Gintama English Sub & Dub

About Gintama

Looking for background on Gintama? This action, comedy and sci-fi series by Sunrise (2006) starts out like this. At its core: The Amanto, aliens from outer space, have invaded Earth and taken over feudal Japan. As a result, a prohibition on swords has been established, and the samurai of Japan are treated with disregard as a consequence.

More of the story: However one man, Gintoki Sakata, still possesses the heart of the samurai, although from his love of sweets and work as a yorozuya, one might not expect it. Accompanying him in his jack-of-all-trades line of work are Shinpachi Shimura, a boy with glasses and a strong heart, Kagura with her umbrella and seemingly bottomless stomach, as well as Sadaharu, their oversized pet dog. Of course, these odd jobs are not always simple, as they frequently have run-ins with the police, ragtag rebels, and assassins, oftentimes leading to humorous but unfortunate consequences.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of Gintama follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.9/10, which signals strong word of mouth. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.