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TV series

Gintama

2006–2018, Japanese, on TV Tokyo & TV Aichi.

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.

AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
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Seasons
11
Episodes
367
Episode length
24 min
Status
Ended in 2018

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8.2/10 from 270 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Gintama

Gintama is streaming on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Sony Liv in India.

Availability in India as of 31 October 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S11 E14: There Are Lines Even Villains Can't Cross

Aired 8 October 2018

Seasons 11

Gintama Season 1 (2006) poster

Gintama Season 1

2006 · 49 episodes · 8.2/10

Gintama Season 2 (2007) poster

Gintama Season 2

2007 · 50 episodes · 8.7/10

Gintama Season 3 (2008) poster

Gintama Season 3

2008 · 51 episodes · 8.8/10

Gintama Season 4 (2009) poster

Gintama Season 4

2009 · 51 episodes · 9.0/10

Gintama' (2011) poster

Gintama'

2011 · 51 episodes · 8.7/10

Gintama': Enchousen (2012) poster

Gintama': Enchousen

2012 · 13 episodes · 8.9/10

Gintama° (2015) poster

Gintama°

2015 · 51 episodes · 9.0/10

Gintama. (2017) poster

Gintama.

2017 · 12 episodes · 9.2/10

Gintama. - Slip Arc (2017) poster

Gintama. - Slip Arc

2017 · 13 episodes · 8.9/10

Gintama. - Silver Soul Arc (2018) poster

Gintama. - Silver Soul Arc

2018 · 12 episodes · 9.0/10

Gintama. - Silver Soul Arc 2 (2018) poster

Gintama. - Silver Soul Arc 2

2018 · 14 episodes · 8.9/10

Specials (2005) poster

Specials

2005 · 11 episodes

Cast & crew

Details

First aired
4 April 2006
Last aired
8 October 2018
Network
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
Original title
銀魂
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Type
Scripted
Rated
TV-14
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What Gintama is based on

Gintama is based on Gintama, a manga series by Hideaki Sorachi, published by Jump Comics.

Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.

If you liked Gintama

Gintama: quick answers

Is Gintama worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 270 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Gintama are there?

Gintama has 11 seasons and 367 episodes, about 24 minutes each.

Is Gintama finished?

Yes. Gintama ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Gintama on?

Gintama is streaming on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)

Gintama parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Gintama is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like Gintama?

If you liked Gintama, try Hell's Paradise, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Bogus Skill «Fruitmaster» ~About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)~.

What is Gintama based on?

Gintama is based on Gintama, a manga series by Hideaki Sorachi, published by Jump Comics.

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