8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gintama (2006)
Gintama (2006)
Overview
In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Negative
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Gintama's political bias is neutral due to its pervasive use of satire and parody, which critiques various societal norms and authority figures without consistently championing a specific political ideology. The narrative primarily focuses on individual freedom, personal integrity, and the strength of chosen bonds as solutions to broad societal problems, rather than advocating for systemic change from a particular political stance.
Gintama, a Japanese anime, features traditional casting for its genre with a predominantly Japanese human cast. While the narrative often satirizes societal norms and authority figures, and includes themes of prejudice through its alien characters, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities in a Western context or make DEI a central, explicit theme.
Secondary
Gintama frequently features LGBTQ+ coded characters and themes, including gender non-conformity and same-sex attractions. While some characters like Kyubei receive nuanced development, many portrayals lean on comedic exaggeration and stereotypes for humor. The overall impact is neutral, as the show neither consistently validates nor actively denigrates these identities, often using them as fodder for its irreverent comedy.
Gintama, 2006, frequently features gender-bending and cross-dressing for comedic purposes. These portrayals often rely on exaggerated stereotypes and derive humor from characters' discomfort or the absurdity of the situation, rather than exploring transsexual identity with dignity or complexity. The net impact is primarily negative, as identity is often a source of mockery, as seen in the 'Genderbend Arc' where gender swaps are played for laughs.
The anime features several prominent female characters who are highly skilled in physical combat. Kagura, Tsukuyo, and Kyubei Yagyu all repeatedly engage in and win close-quarters fights against multiple male opponents using martial arts, melee weapons, or superhuman strength.
Gintama features an in-story 'Genderbend Arc' where characters temporarily swap genders due to a curse. However, this is a plot device within the narrative, not a permanent reinterpretation or adaptation of a canonically established character's gender from the source material. The characters' fundamental genders remain consistent with their manga origins.
Gintama is a Japanese anime adaptation of a Japanese manga. The characters are consistently depicted as East Asian, aligning with their source material and cultural origin. There are no instances of characters canonically established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.7
8.1
Critic Ratings
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