Gintama
Comedy manga and anime series set in an alternate Edo period where aliens have invaded Japan, following the adventures of samurai Gintoki Sakata.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2003
Origin
Japan
Tags
comedysamuraialiensparodyshounenhistorical
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Gintama
Aliases
Silver Soul, Gin Tama
Type
Manga/Anime Series
Release Year
2003
Status
Completed
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Hideaki Sorachi
Publisher
Shogakukan (manga), Sunrise (anime)
Original Work
Manga
Genre
Comedy, Action, Shounen, Parody, Historical, Sci-Fi
Content Information
Synopsis
In an alternate Edo period where aliens called Amanto have invaded Japan, former samurai Gintoki Sakata works as a freelancer with his friends Shinpachi and Kagura.
Main Characters
Gintoki Sakata (lazy samurai), Shinpachi Shimura (glasses boy), Kagura (alien girl)
Setting
Alternate Edo period Japan invaded by aliens, mixing traditional and futuristic elements
Themes
Friendship, loyalty, finding purpose, adapting to change, comedy in adversity
Target Audience
Shounen demographic, comedy fans, parody enthusiasts
Media Forms
Comics
Weekly Shounen Jump manga series (2003-2019)
Animated Series
Multiple anime seasons, OVAs, and specials
Live Action Films
Live-action film adaptations
Video Games
Various video game adaptations and mobile games
Merchandise
Figures, clothing, accessories, collectibles, character goods
Books
Character books, art books, guidebooks, light novels
Digital Content
Streaming anime, digital manga, mobile games
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 55 million manga copies sold worldwide
Revenue
Multi-billion yen franchise across all media
Awards
Anime Grand Prix awards, popularity polls victories
Critical Reception
Highly praised for comedy writing and character development
Cultural Impact
Major influence on comedy anime genre and parody culture
Streaming Rights
Crunchyroll, Funimation international distribution
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Dedicated comedy anime community with strong international following
Communities
Reddit r/Gintama, Discord servers, anime forums
Events
Anime conventions, Gintama panels, voice actor events
Quotes
Life is basically about how you laugh at yourself, A country? A samurai? Screw them!
Memes
Gintoki's lazy moments, Kagura's eating habits, Shinpachi's glasses jokes
Fan Art
Character illustrations, parody artwork, crossover content
Cosplay
Gintoki, Kagura, Shinpachi, and other character costumes
Collectibles
Character figures, merchandise, limited edition items
Historical Development
2003
Manga serialization begins in Weekly Shounen Jump
2006
First anime season premieres with 201 episodes
2011
Second anime season begins
2012
First anime movie released
2015
Third anime season starts
2017
Fourth anime season and second movie
2019
Manga concludes after 16 years
2021
Final anime movie trilogy completes the series
Related Links
www.gintama-anime.com
twitter.com
www.youtube.com
www.enjoyip.com