"Gintama" Anime Inspired Glasses Go on Sale in March

Cosplay glasses to correct otaku vision on March 15th

January 24, 2012 6:27pm PST (1/24/12)

They're available at character goods retailers like Animate and not an ophthalmologist. They're based on the glasses worn by the straightman, Shinpachi, and not the ones worn by the more exotic ninja, Ayame Sarutobi, but if you ever wanted to sport eyewear inspired by alternate history comedy Gintama, they'll be available in Japan on March 15th for ¥3,150 ($40).

Manufacturer Movic lists that the glasses are good for both everyday use and cosplay.

via Comic Natalie

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1/24/12 by TheManaKnight

I should buy them, but wish they still made the Persona 4 glasses.

1/24/12 by P5CYH0K4M3

I agree, wholeheartedly. I just went to the eye doctor the other day and I'm sad they don't at least have the main character's glasses from the anime. I thought they'd be easier to find. My current glasses are as close as I could find; Republica Brasil.

1/24/12 by shabaXD

Lol awesome

1/24/12 by turbobrick

Thats not a bad price for a model of shinpachi.

1/24/12 by kydo11

haha, you only need the glasses for the cosplay

1/24/12 by munchthis

aww, I wanted Sa-chan's glasses with the transforming and lasers.

1/24/12 by cintan9

is it sad that I really found this hilarious? it looks just like shinpachi!!

1/24/12 by jinspike

Will there be a link for us foreigners can buy this?

1/24/12 by thehexeditor

My god they're not selling glasses.. They're selling Shinpachi himself!

1/24/12 by Hokage_4

LMAOOO! So true xD

1/24/12 by shellysunfish

I want them! X D

1/24/12 by itscaptainkatsura

This should be a Daily Deal

1/24/12 by vonzander

Oh no is the show going under? Are they hurting for money, that they need to sell Shinpachi, I mean he is so worth more then $40, and quantities are limited to the first caller.

1/24/12 by darkm000n

hahahaahaha, you can buy Shinpachi now :P

1/24/12 by Mrbigstick

and i spent $320 on a pair of Nike glasses. still, this detailed 1/1 scale model of Shinpachi would look good on top of my bookshelf with my FFXI tarutaru figures and Orihime and Asuka (they put him on the bronze Gundam statue during one of the Gintama Live Action segments.) and i can get my actual prescription made up for them so they instantly become more useful as a cosplay item than my Naruto headband.

1/24/12 by Zindakku

DONDAKE!!!!!!!!

1/24/12 by JelloBear

SHINPACHI! Why are you being sold?! Anyway, I'd prefer Sogo's eyemask.

1/24/12 by -Cum

I'm pretty sure they already sell that. Somewhere.
But, really?
Shinpachi glasses?
I can get a model similar to these at my local walmart! D:<

1/24/12 by Maiden_aya

that is kind of cool

1/24/12 by dokudokugwo

I think this should be a new trend to release the glasses characters wear if they hold some sort of significance... like with not only Shinpachi but I wish they did Ayame's as well. Persona 4 would also be awesome... as a glasses wearer I'd totally pick up a pair and get a prescription filled with them.

1/24/12 by chrono01

They released the protagonist's glasses from Persona 4 a while back. I managed to grab a pair, and they are very...very awesome.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10145451

Sadly, they were released in limited quantities and are now sold out. I hope they continue the line. I got some prescription lens put in them, and they are now my permanent glasses.

I'll probably grab these, as well, if the import sites offer them. I enjoy collecting items like these. >:)