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Gintama

2006 – 2018Show11 seasons367 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic–9.1

An eccentric, wholesome animated series about family and pop culture.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Episodes

11 seasons · 367 episodes · best: S1E142 "Life Is a Series of Choices" 9.8

Episodes

8.1
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9.2
9.3
9.5
7.6
8.9
9.3

Story

We're Odd Jobs Gin!

In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.

Feels like

  • Historical Parody
  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Found Family
  • Samurai Action
  • Meta-Humor
  • Pop Culture Satire
  • Slapstick Violence
  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Sci-Fi Anachronism
  • Chaotic Energy

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Youichi Fujita, Chizuru Miyawaki, Yasuhiro Minami
Written by
Akatsuki Yamatoya, Michiko Yokote, Kento Shimoyama
Produced by
Noriko Kobayashi, Atsuko Kobayashi, Shinnosuke Wada
Music by
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Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 4, 2006 · October 8, 2018 · Ended

First aired
April 4, 2006
Last aired
October 8, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
11 seasons · 367 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
122 countries

Tropes

Toplessness from the Back, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, The Faceless +9

  • Toplessness from the Back
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • The Faceless
  • Nose Bleed
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Casual Interstellar Travel
  • We Help the Helpless
  • Percussive Pickpocket
  • Reincarnation
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Good Smoking, Evil Smoking
  • Riding into the Sunset

12 of 348 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Gintama?"

Questions about Gintama

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gintama?

NetflixHuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, Gintama streams on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. It also streams in 121 other countries.

Is Gintama worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.7). Season 6 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.6 against 9.5 for the best season.

Which season of Gintama is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 9.5. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Life Is a Series of Choices (season 1, episode 142) at 9.8, and the lowest is Hard-Boiled Egg on a Man's Heart (season 1, episode 84) at 5.6.

Is Gintama okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Gintama?

147 h

About 147 hours: 367 episodes in 11 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2018.

Will Gintama make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Is Gintama plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.