Review | Gintama

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • I know the 300+ mountain of episodes seems impossibly intimidating, but please watch Gintama.
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    Music:
    Know Know Know - DOES
    DAY×DAY - BLUE ENCOUNT
    Sakura Mitsutsuki - SPYAIR
    Tougenkyou Alien - serial TV drama
    Stairway Generation - Base Ball Bear
    DONTEN - DOES
    Giniro no Sora - redballoon
    Pray - Tommy heavenly6
    Temee Raaaa!! Soredemo Gintama - Audio Highs
    Subtitle da Konoyaroo - Audio Highs
    Genjou Destruction - SPYAIR
    Bakuchi Dancer - DOES
    Banji Ya Gin-chan to wa Ore Ta - Audio Highs
    Eyecatch Desuzee - Audio Highs
    Omae no Kaa-chan ×× da! - Otsuu-chan
    Bokutachi no Kisetsu - DOES
    Koko wa Samurai no Kuni da - Audio Highs
    Fuusen Gum - Captain Stridum
    Shura - DOES
    Speed of Flow - The Rodeo Carburettor
    Wonderful Days - ONE☆DRAFT
    Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!) - SPYAIR
    Nakama - Good Coming
    Moonwalk - Monobright
    Acchi Muite - Swimy
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  • @GrexEleven
    @GrexEleven  7 років тому +150

    I have no plans for a full video on the 2017 season due to a lack of meaningfully new things to say. It's more Gintama. However, I will at least briefly touch on it during my seasonal roundup video, for whichever season it finishes.

    • @MassDonfel
      @MassDonfel 6 років тому +2

      are you looking for October 2 ? :)

    • @phantomdiamond1882
      @phantomdiamond1882 6 років тому

      Grex When does the Animation for Gintama start to look really awesome?

    • @MassDonfel
      @MassDonfel 6 років тому

      episode 202+ is in 16:9 first 201 episodes are in 4:3

    • @yas6156
      @yas6156 6 років тому +1

      Phantom Diamond from Episode 1 itself
      If you mean 16:9, that's episode 201 onwards

    • @oneforall1513
      @oneforall1513 5 років тому

      The manga is finished now. Why don't you review the whole series now?

  • @gaiusjuliuspleaser
    @gaiusjuliuspleaser 5 років тому +495

    What I'll remember of Gintama is Kondo-san wiping his ass with coarse sandpaper to protect Otae's honor.

    • @lebensraummetal
      @lebensraummetal 4 роки тому +27

      I dont think I ever laughed harder at an anime than when the I AM SHOCK song first kicked in.

    • @aswink2292
      @aswink2292 4 роки тому +8

      Yeah. They were in middle of a big fight and this happened. Only gintama can do this

    • @cocoroach_ok
      @cocoroach_ok 4 роки тому +5

      Even if he's a creepy gorilla, he's still a man in his heart.

    • @anikettaneja479
      @anikettaneja479 4 роки тому

      Yagura ark

    • @ethanpurple3872
      @ethanpurple3872 3 роки тому +1

      Legendary scene

  • @Viridian_Juncture
    @Viridian_Juncture 7 років тому +360

    Katsura is on Standby.

  • @umichandesu
    @umichandesu 8 років тому +418

    To me anime is divided between Gintama and everything else.Gintama is in a league of its own.It still amazes me how well it's put together.The historical elements,the Sci-fi,the parody,the comedy,the social commentary,everything works out so well together.

    • @furionmax7824
      @furionmax7824 5 років тому +11

      Only a guy like Sorachi hideaki could ever pull this off.

    • @nurlindafsihotang49
      @nurlindafsihotang49 5 років тому +7

      @@furionmax7824 Gori sensei is a genious. In his gorrila-ish glory😂😂

    • @user-lg7lx7wp5t
      @user-lg7lx7wp5t 5 років тому +15

      I agree it's in a league of its own, but not by any chance in a superior way, just in a weird-unique way.
      For me, even mentioning Gintama and LoTGH in the same sentence is a blasphemy, even more so if you try to comapare them as equal

    • @astralking907
      @astralking907 4 роки тому +1

      I just started gintama and I’m bored to death might drop it

    • @superiorredditor8173
      @superiorredditor8173 4 роки тому +1

      Can anyone give a guide?

  • @yukin2344
    @yukin2344 8 років тому +576

    The only anime that I remember all episodes

    • @Kage-jk4pj
      @Kage-jk4pj 5 років тому +25

      How about now? surely you wouldn't remember all of them now unless you've re-watched it

    • @fifiannisa9639
      @fifiannisa9639 5 років тому +40

      And remember almost all the minor characters and small jokes. Like Taka-tin, the panty thief, Pulp Fiction, and Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon

    • @randomperson-cq6lb
      @randomperson-cq6lb 4 роки тому

      Yed

    • @samshy2368
      @samshy2368 4 роки тому +1

      i dont think after 3 years you'll remember all the episodes with its silly long episode title

    • @Arman-sr2gu
      @Arman-sr2gu 4 роки тому +1

      The only anime that i remember 5 6 episodes

  • @mynameisthiri8818
    @mynameisthiri8818 7 років тому +241

    i was singing to every opening and ending song that you showed LOL
    ...until Acchi Muite. Then I started crying.

  • @R4K1B-
    @R4K1B- 8 років тому +183

    The first 50 episodes actually gets better if you rewatch them after completing all 316 episodes

    • @CS.319
      @CS.319 4 роки тому +5

      Yep,
      I experienced it too😁♥️

    • @itssluggy9278
      @itssluggy9278 3 роки тому +5

      It's was rlly a struggle to get through them had to stop multiple times. Bout to hit episode 100 got better but don't see How it could rate so high. The future episodes have to be RLLY good for it to be rated so high and the fans completely ignore the first 100 or so episodes.

    • @dd10fc18
      @dd10fc18 3 роки тому +2

      @@itssluggy9278 I'm on the 50th ep I want to know when does it get serious and get badass fight and sad scenes

    • @itssluggy9278
      @itssluggy9278 3 роки тому +7

      DD10FC you. In. Luck. I'm the 50s actually we get get the first serious arc. You it's ep 57 called the benizakura arc. There's also a movie of it with improved animation and quality.

    • @subhammishra7228
      @subhammishra7228 3 роки тому +10

      @@dd10fc18 Take your time with Gintama. The serious arcs are really far apart but they are all amazing. The comedy episodes in between are amazing. I was like you too, searching for serious arcs and badass fights but after Gintama got completely serious around ep300s I realised just how much I enjoyed the silliness.....

  • @prosackmetheus5409
    @prosackmetheus5409 8 років тому +270

    The Good, the Bad, and the Gintama.
    The only possible way I can think of how to describe the series in general is: It's a magnificent piece of s**t.
    It's a masterpiece and one of the most underrated series in history.

    • @mrwiseguy7405
      @mrwiseguy7405 5 років тому +11

      Prosack Metheus description level 10/10

    • @sandk7969
      @sandk7969 5 років тому +9

      As a history enthusiasts watching Gintama after writing 4-6 sheet of paper(assignment)of Asia early Civilization is great.. especially you happen to have to study all of Japan's history before watching Gintama man it was a ride especially that Nobunaga joke. The 3 kingdoms joke from Chinese history and of course the Japanese Revolution before the Meiji Restoration.

    • @sandk7969
      @sandk7969 5 років тому +4

      @The Accelerator thats good news.. Gintoki deserves it

    • @kazumasatou5411
      @kazumasatou5411 4 роки тому

      @Othinus Chan definitely for a reason

    • @chadrichard1485
      @chadrichard1485 4 роки тому

      Its not underrated. Its fking overrated with childish humour

  • @shacharshilon5406
    @shacharshilon5406 3 роки тому +9

    Gintama > every other anime
    Sakura Mitsutsuki > every other opening
    Gintoki > every other MC
    over all: Gintama rules
    so yeah just watch Gintama and you will join our club

  • @_whiteDemon
    @_whiteDemon 7 років тому +196

    Can't believe someone actually disliked this review. The is by far the best review of Gintama.

    • @user-lg7lx7wp5t
      @user-lg7lx7wp5t 5 років тому +3

      It may actually be a good review, but for me, even mentioning Gintama and LoTGH in the same sentence is a blasphemy, even more so if you try to comapare them as equal. That's just an example of why someone can dislike the review

    • @user-lg7lx7wp5t
      @user-lg7lx7wp5t 5 років тому +3

      ElephantsLover I agree with you, its stupid to dislike it for such a reason. I just wanted to answer for what possible reason one could dislike the review. I personally don't like Gintama but that doesn't mean i don't believe that it is a really good show, or that this review is good. Only idiots think that if they themselves don't like a particular anime then that means that the anime is bad.

  • @NinKenD064
    @NinKenD064 4 роки тому +8

    This show really is one of those that get better the more times you watch it. Masterpiece.

  • @sylent8428
    @sylent8428 3 роки тому +9

    Zura switches from incompetent terrorist to the unstoppable katsura kotaro like the flick of a switch

  • @mashedpotatoes77
    @mashedpotatoes77 7 років тому +115

    Gintama 2017 has just been announced. Wooohoo

  • @UnderthePineTree
    @UnderthePineTree 8 років тому +161

    This review is incredible! You really did an excellent job exploring all the different elements of the show, the comedic and the non-comedic, the good and the bad. Gintama is so dear to my heart and you did it all the justice it deserves. Subbed! Can't wait to see more of your reviews.

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  8 років тому +30

      Thank you, I'm flattered. Gintama is very important to me as well, so I knew if I was gonna review it, I had to do it right. The overwhelmingly positive response has been both gratifying and heartwarming.

    • @UnderthePineTree
      @UnderthePineTree 8 років тому +8

      Keep up the great work! And thanks for spreading the Gintama love ^^

    • @zaidabdellatif5190
      @zaidabdellatif5190 7 років тому +4

      JessReviews .k

  • @sanderkiller999
    @sanderkiller999 8 років тому +22

    this is the best Gintama review I've seen yet of Gintama, not because of the final verdict but because of the sheer quality, it's really well done!

  • @madisonmcknight2591
    @madisonmcknight2591 4 роки тому +7

    Hotpot episode is one of my favorites. When friggen duck costume starts eating the hotpot so fast and gintama goes SO DEXTEROUS!?!?! Because the duck doesn't even have fingers. still kills me.

  • @SpiralFlip
    @SpiralFlip 7 років тому +97

    Don't worry, Gintama will get the final season it deserves

    • @dudedude7846
      @dudedude7846 5 років тому +4

      @And The Salt Spreads Now in a few years lol

    • @fifiannisa9639
      @fifiannisa9639 5 років тому +3

      *laughs at how many times it failed to end*
      Yep.

    • @KAMALS530
      @KAMALS530 5 років тому +1

      Hello darkness my old friend

    • @elijahgabe21
      @elijahgabe21 5 років тому +1

      SpiralFlip Turns out the final season will be a really nice looking movie

    • @lesmoke2195
      @lesmoke2195 4 роки тому

      Oh it is

  • @vince1987
    @vince1987 7 років тому +32

    I stumble on Gintama accidentally. It was watching divx tv then i started replacing the numbers at the end of the url of the video (number = a specific video). It was the introduction of the Shinsengumi. Never have i literally LOLed on an anime. From that point on, I was hooked. circa 2007.

  • @originalmocha1482
    @originalmocha1482 5 років тому +8

    Honestly, this was the best Gintama review I’ve ever seen. You successfully captured all of the good and bad parts of the series, but still managed to make the series sound really good. As a person who’s seen almost every single episode of the anime, I totally agree with all of your points. Well done, I’m definitely subscribing!

  • @jeycii6143
    @jeycii6143 6 років тому +12

    Duuude... I have been thinking for AGES to find the best episodes to get people hooked to the series as it can be really hard if you dont know the cast.. Gintama to me is so much more than just a good anime series.. its a masterpiece where the author is trying to show us in an amazing way how important some things are. How important it is so stay to your own beliefes. Nearly all the characters during the series are made with so much love and care I couldn't even imagine where to start it... Im trying not to be a weebo but this series really hit me hard many times and brought me to the brinks of death with laughers and feels... so yea.. WE ARE THE ODD JOBS!

  • @humaira7420
    @humaira7420 7 років тому +14

    Bro this video is underrated. Love your review on Gintama, because you're not just pick the good point but also the bad point of the anime.

  • @pockystick8557
    @pockystick8557 8 років тому +41

    Thank you for this review! Gintama is very dear to me and people encouraging others to watch it too is automatically subbed-worthy. You seemed to put a lot of effort in this vid and it shows. :D I'll recommend this vid to anime seekers. Thanks!

  • @bbgunjohnson_899
    @bbgunjohnson_899 6 років тому +9

    I need to read the manga to see if Madao finally gets a job

  • @Blub31
    @Blub31 8 років тому +17

    It is rare to see someone do such a good review, especially on anime. I have a feeling I'm going to really enjoy your content

  • @BBrostik
    @BBrostik 8 років тому +46

    Just have to say, *this just might be the perfect review of Gintama that I've ever seen.* Honestly, as someone who is probably one of the biggest Gintama fanboys ever, this review is just... awesome. With great, clean editing, clever use of splicing up the openings and endings, going into thorough detail about the good and bad and overall giving a really nice overview of the amazing greatness that is Gintama. Thank you man, seriously, massive props to you.
    However, my only criticism with your review is that... *DAMN, those spoiler scenes!!!* Especially with specific scenes from later arcs, *(SA & FS ESPECIALLY.)* It may, for people who haven't seen the show yet, ruin their experience when they get to those arcs. I know it wasn't your intention, but for future reviews, please avoid really big spoilers.
    Sorry if I sounded like a massive prick, but other than that, your review of this show is absolute perfection. Keep at it man, definitely subscribing!!!

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  8 років тому +5

      Many thanks for the huge praise. And as for your complaint, duly noted for future videos. I made it a point to select scenes that I felt would be vague and unspecific out-of-context, especially for those unfamiliar with Gintama, but since you aren't the first to bring this up, I might've let things get a little out of hand.

    • @BBrostik
      @BBrostik 8 років тому +2

      As I said before, I know it wasn't your intention, so don't worry too much about it. As with any review, giving both the positives and negatives is necessary, and my criticism is there only to help, so in any case, thank you for taking it into consideration.
      Other than that. *Grex's Gintama review = Perfection.*
      *Keep at it, man!*

  • @Wiziliz
    @Wiziliz 8 років тому +13

    Best anime review I've seen, so well made! Gintama's my all time favourite series and this review is as good as a Gintama review can be.

  • @KazeVongola
    @KazeVongola 6 років тому +12

    Only Gintama can excite you with awesome action, make you cry of sorrow and make you die of laughter; one after the other, all in but a few minutes...
    Gintama is by far my favorite anime and honestly, not once have i gotten tired or bored of it.

    • @user-lg7lx7wp5t
      @user-lg7lx7wp5t 5 років тому

      Have you watched One Piece?

    • @gaspenpayne6755
      @gaspenpayne6755 5 років тому

      @@user-lg7lx7wp5t i have watched one piece im at 744 by now, but i dropped it idk why but i keep coming back to gintama, it's like an obsession XD

    • @user-lg7lx7wp5t
      @user-lg7lx7wp5t 5 років тому

      @@gaspenpayne6755 Thats great for you.. anime are so great that they can surely make you obsessed.
      I only mentioned One Piece because its an anime that has also made fans excited with awesome action, cry of sorrow and die of laughter..

  • @doogelyjim8627
    @doogelyjim8627 4 роки тому +4

    Really good video! Just wanna point out to anyone passing through - the dramatic arcs, particularly the ones near the end of the series, are EXTREMELY good. What makes Gintama so special to me is not it's comedy or it's drama separate, but that both exist within one series, and that both are SO SO good.
    Please watch Gintama.

  • @gododoof
    @gododoof 3 роки тому +2

    Shinpachi isn't a "bespectacled young dojo owner", he's a young dojo ownered bespectacle .

  • @user-vg1fu1xb5l
    @user-vg1fu1xb5l 7 років тому +20

    Big 3 and forgot about Detective CONAN 😂
    Gintama is the best anime for me nothing can replace it with great sense of humor👌

  • @Dobbyisfr33
    @Dobbyisfr33 3 роки тому +2

    A lil something an anime reactor (Animaechan) said about Gintama that reminded me why the series is so special: “Any other series would be about his past (joui war), but Gintama looks at that and says ‘but what happens after?’"

  • @simply_dalia
    @simply_dalia 7 років тому +7

    you covered all the things I'd want to mention when telling someone about this series...great review!

  • @stinkywizzleteats1026
    @stinkywizzleteats1026 6 років тому +7

    Excellent review. Gintama will always be my favorite anime. The author is a troll of the highest degree, which I can truly appreciate. However, after having watched and read all of it to date, I can't really call it a comedy. It's a long con, with the hard laughter there to keep you watching as the real story unfolds. Rewatching for the third or fourth time right now, can't wait to see the live action.

  • @jovanmitrovski1739
    @jovanmitrovski1739 7 років тому +9

    The only thing you could point out, is the historical reference. It REALLY plays a huge part in anime. Yoshida Shoin actually existed. So did Shoka Sonjuku. Hanzo-Zenzo? You could check all this out, and reference for Shinsegumi is only the starter.

    • @kappikarlsefni
      @kappikarlsefni 3 роки тому

      I know it has been 4 years but Takasugi really was a student of the real Yoshida Shoin. Yoshida died through decapitation. His executioner? Yamada Asaemon.

  • @echo.echo08
    @echo.echo08 4 роки тому +6

    The only anime that makes me legitimately laugh out loud. other animes have only made me chuckle or give a quick haha but Gintama is side-splittingly funny, leaves me out of breath and even gives surprisingly awesome action when they go shounen. i know there are a lot of great animes, but Gintama is the one I love most. it's worth going through the whole 300+ episodes.

  • @RisingSunReviews
    @RisingSunReviews 8 років тому +11

    I've seen a few episodes, and so far so good, it is really funny. I am looking forward to some of the serioius parts too, but so far it's a good show to watch when I want an episode of comedy. You do a great job of talking about the comedy in the show, which makes me really want to watch more of it too. Great overall review too, you earned yourself a new subscriber.

  • @John-zq6pt
    @John-zq6pt 8 років тому +5

    Thank you for doing this review. On all of UA-cam there was only one other decent review on this show but you my friend have done this show justice. Gintama is my all time favorite with School Rumble following it. I can finally explain this show to my friends with this video. Thank you. I've been with you since 50 subs so please continue your work.

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  8 років тому +1

      Gladly! Happy to hear you were so pleased with the video, a fair amount of work went into it.

  • @fab137
    @fab137 8 років тому +8

    wow... Great review!, the amount of effort you put in it is noticiable!

  • @hrashidi100
    @hrashidi100 7 років тому +1

    great job! excellent delivery, and a brilliant, well-weighted analysis from the perspective of somebody who likes: the addressing of pros and cons. youve covered the bases well, with your fluid, well-executed in depth approach from both inside and out. this effectively explained the point of gintama across to the face of somebody fresh to it, as well as somebody versed with it. you've got another subscriber for your brilliant work :)

  • @ethanadams3103
    @ethanadams3103 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone watching this in 2022 it is finished you can watch it and enjoy it knowing that you will want more when you finish it

  • @tyoll4
    @tyoll4 7 років тому +8

    Gintama is my favorite anime and always will be. So sad to see it in its last arc in the manga but all great things have to come to an end. After re watching it 5 times now it's time to do so again as I wait for a conclusion to the series. Gintoki and cast are the best characters to ever exist

    • @kiwookseok3295
      @kiwookseok3295 6 років тому

      tyoll4 ahhh remember when everyone thought it was the last arc

  • @winnietong
    @winnietong 11 місяців тому +1

    Now looking back. Gintama has the perfect ending in its Final movie. Couldn’t ask for more… it’s a long journey, but I’m glad that it all ends perfectly

  • @crowseye4434
    @crowseye4434 8 років тому

    Your reviews are awesome! Not too long but long enough to go in depth. Just got yourself another subscriber

  • @StevenTrungNguyen
    @StevenTrungNguyen 7 років тому +27

    This it the best Gintama review I have ever seen. Any chances of getting a review of Gintama 2017 once it's over?

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  7 років тому +2

      A full review is unlikely, as I’d mostly be parroting points I already mentioned here, but I will at least touch on the latest season in my seasonal roundup video, whenever it ends.

    • @nurlindafsihotang49
      @nurlindafsihotang49 5 років тому

      Zrump ja nai da! Katsura da!

  • @steelblake
    @steelblake 7 років тому +4

    Y´know Gintama is my second favorite series of all time, and i´m very glad with the new season in the horizon and this review exposed Gintama for what it is, with it´s flaws, but that just show how of an honest fanbase Gintama have, and i´m very glad that is that way.
    Good review man.

  • @6man100
    @6man100 8 років тому +15

    Great review dude. This is one off the best i've see other than maybe one other. Keep up the good work.

    • @6man100
      @6man100 8 років тому

      also i said on another video. Just a tip, a lot of hard work must have gone into creating thins so maybe watermark the video or put on something that shows you made it. Its a good way to protect your stuff from content thieves.

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  8 років тому +2

      Thanks for the tip. If theft becomes an issue I'll consider it, but as a viewer I've always found watermarks and the like very distracting, so I don't really want to include them if it can be avoided.

    • @6man100
      @6man100 8 років тому

      Create a logo if you can, something that we all can recognize as you. Plus your voice is amazing.

  • @corey7219
    @corey7219 6 років тому +2

    I actually found this anime based on a watchmojo video of "top 10 anime you have to watch". They said that they had a bunch of humor (which I love), and serious arcs. I have been a fan of this episode for nearly a year now, and I am caught up to episode 357 (at the time of writing). Sure the first 25 episodes are slow going, but once you get past that, you will LOVE IT!

  • @cocoroach_ok
    @cocoroach_ok 6 років тому +11

    I don't get people that drop Gintama. You see, this anime aired back 2008-2009 in my country. The dub was not good, the jokes was kinda off, and I watched it since that infamous episode filler 1 and 2, but even then, I really liked it. This anime has a very unique charm and I've never seen this kind of show, in any media.

    • @user-lg7lx7wp5t
      @user-lg7lx7wp5t 5 років тому

      I'm a huge anime fan, and Gintama is the only anime i have dropped (in episode 35) out of the 97 anime series i have watched including romance, drama, adventoure, sci-fi, mecha,horror, psycological and of course shonen. I will point out the things that led me to the first and only anime to drop till now (keep in mind i have watched all One piece, Naruto, Bleach, Dragonball, HxH and other long anime series, so length is not even a problem for me) :
      - First of all, Gintama is a terrible choice for someone who wants plot driven narratives-stories or action/drama/adventure based stories where things actually change and progress.. and NO, some 6 episode arcs are not enough for someone to consider Gintama as plot-based or filled with drama-action- plot twists-adventure. Its like claiming Hellsing Ultimate to be really funny and comedic just because there is a 1-2 minute comedic scene in some (50 minute) episodes. If you agree with me that Gintama has not enough quantity of the elements that i mentioned, for someone who seeks them in an anime then there's your reason. If for you there are enough, bare in mind that for many anime fans there aren't.
      -Next, many jokes are impossible to understand for many, especially if someone doesn't know much about japan and japanese culture. So, even if comedy/parody are enough (or even plenty) for someone to keep him going, not understanding the jokes and references could be a huge boundary.
      The greatest reason that i think many people drop it, is because they are unaware of the facts that i mentioned so they don't know in what they are getting into. A huge blame for this comes from many Gintama fans. In my opinion it is pure deception to talk about fight scenes and drama and twists and actual plot when mentioning Gintama because these elements are AT LEAST SECONDARY for the anime and extremely rare. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS COMEDY/PARODY.
      That said, i encourage everyone to start watching Gintama to see if its their cup of tee, because truth being told, its really great for a lot of people, BUT TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION what i just said WHEN DECIDING TO CONTINUE OR NOT.

    • @cocoroach_ok
      @cocoroach_ok 4 роки тому +1

      @@user-lg7lx7wp5t ok, fair enough. maybe because I had no expectation back when I watched this show's the reason I really like it. Back then, Gintama aired just before Bleach (anime that I used to love... well not anymore) and other more popular show.
      1. Yeah, I agree that most Gintama fans (including me) hyped about their serious arcs, especially after Shogun Assassination arc. But the thing is most of us, still think this show's comedy first. Sure we're gushing about every drama-serious moment, but that's because the whole show now's more serious than ever. Too serious, I can't handle it, not because I dislike the change tone, but I'm afraid that I will lost another great character again (even though it's beautiful). I care all of them. It's even more sad after you know these character's If this anime just aired back when let say at 100 episode, most of the time, we would talk about reference jokes, meme, how they have no budget or just funny moments. but if other people interpret this with most shonen that's more plot-driven like FMA or HxH, then no, I'm sorry.
      Whenever I want to tell anybody to watch this show, I would make sure that: a. It's shonen, it has serious moment, but make sure you're okay with more slow, absurd-funny, and don't mind with fillers. And don't worry, with how the show is, even filler episodes aren't that bad if you know this whole show ain't serious. b. This show's a comedy, I mean it, comedy, most of time. Make sure you're sign up for comedy-parody. c. This show didn't care about plot up until recent arc.
      d. You watch this show because of the characters. Definitely the biggest selling point. Well, it's more than 300 episodes now, and by that point anything can make anyone attached, but these characters are just fun to watch.
      2. Well, shit. I know it's not the most satisfying answer, but: that's just you. Comedy is objective, what makes you laugh is subjective. I can see if some jokes (in anything) is not funny but at the very least I can appreciate there was an attempt to make a good and clever joke. If you see how Gintama makes reference as a joke, it's still well written jokes. Even if I don't get the reference, most of the time I still find it pretty funny. Like when there was a chapter (more comedy-oriented) that make JoJo reference back when it wasn't as popular as now. I don't know what Stand is, but the reason why it's funny because Gintoki's denial that he saw a ghost and called it Stand. It's funnier after you know what JoJo is, yes, but it is a crime if you don't even find this joke's not clever. That's how you make a joke. It's not that I'm saying all Gintama joke's gold, because that's impossible.
      Just like I said before: we (fans) always think Gintama is a comedy first, then drama. Most of us still believe it. But the acurate answer's is: Gintama is both comedy and drama. You need all of them to "get" Gintama. If you just want the drama, then there's no point. I'm not saying you can't enjoy only the drama part absolutely hate the comedy, but you clearly miss a whole gold experience. I appreciate your opinion to drop Gintama, you don't have to torture yourself even more. Also I don't really know about Gintama's fandom...overall. I just genuinely love this show and don't care what people said

    • @just4randommadao743
      @just4randommadao743 3 роки тому

      @@user-lg7lx7wp5t you doesn't have to understand deeply about Japanese culture to understand the joke bruh🗿they take many references from pretty famous anime and game and still you didn't get the joke??for someone watching one piece I'm pretty sure you have already watched Naruto, bleach,HxH, assassination classroom,kuroko no baske,lupin,Conan,doraemon,dragon ball,attack on mid🗿,etc

    • @just4randommadao743
      @just4randommadao743 3 роки тому

      @@user-lg7lx7wp5t there are two type of watcher:v
      1.drop gintama before benizakura arc..
      2.the one who finished it and admire it..
      That's why there's no fake gintama fan because people easily drop gintama on early eps..like attack on mid literally majority of them are 🤡 who watch it because of trend..in my opinion Gintama's filler easily one of the best compared to other long run series..

    • @user-lg7lx7wp5t
      @user-lg7lx7wp5t 3 роки тому

      @@cocoroach_ok Thanks for the answer. If I had heard your point of view about Gintama before I started it, then I would have had a much better experience knowing in what I was getting into. Just imagine that back then, I watched the episodes just to get to the more serious parts, because many people presented Gintama as a show filled with action , drama..etc, except from comedy. There was no way for anyone to enjoy this show like this. Now that I have cooled down a little, I will surely give it another go but this time I will do it the right way. Relax and enjoy the comedy as much as I can and when the more serious parts come, it will be a nice bonus. I hope the series will continue to be as good as they have been thus far and even better if possible, because I know how many people Gintama makes happy.

  • @LeoSkyro
    @LeoSkyro 5 років тому +5

    I dont think im even close to being able to make a judgement on Gintama, since I'm not even 20 episodes in.
    So far it's good, I get constant chuckles throughout the episode, some big laughs, but I suspect hasnt really kicked into gear yet

  • @ailinhernandez5004
    @ailinhernandez5004 4 роки тому +4

    Gintama has me dead. It's unique af. Definitely not typical.It had action, comedy, can be sad , honestly this isn't an anime for everybody, some won't like it but I love it. I had to get used to how crude the can be alot but the fights, visuals ,characters all made me like them

  • @MechaMeister
    @MechaMeister 8 років тому

    yea no doubt this is the best gintama review out in youtube
    @7.43 that scene always makes me shivering...not just gintoki, its been countless of time they hinted gintoki's past, but i never thought it'd be this sad....

  • @Jp19981
    @Jp19981 7 років тому +21

    My all time favorite anime.

  • @subhammishra7228
    @subhammishra7228 3 роки тому +2

    Probably the best review of Gintama out there...

  • @jaysonferrancullo8491
    @jaysonferrancullo8491 3 роки тому +1

    You know a show is funny when you pause the funny scene in question and just laugh loudly for a half a minute or so.
    *You then know its Gintama when it takes you five minutes or so then taking a piss before watching it again but because the joke isn't done yet the cycle repeats instantly after you play it.*

  • @Shayenejuliana
    @Shayenejuliana 3 роки тому +1

    I sometimes want to erase my memory and watch gintama like it's the first time again

  • @cailloubrando1266
    @cailloubrando1266 5 років тому +4

    GINTAMA IS GE BEST FUCKING ANIME EVER I CANT EXPRESS HOW GOOD THIS ANIME IS ITS GODLIKE AHHHHHHHH

  • @vin1687
    @vin1687 8 років тому

    Good review man, from these point on I will whacht your reviews good, it reminded me of why Gintama is really good.

  • @selfoxrebel9826
    @selfoxrebel9826 6 років тому +64

    So let me get this straight Gintama is like Animes deadpool😂

    • @d7omi111
      @d7omi111 5 років тому +39

      Only way much better.

    • @illsmith4076
      @illsmith4076 4 роки тому +4

      @@d7omi111 yess

    • @Dobbyisfr33
      @Dobbyisfr33 3 роки тому

      Always found this disrespectful to Gintama. Deadpool’s 4th wall breaking is so on the nose and cheesy...

  • @dariathelazy
    @dariathelazy 6 років тому +9

    At least a 100 out of these 30,400+ views on this video are mine.

  • @superiorredditor8173
    @superiorredditor8173 4 роки тому +2

    Can anyone explain to me why the shinsengumi doesn't go after Takasugi anti foreigner faction abut goes after katsuras

    • @cocoroach_ok
      @cocoroach_ok 4 роки тому

      It's not that Shinsengumi doesn't go after Takasugi, it's just that Takasugi never showed up to Edo that much compare to Zura. Kihetai in general, never showed up compare Zura's Joui. Takasugi and Kihetai work under the radar, behind the curtain. Also, most of their doing's outside Edo (at least from the start). But Zura and Joui work more.. I don't know, diplomatic way?! He sure hates government, but he finds that there's should be a way to fix it. Because of that, he never leave Edo as much as Takasugi. And, he needs money, so he works at several places.
      Also if you don't know, Zura's called "Runaway Kotaro", it's actually based on real life Japanese statesman of Meiji Restoration, Katsura Kogoro (Kido Takayoshi). He's also well known as "Runaway Kogoro". So the whole idea's that Zura's always able to run away from Shinsengumi, just like his real life counterpart.

    • @superiorredditor8173
      @superiorredditor8173 4 роки тому

      @@cocoroach_ok oh thanks but it's not Zura it's Katsura!!!!

  • @furionmax7824
    @furionmax7824 5 років тому +3

    This anime is in a class of it's own and has no equal. I like to call it an OmniGenre anime bc it basically has everything that you could ask for in an anime. Yes there are also anime that are a more epic and funnier than this but no anime. And I mean no anime will go as far as this one has to get the best reactions out of the viewers. Unless you can name a single anime that is willing cross the lines that gintama has, it doesn't even deserve to be compared to this master piece.
    LONG LIVE SORACHI! LONG LIVE GINTAMA!! AND LONG LOVE THE FRIGGIN SHOGUN!!!

  • @kittykatkittykatkitty
    @kittykatkittykatkitty 8 років тому +10

    I wish you also talked about the OST!! Audio Highs is GOAT. They make the best OST of all time.

    • @aswinnair5173
      @aswinnair5173 4 роки тому

      ummmm Bleach?

    • @kittykatkittykatkitty
      @kittykatkittykatkitty 4 роки тому

      @@aswinnair5173 i said what i said

    • @itssluggy9278
      @itssluggy9278 3 роки тому

      Seems like the music is meant to be cringe. I think your just saying that cause you like it 😂. I'm on ep 99 still don't consider it to be even close to one of the best anime 😂. Does it rlly get so good that you can call it that?

    • @kittykatkittykatkitty
      @kittykatkittykatkitty 3 роки тому

      @@itssluggy9278 you're only at 99 so of course you'd say that. Keep watching on my friend.

    • @itssluggy9278
      @itssluggy9278 3 роки тому

      Kitty Kat 99 episodes are a lot that's Almost 100 and it's not even close to being the near the best. Like how is that fair that y'all can ignore the beginning episodes and rank it so high.

  • @r0kus
    @r0kus 6 років тому +9

    Thanks for the informative review. I'm one of the folks who felt disappointed in the first batch of episodes. I stopped watching about 8 months ago just after seeing episode 19. It just seemed like it wasn't going anywhere and the characters were not advancing. But I guess I'm ready to give it another shot and go see episode 20.

    • @ziratik7794
      @ziratik7794 6 років тому

      r0kus was it good?? Please tell me

    • @katsura2605
      @katsura2605 6 років тому +2

      I watch alot of anime..believe me..it always pay off..I rather say its the king of anime..even death note n fmab cant come close..the plot twist is the best of all anime..untill that..treasure the jokes while it last..people drop it half way because they expect more action..but try to see gintama as your stupid day to day friends n what are they up to episode by episode..you be shock when the feels n badass train come hit you out of nowhere..I finished the the latest arc long time ago yet I still cant move on..its like im never be done with gintama..the 4th wall breaking is what made me so attach I guess..n if you pull out all the moral behind it..you can get a book..

    • @l.o.v.edrive3466
      @l.o.v.edrive3466 6 років тому

      r0kus Yea to watch gintama you need to have a strong patient level. I don't recommend watching it if you have no time to watch it and you want everything quick. Because believe it or not but most gintama episodes connect and if you skip one episode you might not get what is going on in the other.

    • @user-lg7lx7wp5t
      @user-lg7lx7wp5t 5 років тому +1

      Your advices in my opinion are dangerous. Gintama is the only anime i have dropped (in episode 35) out of the 97 i have watched including romance, drama, adventoure, sci-fi, mecha,horror, psycological and of course shonen. I claim that it is NOT EVEN SLIGHTLY WORTH IT to wait for some 6-episode arcs with actual plot-drama-twists IF YOU DONT REALLY ENJOY THE REST. Gintama main purpose are the comedy/parody moments. If for any reason (and there are many) someone doesn't really enjoy these then in my opinion it doesn't worth your time you spend waiting these arcs. On the other hand, if you enjoy Gintama's comedy/parody moments then these arcs will surely highrocket your expierience. BUT NO ONE should watch Gintama, BY ANY MEANSE, for the action-twist-drama moments and this is an opinion from someone who fell victim to it just because i trusted the ratings and didn't search more and because of that i didn't find found out that Gintama is mostly comedy/parody where plot-twists-drama happen once in a very long while.
      In my opinion it is pure deception to talk about fight scenes and drama and twists and actual plot when mentioning Gintama because these elements are AT LEAST SECONDARY for the anime. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS COMEDY/PARODY and only in the case that you come to enjoy Gintama's COMEDY/PARODY should you continue watching it.
      That said, i encourage everyone to start watching Gintama to see if its their cup of tee, because truth being told, its really great for a lot of people, BUT TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION what i just said WHEN DECIDING TO CONTINUE OR NOT.

    • @izasoup7944
      @izasoup7944 5 років тому

      @@user-lg7lx7wp5t yeah. I think gintama is more for when you get tired of the heavy and dramatic stuff.

  • @bruh_epic
    @bruh_epic Рік тому +1

    I love ur shinpachi parody in the beginning

  • @bluegaming6289
    @bluegaming6289 7 років тому +18

    I loved this review so much, why does it have only 4k veiws?

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  7 років тому +1

      That's actually rather high for my usual numbers...

    • @bluegaming6289
      @bluegaming6289 7 років тому +1

      Grex wish you good luck with this!

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  7 років тому +1

      Much appreciated.

  • @theresachu1482
    @theresachu1482 6 років тому +20

    I watched this review last month coz I was thinking whether I should try Gintama or not (Since I ran out of short action anime to watch) Heck I even went to many other review websites to convince myself. That time I was under impression that Gintama is pure plotless comedy. But after this review I thought ok maybe this anime has a complicated side. I rmbr that mention of the incompetent terrorist the most.
    Started watching Gintama this month, 3 weeks in and now Gintama is totally my favourite haha It's a wonderful journey indeed. I learnt not to focus so much on action anime and instead comedy anime is quite enjoyable too. Plus it taught me to not to skip all its openings and endings (ever since I found out they put surprises inside sometimes and I agree the songs + visuals are really good) Furthermore, this is probably the only anime whose fillers I would not skip.
    Just crossed the 100 episodes mark. Been a long time since I last committed myself to a long series but heck this is really worth it. So yeah anyone else who haven't watched Gintama I 100% recommend it. If the wonderful review video ain't enough to convince you I hope my comments here will.

    • @katsura2605
      @katsura2605 6 років тому +1

      Theresa Chu keep going..

    • @theresachu1482
      @theresachu1482 6 років тому

      Alip Azham I'm following the final arc now haha

    • @katsura2605
      @katsura2605 6 років тому

      Theresa Chu just wanna hear your opinion on SA arc..how was your experience with it

  • @emmas3505
    @emmas3505 3 роки тому +1

    I started gintama completely unaware of what it was about, the plot, anything about the characters, etc... it was completely a chance meeting and one that changed my view on anime forever. I'm often asked what my favorite show is, and I have to explain that I rate some of my shows as a #0-10. The #0 spot is reserved for a show that I can not fairly compare to other shows, and that's where I place gintama. It's everything and anything and I feel I cannot compare it to any other comedy, or compare it to a show like demon slayer or even one piece. It deserves a spot of its own and forever be one of my all-time favorites. I think that how long it is, is personally part of its charm. it's characters are top tier and I cannot count the amount of times that I've laughed so hard I simply cried. i cannot recommend this enough- please watch for the comedy and be blown away by everything else.

  • @FableNet
    @FableNet 4 роки тому +2

    I agree the budget really mess it I hope in the future they do a remake keep the soundtrack and voice actors but just redoing the animation and art

  • @TrinalData
    @TrinalData 7 років тому +2

    phenomenal review

  • @BBrostik
    @BBrostik 6 років тому +4

    *Yo, AMAZING NEWS JUST CAME OUT!!!!! Gintama is not ending just yet, but the finale for the Silver Soul Arc is coming up just around the corner.*
    THANK THE GORILLA LORDS!!!!!!
    *Links clarifying this amazing revelation: (All info is from the latest thread: Weekly Shounen Jump Issue #10 Preview)* - www.reddit.com/r/Gintama/comments/7t1zof/weekly_shounen_jump_issue_10_preview/?st=jcvh7cjy&sh=80e4ac3d
    twitter.com/MangaMagJapon/status/956739713745879042 twitter.com/YourAnimeGuy/status/956747046404308993
    twitter.com/Kewl0210/status/956743367685160966
    *YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONDAKE BOIS!!!!!!!!!!*

  • @Knarki
    @Knarki 4 роки тому +1

    I'd like to add that while the animation in the first 200 eps is quite low-budget, they still have a lot of fun and creative fight choreography that with some exceptions beats most other shounen-animes I've seen

  • @Lenka0916
    @Lenka0916 8 років тому

    That review is great! You talk about things clearly and there's no unnecessary babbling (thank you, really), so the video is interesting and doesn't seem like a waste of time, like most of other reviews I've seen(not yours, just to be clear). I also really like the way you use the scenes and sounds.
    If it's possible, I would love you to review Zankyou no Terror. I'm curious what would think of it:) [Subscribing and hoping...]

  • @YashimaYT
    @YashimaYT 8 років тому

    amazing, your reviews are some of the better written I've seen. any chance you could do one on Area 88? the 1980's OVA version.

  • @ProfessorMightypie
    @ProfessorMightypie 8 років тому +2

    Found your review after posting my own review of the show on R/gintama lol. Gotta say that you made me want to keep watching the anime. Because not gonna lie, the first 20 episodes of the anime is not nearly as clever as you make it out to be, I can't wait till it gets to the point where it starts being more clever.

    • @BBrostik
      @BBrostik 8 років тому

      *Oh it does, mate.* "Clever" is probably the *biggest understatement* that you could give Gintama.... but *ohhh boy,* just go at your own pace and you'll definitely see that *"Gintama Greatness."*

  • @kon2078
    @kon2078 3 роки тому +1

    I don't know why but if you show me 2 or 3 seconds of every episode of Gintama, I can almost remember most of them vaguely or very well.

  • @Shammer1
    @Shammer1 8 років тому

    does anyone know where to watch the arc or episode of Gintama they mentioned while all of them where at the theater that deals with gin, katsura, sakamoto, and shinske like the flash back ep not about energy drinks but the legitimate one

  • @ngchloe4877
    @ngchloe4877 4 роки тому +3

    I hated crunchyroll's footnotes to the references. If I didn't get the reference, the footnote didn't make it funny, and if I did get the reference, I would often feel distracted by the footnote itself, like explaining the joke. If ya get it, it makes the joke less funny, because explaining the joke is an easy way to kill the punchline, and if ya don't get it, more often than not it wasn't able to make its impact, so explaining it won't help either.
    I can semi agree with the lack of growth thing, but by the Silver Soul arc, I did genuinely feel like the characters had grown in a way, though in baby steps spread of 360 episodes

    • @ngchloe4877
      @ngchloe4877 4 роки тому

      I can also agree with the music for the most part. I didn't like ed 1 and 2, and just didn't care that much for op 3 and 7(they had their moments, but the songs weren't that memorable, maybe I just didn't like the band since those ops share a band).
      Also I love most of Gintamas episodes, but the episodes in Season 3 were a bit iffy(mostly in the conclusion), and there are four episodes in the entire series that I just hate. I.E. the feigned illness arc, and the digital girlfriend arc

  • @comicbookguy83
    @comicbookguy83 8 років тому

    So stoked this is finally getting a western release/dub

  • @Wiziliz
    @Wiziliz 7 років тому +6

    It won't be a read the manga ending, they've confirmed more of the show!

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  7 років тому

      Indeed! Rejoice!

    • @Wiziliz
      @Wiziliz 7 років тому

      Grex i.reddituploads.com/188cdf27f8e94ff8933f7937bbd0292e?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=32d7bb7a9a369a9796ddbc4b4f7a98a6
      It was expected but it's still amazing! Also, I won't say it if you don't want to be spoiled (it's a minor spoiler) but have you heard what the name of the final arc is?

  • @superiorredditor8173
    @superiorredditor8173 4 роки тому +1

    Can anyone give me a complete guide..

  • @nicnic9906
    @nicnic9906 5 років тому +5

    warning, for those who assume gintama will funny as hell since first ep is big mistake, it takes maybe 5-10 ep to start getting funny

  • @siddharthakvr5154
    @siddharthakvr5154 4 роки тому +1

    I really didn't mind the low budget...it still is a godamn funny show...I still laugh my ass off thinking about the toilet paper showdown, or the 300 million lottery ticket fiasco, or anytime the shogun showed up...it was always funny...

  • @antwainehorton7241
    @antwainehorton7241 3 роки тому +1

    Watched all 368 episodes and it flew by

  • @juliajozsa2724
    @juliajozsa2724 6 років тому +4

    I've watched the entire thing but I barely remember anything ;-; gotta go rewatch it

  • @rivkipratama9225
    @rivkipratama9225 3 роки тому +1

    I don't understand lot of japanese and anime reference, but it's still hilarious for me

  • @Donvier98
    @Donvier98 7 років тому +9

    It's surprising to me how little people have really given this show it's proper spotlight on youtube. Although I think you could have hit more of the positives of this show, which you noted, you did an amazing job. This show is incredibly complex so it's very difficult to properly put into words.
    Perhaps if you used more specific examples from the show, or let the show speak for itself, it could have helped in justifying the creativity and cleverness of the show.

  • @garrettcarter2959
    @garrettcarter2959 7 років тому +2

    Do you mind doing an update on this review when the anime completes it's story?

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  7 років тому

      I don't think that’s especially necessary. I already covered my general thoughts on Gintama’s drama here, and all the continuation really does is make my “read-the-manga ending” warning invalid, which is just another point in the series’ favor. I already gave Gintama my highest rating, so it’s not like that could go up. I will, however, say a few words on it in my seasonal roundup, whenever it finishes.

  • @feliscattus3814
    @feliscattus3814 4 роки тому +1

    Here from King of Fighter AS and Gintama collab to get some info about this anime. Thank You!

  • @bruh_epic
    @bruh_epic Рік тому +1

    Amazing review

  • @MrChelseaDan
    @MrChelseaDan 8 років тому +4

    Great review, although I think you could've left out a few of these scenes, like the one with the Joui 4 together :/

  • @takasugi1
    @takasugi1 4 роки тому +3

    Gintama >

  • @parthjha145
    @parthjha145 3 роки тому +4

    Just a guy spoiling gintama for new watchers

  • @stevenlu9957
    @stevenlu9957 7 років тому +3

    new season confirmed jan 9 2017!

  • @Jp19981
    @Jp19981 8 років тому

    Great review!

  • @crashtuladhar
    @crashtuladhar 4 роки тому +1

    One beef, one fish is the the most awesome line, I want a kagura sister

  • @gurung1812
    @gurung1812 7 років тому +1

    Great review

  • @DARkBLUnt609
    @DARkBLUnt609 4 роки тому +1

    i will be starting today!

  • @lordblazer
    @lordblazer 5 років тому +1

    The look I have when someone finally reviews a series that's been running for nearly a decade.

  • @ammarshaikh9998
    @ammarshaikh9998 4 роки тому +1

    What I will remember from gintama that an assassin getting a medal of honour by the man he was supposed to kill

  • @TuskyBaby
    @TuskyBaby 8 років тому

    Could someone please point me in the direction of the ost that plays at 9:19? i have been searching for it for too damn long.
    Also wonderful review.
    edit: Found it

    • @GrexEleven
      @GrexEleven  8 років тому

      For future reference, I list the musical tracks I use (in order of appearance) at the bottom of the description.

    • @TuskyBaby
      @TuskyBaby 8 років тому

      Grex Yeah that's how I was able to find it. It just took some copy paste and google searches. Thanks for that man!