It's samurai vs. aliens 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 Gintoki 'Gin' Sakata do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity. Shinpachi's List of Things I Learned During My Summer Vacation 1. Never trust a guy in a turtle suit 2. Sometimes the age to wisdom ratio isn't what it should be. 3. If you want to see how a woman will age, look at her mother. 4. Whack-a-Mole is awesome. 5. Parents still don't understand.