10 Best and Funniest Gintama Parodies, An Anime That Isn't Afraid of Copyright

Gintama once parodied Ashita no Joe, the legendary boxing anime known for its super serious tone, full of suffering, and an iconic ending. However, they did this not to mock, but more as a subtle promotion for viewers to watch the original version.

Gintama casually parodied the legendary anime Saint Seiya. Gintama poked fun at how the characters in Saint Seiya could continue to stand and fight even after being 'near death' multiple times, then destroyed the epic aura with a typical punchline that was super cheesy.

Gintama also once took a jab at Kuroko no Basket. From the jerseys, the techniques, even openly mentioning the anime's name in the dialogue, everything was twisted to the extreme. The Gintama version laughed at how a basketball game could feel like a life-and-death battle, complete with dramatic monologues and excessive aura.

Gintama also doesn't miss Assassination Classroom as a parody target. Starting from the concept of a strange teacher with absurd powers, the initially absurd student-teacher relationship that gradually becomes emotional, to the mission of 'killing your own teacher.' The Gintama version, of course, twists all those elements into something super silly, filled with sarcastic dialogue, and ridiculous.

Gintama mocks the serious drama of Death Note with a super silly version. The death note is replaced with an absurd concept, while the battle of wits between characters ends up in total ridiculousness.

Kamen Rider is very distinctive with its dramatic transformation pose. This is also mimicked by the Gintama characters in one episode, but as usual, it's twisted into a super silly version that is completely not serious.

Next up is Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Starting from extreme poses, tense dialogues, and exaggerated expressions typical of JoJo, it is parodied frontally. Even the camera style and dramatic effects are parodied so clearly that it's hard not to laugh.

Gintama parodies Bleach, from rivalries, giant swords, to cool poses typical of shinigami being turned into jokes. Gintama casually mocks the character designs of Bleach, which are considered 'cool but too stylish'.

The super popular anime, One Piece, is also not spared from being a target. Gintama often mocks the concept of 'endless long adventures'. Straw hats, pirate crews, and strange powers that seem to appear without limits become the subject of jokes, complete with jabs about episodes that feel like they 'never end'.

Dragon Ball is one of the most iconic parodies and often appears in Gintama episodes. Gintoki and his friends imitate extreme training styles, excessive auras, and even the spiky hair of Super Saiyan. Even the way they scream their techniques is intentionally exaggerated and absurd, making Dragon Ball look super funny.