{"product_id":"gin-tama-vol-19-9781421528175","title":"Gin Tama, Vol. 19","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's samurai vs. aliens!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Schemer Gets Caught in His Own Scheme\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Five Things to Consider Before Joining the Shinsengumi \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1. Your sword might be cursed by the vengeful spirit of an anime otaku.\u003cbr\u003e2. Rivalries and betrayals may lead to a short and painful career.\u003cbr\u003e3. No \u003ci\u003eShonen Jump\u003c\/i\u003e manga allowed!\u003cbr\u003e4. You're a nobody unless you can afford the sword with the built-in MP3 player.\u003cbr\u003e5. The black uniforms are killer on a hot summer day!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHideaki Sorachi was born on May 25, 1979, and grew up in Hokkaido, Japan. His ongoing series, \u003ci\u003eGin Tama\u003c\/i\u003e, became a huge hit when it began running in the pages of Japan's \u003ci\u003eWeekly Shonen Jump\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003e\"Dandelion\u003c\/i\u003e,\" which is included in volume 1 of the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGin Tama \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003egraphic novels.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Viz Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50656272974098,"sku":"9781421528175","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_568a6302-8624-4f33-a5e2-30cafa8b4efd.jpg?v=1733386426","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gin-tama-vol-19-9781421528175","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}