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What are some of your favorite sound effects from the anime?
Here are some of mine:
\-The "ding" sensor usually for a dick joke or something
\-The typical "beep" sensor for similar gags (one of my favorites is Kijima M***ko)
\-That one occasional reverb + echoed moan that sometimes shows up in suggestive scenes
\-The trombone chorus for when something doesn't meet expectations (usually followed by Shinpachi yelling something)
\-The countless comedic blood spurts (such as that sword stuck in Gintoki's ass or a kunai to the head)
\-The comedically violent punching sound (for example when Sadaharu is beating the shit out of Elizabeth in the popularity arc)
\-When they sensored vomiting with things like a bird chirping in that one episode
\-The sound effects that Shoyo makes when he fucking whack-a-moles small children into the ground (both the cartoon sfx and the explosion ones)
\-That one spit gargling one used during Matako and Kagura's spitting contest plus Zura spitting on Sakamoto later on
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gorgeous first person sequence revisiting his trajectory. Shoyo's fate stands for a symbolic death for Takasugi. With the sequence, the latter (and thus we) sees his life flash by, from his rebirth at the school to the fateful cliff.
Gin then receives his own first person sequence to reposition him as the main character. From that point on, we discover the burden he has been carrying all along when, as the true hero, he made the unthinkable sacrifice to protect what mattered the most to the person that mattered the most to them: them precisely, as an extension of Shoyo's veritable legacy: his philosophy, his teachings. Gin took upon himself to dirty his hands and to be tormented forever by his choice for the sake of his comrades, even if it means being the villain in the eye(s) of one of them.
Confronted with his own weakness and coming to term with how powerless he was to take them out of the dire situation, realizing that the family he thought he lost with the death of his father figure still exists thanks to his brother(s) in arms, making peace with himself regarding the traumatic event, Takasugi has an epiphany. With maybe his most spirited speech ever, Gin figuratively brings him back home, from which he had never been expelled in the first place. But since we can't catch a break during the arc (and the worst had yet to happen...!), his turnaround is immediately cut short by formidable foes joining the fray and making things worse, as if such a thing was possible.
What a forty-minute ride! From heart-warming to heart-breaking. From fairy tail to tragedy. For a Nekketsu, Shounen subgenre usually destined to teenagers, it gets surprisingly deep and dark.
During my life as a Japanimation fan, I have watched hundreds of animes, hundreds of movies, thousands of episodes. This one-two punch hits harder, is more engrossing, more satisfying and made me feel more things than anything I have ever seen that isn't the Winter arc in Nobody's Boy: Remi, Barefoot Gen, Grave of the Fireflies, the Kainan match in Slam Dunk, the original Ghost in the Shell movie, Evangelion from episode 16 and the final act of 3.0+1.0, Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal, Millennium Actress, Mushishi season 1, the two-part finale of Ping Pong, or the conclusion of the Chimera Ants arc in Hunter x Hunter. When it comes to what Anime should and can be, what it should and can accomplish in its most refined form, thematically, aesthetically, emotionally, "Ballad of Fallen Angels" and the "You're the Hero, Aren't You?" / "Blood Tastes Like Iron" combo might be its only competition in my book for greatest "episode" and back-to-back of all-time. These forty minutes are a rollercoaster of emotions that left an indelible mark in me. On rewatch, they always stay with me long after the facts, prompting my mind to wander through the intricacies and reflect upon life in general. The sign of a transcendental work of art.
Ladies and gentlemen, according to me, 304-305 is peak Gintama, if not anime period!
Part 1: #20 to #11
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really is about, the separate and intertwined character arcs of Jirocho and Pirako, the promises to Tatsugoro. How about Gin's maturation into a hero who trusts those around him enough to rely on them? Sharing the burden, unlike his elder who wore himself out carrying it alone. The two sides of the same coin, a lingering theme throughout.
Judging by the number of times his name drops, you can tell that Jirocho is The Man! On first watch, I was so worried the outcome would diminish him or, worse, kill him off that the subversion of the established tropes sent me over the moon.
Aesthetically, I prefer episode 213 and the second half of 211 is untouchable. As a total package though, over the course of 20 minutes, none combines artwork, animation, pacing, direction at such a high level and none maximizes the use of the soundtrack like this one does. Even across the entire saga, 214 is pretty much in a league of its own. In particular, I like the back shot of Otose with Kabukicho in the background. Peaceful yet powerful staging of her influence over the city. Quiet before the storm. Speaking of which, I also love the relative slowness of Gintama's equivalent to the 100 Man Slayer. All too often, marquee action sequences, sakuga or not, are animated too quickly, which prevents from fully understanding and thus appreciating the various movements. Not here. The speed chosen depicts with precision the bloodbath of our unlikely duo and immerses us alongside them. I can feel in my guts the brutality of the massacre, I can almost feel on my skin the blood flying, I can almost smell the stench of the corpses piling up. A deliciously dreadful sight.
Long story short: thanks to episode 214, an exceptional arc becomes one of the best ever.
For the actual long story: The Four Devas arc, Gintama's magnum opus.
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# #3: Episode 25
"A Shared Soup Pot Is A Microcosm Of Life"
Gintama produces basically three types of episodes: comedy, serious and wholesome slice of life. Episode 25 epitomizes comedy to me. Comedy achieved without below-the-waist humor, which the gorilla loves and which rarely lands with me.
It opens up with the first use of the iconic static background to buy time. A well-known fourth-wall-breaking device to rant over the production, like only Gintama can do. And then, after killing four minutes, let the magic begin!
To this day, the episode still ranks high on my list of all-time favorites. The ultimate Gintama experience: some of the most hilarious stuff ever out of seemingly the most boring setting ever. Earnest silliness at its finest. The perfect storm: it could have gone wrong so many times, it could have gone overboard, it could have overstayed its welcome pretty fast, it has absolutely no right to work as well as it does and yet, the ideal balance is struck and here we are. Sorachi and Sunrise's Midas touch if you will; a case of them feeling it and turning nothing on paper into gold.
I will never forget the first time I watched it back in the late 00s. As a Death Note fan, I totally lost it as soon as they aped the mind games. And they were just getting started!
The non-battle battle has it all: facials, overly complex strategies, outlandish plot twists, close-ups galore. Absolutely glorious parody! The gags pile up, renew themselves quickly enough and stay fresh. The Nabe Shogun psychological warfare escalates to a mad finish.
All served by surprisingly strong artwork for this era of the show, dynamic realization and transitions to keep things compelling and engaging. Cherry on the cake, the Nabe Leon climax enjoys insane animation, the kind that would make good ol' sakuga blush. Early Gintama doesn't exactly set the world on fire from a technical standpoint so this episode stands out as a huge anomaly. A lot of effort go into the production to celebrate the new season.
Big-up to the
characterization through flashbacks and dialogues, fleshing up his allegiance and mindset. We relive his shocking and cold execution of the "Shogun", the conclusion of episode 300. The scene and the aftermath are remarkably depicted in a crepuscular red, metaphor of the apocalyptic situation. Then, mask-off time! The enemies show their true colors and take action; the good guys reveal their hand too and prove to be ready to strike back. This section includes the face-off between our favorite sadist Sogou and our favorite psychopath Kamui. Unbelievable tension that rises to arguably the most creative and violent fight of Gintama. Cherry on the cake: the cliffhanger plot twist. With the good guys backed into a corner, our favorite Shogun makes the most thrilling comeback of the series, accompanied by the blood-pumping and epic new track Hikari to Kage no Shogun. The hype intensifies; this arc! Never the Shogun has looked more majestic filling in his own shoes. Hell yeah, get their asses! And it is only the third best episode of the arc...
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# #7: Episode 308 (Farewell Shinsengumi arc)
"The Day the Demon Cried"
In which the good guys bid farewell to the most positive force of the story, the light in the shadows, the guide they fought tooth and nails to save only to fail. Sho-chan's funeral hurts so much! In which the good guys also face the consequences of their failure. The next phase of the story is set in motion: Nobunobu's reign of terror begins, heads roll, the Shinsengumi is disbanded, Kondo is sentenced to death. First time Gintama's status quo is really shaken up. The overall feeling of defeat left me powerless and speechless on first watch. The mood and the atmosphere are outstanding! To me, the anime reaches a new level of maturity on the occasion, thanks to the magnificent Saraba Dachikou and Requiem themes, and stylistic artwork. The details behind decors and landscapes are impressive. A stark contrast to what the show has accustomed us to; a departure from the norm similar to episode 82 in Naruto Shippuuden but without full commitment since only parts are concerned. The most adult offering? Context helps, of course. However, up to that point, even the most dramatic situations always had their dose of levity. Not here. A heavy episode for sure; the best introduction of an arc nonetheless.
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# #6: Episode 111 B
"There's Almost A 100% Chance You'll Forget Your Umbrella And Hate Yourself For It"
A very special one. Second Kagura-centric episode overall, the best of the bunch. Heavy rain, umbrellas and only ten minutes to turn a banal setting into a deceptively deep character study, at the same time funny, wholesome, emotional and heart-warming. Only in Gintama! Thumbs up for the Hobo 100% no Kakuritsude Vinyl Gasao Okiwasuretekuru Jibungakirai theme, deserving perhaps half the credit for the great atmosphere. The other half? You choose: the loop with degrading weather conditions, the use of luminosity as a barometer of Kagura's mood, the gorgeous artwork and direction. The degree of difficulty and the originality skyrocket. This one does and accomplishes so much with so little; this one is everything without death, long build, major payoff, game-changing revelation, epic action, bombastic music, crazy animation, in other words without any of the "cheat codes" that generally propel the medium at these altitudes. The greatest overachiever of the saga, if not ever? One of the most beloved episodes, reasonably so.
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# #5: Episode 188
"An Observation Journal Should Be Seen
Finally found both of these!
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Got hit with the Hijikata Special.
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Where can I watch Be Forever Yorozuya (Gintama 2nd movie)?
Unfortunately it's not on Netflix or Crunchyroll. Any idea where I can find it? Legal or not is fine.
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The Amanto represent the greatest wasted potential in the series.
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KondoxZura is one of my favorite dynamics in Gintama. Ts is just so Peak😭
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I Really Really Hope They Keep Doing the Dub
Pretty much just that. I'm a first time Gintama watcher and I'm 120 episodes in. I love the dub cast and think they are hilarious. And I didn't know it very recently produced (51-150 and the movie)! Anyone saying it's bad... uhhh, all the characters are distinct and recognizable, a great mix of flat/deadpan and melodramatic/over the top characters, and the show is a meta comedy which means the delivery should be direct and clear! It's just so great. Most anime I watch with subs, but... I just wanted an English dub for my silly, nightly comedy?! Please keep going 😅
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Did this fight live up to your expectation?
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Kotaro Katsura:A character Analysis
Katsura and That Weird Creature who Gintoki Slept with
# On the surface, Katsura is the Gag character who rescues or carries any episode he's in for comedic purposes. However, he is arguably the most tragic and inexplicable closed-off character in Gintama and Anime History...
# While the limelight is stolen by GinTsugi for their deeper connection to Yoshida Shoyo, Katsura is barely given 10 minutes on his backstory and yet is the most humanly realistic yet brutal take on lifelong loneliness and responsibility from childhood, which By personal experience and bias, I relate exceptionally hard with....
His only permanent friend in the series, Elibazeth it/himself, was a gift from Sakamoto to give him a companion because they all knew he was lonely, and even though he hides his depression and detachment from society under his "Zura Janai, Katsura Da" comedic nuke, He is the Best Leader in Gintama PERIOD...Someone who never sacrifices, leads with vision and knows when to protect his comrades before his ideology- something even the elitest characters in anime fail to reproduce....even in the series, He is shown as the prodigy who is better than Gintoki and Takasugi in intellect but falls short on character development because Gorilla Sensei had him on standby and didn't want to waste pages....How he understands the mistakes of his Joui Rebels and course-corrects every fault in his worldview is something extraordinary.....
Him being called the Best student of the Shoka Shonjuku by Shoyo-sensei goes to show his eliteness,
Alas, He is that character in all of anime who could've been a better main character than the GOAT MC in Fiction. So sad that we couldn't see the Shoyo 3 vs Utsuro fight.
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I stopped calling him Gorilla after this...
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Started watching gintama and it got boring after episode 120
Yoshiwara in flames was absolutely amazing, also the barbershop episode was great too but tbh the fun factor seems somehow missing.
Like the funfactor has somehow dipped.
Currently in episode 168.
What should I do.
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Hard-boiled detective appreciation post. Also RIP to his original VA
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phenomenal performances from the voice actors. They inject so much life and passion in the characters. The episode wouldn't be such a home run without their contribution.
I have never laughed so much during a twenty-minute span in my life. And on rewatch, this improbable soup pot epic retains its charm.
A legendary episode that belongs to my personal pantheon of anime.
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# #1: Episode 304 & 305 (Shogun Assassination)
"Those Who Protect Against All Odds"
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"Sworn Enemy"
I am a coward and consider both episodes as one because in my view, 304 and 305 form an indivisible forty-minute short film.
The raging war focuses on two men for a master class of characterization and character study.
Kagura and Kamui address their family issues and it is so visceral. But the essential is elsewhere: Gintoki Sakata versus Shinsuke Takasugi, the fight that made Gintama famous and propelled it to a whole other level unfolds. And the rest is history. What is it with Gin and the concept of master? What happened to his and during the oh-so mysterious Joi war? Why does Takasugi hate him and the Bakufu so much? How about his left eye? All these major questions and (sub)plots, evoked almost since day one, finally find an answer. And what an answer! During its entire run, Gintama has been building to this and needless to say that it was worth the wait.
The combination of Sorachi's writing and Bandai Namco Pictures' touch produces a masterpiece virtually unrivalled within the medium. Realization, artwork, camera angles, transitions and colors are as neat as ever. How the various periods of a day are depicted too. The animation is top notch. Dynamic choreography, punches and swords blows look devastating, there is a ton of weight behind every piece of offense. One can tell the amount of attention and effort that went into the production. The two main tunes, Kono mabuta no oku ni and Shoyo sensei to no deai, have a hypnotic quality to them that draws me in even more. The use of black strips for the flashbacks combined with the mood creates a cinematic flair with contemplative qualities and thus a distinct identity compared to the rest of the series.
One of a kind, assuredly. The ultimate case of style and substance. The "how" (adaptation) at the service of the "what/why" (story) for the perfect marriage.
The fight is interspersed with scenes from their youth, when they met and started to bond together, to contextualize and flesh out their motivations. The peaceful and joyful life of yesteryear contrasts with the sheer brutality of today. Once united, they are now tearing each other apart. A clash full of hatred, so violent that it borders on uncomfortable to watch at times. The sight of two allies turned bitter enemies hurts pretty bad.
The flashbacks work super well as this idea of calm before the storm, both about to come in the past timeline and ongoing in the present. We discover the daily life of Shoka Sonjuku, how Shoyo saved Katsura and Takasugi like he did with Gintoki, his role as a father figure, the cheerful days of this makeshift family and how everyone found a place they could call home. Episode 304 concludes with the purest and most innocent laugh from a happy Kid Takasugi. Uplifting in the moment, moving and heart-rending given the context. I don't know, the depiction of genuine childlike joy for struggling children always resonates deeply with me. One of the most powerful images of its kind ever, perhaps topped only by *that sequence* in episode 11 of Ping Pong; one that means the world to me.
From a narrative standpoint, Takasugi becomes the situational protagonist in the process. A point emphasized midway through episode 305, with a
Through To The Very End"
The most beloved one among fans? The supporting cast in Gintama is so rich that an episode without the main characters can reach cult status anyway, carried by our favorite and maybe the classiest ever loser. "Just do it", "Fenis Monja", "Shogun kayo", "Dondake", "Nemure nai aru"... Some sentences, expressions or words are such integral parts of a moment, a situation or an episode that you can immediately picture it when hearing them. "Will Madao bloom?" is perhaps the most famous line and all you need to know what we are talking about. Judging by the beginning, we are in for another random stand-alone episode, one of those the show has gotten us used to between arcs. There is nothing remotely cool or special about the setting: Daigoro has a horrible haircut, dirty nose, looks jaded, Madao is pathetic. And yet, against all odds, they trick us. They lure us into a false sense of security, take us by the hand and lead us right where they want. Things get serious, and pretty deep actually, real fast, building to an extraordinary climax. And Madao blooms! Bitter sweet because he is back in the street, but he doesn't drink alcohol anymore. Progress have been made; the road to recovery is long. The art of moving forward while staying put. Things stay the same, but not totally. It is both the payoff and the stepping stone of something bigger down the line. A reverse tale of fall and rise, before a (sort of) fall again to maintain the deceptive status quo, when Madao actually gets an awesome moment of shine. Emotional reward built upon the character work on Hasegawa laid since episode 6 and magnified during twenty minutes here. Unselfish sacrifice for the well-being of someone else; unsung hero stuff! Or, to paraphrase Daigoro: real samurai spirit stuff. Damn ninjas cutting onions...! Decent artwork, standard animation... An episode so strong, so powerful thematically that it doesn't need any smoke and mirrors to get there; with superior production, it would have been on my short list for best ever. Arguably the greatest tour de force of Sorachi, providing godlike writing for this one.
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# #4: Episode 214 (Four Devas arc)
"Tis an Honor!"
In which the payoffs abound.
The counterpart of episode 308 for the conclusion of an arc.
Following the emotional intermediate climax in the cemetery (episode 211), and the amazing groundwork laid thereafter to digest it and relaunch the story towards its endgame (212-213), in other words following a stellar run up to that point, episode 214 has the unenviable, impossible task to tie everything together for a satisfying conclusion. The degree of difficulty is through the roof; anticipation and expectations are sky-high. In what is perhaps Sorachi's biggest flex, not only does he succeed, but he sets a standard he will never meet again in my opinion, including in the critically acclaimed and well-received later arcs.
Usually, the conclusion of a serious arc brings serious L's: one in kayfabe with the loss of a beloved character (Mitsuba, Suzuran, Shogun...), one meta with bouhou-ization of the supposedly bad guy (Itou, Housen, Jiraia...). This finale grants us major W's. In kayfabe, Kabukicho triumphs over Kada, humanity triumphs over the Amanto, a man wins back his life, a daughter wins back her father. And meta, Jirocho remains an otherworldly character. Fist-pumping stuff! Feel good wins of the anime.
♪ Hey hey, Samurai heart ♪
In a masterful tour de force, the episode peaks thrice, in different ways: Gin and Jirocho versus the Shinra followed by Gin versus Jirocho for the gripping action, the discussion between Otose and Jirocho at the hospital for the touching characters moment, Jirocho and Pirako's reunion for the moving culmination / epilogue of the individual and general arcs. Along the way, this twenty-minute rollercoaster wraps up multiple plots, storylines: obviously the Four Devas conflict but above all the hidden war it
My top 20 episodes of Gintama | Part 2: #10 to #1
Part 1: #20 to #11
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# #10: Episode 259 (Courtesan of a Nation arc)
"Five Pinkies"
At last, we get a grasp of how large the scope really is. The plot shapes up. The arc and this episode launch the events that will lead to the plot-heavy last fifth of the show. The game of chess in the shadows to keep or conquer power explodes in plain sight and our heroes get swallowed up, landing in the middle of the conspiracy. Trapped amidst a political thriller, they put their life on the line to shift the dial. During the second half, the reveal of Oboro and his killer design starts a three-and-a-half minute sequence of earth-shaking exposition, centered around the horror of the Kansei purge: the tragedy of the Joi war, the role played by the Amanto and the Tendoshu, the allusion to Oboro's predecessor Utsuro, Shoyo's spiritual revolution that consists in elevating the mind before the sword, how the Joi Four found themselves involved and crushed by these troubled times, Tsukki understanding Gin's sensibility with the concept of teacher displayed during the Red Spider arc. To me, at this moment, Gintama switches to another dimension. But that is not all! Rerun of the touching pinky swear; Sakura Mitsutsuki, the magnificent opening that is probably the most beloved among the fans; some levity induced by Soyo while our five heroes topple a country; the gorgeous depiction of the castle, tall and majestic under the full moon; the casual cruelty of Sadasada, in words and acts, in the present and the past; the introduction of the Tenshoin Naraku and their ominous aura; Gin's cold rage gunning for Sadasada's jugular; the emotional Suzuran storyline linked to the proceedings popping up here and there... The episode is so hyped throughout! The follow-up, episode 260 and 261, is almost as good, with the rise of Shigeshige, the descent into madness and fall of Sadasada, the reveal of Shoyo's face, Gin's revenge over Oboro, the intervention of the Tendoshu, the strategic moves of the different factions, the fulfilment of Gin & co and Suzuran's promise. That arc! Truth be told, I could have picked 260 and/or 261 too, but for diversity purpose, I picked 259 to represent this insane three-episode stretch, on the back of the exceptional exposition sequence that raises the stakes.
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# #9: Episode 189 B
"Radio Exercises Are Socials For Boys And Girls"
With these two-thirds of episode, the anime hits its second best one-two punch (more on the best one later). Following the legendary "Will Madao bloom?" episode, here comes the fourth and final Kagura-centric one, the second best to me. Stories revolving around sick children are always painful, especially when death is involved. This one does a remarkable job not to fall into the dramastism trap. Heavy and yet extremely funny when necessary, the timely sense of humor makes for tremendous comic relief. They deal with the main topic with great modesty, decency, and manage to pull off something both emotional and uplifting, because life wins in the end, even though temporarily. A tale of friendship, coming of age, perseverance, unity. The growing support behind Kagura is a sight to behold and always chill-inducing. Another character-driven doozy, born from sensitive writing. When the substance is so stellar, the style doesn't need to be. Sorachi, man!
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# #8: Episode 301 (Shogun Assassination arc)
"Ninja Village"
The largest scale arc heats up in a breathtaking episode, during which the life size game of chess up to that point turns into an all-out war. First of all, Zenzou receives tremendous
Gintoki and Shinpachi’s relationship suffers somewhat due to the one Gintoki has with Kagura.
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Anime or manga
i know absolutely NOTHING about gintama all i know is gintoki and that its a comedy and some how one of the best things ever. i normally read manga but people be sayin the anime is better. which is actually better
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I finally completed the Farewell Shinsengumi Arc..
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Gintama Yoshiwara in Flames on Netflix Philippines December 1st
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Help? Anyone?
I finished watching the 367 eps of gintama like today, and i remember a frame or three where shoyo is burnt at the cross/crucified and i cant seem to find it. does anyone the full image or sum??
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What if Kagura's body wasn’t infused with Zura’s soul but with someone else? (Soul Switch Arc EP289)
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Gintama has the best written female and trans characters in whole of anime
I’ve watched a lot of different anime and other forms of media, but Gintama still catches me off guard with how well some of its characters are written, especially its female and trans characters.
Given the overall vibe of the anime, it would’ve been so easy to either turn them into the butt of a joke or go the other way and make their characters preachy, with their identities being the entire point of their existence.
But what I love is how Gintama manages to make them feel human first. They’re flawed, funny, strong, vulnerable and have their own stories beyond their gender identity. You end up genuinely caring about them as characters rather than just seeing them through the lens of their gender.
Idk, the more I watch Gintama, the more I find little things like this to admire about its writing. It’s genuinely something special.
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Gintoki vs Reinhard vs Johnny
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I’ve noticed that I’ve become a bit too obsessed with the Harusame.
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Not many people talk about how dope Pachi looked in this movie.
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