Gintama Complete Series Fix
1. The Golden Rule of Watching Gintama
Skip Episode 1 & 2 of the 2006 series.
The Ultimate Guide to the Gintama Complete Series: Comedy, Chaos, and Samurai Soul Gintama Complete Series
If you were to ask an anime fan to describe the Gintama complete series in one word, you’d likely get a dozen different answers: "hilarious," "heartbreaking," "insane," or "masterpiece." A brutal historical satire: Aliens (the Amanto) conquered
Plot: Gintoki Sakata is a former samurai who fought in the war against the Amanto. Now, refusing to let go of his samurai code but unable to find proper work, he operates the Yorozuya (Odd Jobs) agency. Along with his employees—Shinpachi Shimura (a straight-laced glasses-wearing nerd) and Kagura (a member of a powerful alien race with a huge appetite)—he takes on any job for money, getting caught in absurd situations and dangerous conspiracies. Price Range: Prices generally range from $60 to
“If you want to grow stronger, stop relying on the things you’ve been taught. If you want to protect something, then open your eyes wide and look at it head-on.” — Gintoki Sakata
- A brutal historical satire: Aliens (the Amanto) conquered Japan, banning swords. Samurai are now out of work.
- A fourth-wall demolition derby: Characters regularly argue with the animators, complain about budget cuts, and threaten the manga author, Hideaki Sorachi.
- A gut-punch drama: When it stops joking around (roughly once every 50 episodes), it delivers some of the most tragic backstories and visceral sword fights in shonen history.
- A pop-culture sponge: You haven’t lived until you’ve seen Gintoki parody Dragon Quest, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Star Wars, or the Japanese lottery system.
Price Range: Prices generally range from $60 to $250 depending on the format (DVD vs. Blu-ray) and merchant. Why Fans Love It