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

Gin's "to do" list for this volume:

1. Pick a fight with those Shinsengumi losers
2. Throw out my old SHONEN JUMP magazines
3. Save Shinpachi and Kagara AGAIN
4. Take Kagura's so-called dog for a walk
5. Protect the environment

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

Even an Inch-long Insect Has a SoulGin's "Five Things They Don't Teach You in Samurai School" List
1. Gold can be found in the strangest places (not always up your nose).
2. Talking smack to a blind swordsman is NEVER a good idea.
3. Stomping on giant beetles the size of small...

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

The Sun Rises AgainGin's Surefire Dating Tips1. Chicks with cat ears that you meet online are always hiding something. 2. Riding with a cute girl on the back of your scooter is cool (but watch out for the rocket boost). 3. Never allow partially a blind ninja...

It's samurai vs. aliens ; He's too busy fighting aliens, the yakuza and unemployment R to L (Japanese Style). The Best Makeup for Women Is Their Smiles Otae's List of Burning Questions to Ask Gin 1. If Kondo marries a gorilla, does that mean his kids will be chimpanzees? 2. Which is better to use as body armor, shojo or shonen manga? 3. How do you get a horny robot dog off your leg? 4. If I become shogun and order you to kill yourself, will you do it? 5. How much hot pepper do you have to eat to make your hair get frizzy? The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the...

It's samurai vs. aliens ; He's too busy fighting aliens, the yakuza and unemployment

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences. Summer Vacation Is Best Before It Actually BeginsGin's Advice for Improving Your Manga 1. Blatantly rip off other Shonen Jump manga. 2. Make sure the gorilla (artist) gets lots of bananas.3. Add lots of emotional death scenes and sappy dog funerals.4. Make Yamazaki the main character.5. Have plenty of nude beach scenes...with Shinpachi

It's samurai vs. aliens

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+
Gin's Hot Spring Travel Tips 1. If it looks like a haunted mansion, it probably is 2. Ghosts like hot baths too 3. Skid marks on your briefs are unavoidable 4. Return your rented DVDs before you leave 5. When being chased by angry ghosts you only need to run faster than Shinpachi Final Volume