Sakata Gintoki

Former Joi rebel and jack-of-all-trades samurai

The protagonist of this work, a jack-of-all-trades samurai and former Joi rebel. The central figure in the SF comedy Gintama, weaving gags and passionate friendships.

Quotes

  • No bad guys have natural perms
  • I will definitely keep my promises
  • As long as you get calcium, life will mostly go well
  • I'm the strongest samurai in the universe
  • My wooden sword was bought through mail order
  • Parfaits are only once a week

Trivia

  • Bokken named Toyako, said to be a demon sword Hoshikudaki stronger than a real sword, but actually a mail-order product
  • Sweet tooth with blood sugar levels near diabetes
  • Sloppy usually, but displays astonishing abilities in combat, called the strongest in the universe
  • Couldn't swim as a child due to a strange fruit curse
  • Has a female transformation form called Paruko
  • Has been reading Weekly Shonen Jump for over 20 years

Alternate names

Gin-san Shiroyasha Gin-chan Danna Ginnoji Kintoki

Tags

Gintama Sakata Gintoki Yorozuya Shiroyasha Joi Rebel Gag Samurai Strongest in the Universe Sweet Tooth Live-Action Adaptation

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 10

Appearance

Overall appearance
Silver hair with a natural perm, black eyes, and usually a listless expression. Wears a black tracksuit with a haori draped over one shoulder, secured with a belt and sash, and boots.
Height
Approx. 177cm
Weight
Approx. 65kg
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Natural perm
  • Listless eyes
  • Expression with distant eyebrows and eyes
Iconic items
  • Wooden sword engraved with Toyako
  • Moped scooter (Vespa)
  • Black tracksuit
  • Single-shoulder haori
  • Boots

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Indolent
Detailed personality
Basically apathetic, sloppy, and carefree, frequently using lewd remarks and dad jokes. Greedy and brazen with money, but has a strong sense of responsibility to keep promises and protect comrades. Usually acts cynically, but is sentimental and caring toward friends. In battle, he has guts and always challenges the strong.
Keywords
  • Apathetic
  • Indolent
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Sentimental
  • Brazen
  • Greedy with money
  • Sadist
  • Foul-mouthed
  • Sweet tooth
Motto
I will definitely keep my promises
Talents
  • Swordsmanship (Shiroyasha level)
  • Instantaneous power
  • Tough vitality
  • High battle sense
  • High courage
Skills
  • Two-sword style with bokken and real sword
  • Stealth surprise attacks
  • Building connections
  • Negotiation skills
  • High-speed combat response
Motivation
Protecting important comrades and fulfilling promises
Habits
Must consume sweets or gets irritable. Often angers others by using their nicknames.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Parfait, White rice with red beans (Uji Gintoki Don), Milk drinks (strawberry milk, coffee milk), Alcohol (a little)
Hobbies
Pachinko, Famicom/games, Weekly Shonen Jump reader
Favorite places
Yorozuya in Kabukicho, Pachinko parlor, Hostess club
Person
Yoshida Shoyo (master), Shinpachi, Kagura, Katsura, Takasugi, Hijikata
Disliked foods
Adult magazines and other porn magazines (considering minors)
Disliked insects
Ghosts (all supernatural phenomena)
Disliked situations
Dentist

History

Backstory
Orphaned without blood relatives, spent a lonely childhood scavenging from corpses alone, until picked up by his master Yoshida Shoyo. Attended a terakoya with Katsura, Takasugi, and others, participated in the Joi War, becoming the legendary Joi rebel known as Shiroyasha. After the war, lost many comrades, made the bitter decision to behead his master, then went into hiding and opened Yorozuya. While building deep bonds with those around him, he gets involved in various incidents.
Debut date
December 8, 2004
Work title
Gintama
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Lesson 1: 'No Bad Guys Have Natural Perms'

Participation in Joi War

Significant event
Participation in Joi War
Description
Participated in the Joi War to rescue his master Shoyo, feared under the alias Shiroyasha.

Beheading Master Shoyo

Significant event
Beheading Master Shoyo
Description
Decided to behead Shoyo to save his comrades, later withdrawing from Joi activities.

Opening Yorozuya

Significant event
Opening Yorozuya
Description
Began activities as Yorozuya Gin-chan in Edo. Hired Shinpachi and Kagura, living together.

Shogun Assassination Arc - Battle Participation

Significant event
Shogun Assassination Arc - Battle Participation
Description
Joined shogun escort mission, battling Naraku and Utsuro.

Rakuyo Decisive Battle Arc

Significant event
Rakuyo Decisive Battle Arc
Description
Joined space frontlines, reuniting with the Four Devas of Joi after ten years. Fought to the death with Kamui.

Silver Soul Arc Return

Significant event
Silver Soul Arc Return
Description
Returned to Edo, participating in battles against Altana Liberation Army and Tendoshu.

Gintama THE FINAL

Significant event
Gintama THE FINAL
Description
In the final lesson, headed to work with Shinpachi and Kagura, concluding the story.

Relationships

Shimura Shinpachi

Teammate

Works together as a member of Yorozuya, trusted friends.

Kagura

Teammate

Treats her like family, showering her with protective affection.

Katsura Kotaro

Rival

Ally and fellow Joi comrade. Sometimes trust and help each other.

Takasugi Shinsuke

Rival

Old friend, parted ways but both hold their own beliefs.

Hasegawa Taizo

Friend

Frequent playmate, get along well.

Joi Shitennou

Joi Shitennou: leader

Kabukicho Shitennou

Kabukicho Shitennou: leader

Yorozuya

Yorozuya: leader

Media appearances

Gintama

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2004

Gintama (TV Anime Series)

Anime / Protagonist

Broadcast began in 2006

Gintama: The Movie - New Translation of the Red Cherry Blossoms

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 2010

Gintama: The Movie - The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 2013

Gintama THE FINAL

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 2021

Live-Action Gintama Movie

Movie / Protagonist

Screened in 2017

Gintama Ranto

Game / Protagonist

Released in 2018

Voice cast and creators

Tomokazu Sugita

Voice actor
Tomokazu Sugita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Asami Yaguchi

Voice actor
Asami Yaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version (Childhood)

Haruka Tomatsu

Voice actor
Haruka Tomatsu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version (Female Transformation: Sakata Ginko)

Tsubasa Honda

Voice actor
Tsubasa Honda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-Action Movie Version

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Original author

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Toyako Engraved Bokken

Item name
Toyako Engraved Bokken
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Sakata Gintoki Figure

Item name
Sakata Gintoki Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Gintama Official Goods

Item name
Gintama Official Goods
Category
unknown
Availability
Regular

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