Vash is an interesting character. On one hand, he covers the shonen protagonist archetype of not wanting to kill anyone. On the other hand, he is a destructive force that has killed in tens of thousands, albeit unintentionally. While the archetype of "pacifist that brings about destruction" is nothing new, Vash is an anomaly even in his own category. He is an extreme contradiction, going so far as to make graves and cry for the villains that massacred his loved ones.
This sentiment is echoed through his memory of REM, the girl that taught him human emotions in the first place. Even with horrible scars all over his body as a result of years of mistreatment, he will not falter in his belief that no one deserves to die.
Throwing the tree hugger tendencies aside, Vash is actually a very capable fighter. Despite seemingly having a disadvantage in every fight, Vash pulls through with fantastic marksmanship and maneuvering. Simply wrapping a string around his gun can be used to disarm one of the world's greatest swordsman.
Let's not forget how funny Vash can be. Even the most dangerous of situations, the man won't hesitate to make a joke about groping breasts or play around with a rubber band. Add this to the wide array of face faults displayed by the vigilante and you got a genuinely funny and likable character. After all he's been through, it's amazing Vash can still smile and crack jokes.
In a world where killing is a standard of living, one man goes against the grain, hoping to bring peace to both the western and final frontiers. Admirable and inspirational, it's almost impossible to find a nicer character than Vash the Stampede.
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