Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen

  • Genres: ["Action","Comedy","Sci-Fi"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2018

Summary: Following the temporary retreat of the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District, the state of the war has seemingly improved. However, as the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and residents of the district combat the army's remnants, Edo's greatest inventor Gengai Hiraga is abducted. Responsible for causing the enemy's withdrawal by rendering their weapons useless, Gengai's nanomachine virus is now at risk of being shut down.

Meanwhile, a laser capable of obliterating a planet is activated in Earth's orbit on the Liberation Army's mother ship. Another battle ensues when Shinsuke Takasugi and the rest of the Kiheitai arrive on the vessel to stop the weapon from firing. Forced to fight a war on two fronts, the Yorozuya and their allies must prevail on both sides to save Edo and the rest of the world.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Following the temporary retreat of the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District, the state of the war has seemingly improved. However, as the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and residents of the district combat the army's remnants, Edo's greatest inventor Gengai Hiraga is abducted. Responsible for causing the enemy's withdrawal by rendering their weapons useless, Gengai's nanomachine virus is now at risk of being shut down.

Meanwhile, a laser capable of obliterating a planet is activated in Earth's orbit on the Liberation Army's mother ship. Another battle ensues when Shinsuke Takasugi and the rest of the Kiheitai arrive on the vessel to stop the weapon from firing. Forced to fight a war on two fronts, the Yorozuya and their allies must prevail on both sides to save Edo and the rest of the world.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen Review

Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen โ€” Following the temporary retreat of the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District, the state of the war has seemingly improved. 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: 8.88). 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 โ€” whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” score, incidental music, and sound design โ€” 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 โ€” 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. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen 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, Mosรจ
Singh, Mosรจ
Italian
Abuto

Abuto

Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu
Ootsuka, Houchuu
Japanese
Abuto

Abuto

Supporting

Zanandrea, Federico
Zanandrea, Federico
Italian
Ane

Ane

Supporting

Okamoto, Maya
Okamoto, Maya
Japanese
Ane

Ane

Supporting

Mottola, Patrizia
Mottola, Patrizia
Italian
Catherine

Catherine

Supporting

De Domenico, Tania
De Domenico, Tania
Italian
Catherine

Catherine

Supporting

Sugimoto, Yuu
Sugimoto, Yuu
Japanese
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Supporting

Enshou

Enshou

Supporting

Umehara, Yuuichirou
Umehara, Yuuichirou
Japanese
Enshou

Enshou

Supporting

Maeno, Tomoaki
Maeno, Tomoaki
Japanese
Enshou

Enshou

Supporting

Mennite, Jona
Mennite, Jona
Italian
Hasegawa, Taizou

Hasegawa, Taizou

Supporting

Tachiki, Fumihiko
Tachiki, Fumihiko
Japanese
Hasegawa, Taizou

Hasegawa, Taizou

Supporting

Mei, Francesco
Mei, Francesco
Italian
Hattori, Zenzou

Hattori, Zenzou

Supporting

Fujiwara, Keiji
Fujiwara, Keiji
Japanese
Hattori, Zenzou

Hattori, Zenzou

Supporting

Maestroni, Omar
Maestroni, Omar
Italian

Staff

Higuchi, Hiromitsu

Higuchi, Hiromitsu

Producer

Miyawaki, Chizuru

Miyawaki, Chizuru

Director, Storyboard

Enomoto, Mamoru

Enomoto, Mamoru

Episode Director

Fujita, Youichi

Fujita, Youichi

Episode Director, Storyboard

Kami, Yutaka

Kami, Yutaka

Episode Director

Matsui, Hitoyuki

Matsui, Hitoyuki

Episode Director

Miyazaki, Shuuji

Miyazaki, Shuuji

Episode Director, Storyboard

Kishimoto, Taku

Kishimoto, Taku

Script

Tachihara, Masaki

Tachihara, Masaki

Script

Takamoto, Yoshihiro

Takamoto, Yoshihiro

Storyboard

Takayanagi, Tetsushi

Takayanagi, Tetsushi

Storyboard

Tsuruta, Hitomi

Tsuruta, Hitomi

Storyboard

CHiCO

CHiCO

Theme Song Performance

HoneyWorks

HoneyWorks

Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance

SPYAIR

SPYAIR

Theme Song Performance

Hiraoka, Masaki

Hiraoka, Masaki

Animation Director

Imai, Yousuke

Imai, Yousuke

Planning

Ishikawa, Mariko

Ishikawa, Mariko

Animation Director

Kase, Kouji

Kase, Kouji

Animation Director

Minagawa, Akari

Minagawa, Akari

Animation Director