Gin Tama, Volume 8 - Paperback

by Hideaki Sorachi (Author)

It's samurai vs. aliens!

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

Just Slug Your Daughter's Boyfriend and Get It Over With

Do's and Don'ts for Daddy-Daughter Day

1. Don't let alien monsters grow exponentially by siphoning energy from space terminals and then eating your daughter
2. Do show your dad you've learned to use your abnormal strength to help others--not hurt them
3. Do respect your daughter's planetary
preferences, especially when they're submitted in writing
4. Don't assassinate your daughter's boyfriend

Author Biography

Hideaki Sorachi was born on May 25, 1979, and grew up in Hokkaido, Japan. His ongoing series, Gin Tama, became a huge hit when it began running in the pages of Japan's Weekly Shonen Jump in 2004. A Gin Tama animated series followed soon after, premiering on Japanese TV in April 2006. Sorachi made his manga debut with the one-shot story "Dandelion," which is included in volume 1 of the Gin Tama graphic novels.