"Gintama" is a hugely popular manga and anime series. It was originally written by Sorachi Hideaki and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. "Gintama" has captured the hearts of many fans with its fascinating worldview, and has been loved for a long time. Its appeal lies in the worldview that is unlike any other work. In this article, we will introduce 15 fascinating aspects of the worldview of "Gintama"!
Appeal of the worldview 1. The setting is "Kabuki-cho", but...?
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The setting of "Gintama" is "Kabukicho in Edo." However, it is not from this world, but from a fictional world (parallel world) of Edo. In the world of "Gintama," aliens have invaded Edo.
Towards the end of the Edo period, Earth was attacked by aliens called the Amanto. Soon, the "Joi War" broke out between Earthlings and the Amanto, which lasted for over a decade. Many samurai became Joi patriots and participated in the war against the Amanto. However, the Edo Shogunate was weak-kneed in the face of the Amanto's mighty power. It readily accepted the Amanto's invasion and opened the country to the world. Meanwhile, the Joi patriots who had once fought against the Amanto for the country became targets of oppression. Many of the samurai lost their swords due to the sword ban, and their powers were taken away.
The Appeal of the Worldview ② A Hit for Fans of the End of the Edo Period! Pay attention to the names of the characters
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Many of the characters in "Gintama" are named after people who were active during the late Edo period. Many members of the "Shinsengumi", a group based on the "Shinsengumi" that was active during the late Edo period, also appear. Examples include "Kondou Isami", who is based on "Kondou Isami", "Hijikata Toshiro", who is based on "Hijikata Toshizou", and "Okita Sougo", who is based on "Okita Souji". Among the anti-foreigner patriots, there are "Katsura Kotaro", who is based on "Katsura Kogorou", and "Takasugi Shinsuke", who is based on Takasugi Shinsaku. Only the main character, Sakata Gintoki, is not from the end of the Edo period, but is based on Kintaro, also known as "Sakata Kintoki".
The appeal of the worldview 3: The perfect balance of humor and seriousness!
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At first glance, "Gintama" is a gag manga, and most stories are completed in 1 to 3 episodes. The story progresses with an exquisite tempo and unique dialogue. However, sometimes serious stories are drawn in long stories, and the characters are revealed little by little. The fascinating world of "Gintama" is a mix of humor and seriousness, and also includes heartwarming and moving stories. Some stories are so moving that they can even make you cry!
The charm of the world view 4: Parody material is dangerous!?
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The jokes in "Gintama" often include parody material. They range from current events to overly nerdy material, and sometimes even borderline material that makes fans nervous. There is a wide variety, including everyone's favorite "Studio Ghibli" material and borderline political material. Sometimes he gets scolded by superiors.
The charm of the world view ⑤ The dirty jokes are too borderline!
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The jokes in "Gintama" include a lot of dirty jokes. Vomiting scenes and full nudity are commonplace, but sometimes the content is so borderline risqué that you wonder, "Is this really okay to publish in a boys' magazine?" Mosaics are essential in the anime. This is also something that sometimes gets the higher-ups angry, but the fact that "Gintama" keeps going despite that is what makes it so appealing.
The Appeal of the Worldview ⑥ An Exquisite Collaboration of Modern Times and the Edo Period!
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As mentioned above, the world of "Gintama" is set in Edo, where aliens have invaded. The setting is that the scientific civilization of aliens has flowed in rapidly in a very short period of time. On the other hand, cultural changes have not kept up, and the Edo atmosphere is still strongly rooted in people's kimonos, food, streetscapes, and lifestyles. That's why you can see cell phones, computers, and game consoles in the towns of Edo.
Charm of the world view 7. The mascot characters are so cute!
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There are two cute mascot characters in "Gintama." They are "Sadaharu" and "Elizabeth." "Sadaharu" is a big white dog and the pet of Yorozuya. "Elizabeth" is a white penguin that looks like Obake no Q-taro and is the pet of Katsura Kotaro. If you look closely, Elizabeth appears to be wearing a costume, and sometimes you can see her old man-like legs peeking out from inside... The unique and cute mascot characters are one of the charms of "Gintama."
The charm of the world view ⑧ The coolness of male characters
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There are many male characters in "Gintama", and there are many cool characters. The main character, "Sakata Gintoki", is a man who is usually lazy but gets things done when it's time. Then there's Hijikata Toshiro, the demon vice-commander of the Shinsengumi; Okita Sougo, the cute-faced but sadistic; Takasugi Shinsuke, who has a slightly dangerous air about him; and many more. The inclusion of a variety of handsome men is one of the attractions of the series. It's no wonder it has captured so many female fans.
The appeal of the worldview 9: The female characters are wonderful too!
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The male characters in "Gintama" are cool, but the female characters are no less impressive. From cute characters to beautiful characters, one of the characteristics of "Gintama" is that there are many attractive female characters. However, none of the characters are just cute. They also have strength and toughness, which makes them even more attractive. By the way, the heroine, Kagura, is often seen vomiting and picking her nose, which are scenes that are hard to believe she is behaving like a heroine. For that reason, she is sometimes called a "vomit girl" in the story... This is something that only "Gintama" can offer.
Appealing Points of the Worldview 10. The battle scenes are so cool!
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The gags in "Gintama" are sharp, but of course the serious feature-length stories also attract attention. In particular, the coolness of the battle scenes where the characters swing their swords around is a big draw! Even the main character Gintoki, who is usually lazy, changes his expression when he gets into a serious fight. I'm sure there are many fans who are blown away by this gap!
The charm of the world view ⑪ Isn't it too perfect?
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"Gintama" has many characters who are a little quirky. The charm of the series is that there are many unique characters and none of them are too perfect. For example, Hijikata Toshiro, vice-chief of the Shinsengumi. He is a cool, handsome man who leads the Shinsengumi as the vice-chief of the demons. However, in reality, he is a severe mayonnaise lover who puts a lot of mayonnaise on every food. Shimura Tae, the reliable sister of Shinpachi, works at a cabaret club every day to support the dojo left by their parents. She is a beautiful woman who always has a smile on her face, but she is uncontrollable when she gets angry. She is also catastrophically bad at cooking... A character who has many different sides to him is more attractive than a character who is too perfect.
The charm of the world view ⑫ Characters with invisible faces?
There are several characters in "Gintama" whose faces are not visible. They are "Yoshida Shoyo", Gintoki's former teacher, and the ninja "Hattori Zenzo". For a long time, their faces were hidden by their bangs, so they could not be seen, but at one point they revealed their true faces. What's more, they were very handsome, which excited the fans.
See Yoshida Shoyo's real face here!
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It's so cool! Fans were really excited about this. In fact, Yoshida Shoyo has a surprising secret. If you're interested, be sure to check it out!
See Hattori Zenzo's real face here!
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This one is also really cool! When it comes to Zenzo, fans only have the image of hemorrhoids. This face has caused a surge in Zenzo fans. In fact, Zenzo has a difficult story, so if you haven't seen it yet, check it out.
The charm of the world view ⑬ School parodies are also fun!
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In "Gintama," there is a school parody called "Ginpachi-sensei, Year 3, Class Z." Needless to say, it is a parody of "Kinpachi-sensei, Year 3, Class B." The novel is sold as a novelization, with the characters all students in Gintoki's class. Not only Shinpachi, Kagura, and the Shinsengumi, but even Hasegawa, also known as Madao, is a student, all wearing sunglasses.
The Appeal of the Worldview 14. The Cast is Awesome!
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One of the attractions of the anime "Gintama" is the luxurious cast. Including Sugita Tomokazu who plays Gintoki, Sakaguchi Daisuke, and Kugimiya Rie. The cast also includes a stellar lineup of actors, including Chiba Susumu, Nakai Kazuya, Suzumura Kenichi, Ishida Akira, Koyasu Takehito, and more.
The appeal of the world view ⑮ The reproduction rate of the live-action movie is amazing
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The live-action movie version of "Gintama" was produced by director Fukuda Yuichi. It became very popular immediately with a high reproduction rate, and attracted a large audience. The cast is also impressive, including Shun Oguri as Gintoki. The second movie will be released in August 2018, so I'm looking forward to it!
Summary of the charm of the world view!
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That's all about the charm of the "Gintama" world view! We learned that the story has a lot of depth, including aliens and the Joui War. People from the end of the Edo period also appear, making it a popular read among history buffs.
