Gintama
Gin Tama
銀魂
Genres
- Action
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
Tags
all 37- ComedyParody95
- Main CastEnsemble Cast92
- TraitsSamurai91
- ComedySlapstick88
- OtherFound Family88
- OtherMeta88
- Main CastMale Protagonist86
- ComedySurreal Comedy85
- TimeAnachronism84
- TraitsAliens81
- TechnicalEpisodic80
- DemographicShounen76
- OrganisationsPolice76
- ComedySatire76
- ActionSwordplay76
- TimeHistorical69
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast64
- TraitsAnthropomorphism60
- UniverseSpace59
- VehicleMopeds58
- TraitsNinja58
- Sexual ContentSadism57
- OtherCrime55
- TraitsHomeless51
- Sexual ContentMasochism51
- TraitsOiran48
- TraitsRobots48
- OrganisationsMafia41
- OtherPhilosophy40
- TraitsNekomimi38
- SportBoxing37
- OrganisationsYakuza33
- SportFishing32
- OtherEducational30
- TechnicalCGI28
- TraitsKuudere25
- RomanceFemale Harem13
Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Tags: Parody, Ensemble Cast, Samurai, Slapstick, Found Family, Meta, Male Protagonist, Surreal Comedy, Anachronism, Aliens, Episodic, Shounen.
#20
Ranked
#147
Popularity
61.7K
Favorites
271.1K
Members
#1
This Season
Popular TV
#2
This Season
Rated TV
#76
All Time
Rated TV
#136
All Time
Popular TV
Episode Progress
Complete201 / 201 episodes aired
All 201 episodes available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, YouTube
- Premiered
- Spring 2006
- Aired
- Apr 4, 2006 – Mar 25, 2010
- Broadcast
- Thursday · 18:00:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 80h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Sunrise
Alternative Titles
ja銀魂
enGin Tama
enYorinuki Gintama-san
enSilver Soul
enגינטאמה
ruГинтама
Synopsis
Edo is a city that was home to the vigor and ambition of samurai across the country. However, following feudal Japan's surrender to powerful aliens known as the "Amanto," those aspirations now seem unachievable. With the once-influential shogunate rebuilt as a puppet government, a new law is passed that promptly prohibits all swords in public. Enter Gintoki Sakata, an eccentric silver-haired man who always carries around a wooden sword and maintains his stature as a samurai despite the ban. As the founder of Yorozuya, a small business for odd jobs, Gintoki often embarks on endeavors to help other people—though usually in rather strange and unforeseen ways. Assisted by Shinpachi Shimura, a boy with glasses supposedly learning the way of the samurai; Kagura, a tomboyish girl with superhuman strength and an endless appetite; and Sadaharu, their giant pet dog who loves biting on people's heads, the Yorozuya encounter anything from alien royalty to scuffles with local gangs in the ever-changing world of Edo. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Gintama adapts chapters 1-292 of original manga. The series received high-definition reruns of older episodes by TV Tokyo from April 5, 2010, to March 28, 2011, under the name Yorinuki Gintama-san, which included 51 selected episodes as well as four new opening and ending songs.
Where to Watch
Franchise Timeline
Gintama is entry 1 of 11 in the Gintama watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Gintama
Side Stories
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- 1GintamaSeason 12006
- 2Gintama Season 2Season 22011
- 3Gintama: EnchousenSeason 32012
- 4Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever YorozuyaMain Story #4 (MOVIE)2013
- 5Gintama Season 4Season 52015
- 6Gintama Season 5Season 62017
- 7Gintama. Slip ArcSeason 72017
- 8Gintama. Silver Soul ArcSeason 82018
- 9Gintama. Silver Soul Arc - Second Half WarSeason 92018
- 10Gintama: The Semi-FinalMain Story #10 (SPECIAL)2021
- 11Gintama: The Very FinalMain Story #11 (MOVIE)2021
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- 1Gintama2006
- 2Gintama: Jump Festa 2005 SpecialOptional SPECIAL2005
- 3Gintama: Jump Festa 2008 SpecialOptional SPECIAL2008
- 4Gintama: Dai HanseikaiOptional SPECIAL2010
- 5Gintama: Yorinuki Gintama-san on Theater 2DOptional MOVIE2012
- 6Gintama x MameshibaOptional TV2013
- 7
- 8
- 9Gintama - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany ClassOptional TV2025
- 10Gintama Season 22011
- 11Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-henOptional MOVIE2023
- 12
- 13Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-henOptional MOVIE2024
- 14Gintama on Theater 2D: Kintama-henOptional MOVIE2024
- 15
- 16Gintama Season 42015
- 17Gintama: Love Incense ArcOptional OVA2016
- 18Gintama Season 52017
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
Platform Scores
MAL
8.93
AniList
85 / 100
Kitsu
82 / 100
AniList Trend
856
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 201 / 201
Main Story
201 / 201
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 201
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
22 filler eps
Safe to skip· ~8h 48m saved by skipping
Theme Songs
Openings
Public users tracking this
1
Mean Score
7.0
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags12
Relations
Side Story5
Gintama: Dai Hanseikai
Gintama: Jump Festa 2005 Special
Gintama: Jump Festa 2008 Special
Gintama': Futon ni Haitte kara Buki Nokoshi ni Kizuite Neru ni Nerenai Toki mo Aru
Gintama°: Umai-mono wa Atomawashi ni Suru to Yokodorisareru kara Yappari Saki ni Kue
Alt. Version3
Character3
Other6
3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei Announcement Special
Gintama x KFC
Gintama x Mameshiba
Gintama x Meta Quest 3 Collaboration CM
Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya
Mahjong Soul x Gintama Collab
Recommendations
10 recommendationsThe Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Daily Lives of High School Boys
Grand Blue Dreaming
Great Teacher Onizuka
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Golden Kamuy
One Piece
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in the original Gintama series?
The original Gintama series consists of 201 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 24 minutes. It first began airing in the spring of 2006.
Where can I watch Gintama online?
You can stream Gintama on several platforms, including Crunchyroll and Hulu.
What is the premise of Gintama and is it worth watching?
Gintama is a highly-rated series with a score of 8.93/10 that blends comedy, action, and sci-fi tropes. It follows an eccentric samurai named Sakata, Gintoki who runs a small business for odd jobs in an Edo period Japan conquered by aliens.
Is Gintama the start of a longer series?
Yes, this version of Gintama is the first entry out of 10 in the franchise. If you enjoy the series, you can continue the story with sequels like Gintama Season 2.
Who is the director behind Gintama?
Gintama was directed by Takamatsu, Shinji and produced by the animation studio Sunrise.
What are some anime similar to Gintama?
If you enjoy the humor and style of Gintama, fans often recommend watching The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Daily Lives of High School Boys, Grand Blue Dreaming, Great Teacher Onizuka, and Rurouni Kenshin.
Why is Gintama so highly rated?
With a score of 8.93/10, Gintama is widely acclaimed for its unique mix of historical samurai themes, gag humor, and parody. It is driven by the chemistry between main characters like Sakata, Gintoki, Kagura, and Shimura, Shinpachi.
Are there other versions of Gintama to watch?
Yes, the franchise includes alternative versions such as Gintama: The Movie and Gintama: Yorinuki Gintama-san on Theater 2D.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Spring 2006
- Aired
- Apr 4, 2006 – Mar 25, 2010
- Broadcast
- Thursday · 18:00:00
- Episodes
- 201 / 201
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 80h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Sunrise
Alternative Titles
ja銀魂
enGin Tama
enYorinuki Gintama-san
enSilver Soul
enגינטאמה
ruГинтама
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