Gin Tama, Vol. 11

R to L (Japanese Style)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...The Sun Rises AgainGin's Surefire Dating Tips1. Chicks with cat ears that you meet online are always hiding something. 2. Riding with a cute girl on the back of your scooter is cool (but watch out for the rocket boost). 3. Never allow partially a blind ninja to take care of your wounds (even if she looks hot in a nurse's uniform).4. When getting involved in a coup d'etat, remember to bring your umbrella (what's that got to do with dating?!)

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.