clouds, giving better visibility of the bike.'' | File:10PV WolfwoodMotorcycle.png|''Incomplete shot from the next episode preview without dust clouds, giving better visibility of the bike.'' | ||
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===Voice=== | ===Voice=== | ||
Jeff Nimoy, the English dub actor for Wolfwood, originally auditioned for the role of Vash. He was asked if he smoked cigarettes (which he did not) because there was a character on the show who smoked that his voice would be perfect for. Nimoy did not even know the name of the character he would be voicing until he went in to record.<ref>https://thestoop.tv/2020/07/29/jeff-nimoy-on-wolfwood/</ref> | [[Jeff Nimoy]], the English dub actor for Wolfwood, originally auditioned for the role of Vash. He was asked if he smoked cigarettes (which he did not) because there was a character on the show who smoked that his voice would be perfect for. Nimoy did not even know the name of the character he would be voicing until he went in to record.<ref>https://thestoop.tv/2020/07/29/jeff-nimoy-on-wolfwood/</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Ax Magazine 1998 issue 9 inside illust 1 (clean).png|Wolfwood with Milly & Meryl. | File:Ax Magazine 1998 issue 9 inside illust 1 (clean).png|Wolfwood with Milly & Meryl. | ||
File:LDStage5.png|Wolfwood. | File:LDStage5.png|Wolfwood. | ||
File:Stage5-Settei10.png | |||
File:Remix2-25.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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''*The preview clip featuring Wolfwood was recycled from [[MURDER MACHINE|episode 9]]. Despite being included in its preview, neither this clip nor Wolfwood himself appeared in [[Vash the Stampede (episode)|episode 13]].'' | ''*The preview clip featuring Wolfwood was recycled from [[MURDER MACHINE|episode 9]]. Despite being included in its preview, neither this clip nor Wolfwood himself appeared in [[Vash the Stampede (episode)|episode 13]].'' | ||
'''[[Trigun Badlands Rumble]]''' | '''[[Trigun Badlands Rumble|Trigun: Badlands Rumble]]''' | ||
'''[[Trigun The 2nd Donut Happy Pack]]''' | '''[[Trigun The 2nd Donut Happy Pack]]''' | ||
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[[Category:Trigun (1998)]] | [[Category:Trigun (1998)]] | ||
[[Category:Trigun Badlands Rumble]] | [[Category:Trigun: Badlands Rumble]] | ||
[[Category:Anime continuity]] | [[Category:Anime continuity]] | ||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
