Voting Round 4 Naruto vs. Gintama

[Sky]

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Naruto Masashi Kishimoto ​	-	Gintama Hideaki Sorachi​

Rules
- You are allowed to vote for one Manga
- After 5 days, the Manga with the most votes will proceed into the next round
- In case of a tie, a staff pick will break it

 

[Static]

Going for Gintama here.

@Gryffindor :vape:

 

[Sky]

Pretty much all there is to say.

 

[kkck]

Oh look, gintama, a manga I haven't read, vs naruto, a manga I have read. Such a difficult decision....

 

[Sky]

Oh look, gintama, a manga I haven't read, vs naruto, a manga I have read. Such a difficult decision....

So a vote for Gintama? As unlike Naruto it hasn't destroyed your devotion to shounen yet.

 

[Skylent]

I m leaning more toward Naruto here.
I have watched 30 something episodes of Gintama, and while it was cool, the fact that I have started this anime more than 4 years ago and still not finished it... means that I was not that invested in it.

Well, let's wait for the campaigns, I might discover something new!

 

[YumaKuga]

Well I like both of my options here, but as much shit as I have given Naruto for for beating Tokyo Ghoul (Seriously, c'mon )
But I think I will go Naruto this time around, I do like the first arcs a lot anyways. I mean, I like it all, but those are my favorites

 

[Spirit]

This is one of those situations were a manga that just appeals to the basic shounen crowd beat one of the greatest manga out there.

Gintama can take my Salt Vote.

 

[Demonspeed]

Won't vote so early but I like Gintama more.

 

[Aizen]

Gintama I have only really seen part of the anime of, but from what I have seen, I still am comfortable giving it my vote here. I think it is a lot more unique, and I had way more fun pound for pound with it than Naruto, which really only gave me fun at points (albeit those moments were quite a lot of fun). I enjoy comedy a lot when done right, and Gintama does that from what I have seen. It is not a massive margin, but it is by enough.

 

[Battou]

Gintama has everything, even its filler is more relevant and entertaining than any naruto episode/chapter

 

[TotalEconomist]

One of the series has the perfect blend of comedy, action, great characters, and everything in-between.

The other is Naruto.

God I hate Naruto, it made a closest manga fan during my middle school years because people wouldn't shut up about it and that stupid catch phrase "Believe it!"

Believe what? That you're an annoying fake ninja with a fox like appearance? I've seen better Kitsune-esque people in Touhou and even my own fanfiction. And yeah, your series spawned some of the worst fanfiction ever beholden to mankind.

You know what a real ninja would never do? Telegraph their attacks, wearing Identifying headbands or bright colors, or run like an idiot.

Seriously? Do they think they're planes when they run like that?

Jeez, and they made a spin-off of this series? I guess we got to milk the cow dry for this awful series.

I know what the fox says and it isn't "Believe it" like a broken record.

P.S. You're the reason why Black Clover exists, thanks for nothing.

 

[M3J]

One of the series has the perfect blend of comedy, action, great characters, and everything in-between.

The other is Naruto.

God I hate Naruto, it made a closest manga fan during my middle school years because people wouldn't shut up about it and that stupid catch phrase "Believe it!"

Believe what? That you're an annoying fake ninja with a fox like appearance? I've seen better Kitsune-esque people in Touhou and even my own fanfiction. And yeah, your series spawned some of the worst fanfiction ever beholden to mankind.

You know what a real ninja would never do? Telegraph their attacks, wearing Identifying headbands or bright colors, or run like an idiot.

Seriously? Do they think they're planes when they run like that?

Jeez, and they made a spin-off of this series? I guess we got to milk the cow dry for this awful series.

I know what the fox says and it isn't "Believe it" like a broken record.

P.S. You're the reason why Black Clover exists, thanks for nothing.

do you want a tissue for your issue?


Voted for Naruto because it was great from the start and good from start of second part up to the war arc.

 

[Jammin]

Going to wait for @Emperor Spriggan to make his case but I'm honestly not sure anything could get me to vote for Naruto over Gintama. That's a really tough sell. Bordering impossible.

 

[senjuclan]

4 naruto of course

 

[SirSamuel016]

Voting Naruto here. Nostalgia plus @Emperor Spriggan 's surprisingly appealing campaigning from previous rounds is enough to get my vote.

 

[TotalEconomist]

Voting Naruto here. Nostalgia plus @Emperor Spriggan 's surprisingly appealing campaigning from previous rounds is enough to get my vote.

Is this how you treat your girl? A rusty knife in the back?

If you're trying to make sure I evolve into One True Salt Lady, then you're doing a good job!

 

[SirSamuel016]

Is this how you treat your girl? A rusty knife in the back?

If you're trying to make sure I evolve into One True Salt Lady, then you're doing a good job!

The One True Salt King needs a Salt Queen, don't make me go looking for someone else
If you haven't actually submitted your vote yet, I'll ask you to vote for Burrito's Dad.

 

[HereNThere]

One of the series has the perfect blend of comedy, action, great characters, and everything in-between.

The other is Naruto.

God I hate Naruto, it made a closest manga fan during my middle school years because people wouldn't shut up about it and that stupid catch phrase "Believe it!"

Believe what? That you're an annoying fake ninja with a fox like appearance? I've seen better Kitsune-esque people in Touhou and even my own fanfiction. And yeah, your series spawned some of the worst fanfiction ever beholden to mankind.

You know what a real ninja would never do? Telegraph their attacks, wearing Identifying headbands or bright colors, or run like an idiot.

Seriously? Do they think they're planes when they run like that?

Jeez, and they made a spin-off of this series? I guess we got to milk the cow dry for this awful series.

I know what the fox says and it isn't "Believe it" like a broken record.

P.S. You're the reason why Black Clover exists, thanks for nothing.

I can't help but love post filled with raw hate, be it for a series I like or despise.

Either way, I've yet to vote for any of the Naruto rounds, so I'll probably vote Gintama because I'm sick of Naruto's face sticking around.

 

[Gryffindor]

Previous Posts:
[post=4620821] Post #1: Overview[/post]
[post=4621773] Post #2: Small Glimpses[/post]
[post=4625502] Post #3: Character Groups V.1[/post]

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the music.



So as has been mentioned, Gintama isn’t your run of the mill ordinary shonen. It does not follow the formulaic process of fighting a new boss and their henchmen(each stronger than the previous) that a lot of Shonen tend to do. Gintama is different, it’s random in that arcs integral to the main plot are sandwiched in between comedy arcs or standalone chapters(eventually it takes a linear format as well). These "integral arcs" don't serve as a "save the world type of deal"(bar the final current arc), they serve to give the reader insight into the characters, why they behave the way they do, further establish relationships between characters and dive deep into various serious themes encompassing politics, betrayal, sacrifice, familial ties, etc. Gintama's serious arcs serve to develop the characters in question while the comedy arcs provide a fresh of breath air where the reader can kick back and enjoy seeing their characters go through the hassle of daily life, keep in mind that even the comedy arcs can carry a heavy message. With that being said, Gintama is a conglomerate of many elements, that there is bound to be something for everyone in it.

Parody​

Spoiler: Star Wars

"From Lessons 354, 409, and 407"

Spoiler: Dragon Ball

Take these 90 seconds to watch this video parodying the Namek Saga from DB
Manga Panel:

"From Lesson 202"
Rest assured, there is more DB if that's what you're into.

Spoiler: Naruto

"From Lesson 232"

So parodies aint' your thing? That's fine, how about some good ol' fashioned comedy without the mimicry.

Comedy

Spoiler: Kondo Shenanigans

This vid is 30 seconds, yes I know this is the third video I linked, but this helps get the effect across. Here's the manga panel to go along with it:

"From Lesson 188"

Spoiler: Gintoki In Trouble

"From Lesson 337"

The comedy not up your alley? That's cool, just keep in mind it's diverse, but even so, if that isn't enough, then how about we change the tone a bit.

Serious

Spoiler: Masterpiece

Ok, I'm going to admit. I'm probably fanboying the sh** out of this fight, but I really do believe it's a masterpiece. Not only for the intense fight sequence but because of the emotional weight hovering over both of these individuals as they unleash their frustration on each other as the tumultuous history behind them is revealed little by little. Words don't do these chapters justice.

"From Lessons 517/518"

Spoiler: Kagura Awakens

"From Lesson 219"

Spoiler: Nobume

"From Lesson 368"

Wackiness
Fights and the seriousness still ain't doing it for you, well then how about the wacky adventures the cast experiences like:

Spoiler: Wackiness

Kagura's Funeral

So basically, Kagura fakes an illness and she ends up in this predicament at the mercy of the series' biggest sadist. Just another day for the Yorozuya.
"From Lesson 458"

Kondo Getting Married??!

When saving the country and chasing the woman you love leads you to marrying a gorilla.
"From Lesson 123"

Well, I think for now that's it. Did my best to avoid spoilers once more. Hopefully that was enough to give you guys the inside scoop on all Gintama has to offer(and it has a LOT more to offer) and why the abundance of craziness, stupidity, intensity, emotionally heavy tear jerkers, and lessons all delivered by this wonderful crew created by Sorachi deserve your vote!
Thanks for reading and vote Gintama!!!