Created by Hideaki Sorachi in 2003, Gintama revolves around the character of Gintoki Sakata, a space-age samurai and freelancer living in Tokyo, which has been taken over by aliens. Alongside his companions Shinpachi Shimura and Kagura, Gintoki runs a shop to cover their rent expenses. The series’ unique blend of sci-fi, samurai, and comedic elements make it an unforgettable watch due to its quirky nature.
Did you know? Gintama ranks among the highest-selling manga series ever, with an impressive 55 million copies sold just in print! However, its popularity extends beyond the pages of the manga. The Gintama anime, airing from December 2003 to June 2019, has consistently placed in the top ten rankings for DVD and Blu-ray sales. Frankly, if that’s not something to boast about, we don’t know what is!
The popular series Gintama is making a grand return with a fresh spin-off titled “Gintama ‘3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei.” The first teaser was unveiled earlier this year, and it’s scheduled to premiere in October 2025. If you’re wondering if you need to watch all of Gintama to follow along, then rest assured, you’ve landed on the right page!
To discover the optimal method for viewing this extensive anime series (slightly shorter than One Piece), continue reading below in sequence.
Should I watch Gintama in chronological order?
Initially, Gintama might appear puzzling because each season has its unique slight variations in language. Some are even labeled as ‘sequel series’. However, upon closer inspection, these are simply different seasons of the same show that have been subtly rebranded to reflect their distinct tones and styles.
Here’s the best way to watch all of Gintama in order:
- Gintama episodes 1 – 57
- Gintama: The Movie (this serves as a remake of episodes 58 – 61)
- Gintama episodes 62 – 201
- Gintama’ episodes 1 – 51
- Gintama’ Enchousen episodes 1 – 53
- Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya
- Gintama° episodes 1 – 51
- Gintama. episodes 1 – 12
- Gintama.: Slip Arc episodes 1 – 13
- Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc 1 – 26
- Gintama: The Semi-Final
- Gintama: The Final
What episodes of Gintama should I skip?
Due to the vast number of episodes in this anime, it’s quite surprising that only a small portion are considered ‘filler’. However, if you aim for a straightforward narrative, you may find a handful of episodes that could be skipped.
In simpler terms, the initial two episodes of the original Gintama series can be safely skipped as they mainly serve to celebrate the transition of the manga into an anime, without introducing any significant plot points.
Instead of watching episodes 58 through 61 in the series “Gintama,” you have the option to go straight to “Gintama: The Movie.” This film is essentially a revamped version of that particular storyline. If you’re inclined, you can still watch those episodes, but the movie boasts significantly improved animation quality.
Where can I watch Gintama in the UK?
To catch up with Gintama right now, Crunchyroll would be your go-to platform. But if you’d prefer owning the series, you can buy its seasons as DVDs or Blu-rays from Amazon.
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