: Episodes 317–328. This covers the Battle of Rakuyo Arc, taking the action to space.
Gintama is notorious for being impossible to dub because of untranslatable Japanese puns. However, the Sentai Filmworks English dub (covering Episodes 1-49) exists and features Chris Patton as Gintoki. It is serviceable, but hardcore fans agree: Subbed is superior , mostly thanks to Tomokazu Sugita’s legendary vocal performance as Gintoki.
If you are looking for an anime that delivers top-tier sword-fighting choreography, philosophical depth regarding what it means to live honorably, and comedy that will make you laugh until you cry, Gintama is unparalleled. It is not just an anime series; it is a legendary journey that finishes on its own terms, leaving an indelible mark on anyone who follows the Silver Soul to the very end.
Hideaki Sorachi’s is a masterclass in tonal dissonance. It is a series that spends 90% of its time as a crude, fourth-wall-breaking parody and the remaining 10% as one of the most emotionally devastating samurai epics in modern media. By the time the story concludes with Gintama: The Very Final Gintama Complete Series
However, Gintama also has its share of serious moments, particularly in its later episodes. The show explores themes such as loyalty, friendship, and the consequences of violence, adding depth to the story and characters.
This season marks a significant shift, as the series begins adapting some of the most intense and plot-heavy arcs from the manga. The comedy is still there, but the stakes are higher than ever.
For English-speaking fans, all of this new content is being made available. Crunchyroll, which already hosts the entire original series, is the primary home for these new projects. : Episodes 317–328
. The samurai fought back, but they lost, leading to a ban on swords and a world where futuristic technology clashes with traditional Japanese culture. The story follows Sakata Gintoki , a lazy, sugar-addicted former samurai who runs the (Odd Jobs) alongside Shinpachi Shimura , a straight-laced apprentice, and
Set in an alternate-history Edo period, Japan has been invaded by aliens known as . The once-proud samurai have been stripped of their swords, and the Shogunate has become a puppet government for the invaders.
The series is set in feudal Japan, specifically in the Edo period, but with a twist. Aliens from outer space, known as the Amanto, have invaded Earth, and the native Japanese population is forced to coexist with them. The story follows the adventures of Gintoki Sakata, a former samurai who becomes a freelancer, along with his friends Shinpachi Shimura and Kagura Tachibana. Together, they form the Odd Jobs Gin-san, a group that takes on various odd jobs for a living. However, the Sentai Filmworks English dub (covering Episodes
Enter Gintoki Sakata, an eccentric silver-haired samurai. He runs the Odd Jobs Gin (Yorozuya) alongside his teenagers-in-training: Shinpachi Shimura, the straight-faced optical geek, and Kagura, a super-strong alien girl from the Yato clan. Together with their giant dog, Sadaharu, they take on any job for rent money.
This is where it all begins. The first two episodes are a special for manga fans celebrating the anime's adaptation, and most guides recommend skipping them or watching them later as they can be confusing for newcomers. The "true" story begins with Episode 3, which establishes the world of an alternate Edo-period Japan conquered by aliens, and introduces the lovable, deadbeat samurai, Gintoki Sakata.
The humor is chaotic, meta, and fearless. Characters break the fourth wall, directly address the anime studio, parody other series shamelessly, and engage in “serious” battles over strawberry milk or a missing pachinko parlor. Some of the funniest episodes in anime history are here (episode 25’s “Hot Pot Battle” is a classic).
| Series Title | Year Aired | Episode Count | Episode Numbers | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2006 - 2010 | 201 Episodes | 1 - 201 | | Gintama' | 2011 - 2012 | 51 Episodes | 202 - 252 | | Gintama': Enchōsen | 2012 - 2013 | 13 Episodes | 253 - 265 | | Gintama° | 2015 - 2016 | 51 Episodes | 266 - 316 | | Gintama. | 2017 | 12 Episodes | 317 - 328 | | Gintama.: Porori-hen (Slip Arc) | 2017 | 13 Episodes | 329 - 341 | | Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen (Silver Soul Arc) | 2018 | 26 Episodes | 342 - 367 |