The Soul of Gintama

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you for watching, and please consider pledging to my Patreon if you want this channel to continue running. I don’t usually shill my Patreon but ad revenue hasn’t been great lately and if I want to continue making videos, I need to be making a bit more income than now. Anyways, thanks again! *Quick clarification on the video - I stated that Shoyou was killed for “no good reason.” There was indeed reason - primarily because he went against the rules of the Naraku and abandoned them and all that stuff. My point here was that it was all unfair to Yoshida Shoyou the individual and that those rules are arbitrary and stupid, so don’t take my words too literally there.

[@terronova]

Have now signed on as a Patreon for $5. I hope some more people contribute, your videos are a lot of fun and I get excited every time I see there is a new upload. Happy Midsummer to ya.

[@Aleczandxr]

@@terronova Thanks very much Andreas! I appreciate it.

[@nicholasleclerc1583]

Aleczandxr Can you analyze Assassination Classroom ? Please respond !!!! It’s really good, and has really great themes !!! Watch the manga, at least; download the “Manga Rock” app on your cellphone, or find the website online to read on your laptop, but do what you can, pleeeeease, Senpai !!!! I *_LOVE_* that you’ve analyze Haikyū!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!

[@bobbyzamora6389]

@@nicholasleclerc1583 He literally just said he needs more financial support or he might have to stop making videos and you're coming in asking for free requests? How tactless and disrespectful.

[@nicholasleclerc1583]

Bobby Zamora Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry; I didn’t watch the video at all; ‘didn’t read his Twitter, or anything of the sort; I just had the envy of him doing a video on a series I’ve just finished reading and that I love, so I chose the most recent video he made just write in hopes that he’d read; I didn’t want to watch a video about Gintama; you understand ?

[@brandonadrien3476]

Most Gintama newbies: Where's the serious stuff at? 😕 Those caught up: I want the good ol' days back. 😢

[@vibes5024]

Brandon Adrien I’m looking for a time machine.

[@user-rz9mg2pv3j]

Shiroyasha - enters a random vending machine looking for a t-t-time machine*

[@Dokja0]

True...btw, haven't seen u in any comment section for a while.

[@Nofian-s1g]

I'm just a ball of dirty potato missing all the short comedy episodes.

[@brandonadrien3476]

@@Dokja0 I've been extremely busy lately with no particular end in sight.

[@byrgenwerth9918]

Viewers: What genre is this? Sorachi: YES

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Gintoki became one of my characters because of how he tries to hide how tragic his life is with quirky zaniness. He's obsessed with sweets because everything else in his life left such a bitter taste in his mouth. He's addicted to pachinko because he gets hooked on the feeling of winning for once in his life.

[@cailloubrando1266]

Surprising to see a comment from you below 50 likes...

[@itscalyx5485]

U guys are everywhere lol

[@mystogan279]

@@cailloubrando1266 U were saying?

[@priyamdeka1438]

You are good with words aren't cha

[@flavoredchin]

How's it going, buddy? Always good to see you.

[@cvox607]

gintoki is the best shonen mc ever...you can't change my mind

[@RocketCrafting]

100% agree, he's my favorite all time character

[@demetrius8184]

Gintama is my favorite anime, Gintoki is my favorite mc and his va sugita tomokazu is my favorite in the industry!

[@nobutasu3285]

and kagura is the best shonen heroine EVER. also gintama waifus >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> bnha waifus

[@youssefmalak4504]

Cory in the house

[@escanoreldifunto-sama4044]

@@nobutasu3285 dont punt that shit of bkn waifus aside to the best waifus on the shonen,kagura best waifu and heroine

[@tet0889]

gintama is a story of an adult man who made mistakes, encountered setbacks, fought desperately, lost everything and got lost in despair, but at the end of the day, he found simple pleasure in simple things and simple interactions,. it's a story of a man who've been through hell and back, not a boy who are just on his way there,. that's why not everyone can relate, becuz not everyone has a deep concept of what this anime truly represents,.

[@CaffeinatedKing]

For years I have been wanting to see a decent analysis of Gintama put out into the world, something to try and convey to people what the series is and what it teaches you. This was pretty good.

[@sejalb725]

Caffeinated King what’s it about really? (Can’t watch the video cause spoilers) I tried a few episodes but I didn’t get it

[@CaffeinatedKing]

@@sejalb725 It's tough to properly articulate it, but to put it simply. It's basically a very self aware series that is about the hilarity, beauty and tragedy of life. Characters trying to find purpose and make their way through a world that is honestly pretty strange. It's a really large time investment but if stuck with, the payoff is worth it. (Though for anyone starting it, I would recommend starting at ep 3 since 1-2 are a filler special that has nothing to do with anything and kind of just confuses people since the story begins at 3)

[@sejalb725]

Caffeinated King Is that so? Thanks! I Also heard that the jokes are not easy to understand as they involve Japanese or something Like that. Is it true? I’ll try it though!

[@CaffeinatedKing]

@@sejalb725 occasionally there are jokes that are a play on words in Japanese or references to things in Japanese culture such as famous/historical people, shows and of course anime. They usually come across well enough where you can infer what they're on about and get a laugh out of it even if you aren't that familiar with what they're referencing.

[@sejalb725]

Caffeinated King alright! thanks!

[@SasukeTurkey]

You are 100% right about the duality of hope and hopelessness. All villains in Gintama have a fatalistic attitude because of that. They either gave up fighting or gave up on a better future. It is the opposite of what Gintoki represents. Takasugi is obviously the best example of that. But another one who has a very similar attitude is Isaburo. Because he once believed in that anyone can change for the better when they tried enough. However, then when he tried to do something good, it cost him his family, his everything. That's why he stood against what Gintama stood for, against changing the future, building a new life and seeking happiness again. But then, even he, without realizing, build a new family with Nobume. And Nobume gave him new hope when he didn't even knew until later. That's what I love about Gintama. The shows narrative doesn't blame characters for their believes, doesn't just go "they are wrong" for the villains. It gives them depth, he lets them feel what they feel even if they are wrong.

[@anmolt3840051]

Almost all the villains are somehow shackled by their past

[@yanelafabra9127]

The Magic with most villains in the series is that in some point, you start to understand them and sympathize with them...

[@xviinaichi3793]

@@yanelafabra9127 same it's hella realistic. Gintama shows greatly that everyone is gray and not pure white or pure black. Everyone has reasons for their actions and their beliefs. So the villains are just villains to be evil and the good guys aren't just good to be good.

[@CynicalNaivety]

Ah... The mail got delivered.

[@lovephantom561]

"I fight not for my Grave's offering, but Tomorrow's Breakfast" I don't know how to explain how much this quote means to me, and how much it has helped me in my life

[@pockystick8557]

These things are certain once you watched gintama: 1. no context but Neo Cyclone Armstrong Jet Armstrong Canon. 2. Gintama OPs and EDs will be considered god tier. (Samurai Heart is transcendent.) 3. In the end, we are all Madao. 4. Tomokazu Sugita will always be Gintoki from here on out. 5.You'll wish for the anime to go back to comedy because IT FUCKING HURTS. BONUS: and if you are a youtuber, you are certain to make a gintama vid. 😝 All jokes aside, thank you so much for this vid. This anime means a lot to me. Your journey on twitter was a fun treat and it made me nostalgic. I'm always ecstatic when someone gets into Gintama for the first time, for it is an experience that I want to have for myself. I will always feel gratitude for Sorachi for sharing his masterpiece..

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed both it and my tweets. And I’m not done it yet! Haha

[@ramontavaresdacruz2256]

Alright, I relate to all of that.

[@dsjgfxxkhrx4050]

Neo armstrong cyclone jet armstrong canon you swine

[@dsi2035]

Yes, Tomokazu Sugita will always be Gintoki over Joseph Joestar

[@chris2314]

And we all need mutch more sugar

[@RoboJean1994]

" The night is the darkest before dawn" I'm not gonna lie, it's this quote that kept me alive. For real, I remember standing on that bridge, contemplating taking that final step forward or not, when I remembered that quote and told myself that I might as well sleep over it and see if anything would be different the next day. It was that next day that I got the call for the job interview of my current job. Now, 2 years later: I may dislike the job, but I am in a much better place than back then. And whenever those dark thoughts of ending it all come back I just remind myself of where I was before and how far I made it. I know it's silly to credit an anime for your mental improvement, but this case is special to me. Thanks Gintama for giving me a Mantra to live by.

[@ultimatemichel_UUU]

Thanks for this inspiring story!

[@faizanbaig2063]

Mine would be "hasegawa listen women and room are same,most pretty girl are already done by some stupid guy in middle school or high school"

[@faizanbaig2063]

I know what you mean man its a beautiful thing it made me forget about lot of things and at the same time motivated to do something abt it. Somehow even taught me empathy

[@FlipTrickerHD]

THERES SO MANY AMAZING AND INSPIRING QUOTES AND SPEECHES FROM GINTAMA. GOD FUCKING DAMN I LOVE THIS MASTERPIECE OF A SHOW

[@cailloubrando1266]

Corny and edgy

[@mojajaja]

Everyone forgets the Shinigami arc. That's where a part of Gintoki's past was revealed that everyone seems to overlook - He was willing to give everything up at one point. When he beat up that guy that wanted to sell his daughter to pay off his debt. He was imprisoned and hopeless, he didn't care if he died or not - but the old man talked to him, and a little girl talked to him, and they both helped him out. They both helped him to push through and not be suicidal anymore. Then Otose found him in prisoner clothes at her husbands grave, and he promised to protect her.

[@Reigatsu]

This duality is even made clear in Gintoki's design. Black undershirt with a white yukata over? Each of his arms clad in different colors (black vs white)? The fact that the black is the clothe closer to Gintoki but the white takes up a greater part of his scholor scheme? The grey/silver hair? I mean come on, this man knew what he was doing

[@brunoprates4183]

In addition to that, Gin's yukata has waves in her, in feudal Japan samurai who had no home and no fixed life goals were called wave man (Ronin), a masterless samurai

[@Gracjanos1357]

Amazing as always. I rate this video TakaTin/10

[@Aleczandxr]

THANKS! TakaTin is a national treasure. What a man.

[@justpassinthru8440]

Those episodes with takatin are some of my favorites in the whole series

[@shanemiller1182]

Gracjanos1357 hey hey takatin!

[@Rockden]

TAKATIIINNNNNN

[@luchomscyfy]

Gintama is like real life. Like some people joke "it's all fun and games until somebody dies". Well, real life tends to be like that. Life it's not all the time a depressing drama, or a sitcom, or an action series, or slice of life. Life is all of that. And the Yorozuya are like real human beings: they are jerks in moments, they are friendly in moments, they are funny, they are serious, and they help each other. Life doesn't have perfect people. Just people.

[@TheCristian1409]

Gintama changed my life, I was having a tough time with health and family issues, but when I was watching it I would forget about all my problems and laugh. The love I developed for the cast actually made me realize how important cherishing your loved ones and perserverance is, which gave me a huge support to face forward and keep going in that moment. It's been a couple of years since I watched it, now I'm doing great and I will always remember the warmth and courage it gave me. I'm incredibly glad that you came to love the show! Thanks as always for the amazing videos

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

[@ike2607]

Tbh my life at the moment is nearly a direct product of me watching Gintama. It 100% made me the person I am today and helped me through dark times where nothing else could've helped me. Recently I watched the first opening alone at night in my bedroom with the lights off and I had the most surreal experience of my life. Its really hard to explain, but it felt like I was being physically brought back into its world. It's like I could feel my current reality slipping away as I once again became a character in Gintama, seeing the whole cast after so long. I LOVE GINTAMA

[@doodle_taco7739]

*The more precious the burden, the heavier it is* Gintama taught me that our flaws and sufferings is what ultimately gives us meaning, as our overcoming of them is what makes us grow and reinvent ourselves each time. That is why a silver soul shines brighter than gold.

[@mashedpotatoes77]

With the manga concluded, all I can say is that this series has truly lived beautifully until the very end. Just like Gintoki, this manga also has its fair share of hardships. The threat of cancellation and people doubting the longevity of the series are the things that Gorilla sensei face early on in the serialisation but he persevered and after 15 years of serialisation, Gintama has reached its natural conclusion. Now all that remains is the translated final chapter and the eventual release of the anime adaptation of the finale. It has been a wild ride but all good things must come to an end. Thank you Gorilla sensei.

[@brandonadrien3476]

Twitter followers knew this video was only a matter of time. Bless your soul for a video on my fave anime & manga of all time.

[@Torannn]

Brandon Adrien So... he like Gintama for a very long time? Or it’s just a recent thing?

[@zuluthesecond]

PE- TPsPT he started it a while back. about a month and some change ago I wanna say

[@cvox607]

we were blessed with the ending and a great vid from a great channel it was a good week for a gintama fan

[@brandonadrien3476]

@@cvox607 And the ending was good in the classic Gintama style. Not every person can say that their favorite series ended with a good ending.

[@ilovecody7514]

It's amazing how a manga/anime like Gintama can go on for so long and not lose what makes it special. It's one of my favorite anime of all time because I feel it has the most heart out of anime I've ever seen. I think I can compare my long running love for Gintama to the love I have for long running RPGs in videogames in a way. Especially with lore and storytelling.

[@JaeLee_Kim]

Aleczandxr and Gintama..? Well, I know how I'll spend my next 23 mins.

[@gracjanlekston134]

Are you saying you aren't going to rewatch this dozens times in a row?

[@JaeLee_Kim]

Graceful Rival Lex nah I gotta rewatch the entire Gintama anime

[@matilozano96]

What I've found really wholesome about the Silver Soul Arc is that Gintoki barely does anything. He definitely doesn't get anything done by himself. What I mean is, the climax of the story bring most of the characters we met along the way to help, all reunited to help protect what Gintoki and the Yorozuya protected all along. All there because Gintoki was there in the first place. All of Kabukicho, the Shinsengumi, the Oniwabanshuu, the Joui, the Ketsuno and Shirino Clans, Gengai and the robots, etc. I personally appreciate the moment when the Shinsengumi shows up. It's the only moment in the series (Besides Utsuro's face reveal, I guess) in which we see Gintoki lose hope and give up; he wouldn't have gotten out of this one on his own. The Shinsengumi's giving back the kindness they were given earlier in the series. Gintoki inspired all these people to act, overshadowing anything he could've accomplished on his own. He harvested what he had sown over the years, in a way.

[@thursdayschild12]

"he harvested what he had sown over the years" gosh this is exactly what I was thinking but don't know how to interpret it with words😭😭 thanks for taking it right out of my mouth

[@angrashadow2958]

Thank you. This is a great gift to have right before the final chapter gets translated.

[@filipe_paixao]

*A silver soul that glows more than gold*

[@hayasesama4298]

I remember the first time I watched Gintama, it was the time of fansub and since Gintama was not very popular there was only 25 episode subbed and I got hooked immediatly because it was the only subbed show with this kind of humor. Then I had to wait months for a new fansub team to pick up the anime and they would release 1 episode every 2-3 weeks but they were really pationate and did such an amazing job with the translation and the references. I remember downloading the first 2 seasons and watching them again and again on my laptop. I remember finding the manga in a shop specialized in manga and it could only be found in that one shop and nowhere and buying 30 volumes on the moment. Reading again and again every single pages, sharing the manga with my friend. For me Gintama has a special place in my heart, because following this show since nearly the beginning it's like we have grown up togethere and because of that I think it will stay my favourite anime of all time. I hate myself, I'm trying to express how much I love Gintama but I feel I'm not doing enough, because Gintama really has helped me when I was rely low and there is so much more I want to talk about but I'm afraid of talking too much. I'm always hesitating and doubting myself. So I think I'm just going to post this like that because if I think about it more I'm just going to delete everything and never post anything

[@АнастасіяМихтонюк-м2ж]

It will be great to hear your thoughts so don’t hesitate to write what you think , I like to read people’s opinion on Gintama :D

[@nitelite4340]

watch dub bro

[@silverstorynost]

Alot of people get into Gintama at one point or another. I started watching in 2008 when Yoshiwara In Flames was releasing in Japan. I had no friends and my only knowledge of friendship was being sexually abused. I was alone, and didn't know how to approach people. In high school I was still alone because I was awkward and socially inept. I kept making mistakes and being isolated just for existing. My first friend at 15 was 23 and was a frequent convention attendee. Through all of it, Gintama taught me the life lessons other people wouldn't. I saw the duality of humanity through these characters. I felt the rage of loss that Takasugi felt. I felt the empowerment to be better through Gintoki's strife. Even if I ended up babysitting a bunch of drunk 23-30 y/o's. Even if there is nothing left today, you never know what tomorrow will hold. Gintoki was the friend I always wanted but never had. I wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for Gintama. I can't thank Sorachi enough for the world and characters he gifted us with.

[@labladylolo]

All the clips you used from the show argh making me a little teary-eyed I love Gintama so much 😭😭😭

[@Aleczandxr]

I was spoiled for choice!

[@slightlydisappointingicecr9381]

Aleczandxr from what episode is the clip at 14:54?

[@Rockden]

@@slightlydisappointingicecr9381 I may be wrong (and late) but I think that was a gag episode where they joke about the final battle of the series being Gintoki vs. Takasugi iirc. Sorry, can't tell which one tho Edit: Should be episode 150.

[@danielgarcia8397]

I feel sad now that the manga just finshed

[@NecromancyForKids]

For the 50th time

[@alexmercer866]

Well you never know?

[@urkhigh]

I won't say Gintama is underrated but it's main message (what Gintoki represents) is often times misinterpreted. I am glad this video really focuses on the core value of gintama.

[@-ziadandelion-8356]

Yo i agree with this in another level, because some people just missing gintoki message

[@aaronlatif52]

It was hard to watch this without crying. Gintoki reminds me of myself and you nailed the main reason, its that subtle smile, optimism, and hope despite the many reasons why we should just fold and fall into depression.

[@annelloyd4849]

i didn't even try to stop myself from crying

[@lenn4944]

What I really like and find a bit more realistic is when... after the thing with Shoyou in the war, Gintoki doesn't exactly spring back up again; he's pretty resigned to his fate. It's only through other people's intervention and kindness does he eventually find his way again and becomes the pillar of support he is in the present. That said, great video! I'm so glad you love Gintama as much as I do!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@lenn4944]

:)

[@bliutiger5484]

Gintoki's life path is one of the most inspirational things I've ever seen in any story. Thank you for this amazing video on my favorite series. I'm really glad the series compelled you to make it since I've always wished to see a Gintama video from you and with the manga recently ending, seeing all these scenes made me mad emotional. I'll miss this series that has given me so much inspiration, happiness and good times. Following your journey with it via your tweets has also been very fun. There has been a surge of people getting into Gintama recently and while some are having a positive experience and some a negative one, it truly makes me happy to see it's getting watched and talked about more.

[@Aleczandxr]

You're welcome, and I'm super glad that you enjoyed both the video and the tweets!

[@hafluq2979]

I remember one summer as a teenager where all I did was consume Gintama. I watched around 300+ episodes averaging 10 or 12 a day for a month. I can't even say I grew up watching this show because I watched most of it in a month. Still, it's one of my all time favourite shows.

[@ely1313]

I think it is because we are used to dividing the series by styles. Gintama is unique in the sense that we are not following a series with a defined type of style but rather the life of a person and his friends, with the good moments and the bad moments, the ups and downs of life, just trying to be a better person. Remembering all the fun times you had with the people you love only makes you fight even harder for them.

[@majidoujaa5592]

reminder to follow Aleczandxr on twitter, watching your reaction to this journey was a treat

[@neonwitch1449]

im sad that it ended, i thought i was ready but i saw the news today and it crushed me this is more than anime for me, at one point in my life it was the ONLY thing that made me laugh i still remember watching 30 episodes on the first day, i knew this show was special the moment i started watching

[@username2419]

I might sound like a loser saying this, but the characters in the stories seemed like actual friends who I knew the ins and outs of. A testament to gorilla sensei's god tier character writing.

[@katsura2605]

Its because you see these character live and the show emphasize alot on that..other anime character is limited to their goals,dream and motivation..you see those characters chasing and running to their end goals..in gintama you were there..laughing with them..not just you buddy

[@morenafromthevineyard]

I'm watching Gintama for the first time and I'm twenty five or so episodes away from SA and FS arc but my gosh this show has to be the first time I ever have experienced laughing and crying at the same time. It is most definitely a unique viewing experience, and you can be jerked from one emotion to the next without warning.

[@quirkycarve6099]

Whenever someone asks me what I love so much about Gintama (usually those who haven't watched or read it), I always say that it's probably because it's the most sincere and genuine manga/anime that I've seen. I've seen a lot of series with super hype and well-written moments - from comedic to action-packed scenes and everything in between, but for Gintama, I never felt that Sorachi was doing it 'for clout', shock value, to be popular among readers, or to get a specific reaction (I can't find better words im so sorry lol but I hope I got the point across). With so many edgy and controversial scenes and lines throughout the series, I was convinced that Sorachi just write whatever the hell he wants to write. I never found myself saying "that's too cheesy", "oh he's a plot device", etc. He gave the characters so much soul that whatever situation you put them in, I have no choice but to care for them. There maybe some that I'm less fond of, but it's the only series wherein I don't have a character that I hate. Even towards the end with many people doubting his capability of ending the series on a high note, I just trusted the man because I've always felt the sincerity in his writing. I'm just glad that he was able to end the series on his own terms, and he did so wonderfully.

[@bocodamondo]

i recently started watching a few random episodes since before i only saw a bunch of clips in YT....and needless to say im loving every single episode so far.....when i have more time i finally going to get around watching all episodes including the serious arcs

[@bocodamondo]

@Ivan C not quite, i only watched a few arcs to their fullest, but not all of it

[@UniversalGalaxy2]

@@bocodamondo How far you up to now?

[@vibes5024]

I’ve already read the last chapter. Still feels weird now that gintama has ended. Thank you for making this video. Huge thanks to sorachi for creating this masterpiece known as gintama.forever yorozuya.

[@Aleczandxr]

You're welcome, glad to do it.

[@qrowthebird7496]

Where can you read the last chapter

[@AurangeJuice]

Qrow the bird Mangadex is great

[@gutsonthemic5261]

shiroyasha ...........................:(

[@WackaMei]

You did it you bastard. Finally someone who understands and can convey their thoughts and feelings on this show so effortlessly. Thank you.

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks very much for saying so!

[@brandonadrien3476]

Gintama is like Alluka (light) and Nanika (dark) in HxH. You can't have one without the other, and it's a beautiful sight when you embrace the full package.

[@KumaTheGundamPilot]

This show is literally the only anime that has made me genuinely laugh no other anime has ever sparked up a laugh for me a couple chuckles here and there but never just dying.

[@krishanmohantyagi6336]

Gintoki is my favourite anime character. He is my defination of an ideal man

[@thereisonlydespair6361]

I always love your analysis of shows but this one is special to me. Gintama has been a big part of my life and has helped me through dark times. I hope you'll continue to do analysis of animes such as this one, since at first doesn't seem like a deep show but once you get into it it just hits you with emotions. Thank you for another amazing analysis and try not to stress yourself out over these vids you make or just life in general. Live life to the fullest, hope you have a good day, thank you.

[@Aleczandxr]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching. I'm super glad that you enjoyed, and that you love Gintama that much. And don't worry about stress; nothing about making videos stresses me out.

[@tamxo2451]

Like most, my patience dwindled earlier on in my Gintama journey. Now it's ending I really wish to look at myself watching Gintama for the very first time. Hearing the tune of the opening, Shinpachi's first narration and Gintoki... well being Gin-chan.

[@umichandesu]

Thank you for this video. I never doubted it would happen once you got into it. Gintama has a lot of heart to it and it takes you by surprise and you never realize when you got hooked. It shows you humanity at its best and at its worst, but it's never preachy. It just tells you that you have to face your pain and your struggles to see the better days. Life is never going to be easy or spare you, but it will also give you joys and sunny days and ppl who love you if you just keep your heart open. Kindness is never a weakness. Be kind and brave, allow yourself to fail, love with all you've got and never give up. Gintama taught me a lot of things, but most of all it taught me that it's alright to be who you are. If you are true to yourself you can accomplish anything.

[@drunkennephilim2995]

Gintama is the only anime that can say something deep and profound that gets the viewer to think deeply about life and then immediately follow that up with a dick joke and it never feels jarring.

[@FlameSkull95]

You did my favourite anime so much god damn justice man, hats off to you Yorozuya forever

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you, delighted to hear that.

[@jessied.potter5438]

I could never truly explain why Gitama is my favourite anime of all time, maybe it was because every day at night while eating dinner it would make me cry from laughter concluding an otherwise shitty day on a happy note, or because I genuinely love comedy and the show just struck the right cord. It could have been because my favourite youtuber sang the shows praise and i just wanted to like it or maybe it was because I've nvere related to a character as much as i do Gintoki. Honestly it's like you said these characters sorachi-sensei created feel like family when they were happy i was too when they were in pain so was i. Still i cant tell you when i fell in love with the show. One Piece, easy, Attack on Titan, simple, Your Lie in April, no problem, but this show i cant even properly say why its my favourite.

[@pablothebeaner4091]

Why does this video only have 120k views it definitely deserves more.

[@MDrams22]

New favorite video of yours. I'm a biased Gintama stan, but as I patiently wait for the final chapter to drop, this is exactly what I needed to reinforce why this is my favorite series ever. Also, your editing was absolutely fantastic, in my opinion. Great work!

[@Aleczandxr]

Cheers, man, thanks very much. I am a newcomer to the series and clearly haven't been involved with it as long as stans like you, so it's great to hear stuff like this. Glad you enjoyed.

[@valsantos8984]

I've never cried when watching an anime (I have a weird relationship with tears) but when I finished the manga I have an entire mess. Gintama came to my life at a time where I needed something and when it was over even tho I was crying horribly I knew at the end everything was alright and that I was lucky to have enjoyed it so much. Anyways now I have a silver soul tattoo to commemorate the thing that literally gave me the strength to not give it all up. Great analysis!

[@LeCatization]

The true soul of Gintama is poop jokes Edit I forgot about the dick jokes as well, which is the main reason for the name of the series in the first place

[@Nofian-s1g]

*Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon*

[@AurangeJuice]

Novita Annisa It's got a high quality finish.

[@thursdayschild12]

I've always watch anime for fun.. never have I thought to be this attached to Gintama.. I feel sad everytime I listen to "I wanna be" coz it reminds me of the opening and the whole story of Gintama.. I cry, I laugh, I shout, I mad throughout the show.. Gintama will always be my number one anime.. Sakata Gintoki is truly a masterpiece character.. he has many weakness but a lot more strength.. he has normal lives but he's ready to risk it for the sake of his friends.. I don't think I will ever simp for any character as much as I simp for gintoki.. sorachi really knows how to make best and powerful quotes and deliver it through gintoki's character.. I've such a mad respect for him.. Thanks for including that last quote.. I was waiting for that

[@sungtinalemtor5827]

This anime changed me entirely.Amazing video

[@ZanyHavok]

I remember two years ago back in 10th grade when I first watched Gintama. I found it a bit boring and dropped it. I began to read the manga and started to slowly fall in love with it. I gave the anime another chance and never stopped. I fell in love with all the characters. I saw a lot of myself in characters like Gintoki, Shinpachi, Sougo and more. The anime had really funny moments(Popularity Poll arc),the action-packed moments(SA Arc)and the really sad ones(Mitsuba arc). When I was approaching my high school graduation and feeling anxious, watching Gintama made me feel at ease. It taught me that I can still be fun, childish and kind-hearted as an 18 year old teenager. Gintama has shaped my high school/teenage years and has easily become one of my favorite anime/manga of all time.

[@TruthSeekerClub]

The reason why I love anime is it always makes me wonder and take a deeper look at the characters. In anime world there are no villains or heroes, only humans and history. Directions and choices. Pain and dispair. Love and hatred. Life is life in anime, it's something people no longer try to experience.

[@FloatingRumHam]

If you feel attached now, just wait until you’re a few hundred episodes deep! This show stays in your heart

[@okabekurisu737]

I miss Gintama so freaking much!! The way you articulated this does it as much justice as one could hope for. I'm in tears lol. The details on why Gintama was so special to me had begun to fade since the manga ended years ago. From the bottom of my heart thank you. Yorozuya forever

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure :)

[@Rociel]

Gintama is just like real life. It’s happy, it’s sad, it’s random af.

[@bulwark2656]

As someone who watched Gintama completely blind and expected it to by only comedy I can say that the serious tone near the end gave me the feeling of fear that Gintama will never be the same again, that Gintama won't go back to the way it was before but at ths same time the serious arcs hit harder for me because I didint expect them to be this good on a show mostly comedy *spoiler don't read more if you haven't watched it or finished it* Shogun assassination arc is probably the arc that started me to feel this way, with the addition of Shogun getting assassinated, the stakes get higher as I realize that another beloved character might die aswell On a comepletly diffirent note, only seeing clips of Gintama serious or comedy, even with context is still a down grade on experience I don't think I pulled off that sentence well so I'll give you an example That scene where shinpachi is seemingly forgiving the cat girl for robbing him but then suddenly knock her down for comedic effect Now this scene is funny in it as it's self but when you take into consideration the type of person shinpachi normally is and how most Gintama episodes forgives the villain at the end The scene where he suddenly comically knocked her down is alot more unexpected when you take those into consideration

[@Nofian-s1g]

I cried while watching this. This anime is more than just an anime. I love the characters and the stories so much. I've been so upset that it has ended, especially after I saw Takatin (Hey! Hey! Takatin hey!) in this video, it just made me even sadder. You're right about the short comedy episodes. It became even more precious now after I have watched all the episodes. I love Gin-san so much, I admire him so much. I really want to thank you Gorilla-sensei for making Gintama, I wanted to be as good as him in writing stories and characters. Thank you so much for this video. It's a really beautiful video. I love how you put those beautiful and inspiring quotes in, I needed those. I hope our silver souls won't ever die. *Be Forever Yorozuya*

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate it and I'm very happy that you enjoyed!

[@Silverman216]

Sakata Gintoki is my fav anime protagonist of all time and I've watched over a 100 animes! Gintama is an emotional rollercoaster! Top 5 show of all time!!

[@igamergirl14]

I was just thinking how I feel like I never see Gintama analysis videos here. I think the comedy arcs are definitely just as important as all the serious moments, if not more so, like you said. Gintama is really just one big found family, one with weird cousins, uncles, aunts, step-siblings, etc. I think if someone was to only watch the serious arcs it would be akin to knowing a family's history without really knowing, well, the family. I think Gintama made me realize the importance of getting people to laugh with your characters before throwing them into trouble; if I've laughed with someone it's all the more painful when I see them in pain. You tackled those subjects really well!

[@Aleczandxr]

Cheers!

[@featuringdez7456]

Aleczandxr you are a gem! Thank you for dropping this piece on a great series

[@Aleczandxr]

You're welcome!

[@putridamayanti2326]

Gintama is the first and the only time I actually love the MC as the ultimate fave

[@nohnoroi6221]

Watching Gintama is like watching something growing up. While I was growing up watching Gintama, it is not an exaggeration to say that I'm growing up alongside it. It had a deeper meaning to me than to other anime I've ever started. Yes, I've watched it from episode one at the first television release, until now it ended as a movie. Gintama is undeniably part of me.

[@toongamer2810]

I strive to live like Gintoki. Knowing it all sucks, but living through it anyway with a big smile on my face.

[@suterazora8573]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have watched it many times and it still makes me cry. That's how special Gintama's soul and heart are to me. The theme of "hope vs. despair" is really nothing new in anime, especially shonen. Gintama accomplished to deliver the message in such a great and heartwarming way because Gintoki knows what despair is. The hero and the villain share the exact same pain and struggle with it. It is so rare, compelling and relatable. Also, unlike many shonen protagonists, Gintoki isn't an idealistic dreamer who preaches peace and love. He isn't a symbol of hope everyone idolizes. Gintoki is a man who went through crap, but instead of feeling sorry for himself, he chooses to treasure what he still has and can gain. To me, that's a true inspiration. I only got to know Gintama a little over a year ago. Now, I wish I had found it earlier. Watching its hilarious craziness, great action and fantastic drama lifted my spirits at times of self-conflict. I don't think I have ever seen an anime that can have funny, exciting, heartfelt and tearjerking moments all equally powerful. Gorilla-sensei is one of the best mangaka ever for this storytelling and characters. Whenever I'm feeling like nothing will get better, I tell myself "Night is darkest before dawn". Because of Gintama, I'll keep going forward so I can see my brightest dawn.

[@jceptable2818]

Just finished watching all of Gintama, and I can say it's truly a series that encapsulates everything about life. The episode that personally hooked me in was when Takasugi and Gengai were introduced. It was apparent that many characters introduced would be linked by a strong sentimental thread that affects them one way or another in the present, and thus was very likely going to be an important recurring theme of the series.

[@theholypotato9536]

I always saw Jiraia/ Danzo Tobita to be one of the most intricately constituted characters that I've ever seen in Anime; also providing a significant conversion in the narrative of the Show. This caused the 180th episode of the Anime to perpetually remain as one of my favourite episodes of anime ever and greatly widen my perspective and accentuate my love for the Anime. I'd love to see a video on him!!

[@Aleczandxr]

Unfortunately I don’t take requests from comments, sorry! But I definitely agree that he’s a really cool antagonist!

[@theholypotato9536]

@@Aleczandxr I agree and understand that you probably get endless requests.

[@tristenbenedict9297]

Something about Gintama hits all the right spots no matter where you stand in life I don’t think that I have ever met or talked to anyone who has watched or read this series all the way through and thought it was mediocre or bad everyone I talk to always has crazy high praise for it and I understand why this show is such a fantastic series that everyone should experience

[@ahumblebountyhunter]

Gintama video by my favorite youtuber? Now i can die happy

[@Aleczandxr]

Hope you enjoy!

[@mayhemm8796]

Gintama was my first ever shonen, and that was probably the best decision I ever made. Very little can compare to this shows heart. That’s the soul of the Yorozuya.

[@sicko5821]

Gintoki is like a mirror reflection of me. He's a sarcastic asshole wants to enjoy his life despite his life is tragic. He tries to live his life to the fullest and I love that.

[@kaikujo6177]

Gintama is one of my favorite shows to ever come out. I really appreciate that more people are finding more to the show than just the comedy.

[@meleronnef8411]

You kind of have to be pretty dumb to watch all of it and only take away comedy lmao

[@kaikujo6177]

@@meleronnef8411 Yeah, but you'll be surprised to hear people only like the comedy and not the action.

[@DMAN99]

One of my favourite characters is Kondo and I think he’s one of the best examples of how Gintama’s storytelling works with both serious and comedy moments. A lot of early Gintama is pure comedy and The impression you’d get of Kondo is that he seems like an idiotic stalker mainly used as a gag character and you’d also probably think that he was a false figurehead of the shinsengumi with Hijikata acting as the real leader, Thad be true in a lot of other shounen, he’d be a joke character that accomplishes nothing but as Gintama goes on you realise how he, like many other characters, isn’t defined by his faults, I think two of the best early examples of this are the Shinsengumi Crisis Arc and the Mitsuba Arc where you really learn who Kondo is as a person and why the shinsengumi follow him and of course later you’d see what he’s fully capable of as both a person and a samurai later down the line. He’s a funny stalker gorilla but he’s also a kind hearted leader who thinks of everyone he cares about first and would put his life down for the things he cares about.

[@lamsauce3525]

Just got fully caught up with the anime and am now waiting for the movie. Watching this series was the best anime experience of my life.

[@KseRes]

I am so happy that you made this video. Gintama is not highly underrated, but highly under-talked. It truly saddens me that no one actually takes time to analyze it, except for you of course. Thank you!

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re welcome, and thanks for watching!

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

Just finished binging a rewatch of Shogun Assassination. Wow, even better the second time. One of the top shounen arcs, close to Chimera Ant and Marineford.

[@edson152]

Oh bro, wait till the next arcs you are about to see

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

@@edson152 I've seen it all. I just said it was a rewatch

[@junekoo9248]

Gintama has now ended and the emotional whip-lash is amazing. It is a journey that I doubt any of us will ever forget. I know personally, that Gintama has pulled me out of many difficult parts in my life. It reminds us of the important connects that we made with others and how they make the journey more enjoyable. You explained this exceptionally. Thank you very much

[@yuserdevferet2479]

The only anime that actually grabbed your heart with the speech about setting the goddamn bed

[@maxime2445]

Thanks for not spoiling the anime. I am not finished with Gintama but it's been my favorite anime since the shinsengumi crisis arc and yoshiwara in flames arc. And kabuchiko 4 devas is so good. This is easily the greatest anime I've ever seen.

[@zealhe59]

Just recently finished watching trough the whole anime, i've finished the manga already, so going trough the arcs again in the anime, both the happy and sad feels hit so much harder the 2nd time when you have the full context of gintoki's Life. One big example was the Obi Wan Arc, watching gintoki si everything he can, even begging for help, so he can sabe obi wan and prevent shinpachi from a loss and burden similar to his, the desperation of Kagura as she watches her second family seemingly falling apart, it was really effective in the manga as by that point you already know that the yorozuya love each other and stand with each other, but watching it with full context and understanding everything, it was waaay more painful. Love this series, and I specially love the main trio, they have a great dinamic, both comedic and dramatic, and you can really see and understand how much pattsan and Kagura really brought the best out of Gintoki, to the point of having gintoki worry about dissapointing them and trying his best for them

[@islandboy9381]

Gintama is criminally underrated in the west so I'm glad you did a good analysis on it, would've liked it though if you did a more indepth analysis on the Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon, isn't it perfect :P

[@abdullahgul7637]

I love this Anime and it is my fav due to it's Engaging story, Arcs, Deep characters and Their pasts, Fights,The setting, Everything about gintama is 100/10. Absolutely the best!

[@aboudasf4148]

When you want to watch this video so bad, but you haven't finished Gintama yet💔

[@Aleczandxr]

If you’ve seen up to episode 328 then you’re good, fwiw

[@RelmnightPvP]

@@Aleczandxr Oh only up to 328? Thank goodness. Only 200 more episodes to go :D

[@aboudasf4148]

@@Aleczandxr Oh❤️ I thought you had to finish the whole manga now that its over. Cool, I'll watch it now. Your videos are top quality

[@cazymiss7]

I am in love with gintama... and in love with that last phrase.. it really makes me emotional and hopes... what if sorachi trying to tell as by the story is " people are much freer than what they think they are" as what Yoshida shouyo said when I think about it... a man with a very sad past, working with his friend as odd jobs, at a world full of harsh rules, fighting to live their own rules... yes... I think living life with your rules is really hard... but it feels much freer than living it with other's rules... you made a nice video describing Gintama with the most expressive words.. thank you

[@dccalling5960]

Gintama to me is very clearly a war allegory. Even the extra content--such as the second movie, which Sorachi wrote--is about Gintoki dealing with the fallout of his own trauma. Gintoki is the positive example of this, healing and recovering through his relationships with others. Takasugi is the negative of this, lashing out in anger at everyone and never letting anyone get close. I've also always thought of Sakamoto, Katsura, and Takasugi as foils to Gin. Sakamoto represents his sense of irrepresibility, his unconvenionality. Katsura has a very strict sense of honor and duty, and in his own way, so does Gin, in the sense that he will protect everything "in his country," which he says is "anything within the reach of his sword." Takasugi and Gin share a love of their sensei, and a sense of ruthlessness which Gin works the whole series to leave behind. All three of Shoyo's students love and respect him, but as you say it's Gin in particular who loved not just the man but the world he wanted to create. Spoilers: At the end of the series, Gin is forced to confront the worst moment of his life--Shoyo's execution--over and over again. Utsuro bears Shoyo's face, and even tells him that if he "continues to defy heaven, he would be forced to kill his master over and over again." It operates almost like trauma therapy, revisiting the moment of trauma again and again to acknowledge the event, accept it, and ultimately recover. It just works.

[@neonwitch1449]

this video was well made, i actually cried this show means a lot to me so i feel good when it gets love

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you.

[@eduardojo245]

This review is one of the greatest things that I've ever heard for a long time.

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@nikolaiandre5751]

It seems to me that the strength he has to protect this light, was brought about by the darkness that he shined the light of consciousness on. As if he incorperated his dark tragic nature, for the greater the tragedy, the more it can be refined into beauty. Gintoki found acceptence and tries to live a fufilling human life, after accepthing the ultimate change which is death, in the conviction that beauty is eternal and passed along, as the sensei created a guiding light which led to his beautiful conviction. A conviction that seems to me to be; enduring tragedy until one collapses should lead to the most beautiful outcome. "The night is the darkest before dawn," as said in the show. As i see it, Takasugi fell into nihilism because he couldn´t accept the tragedy, perhaps there wasn´t a profound beauty within, or any value to protect something other than his guiding light of his sensei, as if he had not found his own sun within, covered in the clouds; the eternally beautiful home of this soul you speak of, which made Gintoki strong enough to cope with the harsh reality of the world.

[@cvox607]

21:35 you're 100% correct and it freaked me out a bit when you said it....i don't know when... don't know how....but as i watched and rewatched gintama it turned from an anime i really liked into something special that i can't put my finger on....all i knew is that i loved it ...a lot

[@Pako-ow3uo]

Honestly, I have loved Gintama from the very beginning. I immediatly appreciated that they absolutely wiped the 4th wall from existence. BE FOREVER YOROZUYA

[@scarlettbrooks3663]

When you started talking about Gintoki, I lost it man, he truly is my favourite character in anime.

[@SasukeTurkey]

Great video about my favorite anime of all time. Gintama is a one of a kind, amazing story. It is sometimes hard to explain what makes Gintama (And especially Gintoki, my favorite anime character of all time) so great but you definitely did a great job explaining it. I'm glad to see you enjoyed it. Thank you for doing this.

[@Aleczandxr]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching and enjoying.

[@dondake3409]

8:19 "and no one has as much hope as Gintoki." MADAO: *EHHHHHHHHH*

[@youswallow11]

This video is spicy. Damn I feel like tearing up..

[@markperalta3210]

Its so spicy that it brings tears to my eyes............so spicy