Gintama Explained: Shinsengumi - Real Life vs Anime Comparison

[@mairuzukage]

We are back with another Gintama Explained video! It's been a while! In today's video, we discuss the anime counterparts comparisons of the real life police force, the Shinsengumi from the Gintama series. There's actually quite a few interesting stories/details about the group and individuals included within the troop. Let me know what you all thought about this video and if you have any other requests for future videos like this whether it be from Gintama or another series, let me know! Hope you enjoy!

[@umichandesu]

Hijikata was actually supposed to be the protagonist in Gintama. As a native from Hokkaido it doesn't surprise me that Sorachi included the Shinsengumi in his story.Hijikata,but not only him,is a popular historical figure in Hokkaido where he died during the Battle of Hakodate.

[@mairuzukage]

Oh didn't know that Hijikata was suppose to be the original protagonist, that's cool. But yeah, as i said in the video, the Shinsengumi is kinda like a secondary protagonist of sorts in the Gintama series (minus of course the main trio). But yeah, i'm sure there is a lot more i can go in detail about Hijikata if i do a future analysis on his character :)

[@thepronoob4039]

@@mairuzukage Yup, according to our local Gorilla, Gintama was originally a manga about Shinsengumi with a female Okita, a MADAO Kondo and a Gin-san Hijikata. However, because of the fact that he was scared that he will ruin the legacy of the Shinsengumi and more importantly, Hijikata, by making him a total loser old man like Gintoki, decided to change rails and made Gintama instead.

[@karga23]

I read somewhere that his editor suggested that the story needs a fresh protagonist. So, Sorachi created Gintoki. And maybe that's why Gintoki and Hijikata can't stand each other.

[@panpan1287]

Fun fact: Okita Souji is also a servant in Fate/Grand Order, though Okita is a girl because Fate

[@muhammadcalvin8281]

And she also become extra THICC in the process.... 😂

[@Kotenekrazy]

Hijikata is also a servant and he likes pickles

[@huynguyen-cg7zf]

Okita is a boy not girl

[@tetrisexpert]

@@huynguyen-cg7zf "Is Also in Fate/Grand Order" Okita is a guy in real life History, Not in FGO.

[@noone-io4yj]

I first met okita souji as Kagi in the Arabic dubbed version of peace maker korugane by spacetoon as a girl then lately rewatched it and boy I was shocked.

[@m.i7211]

I’m Japanese so I already know all this but it makes me happy to find people outside of Japan taking the time to know about some of our history😊 Gintama is mainly comedy and Sorachi is no history expert so the characters only loosely correlate with their real-life counterparts, but by learning the history you can understand the backdrop of Gintama to be the conflict between the people in power trying to westernize Japan to not be trampled over and the samurais trying to preserve the old ways of Japan and I think this makes the anime even more interesting.

[@mairuzukage]

I love my Japanese viewers! You all are awesome! In general, I find Japanese literature and history to be very interesting so I really appreciate the words and that you liked my video. Thanks again :)

[@DavinaDenaMaledict]

Nice video!

[@mairuzukage]

Thank you!

[@Houkuni]

kondo actually kinda resembles a gorilla

[@koushika4555]

😭😭

[@robertocantu5931]

Like just cuz the Gundam rx-78 reference

[@andyr7730]

Again, a nice video and we can see how much work you put into it, I already knew some stuff but there were things that I learned while watching this. Thanks for this ^^

[@mairuzukage]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it, if there is anything else you wish to see let me know!

[@rf2523]

Wow, Hijikata actually notice Ito's connection with enemy in real history That's cool

[@mairuzukage]

R F Yup!

[@tHeWasTeDYouTh]

eventually they became salarymen

[@vennessa]

Leaving aside the historical part. Some Gintama characters are also based in other characters too Hijikata = Hajime Sato and Okita = Seta Soujirou from Rurouni Kenshin ... Otae = Chichi from Dragon Ball (strength) and Kaoru (bad cooking) from Rurouni Kenshin...

[@themikays]

There's already a character in Rurouni Kenshin called Hijikata Toshizo though, though Hajime Sato does remind me of Hijikata

[@iluvtea1742]

Incorrect. Saito Shimaru from Gintama & Saito Hajime from Rurouni are both based on the real life Saito Hajime.

[@TheCynicalOptimist]

Hajime Saitou was based on Hajime Saitou from real life. It was Aoshi Shinomori who's based on hijikata in rurouni kenshin.

[@lorddracule988]

Awesome video bro! I actually learned lots of new stuff about the real life Shinsengumi, and it kinda makes me sad we didn't get more focus on Matsudaira in the series. I'm looking forward for more content! RIP Itou

[@mairuzukage]

Lord Dracule hey thank you so much! If there are any suggestions you may have, let me know and I might consider it for a future video :)

[@esckay4fun231]

Nice! Lookin forward 4 more!

[@mairuzukage]

esckay 4fun thanks!

[@cindchan]

Good job! Glad you enjoyed your research into the Shinsengumi! Also great job finding pics of the actual men. And, yes, that painting of Itou-san is the only image. I don't think he ever had his photograph taken before his death, as photography was still fairly new in Japan and a lot of people thought it stole your soul. *laughs*

[@mairuzukage]

Yeah, haha. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I tried my best to get what i could for research but i'm glad the video turned out okay :)

[@Grim_Grim.]

Did you know Kagura was based of the story of princess Kagura also known as The tale of the bamboo cutter. Just thought I would share that fact as that tale is a personal favourite of mine that I grew up knowing.

[@m.i7211]

Maybe you mean princess kaguya?

[@dsg0079]

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[@musashimiyamoto9633]

I really liked your video, it was really informative Thaaaanks

[@mairuzukage]

Musashi Miyamoto thank you for watching :)

[@anaskrawi6177]

if you want to watch another great series that has the shinsengumi in it, you can watch Golden Kamuy, the manga is a lot better but the anime is plenty great too

[@mairuzukage]

I definitely need to finish it, only seen the 1st episode haha.

[@charlesmoit5902]

Im already on that list IDK that Shinsengumi will be part of Golden Kamuy imma watch it later.

[@tanasealexandru2791]

@@mairuzukage season 3 has start, have fun :D

[@nekochan21121]

Woooooo!!!! Damn👌 look at the boys! This was great to hear more details and i knew some were connected to real man but didnt know some others so this was nice and like gosh this shows how sorachi really had to look up and just know some things like probs to him!👏 more love to him! This was a fun vid to see once again loved how u structured it!✨

[@mairuzukage]

neko chan thanks Neko! Really means a lot, hopefully I can get back to doing more of these! I’m all ears for suggestions.

[@m.i7211]

Actually these figures are pretty famous in Japan so a lot of people know them. There was also a popular historical drama about the shinsengumi airing at the time the manga started so the editor suggested they capitalize on that popularity lol

[@zigzagzagzig3451]

Awesome vid as always would love one on the Kihetai or just Takasugi next. Also did you see the preview of the new Gintama chapter there is no spoilers its a Color Page with something very interesting added to it lol would love to know your thoughts it's on twitter.

[@mairuzukage]

Thanks a lot! Maybe i'll do the Kihetai or Takasugi next! I saw a preview that was basically an advertisement for the return of the Gintama manga which had new animated material and as a anime only i was shook lol. However, with Gintama returning and with the anime possibly going to take a few years to adapt the rest of the chapters, i'm considering reading the manga now.

[@zigzagzagzig3451]

@@mairuzukage highly recommend reading it that way you can experience the ending in manga and anime.

[@dafiqfirdaus5103]

Man, have you seen darling in the franxx? You have to make a video about it, love your channel new subs from indonesia

[@mairuzukage]

dafiq firdaus hey thank you! And yes I have seen Franxx :)

[@matthavron373]

Okita was sick

[@Gerald_King]

Great video. I thought I was gonna know most of what you were going to say but I didn't. Shows you did your research. Hope you had a good Christmas.

[@mairuzukage]

ThatGerardoBoy I did thank you and hope you had a good one as well! I’m glad I could provide some info, haha. Let me know if you have other suggestions!

[@Gerald_King]

@@mairuzukage Gintama has this thing they pull off so well when it comes between drama, comedy, and action. I don't notice it much in the manga, but the anime pulls it off so well. If I had to say why I'd have to guess the soundtrack and voice acting makes it perfect. It'd be a cool video to touch on those things. It surprises me how the show can make me go from laughing to getting emotional within seconds.

[@nekonami392]

You can also find the shinsengumi in the anime Golden Kamuy

[@mairuzukage]

Jaylina Aroko yup! The Shinensengumi has appeared in a few other anime as well.

[@sushishogun2486]

I really like the shinsengumi a lot . I like Kondo Isami . Also like a shinsengumi anime called Hakuoki because it had 3 seasons and two movies .

[@sadist1016]

I just love the Shinsengumi more than Yoruzuya(I love Yoruzuya too tho) especially Sougo(OkiKagu4Ever)

[@falconeagle3655]

That makes sense only if you are a girl. Who likes that sadistic bastard. I know Gintama is a bit sadist too but nowhere near okita.

[@peruperaoOo]

@@Ghostx003 your comment is the most cringy to read it really shows your cringy personality

[@jasjla8308]

Great vid man. Is HxH ever coming back?

[@marquisvargas2059]

Song name?

[@wahoomario4323]

Katsura kotaro is also based of a real life japanese swordsman

[@30oOwOo03]

I love it so much!

[@aoquagame4200]

They are more handsome in anime lol

[@kylechristianjimenez6361]

They're known for blue and white flag and clothing

[@retr1bution_ws885]

KOKO GA. SHIN SEN GUMI DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA- whoops, wrong series

[@SyrianSoaper]

Do you have any sources for this info to put in your description box?

[@intent4044]

I love harada lol

[@KickBAc3]

SHIN.....SEN..... GUMI DA!!!!!

[@mairuzukage]

ALL THE WAY!!!!

[@bloodyparadiseink]

Touken Ranbu lead me here rolf

[@thunderpants3500]

Really, this is awesome.

[@mairuzukage]

Thunder Pants glad you enjoyed it!

[@deliaezperanza8079]

Shinshengumi won. Bakokou (idk how to spell it) is gone.

[@end-ai-media]

You missed gori-san. Just saying #longtimegintamafan #totallymissedoutongorisama

[@sf-kf9if]

凄いな

[@wasreallygoodnikka]

Ruruoni Kenshin > Gin Tama.

[@stonergamerdavis7720]

Real shit bro

[@themikays]

watched both animes, love both tbh

[@juanthegreat3954]

In pure action and drama yes you might be right, but in terms of flexibility and plot transitions, well no doubt Gintama win this one. Heck, it was even faulty to compare this two in the first place.

[@leonard4928]

Me after watching Yakuza Ishin gameplay