Gin Tama, Volume 8, Paperback

- An ongoing manga series in Japan--17 volumes released and over 13 million copies sold in Japan to date
- Each volume is a top ten selling manga title in Japan upon release.
- 2.7 million copies sold in Japan in its first year (2004)--Vol. 1 through 4
- Gin Tama anime currently running on TV Tokyo.
- Sorachi made his manga debut with the one-shot story DANDELION, which is included in volume 1 of the GIN TAMA graphic novel.
- Previewed and promoted in VIZ Media's Shonen Jump magazine.
- Originally serialized in Japan's manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump.
- Official Japanese Website ? http: //annex.s-manga.net/gintama/main.html
- Translated into Korean and Chinese

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 Sakata ``Gin`` Gintoki do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.

Do's and Don'ts for Daddy-Daughter Day:
1. Don't let alien monsters grow exponentially by siphoning energy from space terminals and eating your daughter.
2. Do show your dad you've learned to use your abnormal strength to help others--not hurt them.
3. Do respect your daughter's planetary preferences, especially when they're in writing.
4. Don't assassinate your daughter's boyfriend.