Gin Tama, Vol. 5

Brief Description:
"This book reads from right to left"--P. [4] of cover.

Biographical Note:
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.

Marc Notes:
Translation of: Gintama.; First published in Japan in 2003 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo--T.p. verso.; This book reads from right to left--P. [4] of cover.; 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 Sakata 'Gin' Gintoki do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.--P. [4] of cover.; 8; Ages 16 and up.; 8; Rated T+ for older teen--P. [4] of cover.; Translated from the Japanese.

Publisher Marketing:
It's samurai vs. aliens!