Japanese media outlet TRILL recently announced the results of a poll for the live-action [[KNOWN_3648]] Gintama movie actors. The survey, which polled 300 respondents aged 10 to 70 across Japan, asked who they thought best embodied their respective original characters. [[KNOWN_3806]] Shun Oguri, who plays Sakata Gintoki, took the top spot with 109 votes, while [[KNOWN_3706]] Kanna Hashimoto and [[KNOWN_6120]] Ryo Yoshizawa came in second and third with 70 and 42 votes, respectively.
▌No. 3: [[KNOWN_6120]] Ryo Yoshizawa (42 votes)
[[KNOWN_6120]] Ryo Yoshizawa, who portrays Okita Sougo, garnered 42 votes. Many respondents felt that not only did his appearance closely match the original character, but his portrayal of Sougo's cool, aloof, and "sadistic" personality was also spot-on. His action sequences also received high praise.
A 33-year-old woman commented, "Since he's the most handsome character in the series, the bar was already incredibly high, but his performance silenced everyone. His acting was superb." Another 27-year-old woman frankly stated, "His face is so beautiful, it's like he walked straight out of the 2D world."
▌No. 2: [[KNOWN_3706]] Kanna Hashimoto (70 votes)
[[KNOWN_3706]] Kanna Hashimoto secured second place with 70 votes, with her fearless, image-shattering performance as Kagura being the biggest highlight. Beyond the hilarious facial expressions, nose-picking, and exaggerated antics, her portrayal of Kagura's outrageous personality and unique way of speaking was also deemed highly accurate.
A 36-year-old woman remarked, "Her portrayal of Kagura from the original work is 100% spot-on. It's truly shocking that such a beautiful actress could go to such lengths." A 30-year-old woman also praised, "To be able to shed her pride and play Kagura like that is nothing short of a monumental achievement."
▌No. 1: [[KNOWN_3806]] Shun Oguri (109 votes)
Ultimately, [[KNOWN_3806]] Shun Oguri clinched the top spot with 109 votes. Respondents widely praised his complete embodiment of Gintoki's usual lazy and listless demeanor, perfectly contrasted with his cool and dependable side when it truly matters.
A 64-year-old man lauded, "He perfectly recreated the original atmosphere. The balance between his flippant attitude and his calm coolness is exquisite; he truly *is* Gintoki." Another 32-year-old woman stated bluntly, "Besides [[KNOWN_3806]] Shun Oguri, I can't imagine anyone else playing Gintoki."
TRILL noted that this poll didn't just focus on physical resemblance. The actors' mannerisms, movements, comedic timing, and emotional shifts during serious scenes were also crucial criteria for audiences to determine if a character was "perfectly recreated."
via： TRILL