TV / Spring 2006
Gintama
The story
Synopsis
In an alternate Edo where foreign extraterrestrial forces have reshaped society, samurai ways survive only in fragments. Gintoki Sakata is a silver haired, wooden sword wielding odd job man who leads a small freelance shop taking on bizarre assignments. Joined by the earnest Shinpachi, the voracious and super strong Kagura, and their oversized dog Sadaharu,…
Characters
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Sakata, Gintoki
Main | Japanese VA: Sugita, Tomokazu
Kagura
Main | Japanese VA: Kugimiya, Rie
Katsura, Kotarou
Supporting | Japanese VA: Ishida, Akira
Hijikata, Toushirou
Supporting | Japanese VA: Nakai, Kazuya
Okita, Sougo
Supporting | Japanese VA: Suzumura, Kenichi
Takasugi, Shinsuke
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kuwashima, Houko
Relations
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Staff
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Fujita, Youichi
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Takamatsu, Shinji
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Sorachi, Hideaki
Original Creator
Yamatoya, Akatsuki
Script, Theme Song Lyrics, Series Composition
Azuma, Fukashi
Producer
Higuchi, Hiromitsu
Producer, Assistant Producer
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Gintama.
Episode 12: People Who Make Good First Impressions Usually Suck
Aired Jun 13, 2006
Episode 11: Look, Overly Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are Not Real Dumplings, You Idiot!
Aired Jun 13, 2006
Episode 10: Eat Something Sour When You're Tired
Aired Jun 6, 2006
Episode 9: Fighting Should Be Done With Fists
Aired May 30, 2006
Episode 8: There Is Butt A Fine Line Between Persistence And Stubbornness
Aired May 23, 2006
Episode 7: Responsible Owners Should Clean Up After Their Pets
Aired May 16, 2006
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