9.5/10 Best For: Parody lovers, samurai drama fans with a sense of humor, anyone who thinks One Piece is too short. Worst For: People who skip filler, those offended by crotch jokes, completionists who hate emotional whiplash. “There are two things you should never do in life: lend a friend your Jump, and watch only the serious arcs of Gintama.” — Sakata Gintoki (paraphrased, probably)
That summary is technically true. It is also almost entirely useless. Gintama Complete Series
It is messy, too long, and utterly brilliant. It is also almost entirely useless
But if you want an anime that makes you laugh until you choke, cry until you’re embarrassed, and then laugh again at yourself for crying over a character whose defining trait is a sweet tooth and a wooden sword—this is essential viewing. cry until you’re embarrassed