Gintama (銀魂) - Part 1

This is the first installement from Animerooms and we have chosen "Gintama" voice box figurines as our pilot display. These voice box figurines are really a rare find, which I suppose most figurine collectors would understand this. What makes this set of five a must have is that the recorded dialogues of the characters are from the recording of the actual voice artist of each chacracters. With just a press of a button (which can be switch on/off), an interesting dialogue will be delivered in the crisp clear voice of the voice artist. It's as if having the real deal right at the palm of your hand.

銀魂

坂田銀時, Sakata Gintoki

Sakata Gintoki is the main character of "Gintama". He is a samurai living in Edo(Tokyo) era when samurais are no longer needed. To worsen his situation, oppressive aliens have moved in to invade his world. Gintoki has to takes on odd jobs, which sometimes coincidently made Edo a better place...and of course helps pay his rent. Yorozuya Gin-chan (万事屋銀ちゃん) is the name of Gintoki's business. He has naturally permed silver hair, which he blames for his lacking love-life. He rides a motorscooter and wields a bokuto(wooden sword), which he supposedly bought in Lake Toya during a class trip. In reality, the bokuto he wields is the 'Hoshikudaki', which he bought off of a TV shopping program. He had merely inscribed "Lake Toya" on it.

桂小太郎 Katsura Kotarō

Katsura is Gintoki's former comrade as a Joui. Even after the Amanto(aliens) have invaded, Katsura continues to resist the Amanto, and has amassed a band of followers. His choice of weapon is a metallic grenade. He is a wanted man due to his involvement in terrorist activities against the Bakufu, and is constantly on the run from the Shinsengumi. Because of this, he is often seen wearing disguises. He has the uncanny ability to know when someone has called him something other than Katsura, even in their head. Katsura's companion is a weird looking creature by the name of Elizabeth.

土方十四郎 Hijikata Tōshirō

The deputy leader of the Shinsengumi. He takes his work seriously, and is fiercely loyal to his leader, Kondo. Hijikata has a reputation as a fearsome leader, earning the nickname of "demonic deputy leader" (鬼の副長). Hijikata is obsessed with mayonnaise, and thus has the nickname "Mayora" (マヨラー). He would go as far as covering his whole bowl of rice with a thick layer of mayonnasie. He was apparently popular with girls until they discovered his obsession. He also has a tendency to cry after watching movies that aren't particularly emotional, as demonstrated after he admits to crying during "Alien Vs. Yakuza" which is absolutely hard to imagine the reason behind his tears. Hijikata enjoys fighting and sees Gintoki as his rival in many aspects, ranging from swordsmanship to food.

田総悟 Okita Sōgo

Okita is the best swordsman in the Shinsengumi. Personality-wise, he tends to be light-hearted and somewhat childish. He has continuously tries to 'kill' or at least badly wound Hijikata whenever he has the chance so that he can become the Vice-Commander. Sadistic as he may seemed like, he is actually a kind soul. Two most important person in his life are his elder sister ,Okita Mitsuba (沖田ミツバ) who loves Hijikata and is loved by Hijikata too; something that makes Okita having the dislike for Hijikata, and leader of the Shinsengumi, Kondō Isao (近藤勲) whom Okita deeply respected. He wears a distinctive eye mask when taking a nap during duty, which is a frequent occurrence. At one point, he refers to himself as the best sniper in the Shinsengumi. Although he is a master of kenjutsu, he uses a bazooka more often.

山崎退 Yamazaki Sagaru

Yamazaki's main responsibilty is to be the spy of the Shinsengumi, whose specialty is naturally gathering intelligence. Yamazaki is often caught by Hijikata playing badminton by himself and he is subsequently beaten by Hijikata. His is role as a ninja is never really exercised besides one unsuccessful attempt to spy on Gintoki. Despite having a rivalry with Shinpachi, they occasionally see eye-to-eye. Despite his lack of screentime, he still manage to come out top in the Gintama character popularity poll. He is definitely one of my all time favourite character.

To be con't.....

Yien