Set in an alternate-history Edo where alien rulers have outlawed swords and upended samurai culture, Gintama centers on Gintoki Sakata, a laid-back oddball who runs a small odd-jobs business with his mismatched crew. The series blends sharp comedy with genuine heart, bouncing between absurd slice-of-life scenarios and surprisingly gripping action across a vividly reimagined version of old Tokyo. Fans visiting Edo-period landmarks in modern Tokyo will find a fun new lens through which to appreciate the city's samurai heritage.