Gintama. Porori-hen

  • Genres: ["Action","Comedy","Sci-Fi"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2017

Summary: Following the grim events of Iga, Kokujou Island, Rakuyou, and multiple fruitless confrontations with the Tenshouin Naraku and Tendoshuu, Gintama. Porori-hen takes its viewers on a trip down memory lane to when Yorozuya were mostly doing what they did best—odd jobs. The great space hunter Umibouzu has returned to Edo and is livid when he finds out that his daughter Kagura has a boyfriend. He blames Gintoki for being an incompetent guardian, but has the time finally come for him to let go of his daughter?

Back with shameless parodies, risqué humor, and lively camaraderie, Gintoki, Kagura, and Shinpachi are faced with unforeseen situations that manage to be both hilarious and emotionally stirring.

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Following the grim events of Iga, Kokujou Island, Rakuyou, and multiple fruitless confrontations with the Tenshouin Naraku and Tendoshuu, Gintama. Porori-hen takes its viewers on a trip down memory lane to when Yorozuya were mostly doing what they did best—odd jobs. The great space hunter Umibouzu has returned to Edo and is livid when he finds out that his daughter Kagura has a boyfriend. He blames Gintoki for being an incompetent guardian, but has the time finally come for him to let go of his daughter?

Back with shameless parodies, risqué humor, and lively camaraderie, Gintoki, Kagura, and Shinpachi are faced with unforeseen situations that manage to be both hilarious and emotionally stirring.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Gintama. Porori-hen Review

Gintama. Porori-hen — Following the grim events of Iga, Kokujou Island, Rakuyou, and multiple fruitless confrontations with the Tenshouin Naraku and Tendoshuu, Gintama. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.51). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Gintama. Porori-hen offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Kagura

Kagura

Main

Kugimiya, Rie
Kugimiya, Rie
Japanese
Kagura

Kagura

Main

Granato, Jolanda
Granato, Jolanda
Italian
Sakata, Gintoki

Sakata, Gintoki

Main

Sugita, Tomokazu
Sugita, Tomokazu
Japanese
Sakata, Gintoki

Sakata, Gintoki

Main

Viola, Federico
Viola, Federico
Italian
Shimura, Shinpachi

Shimura, Shinpachi

Main

Sakaguchi, Daisuke
Sakaguchi, Daisuke
Japanese
Shimura, Shinpachi

Shimura, Shinpachi

Main

Singh, Mosè
Singh, Mosè
Italian
Bichie

Bichie

Supporting

Ise, Mariya
Ise, Mariya
Japanese
Bichie

Bichie

Supporting

Valenti, Federica
Valenti, Federica
Italian
Chokyuukai

Chokyuukai

Supporting

Sasa, Kenta
Sasa, Kenta
Japanese
Dai

Dai

Supporting

Kobushi, Nobuyuki
Kobushi, Nobuyuki
Japanese
Dai

Dai

Supporting

Graziani, Luca
Graziani, Luca
Italian
Daigo

Daigo

Supporting

Sugiyama, Ooki
Sugiyama, Ooki
Japanese
Daigo

Daigo

Supporting

Baldoin, Diego
Baldoin, Diego
Italian
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Supporting

Hasegawa, Taizou

Hasegawa, Taizou

Supporting

Tachiki, Fumihiko
Tachiki, Fumihiko
Japanese
Hasegawa, Taizou

Hasegawa, Taizou

Supporting

Mei, Francesco
Mei, Francesco
Italian
Hijikata, Toushirou

Hijikata, Toushirou

Supporting

Nakai, Kazuya
Nakai, Kazuya
Japanese
Hijikata, Toushirou

Hijikata, Toushirou

Supporting

Prata, Patrizio
Prata, Patrizio
Italian
Ikumatsu's Brother-in-Law

Ikumatsu's Brother-in-Law

Supporting

Ishino, Ryuuzou
Ishino, Ryuuzou
Japanese
Ikumatsu's Brother-in-Law

Ikumatsu's Brother-in-Law

Supporting

Germano, Alessandro
Germano, Alessandro
Italian

Staff

Higuchi, Hiromitsu

Higuchi, Hiromitsu

Producer

Miyawaki, Chizuru

Miyawaki, Chizuru

Director

Takamatsu, Shinji

Takamatsu, Shinji

Sound Director

Enomoto, Mamoru

Enomoto, Mamoru

Episode Director

Ishikawa, Mariko

Ishikawa, Mariko

Episode Director, Animation Director

Minami, Yasuhiro

Minami, Yasuhiro

Episode Director, Storyboard

Miyahara, Shuuji

Miyahara, Shuuji

Episode Director

Kishimoto, Taku

Kishimoto, Taku

Script

Tachihara, Masaki

Tachihara, Masaki

Script

Hisayuki, Hirokazu

Hisayuki, Hirokazu

Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director

Nagaoka, Chika

Nagaoka, Chika

Storyboard

Ogura, Hirofumi

Ogura, Hirofumi

Storyboard

Takayanagi, Tetsushi

Takayanagi, Tetsushi

Storyboard

Yamaguchi, Hikaru

Yamaguchi, Hikaru

Storyboard

APAZZI

APAZZI

Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition

Ayumikurikamaki

Ayumikurikamaki

Theme Song Performance

BLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT

Theme Song Performance

Audio Highs

Audio Highs

Music

Fukushima, Takayoshi

Fukushima, Takayoshi

Art Director

Imai, Yousuke

Imai, Yousuke

Planning