How to Watch Gintama in Order: The Definitive Guide

Gintama (or Gin Tama) began manga serialization in 2003, ending in 2018. Hedeaki Sorachi’s creation follows Gintoki Sakata in Edo-era Japan. However, this version of the Edo period was conquered by aliens known as the Amanto. Sakata’s adventures to pay the bills as a freelancer eventually leads to the forming of the Yorozuya with two others.

The anime adaptations have had an interesting history to say the least. There are many titled series for the adaptation, which can cause confusion if going into Gintama cold. The first adaptation began airing in 2006 with the final adaptation airing in 2018.

To aid in viewing this anime, read below for the ultimate Gintama watch order. The lists will include the complete series, a list with no fillers, a list of only manga canon, and will also include the movies. Movies will be inserted based on release date and will be placed as such. We hope you enjoy this Gintama watch guide!

Our Gintama watch guide

1. Gintama (Season 1 “Year-1,” Episodes 1-49)
2. Gintama (Season 2, Episodes 1-50 or 50-99)
3. Gintama (Season 3, Episodes 1-51 or 100-150)
4. Gintama (Season 4 Episodes 1–51 or 151-201)
5. Gintama (Movie 1: “Gintama: The Movie”)
6. Gintama (Gintama’, Episodes 1-51 or 202-252)
7. Gintama (Gintama’: Enchōsen, Episodes 1-13 or 253-265)
8. Gintama (Movie 2: “Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya”)
9. Gintama (Gintama°, Episodes 1-51 or 266-316)
10. Gintama (OVA 1-2: “Gintama°: Love Incense Arc”)
11. Gintama (Gintama., Episodes 1-12 or 317-328)
12. Gintama (Gintama. Porori-hen, Episodes 1-13 or 329-341)
13. Gintama (Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen, Episodes 1-26 or 342-367)
14. Gintama (Movie 3: “Gintama: The Very Final”)
15. Gintama (OVA 3-4: “Gintama: The Semi-Final”)

The next list will be with all filler episodes removed. This will help accelerate your viewing by removing episodes unnecessary to the main story. The movies and OVAs will be removed from the list.

The Gintama watch order (without fillers)

1. Gintama (Gintama Season 1 “Year-1,” Episodes 3-49)
2. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episodes 2-7 or 51-56)
3. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episodes 9-25 or 58-74)
4. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episodes 27-50 or 76-99)
5. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 1-6 or 100-105)
6. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 8-14 or 107-113)
7. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 16-24 or 115-123)
8. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 27-35 or 126-134)
9. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 37 or 136)
10. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 39-50 or 138-149)
11. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 1-4 or 151-154)
12. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 6-13 or 156-163)
13. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 15 or 165)
14. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 17-20 or 167-170)
15. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 22 or 172)
16. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 25 or 175)
17. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 27-34 or 177-184)
18. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 36-51 or 186-201)
19. Gintama (Gintama’, Episodes 1-7 or 202-208)
20. Gintama (Gintama’, Episodes 9-50 or 210-251)
21. Gintama (Gintama’: Enchōsen, Episodes 1-13 or 253-265)
22. Gintama (Gintama°, Episodes 1-51 or 266-316)
23. Gintama (Gintama., Episodes 1-12 or 317-328)
24. Gintama (Gintama. Porori-hen, Episodes 1-13 or 329-341)
25. Gintama (Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen, Episodes 1-26 or 342-367)

Below, you will find the manga canon episode order. This will quicken the process of viewing the series as it skips anything unnecessary, including mixed canon episodes.

Gintama manga canon episodes list

1. Gintama (Gintama Season 1 “Year-1,” Episodes 3-49)
2. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episodes 2-7 or 51-56)
3. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episodes 9-25 or 58-74)
4. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episodes 27-32 or 76-81)
5. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episodes 34-50 or 83-99)
6. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 1-6 or 100-105)
7. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 8-11 or 107-110)
8. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 13-14 or 112-113)
9. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 16-20 or 115-119)
10. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 22-24 or 121-123)
11. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 27-35 or 126-134)
12. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 37 or 136)
13. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 39-50 or 138-149)
14. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 1-4 or 151-154)
15. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 6-13 or 156-163)
16. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 15 or 165)
17. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 17-20 or 167-170)
18. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 22 or 172)
19. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 25 or 175)
20. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 27-34 or 177-184)
21. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 36-51 or 186-201)
22. Gintama (Gintama’, Episodes 1-7 or 202-208)
23. Gintama (Gintama’, Episodes 9-50 or 210-251)
24. Gintama (Gintama’: Enchōsen, Episodes 1-13 or 253-265)
25. Gintama (Gintama°, Episodes 1-51 or 266-316)
26. Gintama (Gintama., Episodes 1-12 or 317-328)
27. Gintama (Gintama. Porori-hen, Episodes 1-13 or 329-341)
28. Gintama (Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen, Episodes 1-25 or 342-366)
29. Gintama (OVA 3-4: “Gintama: The Semi-Final”)

Below, you will find a list of mixed canon episodes only. Mixed canon episodes include some of the events from the manga, but will include more dialogue and events to help bridge things between the manga and anime.

Gintama mixed canon episodes list

1. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episode 33 or 82)
2. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 12 or 111)
3. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 21 or 120)
4. Gintama (Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen, Episode 26 or 367)

Below, you will find a list of filler episodes only. Should you want to view the filler episodes, the list will identify exactly which episodes you should watch. Since there is no bearing on the main story, you can view them at your leisure.

Gintama filler episodes list

1. Gintama (Gintama Season 1, Episodes 1-2)
2. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episode 1 or 50)
3. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episode 8 or 57)
4. Gintama (Gintama Season 2, Episode 26 or 75)
5. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 7 or 106)
6. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 15 or 114)
7. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episodes 25-26 or 124-125)
8. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 36 or 135)
9. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 38 or 137)
10. Gintama (Gintama Season 3, Episode 51 or 150)
11. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 5 or 155)
12. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 14 or 164)
13. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 16 or 166)
14. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 21 or 171)
15. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episodes 23-24 or 173-174)
16. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 26 or 176)
17. Gintama (Gintama Season 4, Episode 35 or 185)
18. Gintama (Gintama’, Episode 8 or 209)
19. Gintama (Gintama’, Episode 51 or 252)

Can I watch Gintama without reading the manga?

Yes, you can watch Gintama without reading the manga. If you want to keep with only the story from the manga, then stick with the Gintama manga canon episodes list in our Gintama watch guide.

Can I skip all Gintama filler episodes?

Yes, you can skip all Gintama filler episodes. As fillers, they’re fully skippable as they have no bearing on the actual story. Gintama has a fairly low number of fillers with only 22 filler episodes.

How many seasons and episodes are there of Gintama?

The original series had four seasons. However, if each subsequent titled series is considered a season, then there are ten overall seasons of Gintama. In total, there are 367 episodes. However, some consider OVA 3-4, “The Semi-Final (Special),” to be episodes 368-369. If you subtract the 22 filler episodes, that leaves you with 345 episodes. If you then remove the mixed canon episodes, that leaves you with 341 episodes.

Now you have the Gintama watch order guide. Relive or experience for the first time the adventures of Sakata and the Yorozuya crew!

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