"Gintama" is so popular that there is no one who doesn't know about it. Not only the original manga, but also the anime and live-action movie have been very well received and have been a big hit. "Gintama" is currently gaining popularity again as a new anime movie will be aired in 2021. I'm really looking forward to being able to see the characters in action again. Well, there are many characters that appear in "Gintama", but who is the strongest? All of them have high fighting abilities, but who is the strongest? In this article, we will introduce a ranking of the strongest characters in "Gintama"!
The strongest character ranking #1: Utsuro (Yoshida Shoyo)
First of all, Utsuro is the most powerful character in Gintama. He was the former leader of Amaterasu-in Naraku, the assassination unit of the Tendoushu. He is an immortal from Altana. Even Seikaibouzu called him "the most dangerous creature in the universe," so you can see how powerful he is. He is the strongest just because he is immortal.
His time as Yoshida Shoyo
Utsuro is eternal life. However, there was one time when he lived as Yoshida Shoyo, a finite life. During this time, he met Gintoki, Katsura, and Takasugi, and had a great influence on them. He hid his identity and opened a private school, but was captured by the shogunate and decapitated by his students. However, Hollow was the strongest, and he was resurrected during the cremation.
Second place in the strongest character ranking: Gohwa
Gohwa is the mother of Kagura and Kamui. She is a woman of the Yato tribe. She looks similar to Kagura. She is a survivor of "Toan", the home planet of the Yato tribe, which is now extinct. Gohwa is also an immortal and has considerable fighting ability. He was so strong that Kankou was frightened when he first met him. Kankou fell in love at first sight and they started a relationship, leading to Kankou leaving Touan. However, Kankou could not live without Altana, so after giving birth to Kagura, she was unable to move.
3rd place in the strongest character ranking: Seikaibouzu (Kankou)
Speaking of Seikaibouzu, he is the father of Kagura and Kamui. He is a member of the Yato tribe, and his real name is Kankou. Seikai, who travels throughout the universe, is the strongest "Elite Ambusher" in the universe. He used to live in Luoyang, but after an incident with Kamui, he distanced himself from his family so that the instincts of the Yato tribe, a warrior race, would not go wild. In the Luoyang Decisive Battle Arc, he was seriously injured by Hollow, but he was the first to realize Hollow's true identity and succeeded in killing him for a time.
4th place in the strongest character ranking: Kamui
Ranked in 4th place is Kamui. Kamui is, needless to say, Kagura's older brother. As the Yato tribe has continued this far, we can see that he is quite strong. Kamui is currently the commander of the 7th Division of the Space Pirates Harusame. He has a gentle smile on his face, but he is cruel and can kill his enemies with that smile. After a feud with his father, he left home and joined the Harusame. A "combat demon" who is always seeking battle, Kamui defeats Housen in the Yoshiwara Burning Arc and declares that he will come and defeat Gintoki someday. When he actually confronted Gintoki, he hesitated for just a moment as his sister Kagura protected him, and he took the opportunity to receive a blow that caused the Yato tribe's instincts to go out of control.
5th place in the ranking of strongest characters: Housen
5th place goes to Housen, a former executive of Harusame. He is known as the "Night King" and rules over Yoshiwara Togenkyo. He once fought for three days straight, as he was said to have the same power as Seikaibouzu. He has complicated feelings for Hiwa, a mixture of love and hate. He is also Kamui's master. He has been living in retirement for a long time and is quite weak just from exposure to sunlight, but he showed overwhelming strength during the battle with Gintoki and the others over Hiwa.
6th place in the ranking of strongest characters: Sakata Gintoki
And here we have the protagonist of "Gintama", Sakata Gintoki. Gintoki currently runs a general store, but was once feared as the "White Demon" during the Joui War. In the story, Gintoki has fought on equal terms with various Yato tribes, Okada Izo with the Benizakura, and Dorozu Jirocho. Many fans will be amazed by his conviction and fighting ability to face all kinds of enemies with a wooden sword. He also has a very sharp sense for fighting, and the way he grows as he follows the story and fights makes him feel like the protagonist of a shounen manga. His serious face during the fight is also the best. Gintoki's famous line is "This sword of mine, wherever it reaches is my country." The gap between the gag part and the serious part is a must-see!
7th place in the strongest character ranking: Kagura
Ranked here is Kagura, the heroine of "Gintama". Kagura is also one of the Yato tribe. She is fair-skinned, has a big appetite, and has considerable fighting ability, so Kagura has inherited the characteristics of her race without exception. Kagura, who came to Earth to work, met Gintoki and Shinpachi and began working at Yorozuya. The Yato tribe does not like sunlight, so they always carry parasols, which can fire bullets like a gun during battle. Kagura has considerable fighting ability, but she hates the Yato tribe's battle-crazy instincts and usually holds back. However, in the Yoshiwara Burning Arc, Kagura awakens and shows a strength that even Abuto is surprised by.
8th place in the strongest character ranking: Abuto
The next person to be chosen is Abuto, also a member of the Yato tribe. Abuto is Kamui's right-hand man and serves as the vice-commander of the 7th division of the space pirates Harusame. He is a good friend of Kamui and has a fairly sensible side. He was defeated by the awakened Kagura in the Yoshiwara Burning Arc, and acknowledged Kagura's strength, but he unconsciously went easy on Kagura, who resembled Kamui. Also, when Kamui was consumed by his instincts and went out of control in the Luoyang Decisive Battle Arc, he stepped in to stop him together with Kagura and the others.
9th place in the strongest character ranking: Takasugi Shinsuke
And ranked 9th was Takasugi Shinsuke. He is the second character to be ranked among normal Earthlings (?). Takasugi is the leader of the Kiheitai, and was once a comrade who fought alongside Gintoki, Katsura, and Sakamoto in the Joui War. Although he was originally a classmate with Gintoki and the others, he hates the world that took Shoyo from him, and fights with the desire to destroy everything in this world as his driving force. He has appeared in many serious scenes and feature films, and has faced off against Gintoki on each occasion, but the fight has always been on equal terms. The episodes about Takasugi after their reconciliation are also a must-see, so if you're interested, be sure to check them out.
10th place in the ranking of strongest characters: Doromizu Jirocho
And the last one to make the list is Doromizu Jirocho. Doromizu Jirocho is the boss of the "Mizonezumi-gumi" and one of the four heavenly kings of Kabukicho. He was actually a childhood friend of Otose and had been concerned about her for a long time, but Otose ended up marrying Jirocho's best friend, Tatsugorou. However, Tatsugorou died protecting him during the Joui War. Jirocho, who could not forget Tatsugorou, continued to secretly protect Kabukicho and Otose. Jirocho, who controls Kabukicho, tried to crush Hua Tuo's army in the Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings arc. Although he was defeated by Gintoki, it seems that he has a very high fighting ability.
【Gintama】The strongest character ranking summary!
The above is a summary of the strongest characters in "Gintama". What did you think? There are several immortal and immortal characters in "Gintama", so they are the ones who are the strongest. Also, even if we leave Hollow out of the equation, we can see that the Yato are also quite strong among the races. However, the main character, Gintoki Sakata, is also ranked high! Speaking of "Gintama," the serious and cool battle scenes are just as appealing as the comedy parts. I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of battle scenes we'll get to see in the new anime movie!
