8.9
Gintama
銀魂
8.9
Rank
#19
Popularity
#147
Members
1.1M
Favorites
61.7K
Synopsis
Edo is a city that was home to the vigor and ambition of samurai across the country. However, following feudal Japan's surrender to powerful aliens known as the "Amanto," those aspirations now seem unachievable. With the once-influential shogunate rebuilt as a puppet government, a new law is passed that promptly prohibits all swords in public. Enter Gintoki Sakata, an eccentric silver-haired man who always carries around a wooden sword and maintains his stature as a samurai despite the ban. As...
Background
Gintama adapts chapters 1-292 of original manga. The series received high-definition reruns of older episodes by TV Tokyo from April 5, 2010, to March 28, 2011, under the name Yorinuki Gintama-san, which included 51 selected episodes as well as four new opening and ending songs.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalWhen alien overlords ban swords, a silver‑haired samurai turns odd jobs into epic chaos.
In an alternate Edo where alien conquerors called the Amanto have outlawed swords and turned the shogunate into a farcical puppet, a silver‑haired ronin refuses to lay down his wooden bokken. Gintoki Sakata runs Yorozuya, a one‑man odd‑job shop that tackles everything from petty scams to intergalactic diplomatic crises, all while delivering deadpan jokes and absurd solutions. He’s flanked by the earnest, glasses‑clad apprentice Shinpachi, the hyper‑energetic alien teen Kagura—who can crush a boulder with a single punch and devours food like a black hole—and Sadaharu, the hulking canine who treats heads like chew toys. Together they navigate a chaotic mash‑up of samurai tradition, sci‑fi tech, and slapstick parody, turning the absurdities of a colonized Edo into a stage for both heartfelt moments and relentless comedy.
samurai parodysci‑fi shenanigansabsurd comedyodd‑job adventureshistorical mashup
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
moderate
ViolenceSword fights and combat with blood shown during serious arcs; comedic violence is frequent but cartoonish.
moderate
Sexual contentHeavy sexual innuendo, prostitution references (Yoshiwara arc), and occasional fan service; no explicit nudity or sex scenes.
moderate
LanguageFrequent crude humor and profanity in subtitles; characters regularly insult each other for comedic effect.
mild
Disturbing themesBackstories include child abuse, suicide references, and character deaths; usually balanced by the show's absurdist tone.
mild
Substance useRegular alcohol consumption and smoking depicted casually among adult characters.
Gintama is a genre-blending action-comedy that parodies anime tropes while delivering genuine emotional arcs. Expect near-constant crude humor and sexual jokes alongside surprisingly violent serious storylines, making it better suited for older teens who can contextualize its tonal whiplash.
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FAQ
Gintama has 201 episodes.
Gintama is currently finished airing.
Gintama was produced by Sunrise.
Gintama aired Apr 4, 2006 to Mar 25, 2010.
Gintama is based on a Manga.
Gintama is a genre-blending action-comedy that parodies anime tropes while delivering genuine emotional arcs. Expect near-constant crude humor and sexual jokes alongside surprisingly violent serious storylines, making it better suited for older teens who can contextualize its tonal whiplash.
