Gintama is one of the most funny and popular comedy manga and anime genres. However, the nuances of Gintama's story often turn very serious when the story conflict focuses on tense combat action.
In this regard, this time we want to discuss a list of the most exciting and interesting arcs in the Gintama. Let's just discuss the following!
10. Red Spider Arc
The Red Spider Arc can be said as an arc that presents a sense of horror as well as tense. In this arc, Gintoki faces a dangerous enemy named Jiraia who is known as a ninja who has deadly techniques.
Jiraia had a complex relationship with Tsukuyo in the past. In order to save Tsukuyo, Gintoku fought it out against Jiraia. Their fight is one of the most interesting battles in the entire story.
9. Thorny Arc
Unlike the previous arcs, the Thorny Arc focuses on the rivalry between the Shinsegumi and Mimawarigumi. Both groups are powerful police forces, but they come from different backgrounds.
Unlike the Shinsigumi members who come from the lower classes, the Mimawarigumi are elite troops who come from well-known families. That's what makes the two groups feud and compete to show their prowess.
8. Benizakura Arc
At first, Gintama's story only showed comedy acts that were funny and hilarious. However, the nuances of the story began to change drastically after entering the Benizakura Arc. In the arc, Gintoki had to face a serious enemy named Nizou.
Nizou is a blind samurai who wields an attractive sword named Benizakura. The sword has a very frightening power that has the potential to bring destruction. Therefore, Gintoki must stop the threat from the sword.
7. Four Devas Arc
As the title suggests, the Four Devas Arc focuses on four characters known as gods in the Kabuki district. They are Otose, Saigo, Jirocho, and Kada. The four of them have great influence in the Kabuki region so they are highly respected.
In this arc, we can see the past between Jirocho and Otose and Tatsugoro. In addition, the story becomes more interesting when Gintoki cooperates with Jirocho to defeat the Shinra troops who are rioting in the Kabuki area.
6. Yoshiwara in Flames Arc
Yoshiwara in Flames Arc is a very exciting and touching arc. This arc initially focuses on Seita who wants to meet his mother, Hinowa. It wasn't easy because Hinowa was like an angel in Yoshiwara.
Seita also asks Gintoki for help to save his mother from the cruel hands of Housen, the ruler of Yoshiwara. Housen is also known as a very powerful member of the Yato clan. Because of that, Gintoki needed help from other parties to defeat him.
5. Yagyu Arc
As the title suggests, this arc focuses on Yagyu Kyubei and the people around her. Kyubei is known as a unique character because she pretends to be a man. She felt burdened by her responsibilities as the heir to the Yagyu clan.
Even though this arc doesn't provide a tense battle action, the storyline of this arc is very exciting because there is a lot of comedy that is served. One of them is the moment when Gintoki and other characters run out of toilet paper.
4. Farewell, Shinsengumi Arc
In the Gintama story, the Shinsegumi army holds a very important character. However, they had a very difficult time after they failed to protect the Shogun. This is clearly seen in the Farewell storyline, the Shinsegumi Arc.
They were forced to disband until their positions were replaced by new police forces. It doesn't stop there, this arc also presents exciting actions from Yoroyuza who joins the remnants of the Shinsegumi members and the Joi rebellion troops.
3. Shogun Assassination Arc
The Shogun Assassination Arc can be called a very important arc in the story because this arc is the starting point that makes the storyline even more serious. As the title suggests, this arc focuses on the Shogun's assassination plot.
In addition to presenting conflicts about politics, this arc also presents various dramatic and emotional moments. In addition, this arc explores the past of Gintoki and Takasugi who failed to save their teacher.
2. Rakuyou Decisive Battle Arc
The Rakuyou Decisive Battle Arc is one of the longest arcs in the Gintama story. In addition, this arc presents many serious battles that are very exciting and tense to watch.
In this arc, the Yorozuya group must unite their forces with other parties, such as Joi, Kihetai, and Kaientai troops to fight Utsuro's troops who want to cause chaos. In addition, this arc also reveals flashbacks of the Kagura family in the past.
1. Silver Soul Arc
As a conclusion to the story, the Silver Soul Arc deserves to be crowned as the best and most exciting arc in the Gintama story. This arc focuses on the battle against Utsuro who is very overpowered and is able to live forever.
Utsuro intends to start a war that has the potential to destroy the universe. Of course, Gintoki and the other characters did not stay silent to see Utsuro's evil plan. With all his might, Gintoki must fight it out to kill Utsuro.