Kagura's Staff
The durable weapon wielded by the Yorozuya's alien freelancer.
Kagura's Staff is the signature melee weapon wielded by Kagura, the teenage alien girl who works as a freelancer alongside Gintoki Sakata and Shinpachi Shimura in the Yorozuya agency. The staff is iconic as the primary tool she uses in combat, contrasting with the swords typically carried by samurai in Edo.
Quick Facts
- Wielder
- Kagura
- Affiliation
- Yorozuya
Lore & Background
It is not described in terms of its history, symbolism, or role in Edo society. The staff is simply the melee weapon Kagura uses, and it is seen with her during the Yorozuya's odd jobs.
Reader's Guide
This weapon is the primary melee tool for Kagura, a member of the Yorozuya freelancers. It does not mention how Kagura wields it, whether she uses one hand or two, or what kind of attacks she performs. There is no information on maintenance, balance, or care.
Did You Know?
- The anime Gintama is based on Hideaki Sorachi's manga of the same name.
- The first 99 episodes of Gintama were directed by Shinji Takamatsu.
- The series premiered on TV Tokyo on April 4, 2006, and finished on March 25, 2010, with 201 episodes.
- The Yorozuya freelancers search for work to pay monthly rent, which usually goes unpaid.
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