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elfinedaze's review against another edition
4.0
“The secret of enjoying life is to hold on to the kid inside you.”
writing_badger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
clowdywings's review against another edition
5.0
Hilarious continuation of the story. My favorite part has to be the giant dog
brieniverse's review against another edition
4.0
“The secret of enjoying life is to hold on to the kid inside you.”
everlaerian's review against another edition
5.0
Overall Rating: 15/ 10 - No joke, I recommend it unless you have absolutely no sense of humour!
There is so much I can say about Gintama. And yet not enough. I read a few chapters in the past, not much but enough to enjoy it. I just never got to continue it. Coming from the same era as Naruto, Bleach, Fairy Tail and other series, there is just so much i could read in my spare time. But now, I found time to read the series and watch the tv show and it is far from disappointing.
Gintama is a one of a kind manga set in Edo after the invasion of aliens called Amantos. In a era where samurais are a thing of the past, Gintoki along side Shinpachi and Kagura perform odd jobs in an episodic way in order to pay their monthly rent. The series focuses on running gags, old and current, drawing references from the screens, currents news, Japanese culture and even other manga series. I would describe it as the South Park of mangas with nothing but gags and no morals for you to learn from (Even though Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei had the same use of reference but from literally works, it still had morals and more of a dramatic tone to it).
The running gags are infinite but as the story progressed, the addition of main arcs became apparent. Well written, the arcs added a more serious tone to the episodic genre of Gintama but also slowly presented us with past events and how certain characters were today. The arcs aren't too long, lasting no more than 5 chapters (last arcs have been longer than usual), removing the dragging effect that most series have. Breaking the 4th wall, Gintama makes fun of itself and apologizes for any offence it could give to it readers with recurrent Jump gags.
Each character having their own personality, going as far as giving them "outrageous" faults, such as eating everything with mayonnaise/ spicy food, or being sadistic to a point of no return. Every component in this series is flawless and makes Gintama truly one of a kind.
Unfortunately, I have yet to compete the series as it is in its final arc (Been two years man!!!) but hopefully it will end on a good and comical note. After all, most plots are pretty closed off as the author leaves no stone unturned.
Do I recommend it?
There is so much I can say about Gintama. And yet not enough. I read a few chapters in the past, not much but enough to enjoy it. I just never got to continue it. Coming from the same era as Naruto, Bleach, Fairy Tail and other series, there is just so much i could read in my spare time. But now, I found time to read the series and watch the tv show and it is far from disappointing.
Gintama is a one of a kind manga set in Edo after the invasion of aliens called Amantos. In a era where samurais are a thing of the past, Gintoki along side Shinpachi and Kagura perform odd jobs in an episodic way in order to pay their monthly rent. The series focuses on running gags, old and current, drawing references from the screens, currents news, Japanese culture and even other manga series. I would describe it as the South Park of mangas with nothing but gags and no morals for you to learn from (Even though Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei had the same use of reference but from literally works, it still had morals and more of a dramatic tone to it).
The running gags are infinite but as the story progressed, the addition of main arcs became apparent. Well written, the arcs added a more serious tone to the episodic genre of Gintama but also slowly presented us with past events and how certain characters were today. The arcs aren't too long, lasting no more than 5 chapters (last arcs have been longer than usual), removing the dragging effect that most series have. Breaking the 4th wall, Gintama makes fun of itself and apologizes for any offence it could give to it readers with recurrent Jump gags.
Each character having their own personality, going as far as giving them "outrageous" faults, such as eating everything with mayonnaise/ spicy food, or being sadistic to a point of no return. Every component in this series is flawless and makes Gintama truly one of a kind.
Unfortunately, I have yet to compete the series as it is in its final arc (Been two years man!!!) but hopefully it will end on a good and comical note. After all, most plots are pretty closed off as the author leaves no stone unturned.
Do I recommend it?
andradaluana's review against another edition
5.0
The English translation is absolute trash, however I am going to rate it 5 stars because, as I said before, the anime is my most beloved series ever watched.
I loved the fact that Katsura had a bit more 'screen time' in this volume. Also, the bit about Gin's nightmare from the war absolutely broke my heart all over again.
If I didn't say this before, found family is my favourite trope so thank you Sorachi sensei for making a girl like me very happy.
I loved the fact that Katsura had a bit more 'screen time' in this volume. Also, the bit about Gin's nightmare from the war absolutely broke my heart all over again.
If I didn't say this before, found family is my favourite trope so thank you Sorachi sensei for making a girl like me very happy.
velocitygirl14's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
satindoll's review against another edition
4.0
“The secret of enjoying life is to hold on to the kid inside you.”
nightshade_novels's review against another edition
3.0
2019 - Volume 2 is marginally better than Volume 1, so maybe they will keep improving. This volume also has a bonus story at the end called Shirokuro (black and white). I enjoyed the bonus story far more than the actual Gin Tama story! It was about a girl who makes a living casting curses for people until the King of the Spirits turns up.
bleeding_gold's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0