Gin Tama, Volume 12 [Paperback]

Hideaki Sorachi (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2009

R to L (Japanese Style)

The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Sakata "Gin" Gintoki do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity...

The Longest Way Around Is the Shortest WayThings I've Learned While Living With Gin (by Kagura)1. Buildings get destroyed because they are in the way.2. If you're going to stalk someone, watch out for pit-traps!3. People who say Santa doesn't really exist actually want to believe in him.4. Some people (Shinpachi) are always the butt of the joke.5. No matter what Gin says ice cream is a great prize for winning a snowball fight, uh-huh!

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About the Author

Hideaki Sorachi was born on May 25, 1979 and grew up in Hokkaido, Japan. His ongoing series, GIN TAMA, became a huge hit when it began running in the pages of Japan's Weekly Shonen Jump in 2004. A GIN TAMA animated series followed soon after, premiering on Japanese TV in April 2006. Sorachi made his manga debut with the one-shot story DANDELION, which is included in volume 1 of the GIN TAMA graphic novels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (May 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421523965
• ISBN-13: 978-1421523965
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,079,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a sucker for Gin Tama, June 4, 2009

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This review is from: Gin Tama, Volume 12 (Paperback)

I like this series. I shouldn't, but I do. I guess my style of humor is a bit different, but if you like quirky, this series is a good one to pick up. And it's nice to see that some characters will never develop. Old reliables, I say.