It's samurai vs. aliens!

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 Gintoki "Gin" Sakata do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.

A Schemer Gets Caught in His Own Scheme

Top Five Things to Consider Before Joining the Shinsengumi

1. Your sword might be cursed by the vengeful spirit of an anime otaku.
2. Rivalries and betrayals may lead to a short and painful career.
3. No Shonen Jump manga allowed!
4. You're a nobody unless you can afford the sword with the built-in MP3 player.
5. The black uniforms are killer on a hot summer day!

Author: Hideaki Sorachi
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Viz Media
Published: 08/04/2010
Series: Gin Tama #19
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 7.52h x 4.92w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9781421528175
Audience: Young Adult

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.