Gintoki Sakata

Gintoki Sakata is the unforgettable lead of Gintama — a lazy, sweet-toothed odd-jobs freelancer who hides the soul of a legendary samurai beneath his slacker exterior.

Background

A veteran of a war against alien invaders, Gintoki now scrapes by running "Yorozuya," taking any odd job to make rent. Behind the perm and the deadpan lies a swordsman of fearsome skill and unshakeable principles.

Powers & Abilities

Ability	What it does
Master swordsman	A former war hero feared as the "White Demon"
Improvisation	Turns any situation — and any object — into a weapon

Personality

Lazy, sarcastic and endlessly hungry for sweets, Gintoki masks a fierce loyalty and a code he'll never break. He'll do anything to protect the people he considers family.

Role in the Story

Gintoki anchors Gintama's blend of absurd comedy and heartfelt drama, its heart and its strongest blade.