Episode 1
Nobody with Natural Straight Hair Can Be That Bad
24m8.5 / 10
Gintoki returns from a six-month vacation to find he has been replaced by a gold-haired imposter.
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Directed by Kei UmabikiWritten by Akatsuki Yamatoya
TV series
Gintama
2006TV-1411 seasons8.1 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Kintoki and Gintoki
24m9.0 / 10
Tama reveals Kintoki's origins and hatches a plan with Gintoki and Sadaharu to make the town remember the real Odd Jobs leader.
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Directed by Chizuru MiyawakiWritten by Akatsuki Yamatoya
Episode 3
Kin-san's Kintama
24m9.0 / 10
After Gintoki saves Tama from Kintoki, he finds the whole town turned against him after Kintoki frames him for the attack! Now Gintoki must face not only Kintoki, but all his former friends too! However, some of them are beginning to have doubts.
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Directed by Yasuhiro MinamiWritten by Akatsuki Yamatoya
Episode 4
The Meaning of a Main Character
24m9.5 / 10
It's time for the final showdown. Gintoki's friends rally around him once more, but Kintoki still has one more trick up his sleeve that could spell the end of Gintama forever!
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Directed by Kazuo MiyakeWritten by Akatsuki Yamatoya
Episode 5
Courtesan Turns the Tables
24m8.5 / 10
Many years ago, the famous courtesan Suzuran made a promise with one of her clients. She has waiting in Yoshiwara ever since, hoping meet this man again. Many years have passed and Suzuran is now old and on her deathbed. Gintoki and Tsukuyo decide to track down this man, but are shocked when they find out just who he is.
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Directed by Shuji MiyaharaWritten by Akatsuki Yamatoya
Episode 6
Inside the Palace!!
24m9.0 / 10
Whilst trying to hide the unconscious Shogun, Gintoki and the gang encounter his uncle, the former Shogun, the man who allegedly made the promise with Suzuran. However, when Tsukuyo asks about her, they discover something that could spell danger for them all.
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Written by Kento Shimoyama, Yasuhiro Minami
Episode 7
Five Pinkies
24m9.0 / 10
Gintoki and the gang storm the palace looking for Maizo and Sadasada, the former Shogun. They find and confront Sadasada, but he still has a few tricks up his sleeve...
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Directed by Kei UmabikiWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 8
Pinky Swear
24m9.0 / 10
Just when it looks like all is lost, the Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi arrive to lend their aid to our heroes. Sadasada attempts to escape but Gintoki is hot in pursuit.
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Directed by Yasuhiro MinamiWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 9
Unsetting Moon
24m9.0 / 10
As the Tendoshu arrive to take control of the situation, Shigeshige makes an unexpected announcement.
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Directed by Ai YoshimuraWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 10
The Sound of a Beam Can Pierce Every Heart
24m8.5 / 10
Otae has decided that it's finally time to re-open the dojo to new students. Shortly after deciding this, she and Shinpachi meet with an unexpected acquaintance from the past. His name is Hajime, a former student of the dojo who was missing, assumed dead after being caught in an explosion in the terminal. Now that he has returned, he will help them revive the dojo, however there is something different about him.
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Directed by Shuji MiyaharaWritten by Akatsuki Yamatoya
Episode 11
Two Brothers
24m9.0 / 10
Hajime's secret is revealed and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Gintoki, seemingly ignoring Otae's pleas, decides to settle the score with Hajime himself.
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Directed by Kazuo MiyakeWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 12
Liquor and Gasoline, Smiles and Tears
24m9.0 / 10
Shinpachi arrives and saves Gintoki at the last moment. Although Gintoki was trying to save Hajime, Shinpachi and Otae have now resolved to put an end to this no matter what.
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Directed by Tomoyuki KawamuraWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 13
Dog Food Doesn't Taste Like You Think
24m8.5 / 10finale
Sadaharu, fed up with the lack of food at Odd Jobs, decides to leave to fend for himself. On the way he meets a starving puppy that he can't ignore.
Episode credits
Directed by Chizuru MiyawakiWritten by Akatsuki Yamatoya
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Gintama
Cast
Tomokazu SugitaGintoki Sakata (voice)
Rie KugimiyaKagura (voice)
Daisuke SakaguchiShinpachi Shimura (voice)
Akira IshidaKotarou Katsura (voice)
Fumihiko TachikiTaizou Hasegawa (voice)
Kazuya NakaiToushirou Hijikata (voice)
Kenichi SuzumuraSougo Okita (voice)
Takehito KoyasuShinsuke Takasugi (voice)Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 367
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 銀魂
Networks & production
TV TokyoJapan
TV AichiJapan
TVQJapan
TV OsakaJapan
TVhJapan
TSCJapan
Themes
alienanimebased on mangaedo periodfemale ninjafriendsjoyfulninja
