I guess I'm a glutton for punishment because y'all have given me a mountain of recommendations for Anime/Manga to check out and having insomnia helps to get extra reading/watching tv time. I enjoy having so many shows to watch and mangas to read but I was wondering if anyone could recommend any that are western themed or were inspired by westerns. I guess something like 7 Samurai would work since that inspired Magnificent 7.
Also, so far it seems like anime/manga fans do the best job at gatekeeping. I say this because I see the most pushback against whiners about representation or "sexualization". I frequently see feminists hacks whining about pushback amongst amine fans when they want to have a discussion about the male gaze or something. I've reached the point to where I think anyone bringing up such topics should be weeded out immediately because they are poison for fandoms. As I always say, imagine how gaming would be if Zoe Quinn or Anita Sarekessian had been told to pound sand from day one.
Trigun is the standard answer for this. Another of the same author's (Nightow) work is Gungrave which is similar but more of a modern crime/mafia setting. Cowboy Bebop lives up to its name in this respect as well.
A classic show City Hunter (originally made in the 80s, but survived in many forms over the years) has strong elements of a western-cowboy style. Probably best described as an anime version of Miami Vice.
You might also look into the Captain Harlock and related series. Some of those are distinctively western-themed.
That sounds awesome!!! Writing them down now. Thanks! I saw Trigun years ago and liked it but I have been meaning to binge watch it. I need to see if it is on youtube or Tubi.