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Prince of Moles · 2006-04-22, 12:55

Actually the 1st show (ep 1-2) is the 0th (?) or 1st episode of the manga that the author worked on. The editors at Jump decided that it would be better to start with the 2nd manga (or ep 3). In hindsight, I think the editors at Jump were correct on that one.

That's the reason why you see Kagura doing the Katoken samba in the manga later. It's a reference to this episode.

But that 1st TV episode was very funny. It's a parody of the characters from the legendary comedy group Drifters (Ikariya Chosuke, Kato Cha, Takagi Buu, Nakamoto Koji, Shimura Ken). Throughout the entire show there's constant references to Drifters' stunts. Random stuff like "Brush your teeth!"

As for Zura vs Tsura. It ought to be Zura. Katsura is the character's name, but katsura (pronounced differently) also means wig or hair piece. As per the note in the translation. But the slang for wig/hair piece is Zura.

This is gonna be a tough show to translate so I give mad props for Baka Neko to do this!

PS
Two things I noticed from episode 3, Koukou musume does not mean highschool girl. It means filial daughter. Like Koukou musuko, the filial son. Also Gintoki says of Otae, whether she was raised by Gorillas. This I think will be important since the long running gag is how Kondo is constantly referred to as the Gorilla man. Thus establishing a possible connection between the stalking Gorilla Kondo and Otae raised by a Gorilla.

Since this show has a lot of pop cultural references as well as historical language and references this is gonna be one tough show. Katoken samba for example is a parody of Kato Cha (who does have a character that looks like the character in the anime) and the Matsuken Samba which was a big hit in Japan last year. Matsuken Samba is a samba danced by an actor in an Edo period outfit who's most famous for playing the 8th Shogun, Yoshitsune.

domino · 2006-04-22, 13:40

Whee, episode 3 was great.

And as mentioned before, thanks to BakaNeko for translating, because this show must be really tough. Soooo many Japanese pop culture references and slang... but damn it's funny! Though Gintoki's voice still seems a bit off...

Looking forward to the next episode! KAGURA-CHAN~

hi no ken Jebus · 2006-04-25, 13:48

Spoiler for ep4:

a-chan · 2006-04-25, 15:48

I love this episode!! The introduction scene of Satose-san is hilarious!!! and Kagura-chan is the same as ever XDD

I long to see Zura and the shinsengumi!!

A bad point, we must wait for sub...ToT

TEKO425 · 2006-04-29, 09:57

Thank you, Bakaneko, for being the only fansub group willing to sub Gintama. It'd be nice if your group could also provide xvid versions of Gintama fansubs. It would be more accessible to ppl who don't have enough PC power to play such files and more convenient for ppl who would like to watch xvid fansubs on their divx DVD players. Just a suggestion

a-chan · 2006-05-02, 14:54

Raw of episode 5 is out!
I don't understant japanese but I red the manga, so I understant a bit ^_-
It was really funny to see all the Zura introduction XD, good to see Gintoki's past and at the end of the episode, there's a bonus where Gintoki is a sensei (like in the manga)

Can't wait to see the subs!

oJo · 2006-05-02, 15:37

I literally loled when I watched episode 5.

Spoiler:

physics223 · 2006-05-03, 10:56

After a long ass day, there I was, tired but unwilling and unable to sleep. My brain didn't even function at all ... words passed in IM like images of shit on my mind. I then decided to watch Gintama, as I've postponed watching it for quite some time.

It was refreshing. I had my laughs despite being really sleepy, and I can't wait for the next episode ... I didn't have to dig the cultural references to laugh heartily - it was just funny, with all the crazy allusions and references to Japanese culture.

I do hope this ends in about 26 episodes, but that is highly unlikely. This is just going to be perhaps my 'watch once and then delete' anime of the year. Other than the laughs, it doesn't really have much value, IMO.

(Pardon for this incoherent post - I'm too sleepy and just am posting this ... )

miaka · 2006-05-05, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by oJo

I literally loled when I watched episode 5.

Spoiler:

are you refering to this one

Spoiler:

hi no ken Jebus · 2006-05-16, 13:26

Spoiler for ep 7:

Shadowfax · 2006-05-17, 15:51

Is the series still being subbed?

Tsume · 2006-05-19, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowfax

Is the series still being subbed?

Good question. Last I checked, BakaNeko hasn't even released ep 4 subbed yet. What's going on?

Prince of Moles · 2006-05-19, 05:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by miaka

are you refering to this one

Spoiler:

hi no ken Jebus · 2006-05-23, 13:38

Spoiler for ep 8:

domino · 2006-05-23, 16:25

Is BakaNeko's translator still on break?

I really want to see more of this show subbed, so I hope it's not forgotten. They added fun new gags that aren't in the manga... (like the prince of tennis joke)

I can't wait to see more of the Shinsengumi in action. Those guys are definately my favorite! And the theme song is too good... what's the release date on the full version, anyway?

striderm · 2006-05-25, 13:57

I love the voice actors, really brings the manga situations to life. I can't wait for the Taxi Driver and "One Pack" scenes.

physics223 · 2006-06-04, 13:27

It seems Baka Neko has disappeared. Oh well, their releases were good anyway.

domino · 2006-06-05, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by physics223

It seems Baka Neko has disappeared. Oh well, their releases were good anyway.

That's unfortunate... I really hope someone picks this show up. It's one of my favorites (I'm a Shonen Jump addict...).

At least now that there's an anime there's a TON of new Gintama merchandise. *_* And a new issue of Weekly Jump had screenshots from an upcoming Gintama video game for the Nintendo DS. Woot ~

hi no ken Jebus · 2006-06-06, 11:22

Spoiler for ep10:

Catgirls · 2006-06-07, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by physics223

It seems Baka Neko has disappeared. Oh well, their releases were good anyway.

*poof* And the cat came back...

They reappear with another episode!: [BakaNeko] Gintama Episode 4. Yay! Looking forward to yet another episode of this nutjob show.

/yay

2006-04-25, 13:48	Link #63
hi no ken Jebus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Spoiler for ep4: The whole Kagura backstory was ok. Not as crazy as the previous episodes but it had some funny moments as well. I liked how the mangaka made a cameo appearance with that monkey advertisement. Next time it's Katsura's introduction.

2006-05-02, 15:37	Link #67
oJo Junior Member Join Date: May 2006	I literally loled when I watched episode 5. Spoiler: I was surprised to see someone(you-know-who) from other fellow WJ manga Watch out for Ketsuno announcer. She may be cute but... smoking sucker ftw!

2006-05-03, 10:56	Link #68
physics223 In the Tatami Galaxy ↓ Join Date: Feb 2006	After a long ass day, there I was, tired but unwilling and unable to sleep. My brain didn't even function at all ... words passed in IM like images of shit on my mind. I then decided to watch Gintama, as I've postponed watching it for quite some time. It was refreshing. I had my laughs despite being really sleepy, and I can't wait for the next episode ... I didn't have to dig the cultural references to laugh heartily - it was just funny, with all the crazy allusions and references to Japanese culture. I do hope this ends in about 26 episodes, but that is highly unlikely. This is just going to be perhaps my 'watch once and then delete' anime of the year. Other than the laughs, it doesn't really have much value, IMO. (Pardon for this incoherent post - I'm too sleepy and just am posting this ... ) __________________ anime\|otaku - hypotheses, analyses, and musings on The Tatami Galaxy \|\| The REAL first handheld console with color!

2006-05-16, 13:26	Link #70
hi no ken Jebus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Spoiler for ep 7: Pretty funny episode some of the most absurd stuff yet from this series. I thought it was going to be stupid with the whole rescue the lost octopus pet angle but I was rather surprised by how enjoyable it turned out to be. Kagura and Gintoki are awesome

2006-05-23, 13:38	Link #74
hi no ken Jebus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Spoiler for ep 8: This week's episode was alot of fun. Some of the jokes were so bad you couldn't help but laugh. The premise is two fold, the first one is a day in the lives of the shisengumi lead by Hijikata and a camera crew to catch all the action. The other is Kondou proposes to Otae and keeps stalking her. In the end Gintoki who overslept at the start of the show is enlisted to help and he duels with Kondou for Otae. The episode of Third year Z class professor Ginpachi was cute but they are starting to recycle alot of the gags.

2006-04-22, 12:55	Link #61
Prince of Moles Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under New York City	Actually the 1st show (ep 1-2) is the 0th (?) or 1st episode of the manga that the author worked on. The editors at Jump decided that it would be better to start with the 2nd manga (or ep 3). In hindsight, I think the editors at Jump were correct on that one. That's the reason why you see Kagura doing the Katoken samba in the manga later. It's a reference to this episode. But that 1st TV episode was very funny. It's a parody of the characters from the legendary comedy group Drifters (Ikariya Chosuke, Kato Cha, Takagi Buu, Nakamoto Koji, Shimura Ken). Throughout the entire show there's constant references to Drifters' stunts. Random stuff like "Brush your teeth!" As for Zura vs Tsura. It ought to be Zura. Katsura is the character's name, but katsura (pronounced differently) also means wig or hair piece. As per the note in the translation. But the slang for wig/hair piece is Zura. This is gonna be a tough show to translate so I give mad props for Baka Neko to do this! PS Two things I noticed from episode 3, Koukou musume does not mean highschool girl. It means filial daughter. Like Koukou musuko, the filial son. Also Gintoki says of Otae, whether she was raised by Gorillas. This I think will be important since the long running gag is how Kondo is constantly referred to as the Gorilla man. Thus establishing a possible connection between the stalking Gorilla Kondo and Otae raised by a Gorilla. Since this show has a lot of pop cultural references as well as historical language and references this is gonna be one tough show. Katoken samba for example is a parody of Kato Cha (who does have a character that looks like the character in the anime) and the Matsuken Samba which was a big hit in Japan last year. Matsuken Samba is a samba danced by an actor in an Edo period outfit who's most famous for playing the 8th Shogun, Yoshitsune.

2006-04-22, 13:40	Link #62
domino デレデレ Join Date: Dec 2003	Whee, episode 3 was great. And as mentioned before, thanks to BakaNeko for translating, because this show must be really tough. Soooo many Japanese pop culture references and slang... but damn it's funny! Though Gintoki's voice still seems a bit off... Looking forward to the next episode! KAGURA-CHAN~

2006-04-25, 15:48	Link #64
a-chan ZZZzzzzzz Join Date: Apr 2006	I love this episode!! The introduction scene of Satose-san is hilarious!!! and Kagura-chan is the same as ever XDD I long to see Zura and the shinsengumi!! A bad point, we must wait for sub...ToT

2006-04-29, 09:57	Link #65
TEKO425 Member Join Date: Sep 2004	Thank you, Bakaneko, for being the only fansub group willing to sub Gintama. It'd be nice if your group could also provide xvid versions of Gintama fansubs. It would be more accessible to ppl who don't have enough PC power to play such files and more convenient for ppl who would like to watch xvid fansubs on their divx DVD players. Just a suggestion

2006-05-02, 14:54	Link #66
a-chan ZZZzzzzzz Join Date: Apr 2006	Raw of episode 5 is out! I don't understant japanese but I red the manga, so I understant a bit ^_- It was really funny to see all the Zura introduction XD, good to see Gintoki's past and at the end of the episode, there's a bonus where Gintoki is a sensei (like in the manga) Can't wait to see the subs!

2006-05-17, 15:51	Link #71
Shadowfax Junior Member Join Date: May 2004	Is the series still being subbed?

2006-05-23, 16:25	Link #75
domino デレデレ Join Date: Dec 2003	Is BakaNeko's translator still on break? I really want to see more of this show subbed, so I hope it's not forgotten. They added fun new gags that aren't in the manga... (like the prince of tennis joke) I can't wait to see more of the Shinsengumi in action. Those guys are definately my favorite! And the theme song is too good... what's the release date on the full version, anyway?

2006-05-25, 13:57	Link #76
striderm Adusa #1 Join Date: Dec 2005	I love the voice actors, really brings the manga situations to life. I can't wait for the Taxi Driver and "One Pack" scenes.

2006-06-04, 13:27	Link #77
physics223 In the Tatami Galaxy ↓ Join Date: Feb 2006	It seems Baka Neko has disappeared. Oh well, their releases were good anyway. __________________ anime\|otaku - hypotheses, analyses, and musings on The Tatami Galaxy \|\| The REAL first handheld console with color!

2006-06-06, 11:22	Link #79
hi no ken Jebus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Spoiler for ep10: This week's ep is how Sadaharu the big white dog joined the crew. It was a fun ep. Gintoki tries to unload the dog on someone else. Kagura's bad run with pets was disturbing but funny. In the end he gives in and lets Kagura keep him. Next week seems like there's a 1 hr special.