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|vol = 11-12, 2 volumes
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|chapter = [[Lesson 89|89]]-[[Lesson 97|97]], 9 Lessons<br/>[[Lesson 98|98]] (Aftermath)
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|episode = [[Episode 58|58]]-[[Episode 61|61]], 4 episodes<br/>[[Episode 62|62]] (Aftermath)
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|date = 2006 (Manga)<br/>2007 (Anime)
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'''Benizakura Arc''' is the ninth arc in Gintama. It introduces Takasugi's terrorist group, [[Kiheitai]] and the swordsmith Tetsuko. It also gives hints of the shared history between Katsura, Gintoki and Takasugi involving the man Shouyou.
   
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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The Yorozuya received two jobs, namely searching of Katsura requested by Elizabeth and to search a dangerous sword known as '''Benizakura''', by the blacksmith Tetsuya. Yet it's revealed there's more to both requests then they thought.
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==Aftermath==
 
==Aftermath==
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Hijikata learns of Gintoki's involvement with the "civil war" between Katsura and Takasugi, He tasks Yamazaki to research the man and the inspector get more than he bargains for in the process.
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== Impressions ==
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The Benizakura Arc is a major arc for Gintama. It showed that Gintama was not just a nonsensical comedy; it had a story and can show drama and action from this point onward.
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Perhaps the major aftermath of the arc is that there is now a storyline to make a basis on Gintama's storyline. It reveals the origins of Gintoki, Katsura, and Takasugi that will be shown at different times later in the series. It also establishes the Kihetai as another antagonist within the story.
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==Characters==
 
==Characters==
 
'''Characters in order of appearance'''
 
'''Characters in order of appearance'''
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#[[Sakata Gintoki]]
 
#[[Sakata Gintoki]]
 
#[[Kagura]]
 
#[[Kagura]]
#[[Murata Tetsuya]]
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#[[Murata Tetsuya]] (debut)
#[[Murata Tetsuko]]
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#[[Murata Tetsuko]] (debut)
 
#[[Sadaharu]]
 
#[[Sadaharu]]
 
#[[Recycle-shop Proprietress]]
 
#[[Recycle-shop Proprietress]]
#[[Takechi Henpeita]]
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#[[Takechi Henpeita]] (debut)
 
#[[Takasugi Shinsuke]]
 
#[[Takasugi Shinsuke]]
#[[Kijima Matako]]
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#[[Kijima Matako]] (debut)
 
#[[Shimura Tae]]
 
#[[Shimura Tae]]
 
#[[Kawakami Bansai]]
 
#[[Kawakami Bansai]]
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#[[Saigou Teruhiko]] (flashback)
 
#[[Saigou Teruhiko]] (flashback)
 
#[[Saigou Tokumori]] (flashback)
 
#[[Saigou Tokumori]] (flashback)
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===Aftermath characters (Lesson 98)===
 
#[[Hijikata Toushirou]] (aftermath)
 
#[[Hijikata Toushirou]] (aftermath)
 
#[[Yamazaki Sagaru]] (aftermath)
 
#[[Yamazaki Sagaru]] (aftermath)
 
#[[Kondou Isao]] (aftermath)
 
#[[Kondou Isao]] (aftermath)
 
#[[Sarutobi Ayame]] (aftermath)
 
#[[Sarutobi Ayame]] (aftermath)
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===Movie only Characters===
 
#[[Kamui]] (movie)
 
#[[Kamui]] (movie)
 
#[[Abuto]] (movie)
 
#[[Abuto]] (movie)
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#[[Catherine]] (movie)
 
#[[Catherine]] (movie)
 
#[[Sougo Okita]] (movie)
 
#[[Sougo Okita]] (movie)
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==Trivia==
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* This arc introduces the [[kiheitai|Kiheitai]].
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* More introductions to the Kiheitai's plans and alliance toward the [[Harusame]] are revealed.
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* More past moments of [[Katsura Kotarou]], [[Sakata Gintoki]] and [[Takasugi Shinsuke]] toward [[Shouyou]] are revealed.
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* The Benizakura Arc is the first arc to be used in Gintama's first movies (animated and live-action).
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* The name "Benizakura" comes from "Benihime" and "Senbonzakura"- a playful reference to two legendary Zanpakuto swords wielded by Soul Reapers/Shinigami Kisuke Urahara and Byakuya Kuchiki respectively from the manga/anime ''Bleach''.
 
[[Category:Story Arcs]]
 
[[Category:Story Arcs]]

Revision as of 02:02, 8 February 2020

Benizakura Arc is the ninth arc in Gintama. It introduces Takasugi's terrorist group, Kiheitai and the swordsmith Tetsuko. It also gives hints of the shared history between Katsura, Gintoki and Takasugi involving the man Shouyou.


Story

The Yorozuya received two jobs, namely searching of Katsura requested by Elizabeth and to search a dangerous sword known as Benizakura, by the blacksmith Tetsuya. Yet it's revealed there's more to both requests then they thought.

Aftermath

Hijikata learns of Gintoki's involvement with the "civil war" between Katsura and Takasugi, He tasks Yamazaki to research the man and the inspector get more than he bargains for in the process.

Impressions

The Benizakura Arc is a major arc for Gintama. It showed that Gintama was not just a nonsensical comedy; it had a story and can show drama and action from this point onward.

Perhaps the major aftermath of the arc is that there is now a storyline to make a basis on Gintama's storyline. It reveals the origins of Gintoki, Katsura, and Takasugi that will be shown at different times later in the series. It also establishes the Kihetai as another antagonist within the story.

Characters

Characters in order of appearance

  1. Katsura Kotarou
  2. Okada Nizou
  3. Elizabeth
  4. Shimura Shinpachi
  5. Sakata Gintoki
  6. Kagura
  7. Murata Tetsuya (debut)
  8. Murata Tetsuko (debut)
  9. Sadaharu
  10. Recycle-shop Proprietress
  11. Takechi Henpeita (debut)
  12. Takasugi Shinsuke
  13. Kijima Matako (debut)
  14. Shimura Tae
  15. Kawakami Bansai
  16. Yoshida Shouyou (flashback)
  17. Harusame
  18. Ikumatsu (flashback)
  19. Saigou Teruhiko (flashback)
  20. Saigou Tokumori (flashback)

Aftermath characters (Lesson 98)

  1. Hijikata Toushirou (aftermath)
  2. Yamazaki Sagaru (aftermath)
  3. Kondou Isao (aftermath)
  4. Sarutobi Ayame (aftermath)

Movie only Characters

  1. Kamui (movie)
  2. Abuto (movie)
  3. Ungyou (movie)
  4. Otose (movie)
  5. Catherine (movie)
  6. Sougo Okita (movie)

Trivia

  • This arc introduces the Kiheitai.
  • More introductions to the Kiheitai's plans and alliance toward the Harusame are revealed.
  • More past moments of Katsura Kotarou, Sakata Gintoki and Takasugi Shinsuke toward Shouyou are revealed.
  • The Benizakura Arc is the first arc to be used in Gintama's first movies (animated and live-action).
  • The name "Benizakura" comes from "Benihime" and "Senbonzakura"- a playful reference to two legendary Zanpakuto swords wielded by Soul Reapers/Shinigami Kisuke Urahara and Byakuya Kuchiki respectively from the manga/anime Bleach.