What to Watch Before Gintama
Honestly, you don't need to watch anything before Gintama! Just dive right in and enjoy the craziness. You'll pick up the characters and humor as you go along.
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If you're worried about not getting all the jokes, watching some popular shonen anime like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece could help. Gintama loves to parody them!
Skip the prep work and jump straight into Gintama. The show's charm comes from its blend of comedy and action, and you'll catch on quickly!
To fully appreciate Gintama's humor and parodies, you might want to check out some classic samurai movies like Seven Samurai or Yojimbo. But it's totally not necessary.
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