Gintama Merchandise – Odd Jobs for Your Display Case
A samurai with a wooden sword, a permanent sugar rush, and a notoriously empty wallet – and still one of the most beloved heroes in modern anime: Gintoki Sakata. Gintama plays out in a version of old Edo taken over by aliens, the Amanto; swords are banned, the samurai era is officially over. Unofficially, Gintoki scrapes by with his agency Yorozuya, which takes on any job at all – from finding cats to saving the world. Hideaki Sorachi's manga ran from 2003 to 2019, the anime adaptation started in 2006 and grew across hundreds of episodes into a cult phenomenon. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed Gintama merchandise for everyone who knows: behind the silliest humor often hide the hardest stories.
What makes Gintama stand out?
The balancing act. Gintama parodies pretty much everything that isn't nailed down – other shonen shows, its own editorial team, itself if need be –, breaks TV rules at a full sprint, and treats no fourth wall as load-bearing. And then, when nobody expects it, the show suddenly tells of war, loss, and old vows with enough force to close your throat up. That drop between slapstick and blade is the series' trademark. Add to that an ensemble with cult status: the Shinsengumi duo Hijikata and Okita, the alien glutton princess Kagura, the eternally sensible Shinpachi. For collectors that means: figures with character and a wink that work just as well in the display case as they do as an inside greeting – bitter mayonnaise addiction included.
Frequently asked questions
What Gintama products does Elbenwald offer?
Officially licensed fan merchandise with a focus on figures – from PVC statues to collectible-figure sets to Ichibansho format. The filters let you narrow the range down by product type.
What is Gintama about?
In an Edo taken over by aliens, ex-samurai Gintoki Sakata keeps himself afloat with his odd-jobs agency Yorozuya. Hideaki Sorachi's show mixes parody and gag fireworks with serious samurai storylines.
How do I recognize officially licensed Gintama merchandise?
By the license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald carries exclusively officially licensed goods – the product page names details on the respective manufacturer.
Range overview
The center is formed by the figures in every format: from stackable collectible-figure sets to detail-rich PVC statues of Hijikata or Okita – anyone planning something bigger should also check the scale figures. Formats like Ichiban Kuji come from the Bandai house, whose brand world delivers further supply. And the source material with all the author's asides waits among the manga – reading order: doesn't matter, says Gintoki.
What else goes well with it?
The parodied competition takes it in stride: One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach – the big shonen classics that Gintama devotes its favorite jabs to – stand right next door. Newer-vintage action comedy comes courtesy of Sakamoto Days, and the big overview is offered by the Anime theme world.
