5 Anime Heroes Who Were Just Up to Mischief

Gintoki Sakata 

Gintama Gintoki
  • Anime: Gintama
  • Motivation: Enough money for strawberry milk and parfaits

The special thing about the protagonist from Gintama is that he has no world-changing goal. While other shonen heroes want to become the Pirate King or Hokage, his ultimate goal is simply to lead a peaceful life. This also includes having enough money for his rent and sweets and protecting the people who matter to him.

Gintoki loves to devour strawberry milk and parfaits, and prefers lounging on the sofa while reading the Weekly Shōnen Jump. He does not look like the typical hero but has a wild side.

Gintoki was actually a former samurai during the independence war against the aliens. However, after the war, he lost his beloved teacher, which traumatized him, leading him to withdraw.

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