Gintama combined comedic and serious aspects in one anime.
Gintoki’s personality works with both aspects.
There are many reasons why Gintama is good, Gintoki only being one of them.
With around 400 episodes and multiple movies and specials, Gintama franchise might seem very daunting to get into. Fans that claim that it only gets good later (and we think it’s good since the beginning!) often don’t help either. However, multiple entries of the show are found in the top anime lists of various anime websites, so one can help but wonder what’s the deal with it. The show might not be for everyone, but there are many reasons you should at least try it out, because despite the seeming tonal inconsistencies, it just works. One of the biggest reasons Gintama works so well and captures people’s attention and love is its protagonist, Gintoki Sakata.
Gintama’s structure is unique among WSJ adaptations
Gintama is unique in the fact that it combines absurdist (and occasionally hard to understand) Japanese comedy, full of references, with samurai action and some surprisingly deep story in later arcs. While this combo is not unusual per se, it is somewhat unusual to find a Shounen Jump adaptation that goes on for so long, keeping this structure. Yes, earlier episodes of Gintama are primarily comedic in nature, and therefore are often considered inferior by fans, however, they are still very good — once you get used to the humor, of course.
Gintoki perfectly encapsulates both aspects of the show
The whimsical nature of the show, flipping between funny and serious, is reflected in its protagonist, Gintoki. A guy who is seen as a slob, obsessed with sweets and reading Jump manga, he is actually a surprisingly deep character with an interesting backstory. This contrast perfectly reflects the contrast of Gintama itself, emphasizing the tonal difference between the serious and comedic arcs. In this, Gintoki works perfectly within the show, performing both of his roles strikingly well. His seiyuu, Tomokazu Sugita, nails his role as well.
Gintama’s protagonist is not its only strength
Overall, it makes sense that Gintama is so popular. It’s easy to watch, you don’t really need to commit much when you watch it — just watch a couple of episodes whenever you want. It has many fun characters and gags, as well as an engaging storyline — Gintoki is far from its only strength. He, however, is one of the main draws of the show for sure, fulfilling his role perfectly. One can even argue that in this sense, he is one of the best Jump protagonists, full stop.
Yes, the show is as good as the scores suggest.
Summary:
Gintama combined comedic and serious aspects in one anime.
Gintoki’s personality works with both aspects.
There are many reasons why Gintama is good, Gintoki only being one of them.
With around 400 episodes and multiple movies and specials, Gintama franchise might seem very daunting to get into. Fans that claim that it only gets good later (and we think it’s good since the beginning!) often don’t help either. However, multiple entries of the show are found in the top anime lists of various anime websites, so one can help but wonder what’s the deal with it. The show might not be for everyone, but there are many reasons you should at least try it out, because despite the seeming tonal inconsistencies, it just works. One of the biggest reasons Gintama works so well and captures people’s attention and love is its protagonist, Gintoki Sakata.
Gintama’s structure is unique among WSJ adaptations
Gintama is unique in the fact that it combines absurdist (and occasionally hard to understand) Japanese comedy, full of references, with samurai action and some surprisingly deep story in later arcs. While this combo is not unusual per se, it is somewhat unusual to find a Shounen Jump adaptation that goes on for so long, keeping this structure. Yes, earlier episodes of Gintama are primarily comedic in nature, and therefore are often considered inferior by fans, however, they are still very good — once you get used to the humor, of course.
Gintoki perfectly encapsulates both aspects of the show
The whimsical nature of the show, flipping between funny and serious, is reflected in its protagonist, Gintoki. A guy who is seen as a slob, obsessed with sweets and reading Jump manga, he is actually a surprisingly deep character with an interesting backstory. This contrast perfectly reflects the contrast of Gintama itself, emphasizing the tonal difference between the serious and comedic arcs. In this, Gintoki works perfectly within the show, performing both of his roles strikingly well. His seiyuu, Tomokazu Sugita, nails his role as well.
Gintama’s protagonist is not its only strength
Overall, it makes sense that Gintama is so popular. It’s easy to watch, you don’t really need to commit much when you watch it — just watch a couple of episodes whenever you want. It has many fun characters and gags, as well as an engaging storyline — Gintoki is far from its only strength. He, however, is one of the main draws of the show for sure, fulfilling his role perfectly. One can even argue that in this sense, he is one of the best Jump protagonists, full stop.
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