Gintama Season 2
Synopsis
After a one-year hiatus, Shinpachi Shimura returns to Edo, only to stumble upon a shocking surprise: Gintoki and Kagura, his fellow Yorozuya members, have become completely different characters! Fleeing from the Yorozuya headquarters in confusion, Shinpachi finds that all the denizens of Edo have undergone impossibly extreme changes, in both appearance and personality. Most unbelievably, his sister Otae has married the Shinsengumi chief and shameless stalker Isao Kondou and is pregnant with their first child. Bewildered, Shinpachi agrees to join the Shinsengumi at Otae and Kondou's request and finds even more startling transformations afoot both in and out of the ranks of the the organization. However, discovering that Vice Chief Toushirou Hijikata has remained unchanged, Shinpachi and his unlikely Shinsengumi ally set out to return the city of Edo to how they remember it. With even more dirty jokes, tongue-in-cheek parodies, and shameless references, Gintama' follows the Yorozuya team through more of their misadventures in the vibrant, alien-filled world of Edo. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Gintama' is highly praised for its humor, action, and character development. While some find the jokes repetitive and the animation only slightly improved, the consensus is that it is an enjoyable continuation of the series. Fans appreciate the blend of genres and the unique characters, making it a must-watch for those who enjoyed the first season.
Strengths
- Hilarious comedy and parodies
- Well-placed character development and storytelling
- Good mix of comedy, action, and drama
- Catchy opening and ending themes
- Unique and memorable characters
Weaknesses
- Some jokes and premises are repeated
- Animation, while polished, doesn't significantly improve
- Some arcs are not as strong as previous seasons
- Can be hard to get into if you haven't seen the first season