Before watching this series I thought that this would be one of those animes where I didnt get the general hype and acclaim that Ive heard from several different people sites and forums. But after watching the entire series clocking in at 371 episodes I can see why. 500https://deluscar.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/kvzaaii.jpg.png 500https://.mandarake.co.jp/auc/8/0/6/7/0001678067.octetstream Gintama has a bizarre setting an edoperiod japan conquered by aliens but this setting works because of the fact that it makes even the most absurd comedy joke or the most tragic saddest tearjerker feel right and never out of place in terms of atmosphere. It explores countless of opportunities where they can expand upon their gags jokes and hearttouching moments in order for them to not get repetitive for a 300+ episode series. 500https://ginnodangan.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/gintama18511.jpg 500https://static3.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2020/06/GintamaAssassinationClassroom.jpg?q=50fit=cropw=740h=370dpr=1.5 500https://prescottsblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/gintamajapanesehaveahardtimeunderstandinggags.jpg And speaking of gags and jokes they are great. They make a lot of references and parodies to other popular series but they also create and set their own exclusive gags and jokes such as the famous Katsura phrase and MADAO. Its even more amusing that they even mock their series for their supposed shortcomings and flaws to comedic effect. Sure there were few I didnt laugh much at or get much at all but the general execution of their comedy is very good thanks to the charismatic set of characters and their interactions in situations like these. 500https://pm1.narvii.com/7189/59109829932fa38aa2eb5518b43d646eb9681379r11248720v200.jpg Plotwise and whenever it tries to get serious and without spoiling much for the reader who hasnt watched this series I guarantee you that its some drama and action you can buy yourself into thanks to its compelling narrative solid characterization and themes that it tries to employ. 500https://japanryan.com/wpcontent/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/gintamafeatured750x410.jpeg Onto the topic of characters they are one of the main reasons as to why I love this show even the supporting ones cause they hold so much entertainment value every time they are seen on my screen and never fail to brighten my day. A lot of them have a solid motive and background in their character and personality making you care about them even more when they are in danger or in a serious predicament. Even the more major antagonists of the series are pretty much intriguing and likable from a different perspective. Various characters and their set of dynamics exist throughout the series but probably the best of them all is the main trio of Gintoki Kagura and Shinpachi. And while on the subject of the trio... 500https://mangayokai.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/sakatagintoki.jpg?w=660h=340 The main silverhaired samurai Gintoki Sakata has a generally lazy and carefree personality but really gets serious whenever something seriously bad happens to people he knows and acquaints to. I really like him because of the fact that he is both funny and badass at the same time whether hed be making dirty jokes or slashing up enemies he sees he never fails to lose sight of what I know and care about the dude and my opinion still holds up true after 350+ episodes and thats saying something. Not to mention he has great inspirational and serious quotes of wisdom that he shares with the other members of the cast or certain people in certain arcs whenever they are generally lost in their current state of mind or say it against their views and beliefs. 500http://pm1.narvii.com/7212/5520897a4a16d8da1c4ca88a2766b150c8a0b1b5r11200608v200.jpg The alien yato girl Kagura is a cute young anime girl who has a lot of tomboyish traits is freakishly strong physically and is very gluttonous. She can be hilarious whenever she takes situations in such a haphazard manner to the point where in one episode she accidentally kills her pet beetle due to her being too excited during a kabuto beetle match. Her unladylike traits gives her more color as an character and overall I think she is a good female mc for the series. 500https://pbs.tw.com/media/Dljvu5hV4AEDff.jpg The straight glasses man Shinpachi Shimura is your usual goodytwo shoes boy who has weird quirks and takes up the role of a straight man to retort the many comedic gags and situations his other two comrades and many other supporting characters partake in. He fulfills his role very effectively and I never found him annoying while hes doing his straight main retorts. But even so when he plays the funny man it results in extreme hilarity like in a certain arc where he fell in love with a certain creature thanks to his virgin delusions. Theres a lot I can say for the supporting cast in detail but it would probably stretch too long so Ill just leave the main trios quirks and reasons why I like them there. 500https://giffiles.alphacoders.com/122/122486.gif Moving on from the characters the animation and art style is solid but definitely great whenever it tries to show those badass fight sequences. Not much to comment here but I will admit that it can feel a bit lowbudget like in the first season but honestly I personally got used to it and didnt mind as long as the general substance of the series that I like about is there. The animation definitely improves as they moved to the transition of 16:9 in the 2nd season and so forth. https://www..com/watch?v=DGkzRsZvRrw https://www..com/watch?v=g5Jg4o6iCBwlist=PLuj7tKZO1pJUqzVRGiJzXCMdnCTKgWgg OST choices are nice they flow well with the vibe and situation of each and every episode and generally never feel out of place. Though I did feel a bit monotonous with the OST choices later on in the last portions of the 1st season that feeling went away by the time the 2nd season rolled around with a new set of OSTs for new characters and various serious sequences in serious arcs. https://www..com/watch?v=CpGPYFU4n0Y https://www..com/watch?v=kBQmuw3CYnE OP/EDs are likable for my taste till this day after like 4 months I still listen to their songs just because of how catchy and addictive they are. SPYAIR and DOES really do a great job especially with this. As for a bit more flaws that I have personally felt and noticed I thought that the general feeling and atmosphere of the first 4 seasons dipped by the 5th season and while still enjoyable and definitely not bad they didnt match up to the quality and expectation I had with the previous four seasons. Furthermore animation of fights werent as good but some definitely were but I wont mention them here cause itll spoil the experience. I still would recommend you keep on watching as its more Gintama content. 500https://animesher.com/orig/1/109/1096/10968/animesher.comgifgintamagifs1096832.gif Overall this anime was a ride Ill never forget and even with some flaws and nitpicks I mentioned and have personally experienced throughout this review the general entertainment and vibe I got with this series was so good I can accept those flaws for what they are and not be ashamed of them. Especially because of the fact that a show with 350+ episodes to stay enjoyable and make me feel so immersed that I forget the concept of time throughout its span is something extraordinary.