Gintama] Miscellaneous information about the birth of Gintama

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For those who love Gintama

Here are three miscellaneous facts about the birth of Gintama!

Gintama is born!

Mr. Hideaki Sorachi, the author of Gintama, did not originally want to draw historical drama works, but rather science fiction works. However, he was told by his editor, Mr. Onishi, to draw a period drama work, and he had no choice but to start drawing Gintama.

Next year, we're doing the Shinsengumi in the Taiga Drama, so take advantage of that.

He retorts that he doesn't want to do period drama, but eventually

I don't care about the period setting! It's a fantasy period drama! It's chanbara with Shinsengumi and monsters!

This is how Gintama was born✨

It's a work born of flexible thinking and wise decisions!

Thanks to Mr. Hideaki Sorachi and his editor 🤗.

Even though the series has ended, it still enjoys strong popularity.

There is no doubt that this work will continue to be loved for a long time to come👍.

2. origin of the title of Gintama

At first, the proposed title was "Manjo-ya Gin-san". But he felt that it did not have enough impact, and he discussed it with the editor in charge, but he despaired of the poor taste.

So we held a family meeting and decided on "Gintama!

3. model of Kabukicho

Kabukicho in Shinjuku is the model.

There are similarities and differences between the two.

common feature

• LocationBoth are in downtown Tokyo.
• facility: Both have taverns, entertainment establishments, pachinko parlors, and more!
• (biological) speciesBoth are a diverse group of people from many different ethnic backgrounds!

difference

• scaleKabukicho is smaller than Kabukicho in Shinjuku.
• public orderKabukicho is safer than Kabukicho in Shinjuku.

Kabukicho in Gintama added Sorachi-sensei's own originality,

So it's a fictional town based on Kabukicho in Shinjuku♪

summary

Gintama is fun.