Gintama

Lore & Background

Gintoki runs his freelancer business, Yorozuya Gin-chan, from a second-floor apartment which he rents from Otose. Prior to meeting Shinpachi and Kagura, he worked in Yorozuya along with three people of African descent whom he threw to a river when they planned to abandon him or started dating other people. Gintoki is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita in Japanese and portrayed by Shun Oguri in live-action.

In Their Own Story

Gintoki Sakata is a samurai living in an era when samurai are no longer needed. He is recognized by his natural wavy hair and sweet tooth. He often blames his 'perm' hair of sorts to be a source of some of his misfortune. Gintoki lives with Kagura and Shinpachi, taking on odd jobs to make the world a better place and to pay their rent. In the Joi war, he was known as the 'White Devil' (Shiroyasha) due to his silver hair and white coat he wore in battle, which, combined with his impressive capabilities as a swordsman, made him famous among his comrades and struck fear into Amanto.

Reader's Guide

Gintoki Sakata is the main character of the series, part of the Yorozuya freelancer business. He is a samurai living in an era when samurai are no longer needed. He is recognized by his natural wavy hair and sweet tooth. He often blames his 'perm' hair of sorts to be a source of some of his misfortune. Gintoki lives with Kagura and Shinpachi, taking on odd jobs to make the world a better place and to pay their rent. In the Joi war, he was known as the 'White Devil' (Shiroyasha) due to his silver hair and white coat he wore in battle, which, combined with his impressive capabilities as a swordsman, made him famous among his comrades and struck fear into Amanto. Gintoki runs his business from a second-floor apartment, which he rents from Otose. Prior to meeting Shinpachi and Kagura he worked in Yorozuya along with three people of African descent whom he threw to a river when they planned to abandon him or started dating other people.

Did You Know?

• Gintoki was originally meant to be Hijikata Toushiro, as Sorachi was a fan of the Shinsengumi, most notably Hijikata Toshizō.
• Gintoki's character is roughly based on Sakata Kintoki, though Sorachi did not mean to make Gintoki a descendant from Sakata.
• In the Joi war, Gintoki was known as the 'White Devil' (Shiroyasha) due to his silver hair and white coat.
• Gintoki is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita in Japanese and portrayed by Shun Oguri in live-action.
• Prior to meeting Shinpachi and Kagura, Gintoki worked in Yorozuya along with three people of African descent whom he threw to a river.