#Maybe another gripe I’ve is with her 16yo clothing lol

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Thoughts about Kagura

Kagura was the reason I started watching Gintama, I think that explains everything. Her fight against Abuto was the first approach I’d to the series and I remember being surprised that a girl would’ve such an intense fight. At the same time, watching other videos, I found it strange that her voice was so squeaky and that she’d such a childish attitude.

The contrast is something that defines Kagura, not only as a character, but also with the medium. Unlike traditional heroines, Kagura doesn't have a love interest, she's a girl with no sex appeal and who isn't afraid to be impolite. That doesn't take away from the fact that she’s someone who’s very strong, both physically and mentally, and is still feminine, even if she has behaviors that could be considered masculine.

I love that she's silly but has a big heart, which has always shown through her interactions with others. She is one of the funniest characters in the series and balances the Yorozuya in terms of warmth and craziness (Gintoki is colder, Shinpachi more focused). Also, the fact that she has found in Gintoki a father figure and in Shinpachi an older brother is very sweet.

This is because the relationship with her biological father and brother is the main conflict Kagura faces. I honestly wish this had received more attention throughout the story, more serious battles, see her struggles against her yato instincts; but I understand it's probably because Sorachi didn't have a clear plot from the beginning, just loose ideas.

However, when the family drama unfolded in Rakuyo arc, I was somewhat disappointed that the conflict focused primarily on Kamui and Umibozu, rather than between Kagura and Kamui. It felt like she played a supporting role in her own story. On top of that, some elements didn't make much sense and overall the execution wasn't the best.

Despite this, there's no doubt that Kagura was one of the characters that changed the most throughout the series. She matured, became more grounded, and went from seeing Earth as a strange land to seeing it as her home, having planet-sized love for those around her. My only lament is that at the end of the story she didn't go off to hunt aliens, which was her dream, but I like to think it's implied that she’ll in the near future.

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