"Even if you're a main character, you can…" — Gintoki Sakata Quote

"Tears are handy for washing away troubling and sad feelings. But when you grow up, you'll learn that there are things so sad, they can never be washed away by tears. That there are painful memories that should never be washed away. So people who are truly strong laugh when they want to cry. They endure all of the pain and sorrow while laughing with everybody else."

— Obi Hajime · Gintama

"You're absolutely right. I can't do anything alone. Everyone has their flaws and imperfections, but that's what drives us to work together... To make up for those flaws. Together, we make the perfect main character."

— Gintoki Sakata · Gintama

"But I suppose it’s not so bad that an old friend is the same as ever."

— Kotarō Katsura · Gintama

"That's like what an evil organization in some anime would do."

— Gintoki Sakata · Gintama

"Everyone's carrying something that matters. You just don't realize when you're carrying it. It's only after it slips out of your hand that you realize how heavy it was in the first place. So many times I thought that I'd never carry a load like that ever again. And yet, before I realized it, I was carrying it again. I'd feel so much better if I just got rid of it. But I just can't bring myself to do it."

— Gintoki Sakata · Gintama

"[crashing through the gate on his motor scooter] Thanks for the support! Here come the real heros!"

— Gintoki Sakata · Gintama