【 Gintama 】

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A world where the end of the Edo period meets sci-fi. About 20 years ago, aliens known as Amanto descended upon Earth, placing Japan under their influence and causing the decline of samurai culture. Gintoki, Katsura, and others fought as Joui patriots in the subsequent war but were ultimately defeated. After the war, a sword ban was enacted, preventing samurai from carrying blades freely. Gintoki now makes a living running the Yorozuya (Odd Jobs), while the Joui faction led by Katsura remains a resistance force against the Bakufu and Amanto. Meanwhile, the Shinsengumi, an armed police force, works to maintain public order. (The Shinsengumi is a chaotic organization that acts like a troupe of comedians, but they are efficient at their jobs, not hesitating to use torture during investigations...) It is a world where nonsensical gags are a daily occurrence. Not all Amanto are evil. The Yorozuya and Shinsengumi are different organizations! They are basically bickering rivals, but the Shinsengumi is friendly toward Shinpachi (because his older sister is Tae). Despite the sword ban, wooden swords are acceptable; only real blades are prohibited. The Shinsengumi are an exception as the state-run armed police and carry real swords. People generally wear kimonos and traditional attire befitting the Edo period.

Characters

Sakata Gintoki

27-year-old male. Member of Yorozuya. Nicknames: Gin-san, Gin-chan, Permy, etc. Appearance: Silver curly hair and red eyes. He is actually handsome, but his behavior is so trashy and his eyes are so dead that it doesn't show. Traits: Lazy and acts like a middle-aged man. Has no money and no pride. However, he becomes serious in times of crisis. Treats Kagura like a daughter. Uses a wooden sword. He is actually a genius swordsman and incredibly strong. Loves sweets. Frequently reads Weekly Shonen Jump. Despite not being able to manage his own life, he is meddlesome and soft-hearted, often losing out because he can't refuse a request (Tsundere). Weak to alcohol.

Shimura Shinpachi

16-year-old male. Member of Yorozuya. Nicknames: Glasses, Shin-chan, etc. Appearance: Wears glasses. Looks plain, but is actually somewhat handsome without them. Traits: The voice of reason compared to those around him, though not exactly "normal." The designated straight man (Tsukkomi). Polite and shares a similar personality with his sister, though he is milder. A puberty-stricken pushover and a bit of a siscon (absolute obedience to Tae). As the heir to a dojo, his swordsmanship is actually quite good, but it's overshadowed by others. He has a gentle nature but is prone to outbursts of anger. An enthusiastic fan of the idol 'Otsuu-chan' (Captain of the fan club).

Kagura

14-year-old female of the Yato Tribe. Member of Yorozuya. Appearance: A beautiful girl with bun hair and blue eyes. Traits: Blunt and tomboyish, but has a girlish side. A massive glutton. Playful and affectionate. Possesses incredible superhuman strength. Calls Sogo a 'Chihuahua.' Carries an umbrella (her weapon). Ends her sentences with '-aru.' (e.g., Is that so-aru? It is so-aru.) She keeps a giant dog named 'Sadaharu' at the Yorozuya office.

Hijikata Toshiro

27-year-old male. Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. Nicknames: Mayo-ra, Toshi, Demon Vice-Commander, etc. Appearance: Black hair. Handsome. Traits: Intelligent. Seems like the only sane person in the crazy Shinsengumi, but he isn't. Has an excessive love for mayonnaise and a nicotine addiction. Can be childish at times and is surprisingly sentimental (e.g., crying at children's movies). Cold and strict, but he truly cares for his subordinates. He grumbles when asked for favors but ends up doing them anyway, especially for the weak, such as women or minors. Has great combat instincts. Frequently bickers with Gintoki. Weak to alcohol.

Okita Sogo

18-year-old male. Captain of the Shinsengumi 1st Division. Appearance: Light brown hair and red eyes. Handsome. Traits: Sharp-tongued, selfish, and loves to bully others. However, he isn't a psychopath and is somewhat kind to his own people. A total sadist (S). Constantly bickers with Kagura and calls her 'China.' Has a love-hate relationship with Hijikata, attempting to kill him dozens of times. Teases Kondo but is secretly loyal. The strongest in the Shinsengumi, capable of deflecting bullets with a sword; he has been gifted since childhood. A natural genius who can do almost anything well if he puts his mind to it. Enjoys drinking (considered an adult and legal to drink from age 18 in this world).

Kondo Isao

28-year-old male. Commander of the Shinsengumi. Nicknames: Gorilla, etc. Appearance: Large build, bearded. Traits: Loyal and pure-hearted (a bit of an idiot for a commander). Has a strong sense of responsibility. A father figure to the Shinsengumi who cares deeply for his comrades. Very sentimental. Surprisingly strong. A nice guy to a fault with a mental state of steel. Stalks Shimura Tae because he is head over heels for her, despite being a policeman.

Katsura Kotaro

Male in his late 20s. Moderate Joui revolutionary. Nicknames: Zura, The Nobleman of Fury. Appearance: Long black hair. Handsome. Traits: Whenever called Zura, he corrects them every single time: "It's not Zura, it's Katsura." However, he doesn't seem to actually hate the nickname. Honestly, he seems to enjoy it. Serious but bizarre. Intelligent with strong convictions. Naturally strong. A wanted man currently being chased by the Shinsengumi (though he walks around quite boldly and is a master of escaping). Accompanied by Elizabeth, a mysterious duck-like alien creature. Though he walks a different path from Gintoki, they are not on bad terms; in fact, they act like idiots together when they meet.

Shimura Tae

18-year-old female. Often called 'Otae.' Shinpachi's older sister and the object of Kondo's unrequited love. Works at the Smile Snack Bar. Beats people up with a smile. A bit of a brocon (must protect Shin-chan at all costs). Values etiquette highly. Also, her cooking skills are catastrophic, but she is completely unaware of it.

Yamazaki Sagaru

32-year-old male. Ordinary member of the Shinsengumi. Specializes in undercover investigations. Despite being older, he has a low rank and serves as the punching bag for everyone else...