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
Characters
Gintoki Sakata
Protagonist/Yorozuya Leader
Lazy but skilled former samurai who runs the Yorozuya odd jobs business with a heart of gold beneath...
Protagonist/Yorozuya Leader
Kagura
Yorozuya Member/Alien GirlYorozuyaFemale14
Young Yato clan alien with incredible strength and appetite, who becomes like a daughter to Gintoki.
Abilities: Superhuman strength, Combat skills, Yato physiology...
Quotes:
"I'll eat you up, yes!"
""I am Kagura.""
"Strength isn't just about fighting, it's about protecting what you love."
character
Shinpachi Shimura
Yorozuya Member/Straight ManYorozuyaMale16
Earnest young man who serves as the voice of reason in Yorozuya, often the target of jokes about his glasses.
Abilities: Swordsmanship, Common sense, Straight man comedy...
Quotes:
"I'm not just glasses with a person attached!"
""I am Shinpachi Shimura.""
"Even if we're weak, we can still protect what's important to us."
character
Kamui
Yato Clan Leader/Kagura's BrotherHarusame Space Pirates/Yato ClanMale
Kagura's older brother who embraced the violent Yato way and leads a space pirate crew.
Abilities: Immense Yato strength, Combat mastery, Leadership...
Quotes:
"Strength is everything in this universe."
""I am Kamui.""
"The strong survive, the weak perish."
character
Takasugi Shinsuke
Terrorist Leader/Former ComradeKiheitai (Terrorist Organization)Male27
Gintoki's former comrade from the Joui War who became a terrorist seeking to destroy the world.
Abilities: Master swordsmanship, Leadership, Strategic planning...
Quotes:
"I'll destroy everything in this rotten world."
""I am Takasugi Shinsuke.""
"This world is nothing but lies and betrayal."
character
Utsuro
Immortal Being/Final BossIndependent/NarakuMale
Immortal being with multiple personalities who taught Gintoki and seeks to end his eternal existence.
Abilities: Immortality, Master swordsmanship, Multiple personalities...
Quotes:
"I have lived too long in this world."
""I am Utsuro.""
"Immortality is not a blessing, but a curse."
character
Elizabeth
Mysterious Pet/CompanionJoui RebelsUnknown
Mysterious white creature that serves as Katsura's pet and companion, with unknown origins.
Abilities: Mystery, Loyalty, Combat support...
Quotes:
"[Holds up sign with text]"
""I am Elizabeth.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Katsura Kotaro
Terrorist Leader/Former ComradeJoui RebelsMale
Gintoki's former war comrade who continues fighting as a terrorist, often called "Zura".
Abilities: Swordsmanship, Leadership, Idealism...
Quotes:
"It's not Zura, it's Katsura!"
""I am Katsura Kotaro.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
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
www.enjoyip.com