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Gintama Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Gintama anime and movies in order

Last updated: September 30 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Gintama is a sprawling comedy-action epic with hundreds of episodes spread across multiple series and films, making its watch order famously intimidating. This guide simplifies the chaos so you can enjoy Gintoki and the Yorozuya in the right order.

Gintama is set in an alternate Edo-period Japan where aliens have conquered the country, following the silver-haired odd-jobs samurai Gintoki Sakata and his ragtag companions. Famous for its rapid-fire parody, gut-busting comedy, and surprisingly powerful dramatic arcs, the series has one of the most passionate fanbases in anime β€” and one of the most confusing episode lists.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order follows the many television runs and films as they premiered over the years.

  1. Gintama (2006 TV series)
  2. Gintama: The Movie (2010)
  3. Gintama' (2011 TV series)
  4. Gintama: The Movie - The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya (2013)
  5. Gintama (2015 TV series)
  6. Gintama. (2017-2018 TV series)
  7. Gintama: The Final (2021 film)

The two earlier films are largely non-canon or recap-style adventures, while the story itself flows continuously through the TV runs to its finale.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Story chronology simply follows the television series in broadcast order, with Gintama: The Final delivering the true conclusion of the saga.

  1. Gintama (2006 TV series)
  2. Gintama' (2011) and Gintama' Enchousen (2012-2013)
  3. Gintama (2015 TV series)
  4. Gintama. (2017-2018 TV series)
  5. Gintama: The Final (2021) β€” the definitive ending

Which Order Should You Choose?

The good news is that release order and story order are essentially the same for Gintama: just watch the TV series in the sequence they aired and finish with Gintama: The Final. The 2010 and 2013 movies are optional β€” the first retells an existing arc and the second is a fun what-if adventure β€” so you can enjoy them any time after you're caught up. Don't let the massive episode count scare you; the early comedy episodes are a perfect, low-commitment entry point.

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