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Gin Tama by Hideaki Sorachi
Read story summaries, character bios, reviews for Gin Tama, a shonen manga series from Shonen Jump Advanced / VIZ Media. See artwork and learn more about manga creator, Hideaki Sorachi. In an alternate version of Japan, aliens have invaded and turned samurai into second class citizens. In this world, Gintoki makes a living by doing odd jobs for even odder human and alien clients.
Gin Tama Volume 1 - Review
Read a review of Gin Tama Volume 1, a shonen manga sci-fi comedy series by Hideaki Sorachi. A wacky mix of samurai action, irreverent comedy and anything goes sci-fi plot twists, Gin Tama serves up an entertaining story that mercilessly skewers every shonen manga cliché in the book.
Gin Tama Manga Profile and Story Summary
Read a description of Gin Tama, a shonen manga comedy adventure series, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Hideaki Sorachi. In an alternate version of reality, the era of samurai came to an end when aliens landed in Japan and took up residence. So what's an unemployed swordsman to do? If you're Gintoki Sataka, you take on odd jobs for cash – and in this strange new world, the odd jobs are really odd, and so are the customers.
Malaysia Star Review: Gin Tama Vol. 1
Malaysia Star reviewer Kevin Tan gives Gin Tama thumbs up for its "hilarious" stories and Hideaki Sorachi's "clean" artwork and "distinctive characters." Highly recommended.