Gintama is among the greatest comedy animes ever made. It is a bit of a departure from the usual Shonen standard of humorous lighthearted moments in between fierce battles, and it works.

In addition to humor, you can also find serious and life-threatening situations in Gintama that are portrayed with terrifying ferocity and chilling action. However, ultimately, viewers will always remember Gintama for its famous gags and its witty comedy.

There are eight TV series, 4 films, one OVA series, and 5 specials on Gintama.

It’s not a show you can watch all in one sitting, so make sure you take your time getting acquainted with the characters and get ready for an exciting adventure (that will get exponentially better after the first 50 episodes)!

Gintama Watch Order at a Glance

In Gintama, the seasons are connected to the following season. Therefore, when the story of one Gintama season ends, the next one will begin in the next season. While each season is the beginning of a brand new story and, sometimes, an earlier one, each is tied to the previous. Therefore, the proper sequence to watch the show is the one to follow.

Here’s a summary of all Gintama watch-orders to keep in mind:

• Gintama Season 1 (Episodes 3 to 57)
• Gintama: The Movie (remake of episodes 58-61, with better animation)
• Gintama (Episodes 52-201, the end of season 1.)
• Gintama’ (Season 2) (Episodes 202-252)
• Gintama Season 3 or Gintama’: Enchousen (Episodes 253-265)
• Gintama Movie 2: The Final Chapter – Be Forever Yorozuya (combination of episodes 58, 61).
• Gintamao (Season 4) (Episodes 266-316)
• Gintama. (Season 5) (Episodes 317-328)
• Gintama : Slip Arc (Season 6) (Episodes 329-341)
• Gintama : Silver Soul Arc (Season 7) (Episodes 342-367)
• Gintama “The Semi-Final” (takes place between episodes 367, and The Final movie)
• Gintama: The Final

Gintama Watch Order

Gintama is among the top comedy anime around the globe. I once received Gintama as a comedy series suggestion to watch, and I decided to give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised when watching it; I was determined to finish it regardless of the expected length. The show is innovatively designed and switches from humorous comedy scenes to ferocious combat. These transitions, I have to say, are amazing in anime.

This anime will get you out of the habit of being bored watching. In addition to being a show that is full of hilarious episodes, there are dangerous and life-threatening events that are featured in the anime. The events are portrayed through intense action scenes. The most memorable part of the show is going to be the comedy that is the show.

It has eight television episodes, as well as four films, an OVA series, and five specials in Gintama. For your convenience, I’ll provide the sequence in which you will be able to view the series. Of course, you’re free to skip the specials on Gintama since you can stream them later, or at any time.

Below is a suggested watch list for people who don’t wish to go through a compilation of Gintama:

Here’s a brief review of the watch order:

1. Gintama
2. Gintama’
3. Gintama’: Enchousen
4. Gintama Movie 2: The Final Chapter- Be Forever Yorozuya
5. Gintamao
6. Gintama.
7. Gintama. : Slip Arc
8. Gintama. : Silver Soul Arc
9. Gintama: The Semi-Final
10. Gintama: The Final

1. Gintama

Gintama was the very first episode of Gintama. When you watch it, it is recommended to not watch the first two episodes since they were made specifically for manga readers. They are more an appreciation of the manga adaptation. The season technically begins with episode 3. It has 201 episodes.

2. Gintama’

Gintama’ is the second season of the series. After having seen the first season, it is the next to be watched. It has 51 episodes.

3. Gintama’: Enchousen

Enchousen, the third season, is available to be watched. It has 13 episodes. The episodes of this season are few, but I can assure you that you will have the best entertainment.

4. Gintama Movie 2: The Final Chapter- Be Forever Yorozuya

There’s no need to be confused there. The movie franchise was created by the blending of episodes 58-61. However, this movie is released after the third season, which is an additional reason to view the entire series in sequence.

5. Gintamao

Gintamao, the fifth anime season, is to be watched straight following the film 2. It contains 51 episodes.

6. Gintama.

Gintama. is the fifth episode of the animated series. The numbers of seasons and the names associated with the episodes should not be confusing. The series continues after the previous season. There are only two shows (OVA) and 12 episodes.

7. Gintama : Slip Arc

Gintama. : Slip Arc is the sixth season of the animated series. It has 13 episodes.

8. Gintama : Silver Soul Arc

The seventh season is in full swing. It is split into two parts: Gintama. : Silver Soul Arc (12 episodes) and Gintama Silver Soul Arc Second Half war (14 episodes).

9. Gintama: the Semi-final

This season or, more accurately, part of it, follows that of the 7th season (Silver Soul Arc). This means that it only has two seasons (OVA) from episode 367, as well as the final film.

10. Gintama: The Final

This is the last episode of this exciting series; watching all seasons is the last thing you need to see. One episode is much like a film.

Do You Need to Watch Gintama in Order?

You must watch Gintama in the correct order. If you don’t watch the show in order, you’ll miss the introduction of some characters as well as some crucial pieces of information from earlier episodes. As I’ve said previously, you can start with episode 3.

Will There be More Gintama Anime?

Gintama: The Final is the final episode of the anime series that was released in early 2021. It is not known when the show will be able to continue in the future.