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Type
Manga
Volumes
77
Chapters
709
Status
Completed
Published
2003-12-08 to 2019-06-20
Genres
Action
Comedy
Historical
Parody
Samurai
Sci-Fi
Shounen
Gag Humor
Serializations
Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Authors
Hideaki Sorachi (Story & Art)
Gintama
During the Edo period, Japan is suddenly invaded by alien creatures known as the "Amanto." Despite the samurai's attempts to combat the extraterrestrial menace, the Shogun soon realizes that their efforts are futile and decides to surrender. This marks the beginning of an uneasy agreement between the Shogunate and Amanto, one that results in a countrywide sword ban and the disappearance of the samurai spirit. However, there exists one eccentric individual who wields a wooden sword and refuses to let his samurai status die. Now that his kind are no longer needed, Gintoki Sakata performs various odd jobs around town in order to make ends meet. Joined by his self-proclaimed disciple Shinpachi Shimura, the fearsome alien Kagura, and a giant dog named Sadaharu, they run the business known as Yorozuya, often getting caught up in all sorts of crazy and hilarious shenanigans. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Included one-shots: Volume 1: Dandelion Volume 2: Shirokuro (Black and White) Volume 24: 13 Volume 38: Bankara-san ga Tooru
Related
Characters
Gintoki Sakata
Main
Kagura
Main
Kotarou Katsura
Supporting
Toushirou Hijikata
Supporting
Sougo Okita
Supporting
Shinsuke Takasugi
Supporting
Elizabeth
Supporting
Isao Kondou
Supporting
Tatsuma Sakamoto
Supporting
Sadaharu
Supporting
Ayame Sarutobi
Supporting