A Kagura Birthday Appreciation Post
When I tell you Kagura isn't your typical shounen heroine, I ain't lying 😌
First SQ jump heroine to vomit and pick her nose on screen
Belongs to the strongest clan in the Gintama universe and is the daughter of the Yato legend thus making her one of the strongest characters in the series
Has her own berserk moment that is usually reserved for male characters
The Yoshiwara in Flames arc is what actually sold me to fully invest in her character. Despite her childish attitude, Kagura always had that air of gentle maturity in her. This arc just proves that Kagura is a lot more perceptive than we think she is. She's aware that she's not like Shinpachi. She's a whole lot stronger than humans and this fact scares her to the point she unconsciously suppressed his Yato instincts in fear of hurting people. Seeing her snap made me realize that it's not a display of strength, rather than a display of weakness. Seeing her cry as she swore to get stronger so that she would never lose to her blood again, I just knew Sorachi would handle her with care and boy did he not disappoint.
The Rakuyou Decisive Battle Arc finally gave us more insight on the Yato clan as well as Kagura's back story. Also, this arc didn't only showed Kagura's growth but also added nuances to her character. Kagura acts a lot like Gintoki. Behind those childishness, those playful behavior, it hides a burden and responsibility that they know they will have to face someday. For Kagura, that is to fulfill her promise with her mother that she'd bring back her family. I can not be more proud when his fight with Kamui happened. She may have given up on Kamui once, but Kagura being Kagura, never could break her bond with his brother, and with the help of Gintoki and Shinpachi, she did not just managed to fulfill her promise to her mother, she exceeded it by showing her newly formed bonds, her family, the Yorozuya.
Resolves her own story conflict with the MC acting as her support
This is still in relation to the RDB arc. Gintoki, the male protagonist, took on a support role as Kagura convinces her brother to be family again.
Has her own rival in the series
Yes, just like shounen male characters, Kagura also has her own rival through the likes of Okita Sougo. The two have always bantered and fought whenever they see each other. Just like usual shounen rivals, they hate having to rely or get help from the other. Over time, they have also formed a bond knowing that they'd encourage and support the others back while still maintaining that healthy and playful rivalry between them.
Her stand-alone episodes is one of the best wholesome moments in Gintama
This standalone episodes shows that despite her monstrous strength and her tomboyish attitude, Kagura is still very much a sweet child and a cute lady. She shows us that it's okay to be vulnerable and enjoy things that normal girls and children do. That kind gentle unwavering heart is what makes her who she is.
Once again, to the Queen of Kabukicho, the one and only heroine of Gintama, Happy Birthday Kagura 🎉💞✨