As someone who is a huge fun of the original, I didn't think this would live up to that. However, after following along with this version, I have really been enjoying it. I love the animation and action over the original, and the character designs have grown on me. I also love the further exploration this version takes in Vash's history and more detailed explanation as to what him, Knives, and the plants truly are. My only complaint in my opinion is that the story becomes a little too rush, and doesn't leave room to connect with the characters like the original.
In my bias opinion, it doesn't live up to the original, but I still recommend watching it as gives you a fresh new take on the story and the world of Trigun.