Thank you for buying the 4th volume… How time flies! In Japan, it has already been a year since I started the serial publication of this work. A year ago, when I went to Tokyo to greet the editors, the editor-in-chief almost sentenced me to death by saying, “You’re still a newcomer, you’ll get a second chance,” even before the manga started publication! Even at the New Year’s party, the bigwigs at the publishing house showered me with criticism… But look, VIPs, four volumes are out already, right?! Your prediction didn’t turn out to be correct! Pff! Well… that said, from this month on, the question corner you have been anxiously waiting for will start!
Enjoy it, everyone!
-Sorachi
CONTACT WITH THE READERS: QUESTION CORNER 1
QUESTION FROM MR MIWA OF OSAKA PROVINCE
How do you do? Sorachi sensei, if you don’t know how to fill the extra pages, how about this question? Where does Gin-san sleep and bathe? Let me know the room layout of the Yorozuya!
ANSWER:
Gin-san sometimes sleeps in the Japanese-style room, sometimes on a sofa, and sometimes doesn’t come home at all. Sometimes Shinpachi stays over or goes to his house.
Kagura is like Doraemon.
Sadaharu sleeps everywhere.
CONTACT WITH THE READERS: QUESTION CORNER 2
QUESTION FROM MR. KANATSU OF OSAKA PROVINCE
We want the profiles of the main characters!
ANSWER:
I haven’t thought about that at all. I only have a vague idea of their ages….
Gin-san – 20 to 30
Shinpachi – 16
Kagura – 13, 14 or so
Shinpachi’s sister – 18
Old hag – About 60
Catherine – Around 30
Hasegawa – Between 35 and 40
Katsura – 20s to 30s
Sakamoto – As above
Takasugi – As above
Kondo – As above
Hijikata – As above
Okita – 15 to 20, even if he already drinks.
Are you happy, you bastard?!
CONTACT WITH THE READERS: QUESTION CORNER 3
QUESTION FROM MR MARIRO, HIROSHIMA PROVINCE
Is the pronunciation (intonation) of “gintama”
the same as “kintama”?
Or is it the same as Kensama
(the great actor Matsudaira)?
ANSWER:
It is the same as the intonation of the famous actress and singer Yoon Son-ha.
CONTACT WITH THE READERS: QUESTION CORNER 4
QUESTION FROM MR KASHIWADANI, FROM TOKYO
I’m curious about something: in the 24th Lesson, the Cats Punch appeared, and they consist of Kurikan, Hattori, Catherine (at least before) and the other one who looks like the famous Jigen. Well, if possible, I’d like to know the full name and surname, as well as having the profile of all the members. But if you find this annoying, at least tell me Jigen’s name, because I really like Cats Punch. I’ll even be happy with a random name, but please… do it!
ANSWER.
Um… Kashiwadani.
CONTACT WITH THE READERS: QUESTION CORNER 5
QUESTION FROM THE HOUSEWIFE WHO WANTS TO PLAY BADMINTON WITH YAMAZAKI
Listen, Sorachi sensei! I’m a 40-year-old housewife and a big fan of Gintama, but the extra pages in the 3rd volume are really terrible! What do they mean?! You could have published the characters’ introductions (i.e. profiles)! I don’t get it…
My question is this:
Why does Yamazaki of the Shinsengumi play badminton by himself? This is a question from a 40-year-old woman who finds it hilarious!
P.S. If my question is published, will I receive anything? Or does this possibility not exist? To be on the safe side, I’ll write my address and phone number.
ANSWER:
Madam, a gag explained is no longer funny! It’s like killing it! It stops being funny! You ask me if the publication of the question will get you anything?! No one will ever give you anything! Let your husband buy you something. Your husband! What do you mean you’ll give us your phone number and address? Are you serious?
Um… I wrote you all sorts of things, but please continue to follow Gintama! And give your neighbors a volume too!
So… how did you like the question corner? I liked it because I didn’t have to work hard! Thank you all for your cooperation! Hey, you! If you have something that is on your mind too, just ask me! I’m also waiting for opinions and requests.
Since the shipping topic was criticized for being too long, I shortened it a bit…
Topic: ‘Well, simply, I consider it a hassle to make the extra pages.
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