Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc - Second Half War

About Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc - Second Half War

Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc - Second Half War (銀魂. 銀ノ魂篇2) arrives as an action anime by Bandai Namco Pictures (2018), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: Following the temporary retreat of the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District, the state of the war has seemingly improved. However, as the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and residents of the district combat the army's remnants, Edo's greatest inventor Gengai Hiraga is abducted.

Another thread: Responsible for causing the foe's withdrawal by rendering their weapons useless, Gengai's nanomachine virus is now at risk of being shut down. Meanwhile, a laser capable of obliterating a planet is activated in Earth's orbit on the Liberation Army's mother ship. Another fight ensues when Shinsuke Takasugi and the rest of the Kiheitai arrive on the vessel to stop the weapon from firing.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Tomokazu Sugita as Gintoki Sakata and Daisuke Sakaguchi as Shinpachi Shimura. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 14 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Bandai Namco Pictures is the studio behind Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc - Second Half War, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.7/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Voice casting, including Tomokazu Sugita as Gintoki Sakata, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.