Gintama Watch Order June 2026
Gintama's TV run is split across seasons that keep the same name but add a punctuation mark each time — a plain title, then an apostrophe (Gintama'), a degree symbol (Gintama°), and finally a period (Gintama.) — which makes the order baffling to newcomers even though it's simply chronological. The marks are just sequel markers; read left-to-right by release date and you're watching it correctly. Below is the full recommended Gintama watch order for June 2026, cross-checked against multiple community guides — plus alternative orders and what you can safely skip. Last verified June 26, 2026.
✅ Release order (recommended)
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1
Gintama (Season 1)
The original run (2006-2010). Establishes Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura and the Yorozuya. The slow-burn first ~20 eps are gag-heavy; this block carries the most filler but fans insist it's part of the charm. Includes the Benizakura Arc (eps 58-61) and Yoshiwara in Flames Arc.
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Gintama' (Season 2)
Apostrophe = sequel. Resumes after a one-year hiatus (2011-2012), picking up directly where S1 left off — no reboot, just a new title. Contains the Renho and Kintama arcs.
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Gintama' Enchousen (Season 2, cont.)
'Enchousen' means 'extension.' A short continuation of Gintama' (2012-2013); often counted together with S2 as one 64-episode block. Home to the heavy-hitting Kintoki and Shogun Assassination arcs.
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Gintama° (Season 3)
Degree symbol = next sequel, new studio (BN Pictures). 2015-2016. One of the most acclaimed stretches: Confessing Arc, Love Potion, and the major Shogun Assassination / Farewell Shinsengumi arcs.
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Gintama. (Season 4)
The period marks the final-arc era. Jan-Mar 2017. Adapts the Rakuyo Decisive Battle Arc — plot-dense and mostly canon.
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Gintama. Porori-hen
'Porori-hen' (Slip Arc) is a deliberate comedy/gag interlude sandwiched between the two serious final-arc cours (Oct-Dec 2017). Lighthearted by design — not 'filler' so much as a self-aware breather before the climax.
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Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen (Silver Soul Arc)
The final TV season (Jan-Oct 2018), split into two cours. Adapts most of the climactic Silver Soul Arc but stops just short of the very end — the conclusion moves to the 2021 film.
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Gintama: The Final
The true series finale, released Jan 8, 2021. Adapts the remainder of the Silver Soul Arc (manga Lessons 699-704) plus new material. ESSENTIAL — watch this last to actually finish the story after the 2018 season.
🔀 Alternative orders
Canon / story-arcs-only (skip filler)
Watch only plot-relevant episodes and the serious arcs, skipping standalone gag/recap episodes. Possible but NOT recommended for a first watch, because Gintama's character comedy is the whole point and many 'filler' gags pay off emotionally during the serious arcs. Use a per-episode canon/filler chart if you truly want this.
Gintama (Benizakura, Yoshiwara in Flames) → Gintama' / Enchousen (Shogun Assassination) → Gintama° (Confessing, Farewell Shinsengumi) → Gintama. (Rakuyo) → Silver Soul Arc → Gintama: The Final
Includes movies in-place
Same release order, but you may optionally watch the 2010 Benizakura movie after the TV Benizakura arc as a stylistic upgrade.
S1 (incl. eps 58-61) → [optional: Benizakura movie] → S2/Enchousen → Gintama° → Gintama. → Porori-hen → Silver Soul Arc → Gintama: The Final
⏭️ What can you skip?
Strictly skippable: standalone recap/clip-show episodes and a handful of pure gag fillers. Gintama. Porori-hen (13 eps) is an intentional comedic detour you could skip racing to the finale, but it's beloved. The 2010 Benizakura Arc movie is fully SKIPPABLE for plot — it retells TV episodes 58-61 with upgraded animation, so it's a re-watch of an arc you already saw. By contrast, Gintama: The Final (2021) is NOT skippable — it's the actual ending.
📺 Where to stream
- Crunchyroll (full series, subbed)
- Hulu (partial: ~first 49 episodes, sub/dub)
❓ FAQ
What's with the apostrophe and symbols in the season titles?
They're just sequel markers, added in order: Gintama → Gintama' (apostrophe) → Gintama° (degree sign) → Gintama. (period). Each new mark = the next season picking up where the last left off. The story is continuous; the punctuation only tells you the release sequence.
How many episodes are there in total?
367 TV episodes across all seasons (201 + 51 + 13 + 51 + 12 + 13 + 26), spanning 2006-2018, plus movies. People often round to '~367' or cite '369' depending on whether OVAs/specials are counted.
Should I skip the filler?
No — fans overwhelmingly say watch it all. Gintama's 'filler' is character-driven comedy that builds the cast you cry over later; even its recap and clip-show episodes are self-aware jokes. Only skip if you specifically want a canon-only speedrun, and even then you'll lose a lot of the payoff.
What order do the movies go in?
Two films matter. Gintama: A New Retelling Benizakura Arc (2010) is OPTIONAL — it re-tells TV episodes 58-61 with better animation, so slot it after Season 1 only if you want the upgraded version. Gintama: The Final (2021) is the real finale and goes LAST, after the 2018 Silver Soul Arc season.
Where can I stream it?
Crunchyroll carries the full series (subbed). Hulu has historically offered the first ~49 episodes with a sub/dub option. Availability varies by region; Crunchyroll is the most complete catalog for the whole run.
Is Gintama finished?
Yes. The anime concluded with the film Gintama: The Final, released January 8, 2021, which adapts the end of the Silver Soul Arc and closes the story. The manga had already ended in 2019.
📚 Sources
Cross-checked against: Gintama Wiki (Fandom) — Anime · Wikipedia — List of Gintama episodes. Last verified June 26, 2026.