Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen
8
Quality Score
0.11 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
2 / 10
Controversy
20,920
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
It's the running gag of Ben Johnson episode where animation staff reuse the New Years footage; Yorozuya would sit around the kotatsu eating a bowl of tangerines. They discuss elaborate subjects, Shinpachi complains about reusing animation footage, and then Gin-chan always ending the gag with a pointless announcement.
Audience Consensus
The special is primarily a promotional piece for the second season of Gintama, utilizing familiar comedic elements and running gags. While enjoyable for established fans who appreciate the meta-humor and nostalgia, its limited non-advertisement content and heavy reliance on pre-existing knowledge may not appeal to newcomers. The special successfully builds anticipation for the upcoming season for its core audience.
Strengths
- Comedy is consistent with Gintama's style.
- Successfully generates hype for the sequel season.
- Satisfying for long-time fans due to recurring gags.
Weaknesses
- Short on actual non-advertisement content.
- May not be enjoyable if viewed outside of its release context.
- Relies heavily on meta-reflection and ruminations, potentially alienating new viewers.