Who Does Gintoki End Up With in Gintama?

Gintama’s very essence is its main character, Gintoki, whose dead fish eyes hide more than we think.

Gintoki’s past is incredibly tragic despite him being portrayed in hilarious ways most of the time. He is significantly different from any other character, as he’s lazy, addicted to gambling, and yet is protective when it comes to his closed ones.

However, throughout the series, he has built so many connections that few seem genuine.

After his past events, he rarely opens up or actually connects with someone, but once he does, that person is someone to be treasured. This man, who has suffered more than anyone, might finally find reprieve in love.

With Gintama ending soon, fans are wondering whether Sorachi will partner Gintoki up with anyone, and if yes, then who?

Who Does Gintoki End Up With?

Gintoki does not end up with anyone in Gintama, as he does not have romance as his top priority. While he does like the weather girl, Ketsuno Ana, it is just a childish crush.

He deeply cares for Otae and Tsukuyo; however, he has not been shown to reciprocate their love.

Gintoki has always shown a good deal of interest in women; however, it has mostly been on a surface level.

He might appreciate their beauty or even wish to protect their smiles (in the case of Ketsuno Ana), he has not fallen in love with anyone as of now.

When it comes to the question of who Gintoki will end up with, most fans have their favourite pairings.

I. Gintoki x Otae

Otae has been there since the beginning of the series and is a part of the Yorozuya family. She cares deeply for Gintoki and understands him exceptionally well.

During the Benizakura arc, when Gintoki was injured, she was the one who took care of him, and despite scolding him not to be reckless anymore, Otae still understood his need to save the people.

Instead of stopping him, she instead lent him her favorite umbrella and told him that he better be alive to return it.

Their relationship has always been such. There are no direct words, but their actions more than prove their feelings for one another.

When Otae was taken to the Yagyu household, Gintoki shared a beautiful moment with her when he told her to be more selfish and show her tears so that they could help wipe them.

The relationship between Gintoki and Otae has always been teased since the very first episode; however, it is unlikely for them to end up together due to two reasons.

The first is that while Otae has been shown to like Gintoki romantically, he has not yet reciprocated her feelings. Secondly, If Sorachi does indeed match Otae with someone, it is likely to be Kondo and not our white permed samurai.

II. Gintoki x Sarutobi

Sarutobi is a stalker, and she’s proud of it. She had fallen for Gintoki the very first time she saw him, and he was the one who awakened her masochistic side.

She is so madly in love with him that she stalks him and revels in his hurtful words and attitude towards her.

On the other hand, while Gintoki treats Sarutobi poorly and even states that he dislikes clingy women, he still rescues her when needed.

However, he has absolutely no romantic feelings towards Sarutobi and is just simply annoyed by her stalking. In the end, despite their unhealthy relationship, Gintoki and Sarutobi’s dynamic is an entertaining one.

III. Gintoki x Tsukuyo

Gintoki and Tsukuyo is the most popular pairing in Gintama, and for a good reason. During the Yoshiwara in Flames Arc, their trust and friendship developed, as they both relied on each other while fighting against Jiraia.

Whenever Tsukuyo tried to sacrifice herself, Gintoki always stayed by her side and protected her.

Despite his grave injuries, Gintoki went to save her from Jiraia and told her to wholeheartedly weep and ask for help as he’d always be there to share her pain and burdens.

He even commented that Tsukuyo has a pretty face with a clean soul when asked by her if she would have been different without scars.

Tsukuyo likes Gintoki romantically, and her feelings towards him were intensified during the Love Potion arc. Gintoki, however, does not seem to love and reciprocate her feelings despite sharing a deep level of mutual understanding and respect.

Gintoki has excellent chemistry with all the love interests, and two of them even have the potential to end up with him. However, it is unlikely to happen as it’s not essential to how Sorachi wants the story to be portrayed.

Furthermore, as Tsukuyo said, Gin doesn’t belong to anyone, but regardless he ends up finding his way into everyone’s hearts.

This can be considered Sorachi’s way of summing up his feelings about the pairings, as in the end, Gintama has never put its entire focus on love, and probably never will.

About Gintama

The story is set in an alternate-history late-Edo period, where humanity is attacked by aliens called “Amanto.” Edo Japan’s samurai fight to defend Earth, but the shōgun cowardly surrenders when he realizes the aliens’ power.

He agrees to an unequal contract with the aliens, placing a ban on carrying swords in public and allowing the invaders to enter the country.

The samurai’s swords are confiscated, and the Tokugawa bakufu becomes a puppet government.

The series focuses on an eccentric samurai, Gintoki Sakata, who works as an odd-jobs freelancer. Although the story is mostly episodic, a few story arcs and recurring antagonists develop.