In Lesson 472 of Gintama, Tama reveals that Sakata Gintoki cannot swim. While it’s played for laughs, the show has dropped hints—like Gintoki wearing floaties or avoiding deep water scenes.
It adds yet another hilarious contradiction to Gintoki’s over-the-top samurai persona, keeping fans entertained with his many quirks.
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