Should you watch Gintama?
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Gintama
Anime · 2006
In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.
The sides of Gintama
- A lazy samurai doing odd jobs
- Aliens ruling Edo-era Japan
- Parody gags between sword fights
Gintama is good for you if…
- you like absurd parody that mocks everything, itself included.
- you like silly episodes that suddenly turn into serious sword arcs.
- you like Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura as a broke little family.
Gintama is bad for you if…
- you find eleven seasons too much.
- you don't watch anime.
- you won't read subtitles full of Japanese puns.
About: friendship · honor · loss
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