Writing
Hideaki Sorachi
Born
1979-05-25 (47)
Place of birth
Takikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Known for
Writing
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5 titles
Hideaki Sorachi (空知 英秋, Sorachi Hideaki) is the pen name of a Japanese manga artist best known for his manga Gintama, which began serialization in 2003 and ended in 2019. He has also written numerous one-shots, including Dandelion, for which he won the Tenkaichi Honourable Mention Manga Award in 2002. As of February 2018, the Gintama manga has sold 55 million copies in Japan.
Known for
8.2In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.
Gintama
2006
8.2The countdown to destruction has begun! Gintoki and the others set out to fulfill the wishes of their teacher Shoyo and thwart Utsuro's plans. Shinpachi, Kagura, the Shinsengumi, members of the Kabuki District, and even former enemies will join their fight. As Utsuro's power grows, Takasugi fights for his very life. Will Gintoki be able to put an end to all this?!
Gintama: The Very Final
2021
NRThe red-light district, Yoshiwara, is suddenly taken over by "Aizen Kou," an incense that has the ability to make anyone fall in love with the first person they see. Having been outlawed for its strong potency, the love drug was thought to have disappeared from the red-light district for good; however, it seems to have found its way back inside Yoshiwara's walls and now has the entire district under its influence. Of those affected is the cold-hearted Hyakka captain, Tsukuyo, and the first person she sees after inhaling the smoke is none other than the brazen Yorozuya leader, Gintoki Sakata. Unbeknownst to everyone else though, she was already attracted to Gintoki. With those hidden feelings now intensified, Tsukuyo must overcome her afflictions and work with the Yorozuya to return everyone back to normal.
Gintama Love Incense Arc
2016
4.0When a love potion is unleashed across Edo, hilarity ensues as everyone's romantic affections go out of control.
Gintama: Love Incense Arc - Smoke Rises in Places Without Love
2016
6.0When a love potion is unleashed across Edo, hilarity ensues as everyone's romantic affections go out of control.
Gintama: Love Incense Arc - Eternal Flower
2016
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NRThe red-light district, Yoshiwara, is suddenly taken over by "Aizen Kou," an incense that has the ability to make anyone fall in love with the first person they see. Having been outlawed for its strong potency, the love drug was thought to have disappeared from the red-light district for good; however, it seems to have found its way back inside Yoshiwara's walls and now has the entire district under its influence. Of those affected is the cold-hearted Hyakka captain, Tsukuyo, and the first person she sees after inhaling the smoke is none other than the brazen Yorozuya leader, Gintoki Sakata. Unbeknownst to everyone else though, she was already attracted to Gintoki. With those hidden feelings now intensified, Tsukuyo must overcome her afflictions and work with the Yorozuya to return everyone back to normal.
Gintama Love Incense Arc
2016
4.0When a love potion is unleashed across Edo, hilarity ensues as everyone's romantic affections go out of control.
Gintama: Love Incense Arc - Smoke Rises in Places Without Love
2016
6.0When a love potion is unleashed across Edo, hilarity ensues as everyone's romantic affections go out of control.
Gintama: Love Incense Arc - Eternal Flower
2016
