ISBN Gin Tama, Vol. 8

• An ongoing manga series in Japan—17 volumes released and over 13 million copies sold in Japan to date_x000D_
• Each volume is a top ten selling manga title in Japan upon release._x000D_
• 2.7 million copies sold in Japan in its first year (2004)--Vol. 1 through 4_x000D_
• Gin Tama anime currently running on TV Tokyo._x000D_
• Sorachi made his manga debut with the one-shot story DANDELION, which is included in volume 1 of the GIN TAMA graphic novel._x000D_
• Previewed and promoted in VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump magazine._x000D_
• Originally serialized in Japan’s manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump._x000D_
• Official Japanese Website ? annex.s-manga.net/gintama/main.html_x000D_
• Translated into Korean and Chinese_x000D_
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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._x000D_
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Do's and Don'ts for Daddy-Daughter Day:_x000D_
1.  Don't let alien monsters grow exponentially by siphoning energy from space terminals and eating your daughter._x000D_
2.  Do show your dad you've learned to use your abnormal strength to help others--not hurt them._x000D_
3.  Do respect your daughter's planetary preferences, especially when they're in writing._x000D_
4.  Don't assassinate your daughter's boyfriend.