đź‘‹ Welcome to the Gintama Watch Order
If you’re new: Gintama is funny, chaotic, and lowkey philosophical. But the episode numbering and movie retcons? Straight-up confusing. This guide fixes all that. Every season, movie, and OVA is here — no filler policing, no gatekeeping.
⚠️ Quick Disclaimer
Don’t let anyone tell you what to skip. Watch what feels fun — skip what doesn’t. Gintama has real arcs, movie-level fights, and goofy greatness. Your journey, your pace.
📺 Series Start Point (Season 1: Gintama 2006–2010)
| Title |
Type |
Episodes (Season) |
Episodes (Global) |
Canon? |
Where to Watch |
| Gintama (Season 1) |
TV |
Ep. 1–57 |
Ep. 1–57 |
âś“ Canon |
Crunchyroll — or Zoro.to |
| Gintama: The Movie (Benizakura Arc) |
Movie |
Replaces Ep. 58–61 |
~ Recap (Improved Animation) |
Crunchyroll — or Nyaa |
|
| Gintama (Season 1 Continued) |
TV |
Ep. 58–86 |
Ep. 58–86 |
âś“ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Jump Festa 2005 Special |
OVA |
— |
After Ep. 86 |
~ Bonus |
YouTube — or Gogoanime |
| Gintama (Season 1 Continued) |
TV |
Ep. 87–105 |
Ep. 87–105 |
âś“ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Jump Festa 2008 Special |
OVA |
— |
After Ep. 105 |
~ Bonus |
YouTube — or 9anime |
| Gintama (Season 1 Finale) |
TV |
Ep. 106–201 |
Ep. 106–201 |
âś“ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
🔥 Gintama’ (2011) and Ensuing Seasons
| Title |
Type |
Episodes (Season) |
Global Range |
Canon? |
Where to Watch |
| Gintama’ (2011) |
TV |
Ep. 1–51 |
Ep. 202–252 |
âś“ Canon |
Crunchyroll — or AnimePahe |
| Gintama’: Enchousen |
TV |
Ep. 1–13 |
Ep. 253–265 |
âś“ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
🎬 Gintama Movie & Arcs (2013–2015)
| Title |
Type |
Watch Order |
Canon? |
Where to Watch |
| Gintama: The Final Chapter – Be Forever Yorozuya |
Movie |
After Ep. 265 |
âś“ Alternate future canon |
Crunchyroll — or AniWave |
🧪 Gintama° (2015)
| Title |
Type |
Episodes (Season) |
Global Range |
Canon? |
Where to Watch |
| Gintama° (Season 1) |
TV |
Ep. 1–51 |
Ep. 266–316 |
âś“ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
❤️‍🔥 Gintama.: Slip Arc + Porori-hen (2017)