The ULTIMATE Gintama Collection
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In this stack I will also list all arcs that have at least 3 episodes (with a couple exceptions for 2-episode arcs). Arcs listed as (S) can be considered "serious arcs". Arcs will be listed with both their overall Gintama episode number, and their in-season episode number between brackets.
Structure:
1. The main Gintama canon, with all projects that directly adapt manga chapters (or other sources).
2. (Non-canon) side content that is worth a watch either during the main series, or afterward.
3. The recap/compilation movie series "Gintama on Theater 2D".
4. Jump Festa and other secials that could a fun watch
5. Ads, PV's and other collabs
I will also try to answer any weird questions related to the series in the specific entries, but let it be known that a lot of these will actually be answered through the show itself!
For example, "Why does every subsequent season have a symbol instead of a number next to the name?" is a question answered right at the first episode of S2.
Be sure to also check out my Spotify playlist with every OP/ED/Insert song for the series: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UXKjDN5dY3mf89IiBlmou?si=8ffb65141a3c4e07
Note: "Yorinuki Gintama-San" was a series that featured high definition re-runs of 51 episodes of the first Gintama season. This series contained 6 original OP's and ED's on top of using the Benizakura Movie themes as an OP/ED set. All the OP's and ED's are viewable on Youtube.
In this stack I will also list all arcs that have at least 3 episodes (with a couple exceptions for 2-episode arcs). Arcs listed as (S) can be considered "serious arcs". Arcs will be listed with both their overall Gintama episode number, and their in-season episode number between brackets.
Structure:
1. The main Gintama canon, with all projects that directly adapt manga chapters (or other sources).
2. (Non-canon) side content that is worth a watch either during the main series, or afterward.
3. The recap/compilation movie series "Gintama on Theater 2D".
4. Jump Festa and other secials that could a fun watch
5. Ads, PV's and other collabs
I will also try to answer any weird questions related to the series in the specific entries, but let it be known that a lot of these will actually be answered through the show itself!
For example, "Why does every subsequent season have a symbol instead of a number next to the name?" is a question answered right at the first episode of S2.
Be sure to also check out my Spotify playlist with every OP/ED/Insert song for the series: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UXKjDN5dY3mf89IiBlmou?si=8ffb65141a3c4e07
Note: "Yorinuki Gintama-San" was a series that featured high definition re-runs of 51 episodes of the first Gintama season. This series contained 6 original OP's and ED's on top of using the Benizakura Movie themes as an OP/ED set. All the OP's and ED's are viewable on Youtube.
TV, 2006,
201 eps
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Author:9
Season 1 of Gintama
Episodes 1-201
SKIP EPISODE 1 AND 2. These are both not-canon, and you're probably gonna have a difficult time getting up to speed with the characters, since most of those that appear here, will be properly introduced later in the first season.
Other than those two episodes, I would advise AGAINST skipping any of the "filler". On my own first watchthrough I honestly couldn't even tell the difference between the filler and non-filler, since the filler is just more of the same Gintama shenanigans.
List of arcs:
1) Umibozu: EP 40-42 (S)
2) Benizakura: EP 58-61 (S)
3) Tama: EP 69-71
4) Yagyuu: EP 76-81 (S)
5) Okita Mitsuba: EP 86-87 (S)
6) Shinsengumi Crisis: EP 101-105 (S)
7) Ryuguu Palace: EP 115-118
8) Monkey Hunter: EP 121-123
9) Shinpachi's Pen Pall: EP 126-128
10) Ghost Ryokan: EP 131-134
11) Yoshiwara in Flames: EP 139-146 (S)
12) Otsuu Official Fanclub: EP 157-163
13) Tama Quest: EP 167-170
14) Yoshiwara Red Spider: EP 177-181 (S)
15) Character Popularity Poll: EP 182-184
16) Kabukicho Stray Cat: EP 190-192
17) Diviner: EP 195-199
Episodes 1-201
SKIP EPISODE 1 AND 2. These are both not-canon, and you're probably gonna have a difficult time getting up to speed with the characters, since most of those that appear here, will be properly introduced later in the first season.
Other than those two episodes, I would advise AGAINST skipping any of the "filler". On my own first watchthrough I honestly couldn't even tell the difference between the filler and non-filler, since the filler is just more of the same Gintama shenanigans.
List of arcs:
1) Umibozu: EP 40-42 (S)
2) Benizakura: EP 58-61 (S)
3) Tama: EP 69-71
4) Yagyuu: EP 76-81 (S)
5) Okita Mitsuba: EP 86-87 (S)
6) Shinsengumi Crisis: EP 101-105 (S)
7) Ryuguu Palace: EP 115-118
8) Monkey Hunter: EP 121-123
9) Shinpachi's Pen Pall: EP 126-128
10) Ghost Ryokan: EP 131-134
11) Yoshiwara in Flames: EP 139-146 (S)
12) Otsuu Official Fanclub: EP 157-163
13) Tama Quest: EP 167-170
14) Yoshiwara Red Spider: EP 177-181 (S)
15) Character Popularity Poll: EP 182-184
16) Kabukicho Stray Cat: EP 190-192
17) Diviner: EP 195-199
TV, 2011,
51 eps
Me:-
Author:9
The first part of Season 2 of Gintama
Episodes 202-252
The series will be in widescreen format from this season onwards
List of arcs:
1) Timeskip: EP 202-203 (1-2)
2) Kabukicho Four Devas: EP 210-214 (9-13) (S)
3) Renho: EP 232-236 (31-35)
4) Baragaki: EP 244-247 (43-46) (S)
Episodes 202-252
The series will be in widescreen format from this season onwards
List of arcs:
1) Timeskip: EP 202-203 (1-2)
2) Kabukicho Four Devas: EP 210-214 (9-13) (S)
3) Renho: EP 232-236 (31-35)
4) Baragaki: EP 244-247 (43-46) (S)
TV, 2012,
13 eps
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Author:10
The second part of Season 2 of Gintama
Episodes 253-265
List of arcs:
1) Kintama: EP 253-256 (1-4)
2) Courtesan of a Nation: EP 257-261 (5-9) (S)
3) Beam Saber: EP 262-264 (10-12) (S)
Episodes 253-265
List of arcs:
1) Kintama: EP 253-256 (1-4)
2) Courtesan of a Nation: EP 257-261 (5-9) (S)
3) Beam Saber: EP 262-264 (10-12) (S)
TV, 2015,
51 eps
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Author:9
Season 3 of Gintama
Episodes 266-316
List of arcs:
1) Gender Swap: EP 275-277 (10-12)
2) Shinigami: EP 279-281 (14-16) (S)
3) Soul Swap: EP 287-289 (22-24)
4) Kaientai: EP 290-291 (25-26) (S)
5) Shogun Assassination: EP 300-307 (35-42) (S)
6) Farewell Shinsengumi: EP 308-316 (43-51) (S)
Episodes 266-316
List of arcs:
1) Gender Swap: EP 275-277 (10-12)
2) Shinigami: EP 279-281 (14-16) (S)
3) Soul Swap: EP 287-289 (22-24)
4) Kaientai: EP 290-291 (25-26) (S)
5) Shogun Assassination: EP 300-307 (35-42) (S)
6) Farewell Shinsengumi: EP 308-316 (43-51) (S)
OVA, 2016,
2 eps
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Author:6
OVA for Season 3 of Gintama
While it's listed as an OVA (Original Video Animation), this arc does in fact adapt some of the manga's chapters (Ch. 492-496 specifically).
List of arcs:
1) Love Potion: EP 1-2
While it's listed as an OVA (Original Video Animation), this arc does in fact adapt some of the manga's chapters (Ch. 492-496 specifically).
List of arcs:
1) Love Potion: EP 1-2
TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
The first part of Season 4 of Gintama
Episodes 317-328
List of arcs:
1) Rakuyou Decisive Battle: EP 317-328 (EP 1-12) (S)
Episodes 317-328
List of arcs:
1) Rakuyou Decisive Battle: EP 317-328 (EP 1-12) (S)
TV, 2017,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
The second part of Season 4 of Gintama
Episodes 329-341
This season was used as a bit of a stop-gap between the streak of serious arcs. It mostly consists of leftover unadapted manga comedy arcs.
List of arcs:
1) Excalibur: EP 334-336 (6-8)
2) HDZ48: EP 337-339 (9-11)
Episodes 329-341
This season was used as a bit of a stop-gap between the streak of serious arcs. It mostly consists of leftover unadapted manga comedy arcs.
List of arcs:
1) Excalibur: EP 334-336 (6-8)
2) HDZ48: EP 337-339 (9-11)
TV, 2018,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
The third part of Season 4 of Gintama, and first part of The Silver Soul Arc
Episodes 342-353
List of arcs:
1) Silver Soul: EP 342-353 (1-12) (S)
Episodes 342-353
List of arcs:
1) Silver Soul: EP 342-353 (1-12) (S)
TV, 2018,
14 eps
Me:-
Author:9
The fourth part of Season 4 of Gintama, and second part of The Silver Soul Arc
Episodes 354-367
List of arcs:
1) Silver Soul (continued): EP 354-361 (1-8) (S)
2) Silver Soul Aftermath: EP 362-367 (9-14) (S)
Note; Silver Soul Aftermath technically starts in EP8 after the credits roll
Episodes 354-367
List of arcs:
1) Silver Soul (continued): EP 354-361 (1-8) (S)
2) Silver Soul Aftermath: EP 362-367 (9-14) (S)
Note; Silver Soul Aftermath technically starts in EP8 after the credits roll
Special, 2021,
2 eps
Me:-
Author:8
2-episode special that acts as the bridge between Gintama S4 and The Final Movie.
(Note: this special has a release date AFTER the actual Final Movie, but it should be watched before).
List of arcs:
1) Silver Soul Aftermath (continued): EP 1-2 (S)
(Note: this special has a release date AFTER the actual Final Movie, but it should be watched before).
List of arcs:
1) Silver Soul Aftermath (continued): EP 1-2 (S)
Movie, 2021,
1 ep
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Author:10
The Final Gintama project for the main series
List of arcs:
1) Silver Soul Aftermath (continued): EP 1 (S)
List of arcs:
1) Silver Soul Aftermath (continued): EP 1 (S)
TV, 2025,
12 eps
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Author:9
Spin-off series based on the "3-nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi Sensei" Light novel series.
While it doesn't take place in the main Gintama continuity (if there even is such a thing), there will be a lot of references to the early Gintama episodes since that was when most of the light novels released back in the day. The show also expects you to know all the character relationships from that time, therefore I'd say to at least watch the original series before attempting to watch this spin-off.
Do keep in mind that this might change as the spin-off continues to air, as more characters get introduced and referenced from the later seasons.
Episode 11 touches on the ending of Gintama The Final in a very meta way, so be warry.
While it doesn't take place in the main Gintama continuity (if there even is such a thing), there will be a lot of references to the early Gintama episodes since that was when most of the light novels released back in the day. The show also expects you to know all the character relationships from that time, therefore I'd say to at least watch the original series before attempting to watch this spin-off.
Do keep in mind that this might change as the spin-off continues to air, as more characters get introduced and referenced from the later seasons.
Episode 11 touches on the ending of Gintama The Final in a very meta way, so be warry.
Movie, 2010,
1 ep
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Author:8
Remake of the Benizakura arc from Gintama Season 1.
The entire arc has been reanimated to fit the widescreen format with some additional scenes. While it's cool to see the arc animated this way, I'd say save this movie for when you have watched the first arc of S2, so after experiencing the transition to widescreen (then again that's just personal preference from my side).
Recommended to watch after either:
- Episode 203 (personal recommendation)
- Episode 57 (theoretical recommendation, as a replacement to the arc)
The entire arc has been reanimated to fit the widescreen format with some additional scenes. While it's cool to see the arc animated this way, I'd say save this movie for when you have watched the first arc of S2, so after experiencing the transition to widescreen (then again that's just personal preference from my side).
Recommended to watch after either:
- Episode 203 (personal recommendation)
- Episode 57 (theoretical recommendation, as a replacement to the arc)
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
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Author:9
Anime original movie that served as a possible "ending" to the Gintama anime.
This movie was produced purely on the basis that Sunrise (the animation studio) wasn't sure if they could continue with the series after Season 2 due to both budget and a lack of popularity. The movie is quite engaging, but it's not really talked about in the series outside some surface level references from S3 onward.
Personally I watched it after having finished the entire series since it didn't feel right to watch a "conclusion" when there was still more Gintama content to watch (also I craved more content after the Final Movie and this filled that hole pretty perfectly).
Recommended to watch after either:
- Gintama: The Final (personal recommendation)
- Episode 264 (theoretical recommendation, end of S2)
This movie was produced purely on the basis that Sunrise (the animation studio) wasn't sure if they could continue with the series after Season 2 due to both budget and a lack of popularity. The movie is quite engaging, but it's not really talked about in the series outside some surface level references from S3 onward.
Personally I watched it after having finished the entire series since it didn't feel right to watch a "conclusion" when there was still more Gintama content to watch (also I craved more content after the Final Movie and this filled that hole pretty perfectly).
Recommended to watch after either:
- Gintama: The Final (personal recommendation)
- Episode 264 (theoretical recommendation, end of S2)
Movie, 2026,
1 ep
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Remake of the Yoshiwara in Flames arc from Gintama Season 1
Pretty much same song and dance as the Benizakura movie, though this one released years after the main series had ended (and it looks so damn good)
Airing: 13th February 2026 (JP)
Released as part of the Gintama 20th aniversary project
Recommended to watch after either:
- Episode 203 (personal recommendation)
- Episode 138 (theoretical recommendation, as a replacement to the arc)
Pretty much same song and dance as the Benizakura movie, though this one released years after the main series had ended (and it looks so damn good)
Airing: 13th February 2026 (JP)
Released as part of the Gintama 20th aniversary project
Recommended to watch after either:
- Episode 203 (personal recommendation)
- Episode 138 (theoretical recommendation, as a replacement to the arc)
Movie, 2012,
2 eps
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Compilation movies of the Shinsengumi Crisis and Kabukicho Four Devas arcs.
The "On Theater 2D" movies are different from the Benizakura movie in that they're not a reanimated version of the associated arc, it's just the episodes from the anime stitched together and released in theaters and home media.
These do not contain a lot of extra content and/or additional cuts, however the Shinsengumi Crisis arc is now in a widescreen format, then again it's just a zoomed in release of the 4:3 version, so you do lose a lot by watching this version.
The "On Theater 2D" movies are different from the Benizakura movie in that they're not a reanimated version of the associated arc, it's just the episodes from the anime stitched together and released in theaters and home media.
These do not contain a lot of extra content and/or additional cuts, however the Shinsengumi Crisis arc is now in a widescreen format, then again it's just a zoomed in release of the 4:3 version, so you do lose a lot by watching this version.
Movie, 2023,
1 ep
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Compilation movie of the Baragaki Arc
Released as part of the Gintama 20th anniversary project
This and the following On Theater 2D movies feature some extra commentary from the main cast at the start and end of the movies.
Released as part of the Gintama 20th anniversary project
This and the following On Theater 2D movies feature some extra commentary from the main cast at the start and end of the movies.
Movie, 2024,
1 ep
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Compilation movie of the Courtesan of a Nation Arc
Released as part of the Gintama 20th anniversary project
Released as part of the Gintama 20th anniversary project
Movie, 2024,
1 ep
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Compilation movie of the Kintama Arc
Released as part of the Gintama 20th anniversary project
Released as part of the Gintama 20th anniversary project
Special, 2005,
1 ep
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Jump Festa 2005 Special
Special, 2015,
1 ep
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Jump Festa 2014 Special
Special, 2015,
1 ep
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Jump Festa 2015 Speical
Preview of the Shogun Assassination Arc
Preview of the Shogun Assassination Arc
Special, 2010,
1 ep
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The fun thing with this one is that the voice actors were performing live :0 (while it's re-using animation from the first season)
Special, 2010,
1 ep
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Announcement made for the Second Season of Gintama
CM, 2013,
6 eps
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A commerical with Gintama characters as Mameshiba beans.
ONA, 2019,
2 eps
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Collaboration between Gintama and Monster Strike
Special, 2023,
1 ep
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Announcement video for the 3-nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi anime.
Official Youtube link: https://youtu.be/bl0VZnRpak8?si=hGG-PXqRToX9jnqw
Official Youtube link: https://youtu.be/bl0VZnRpak8?si=hGG-PXqRToX9jnqw
CM, 2023,
1 ep
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A short ad featuring Gintama characters playing VR games on the Meta Quest 3
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