Gintama Episode Count
For any newcomer staring into the chaotic, heartfelt, and parody-fueled void of Gintama , one of the first and most daunting questions is: "How many episodes are there, and where do I even start?" The answer is deceptively complex. Unlike a standard, linear long-running shonen anime, Gintama ’s episode count is a patchwork of seasons, rebrands, delays, and a famously "fake" final season.
For the complete story of Gintama , you need to watch:
(Pronounced "Gintama Prime")
(The "Dot" Season)
The series is a massive undertaking, spanning over a decade of broadcast history with several "sequels" that are essentially just continued seasons. To help you navigate the Kabuki District, here is the complete breakdown of the Gintama episode count.
Gintama is unique because it often rebrands its seasons with slight title variations, such as adding an apostrophe or a degree symbol, which can make the episode count confusing for newcomers. Series Title Episode Range Total Episodes (Series 1) 2006–2010 Gintama’ (Series 2) 2011–2012 Gintama’ Enchōsen 2012–2013 Gintama° (Series 3) 2015–2016 Gintama. (Series 4) Gintama. Porori-hen Gintama. Silver Soul Arc Total TV Episodes 001–367 367 2006–2018 Essential Movies and OVAs
While they are mostly compilations, there are two canon-critical movies that every viewer must watch at specific points in the series: gintama episode count
(The "Degree" Season)
Streaming services often number episodes sequentially from 1 to 367. However, fans and databases use the Japanese rebranded titles ( Gintama' , Gintama° , Gintama. ) to distinguish production eras.
Here is how the episodes are divided across the different series titles: For any newcomer staring into the chaotic, heartfelt,
The main anime series consists of aired across approximately ten seasons between 2006 and 2018. If you include the two-episode "Semi-Final" special, the official episode count is often cited as 369 . Episode Breakdown by Season
| Series / Season | Episode Range | Episode Count | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (2006) | 1 - 201 | 201 episodes | The original run on TV Tokyo. | | Gintama' (2011) | 202 - 252 | 51 episodes | Title includes a prime symbol. | | Gintama' Enchousen (2012) | 253 - 265 | 13 episodes | Direct continuation of Gintama'. | | Gintama° (2015) | 266 - 316 | 51 episodes | The degree symbol marks a reboot in production. | | Gintama. (2017) | 317 - 328 | 12 episodes | The "Porori-hen" (Slip Arc) – mostly comedy. | | Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen (2018) | 329 - 367 | 39 episodes | The final serious arc, split into two cours. | | TOTAL TV EPISODES | 1 - 367 | 367 episodes | |
There are also three major Gintama films, but only one is essential to the main plot: To help you navigate the Kabuki District, here
