Gintama - Figures

Gintama remains one of the most famous, best-selling series of all time. Its enduring reputation stems from the outlandish, off-the-wall humor in the dialogue and visuals. The manga itself lasted nearly 16 years, setting a standard for comedy manga and anime to follow. With a large cast of characters and plenty of short-lived gimmicks, the series has spawned many large scaled statues as well as smaller, accessory chibi figures. The four best figures available in the Gintama franchise are “G.E.M. Takasugi Shinsuke Tsuya Ver. Gintama,” “Petit Chara Land Gintama A Fortune Cat On A Desk,” “G.E.M. Gintama Souko Okita Girl Ver.,” and “Gintama DXF Our Hero Gintoki.”

Takasugi Shinsuke Tsuya Ver. Gintama (G.E.M.) Figure

Takasugi Shinsuke is one of the most dangerous men in the Gintama universe. This laid back, seated, reclined figure shows his smug confidence as he smokes a pipe, delicately sculpted in his left hand. His dark mauve kimono hangs off his body in realistic detail, exposing the lightly crafted lines of his physique. The accompanying black haori can be removed but features a clean, expertly painted gold design. His signature butterfly motif is painted in exquisite detail on his kimono and mirrored by the carvings in his stool.

Product Name: G.E.M. Takasugi Shinsuke Tsuya Ver. | Gintama
Manufacturer: MegaHouse
Specifications: Complete 1/8 scale PVC/ABS figure
Height (Approx.): 170mm | 6.7"

Gintama A Fortune Cat On A Desk (Petit Chara Land) Figure

A departure from traditional figures, the Petit Chara Land series depicts Gintama’s Gintoki Sakata and Toshiro Hijikata as Maneki-Neko. Manekineko, or good fortune cats, are small figures meant to bring in good fortune, the type depending on the cat’s color and pose. The chibi, two-inch Gintoki represents the white cat, meant to bring about happiness. His sign, which reads “sugar content,” brings a burst of sugary joy to any desk or study area. Toshiro represents the black cat, which banishes evil. His sign reads “vacation,” the ultimate departure from evil. Gintoki’s smirk and Toshiro’s frown complement each other’s chibi designs as well as their black and white color scheme. Fans praise the MegaHouse quality in these small figures, as they are solid and well painted despite the budget price.

Product Name: Petit Chara Land Gintama: A Fortune Cat on a Desk Set
Manufacturer: MegaHouse
Specifications: Set of two painted, non-articulated, non-scale PVC & ABS figures
Height (Approx.): 50mm | 2"

Gintama Souko Okita Girl Ver. (G.E.M.) Figure

The short-lived three-episode Dekobokko arc left quite an impression with fans. In this figure, Sougo Okita becomes Souko Okita! Male or female, Okita’s sadistic demeanor shows in this figure’s cool expression paired with a curling whip. The dynamic pose features her ponytail, with wispy sculpted detail, waving behind her in momentum. She stands with her left leg raised and her hand on her hip, accentuating the slender figure on display in her dark school uniform. The figure comes with a detachable face mask to give the already smug smirk a more mysterious air.

Product Name: G.E.M. Series Gintama Souko Okita Girl Ver.
Manufacturer: MegaHouse
Sculptor: Fukumoto Noritaka (MIC)
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, 1/8 scale PVC & ABS figure with stand
Height (Approx.): 190mm | 7.5"
Includes:
Replacement bang parts

Gintama DXF: Our Hero Gintoki Sakata Figure

This affordable figure shows Gintama hero, Gintoki Sakata in his most natural state. With two versions, fans can display a hero ready to face anything in trousers and wrapped yukata or a man relaxing in boxers with a magazine. The A figure includes both a wooden katana accessory and the B figure has a detailed “Otonamake” magazine. Both options feature detailed sculpting on the chosen outfit’s fabric and a cool smirk fitting for our hero.

Product Name: Gintama DXF: Our Hero Gintoki Sakata
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale figure with base
Height (Approx.): 17cm | 6.7"

Gintama Series Story

Gintama follows freelancer and former samurai Gintoki Sakata in an alternate history Edo. In this world, earth has been overtaken by aliens called “Amanto.” Despite Japan’s samurai fighting to defend humanity, the shogun settles an unequal contract with the aliens. Swords are confiscated, aliens are allowed to invade, and the bakufu becomes a puppet government. As Gintoki takes odd jobs to make a living, he teams up with teenager Shinpachi Shimura and alien Kagura to start a business called “Yorozuya” (“We do everything”). The three encounter Yakuza, government officials, aliens, and many antagonists on their noble quest: to make the monthly rent.

Gintama Series Development

Up-and-coming manga artist, Hideaki Sorachi, began writing a Shinsengumi themed manga at his editor’s request. The story failed to gain traction, but Sorachi rewrote the pitch with science fiction elements more to his liking. Hijikata Toshijo, a Hijikata Toshizo-inspired character, was the intended protagonist of the series. Instead, he and the rest of the Shinsengumi cast were featured as side characters later in the plot. The manga began serialization in Shonen Jump in late 2003 and ran until Summer 2019. It sold over 55 million volumes, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time. An anime adaptation of over 360 total episodes ran from 2006 until 2018, produced by Sunrise Studios until episode 265 and then Bandai Namco Pictures through the end. Gintama has been praised as a “one-of-a-kind” comedy by reviewers, and as of 2020 is known as one of the top comedy anime of all time.

Links

G.E.M. Takasugi Shinsuke Tsuya Ver Gintama
Petit Chara Land Gintama A Fortune Cat on a Desk Set
G.E.M. Series Ginatama Souko Okita Girl Ver.
Gintama DXF Our Hero Gintoki Sakata
Gintoki Sakata Figures
Gintama Label
Gintoki Sakata Label
Takasugi Shinsuke Label