Gintama

{{See also|List of Gintama characters{{!}}List of Gintama characters}}

The story is set in an alternate-history late-Edo period, where humanity is attacked by aliens called {{Nihongo|"Amanto"|天人||"Sky People"}}. Edo Japan's samurai fight to defend Earth, but the shogun cowardly surrenders when he realizes the aliens' power. He agrees to an unequal contract with the aliens, ceding power to them, and also places a ban on carrying swords in public and allows the invaders to enter the country. The samurai's swords are confiscated and the Tokugawa bakufu (shogunate) becomes a puppet government.

The series focuses on an eccentric samurai, Gintoki Sakata who works as an odd-jobs freelancer. He helps a teenager named Shinpachi Shimura save his sister Tae from an Amanto group that wants to send her to a brothel. Impressed by Gintoki, Shinpachi becomes his freelance apprentice to pay the bills and learn more about the enigmatic samurai. When the pair rescues a teenage alien girl with super-strength, Kagura, from a Yakuza group, they accept her into their odd-jobs freelancing business, and the three become known as {{Nihongo|"Yorozuya"|万事屋||'Store of 10,000 business' or 'We do everything'}}.

While working, they regularly encounter the Shinsengumi police force, who often ally with Gintoki when work involves dangerous criminals. The trio also meets Gintoki's former comrades from the Amanto invasion, including the revolutionary Kotaro Katsura who is friendly toward them despite his terrorist activities against the alien-controlled government.

The story is a balance between episodic and shorter arc based plotlines that resolve quickly, and a rich background plot that develops from its beginning to end.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2009-05-12|title=RIGHT TURN ONLY!! Gin and Juice|work=Anime News Network|date=May 12, 2009|author=Santos, Carlo|access-date=August 3, 2009|archive-date=August 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803040941/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2009-05-12|url-status=live}} For example, Gintoki's former comrade Shinsuke Takasugi is a major antagonist who regards Gintoki and his other former comrades as enemies and seeks to destroy the shogunate. Over time, Takasugi gains allies, including Kagura's brother Kamui, and the elite fighting unit Mimawarigumi to prepare for his large-scale coup d'état. After the true antagonist—the immortal Utsuro—is introduced, Gintoki works with both friends and enemies to stop Utsuro from destroying the Earth.

Hideaki Sorachi's main focus in Gintama is the use of gags; during the manga's second year of serialization, he started to add more drama to the story while still keeping the comedy. Various jokes from the manga are comments regarding elements from other manga series. For example, in the first chapter, after Gintoki fights a group of aliens to protect Shinpachi and Tae, Shinpachi complains that he only fought for "one page" and Gintoki replies, "Shut up! One page is a long time for a manga artist!" Gintoki's exaggerated desire to read the Weekly Shōnen Jump (which causes him to fight other readers to get it) also makes fun of {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} series, since during those parts characters quote them.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2008-07-08|title=RIGHT TURN ONLY!! Strange Times|work=Anime News Network|date=July 8, 2008|author=Santos, Carlo|access-date=July 8, 2009|archive-date=August 5, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805084905/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2008-07-08|url-status=live}} Other types of comedic situations are more general so that the reader must know about Japanese culture to understand them. The humor is described by publications as being "bizarre" and "weird". It is also described as being divided between two categories: "sci-fi comedy" and a "samurai comedy" with the former referring to the aliens.{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookbin.com/gintama013.html|title=Gin Tama: Volume 13|publisher=Comic Book Bin|date=June 29, 2009|author=Douresseaux, Leroy|access-date=August 4, 2009|archive-date=July 14, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714005855/http://www.comicbookbin.com/gintama013.html|url-status=live}} It tends to point out "an irritating foible about modern society" including celebration days or famous mythical figures. Additionally, there are references to several historical figures with a few characters from the story being based on them. Besides the series' comedy, the aliens' invasion of Japan brings several social issues between them and the humans with the most recurring one being the lack of social equality.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2007-06-26|title=RIGHT TURN ONLY!! Yotsuba and RTO|work=Anime News Network|date=June 26, 2007|author=Santos, Carlo|access-date=July 8, 2009|archive-date=August 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827100732/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2007-06-26|url-status=live}} As a result, one of the main themes involves society trying to preserve their way of living rather than fulfilling a dream like in other {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} series.

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In 2003, Hideaki Sorachi was an up-and-coming manga artist who had already created two one-shots for the Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 2|year=2007|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1359-1|pages=[https://archive.org/details/gintamavol2fight0000sora/page/152 152]|url=https://archive.org/details/gintamavol2fight0000sora/page/152}} Although he was preparing to write his first serialized series, his editor suggested he create a manga series based on the Shinsengumi, mostly inspired by an upcoming TV drama about the 1860s troupe as depicted by idol actors. Sorachi attempted to create this series since he admitted to liking the Shinsengumi but ultimately failed to get anything off the ground. Instead of abandoning the idea completely, he remained focused on the historical Japanese era but began to create his own story, adding in elements of science fiction and fictionalizing many of the figures from the era to create a story more to his liking.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 1|year=2007|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1358-4|pages=[https://archive.org/details/gintamavol1nobod0000sora/page/204 204–205]|url=https://archive.org/details/gintamavol1nobod0000sora/page/204}} The original title of the series was meant to be {{Nihongo|"Yorozuya Gin-san"|万事屋銀さん||{{lit}} "Odd Jobs Gin-san"}}, but it did not have any impact on Sorachi. After a great debate, he decided to go with the name Gintama after discussing it with his family, deciding on a name that sounded close to the edge without being completely off it.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 5|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1618-9|page=46}} Although Sorachi considered the one-shot "Samuraider" to be very poor, the setting of one-shot served as the base for Gintama such as the addition of alien characters.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 1|year=2007|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1358-4|page=[https://archive.org/details/gintamavol1nobod0000sora/page/203 203]|url=https://archive.org/details/gintamavol1nobod0000sora/page/203}} Sorachi liked the Bakumatsu and Sengoku periods due to how both were eras of change and thus presented the positive and negative points of humanity. The series was then set in an alternate Bakumatsu to give a bigger significance to the characters' bushido as in that time samurais were at the low point of their lives.{{cite book|title=Quick Japan|issue=86|isbn=978-4778311940|date=October 2009|pages=22–41|publisher=Otashuppan|language=ja|url=http://tieba.baidu.com/p/1849269892|access-date=September 7, 2013|archive-date=February 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215224637/http://tieba.baidu.com/p/1849269892|url-status=live}} Sorachi also cited the manga series Rurouni Kenshin, set during the Bakumatsu and Meiji periods, as a major source of inspiration.{{cite tweet|author=Rurouni Kenshin Exhibition [Official]|user=ruroken_ten|number=1353629179665907712|script-title=ja:✘ #るろ剣展 15作家の「祝辞」紹介③！✘#MrFULLSWING の作者 #鈴木信也 先生、 #銀魂 の #空知英秋 先生、 #SHAMANKING の #武井宏之 先生、 そして #トライガン #血界戦線 の #内藤泰弘 先生！あのるろ剣の #夷腕坊 の麦わらマークの爆弾を描いたのがこの先生だったとは…！驚きです。|date=January 25, 2021|language=ja|quote=The reason why historical stories are being dealt with in all sorts of manga and game media today, and why they are being supported by the younger generation, is undoubtedly because of the work "Ruroken". As usual, I was one of the radish thieves, or rather, a senior member of the thieves, who trespassed into the fields cultivated by Mr. Watsuki without permission and sold radishes. (...) We are all children of the "Ruroken" bloodline, so please don't sue us or anything like that.}}

The main character of the series was originally meant to be Toshiro Hijikata as Sorachi was a fan of the Shinsengumi, most notably Hijikata Toshizō (the Shinsengumi who was the base for the one of Gintama) after he saw the film Burn! Sword!. When Sorachi could not "shake off" Hijikata's initial design, he decided not to use him as the lead character but added him along with the Shinsengumi to the story. The pilot chapter from the series had a different plot to the one from the serialization: Shinpachi already met Gintoki in the story and there were more Shinsengumi to the story such as one based on Harada Sanosuke. As all these new Shinsengumi were older than most of the recurring characters from the series, Sorachi removed them thinking they were not entertaining.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 6|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1619-6|page=146}} When asked by a fan, Sorachi mentioned that most characters from the series are based on real-life Edo citizens while Gintoki's character is roughly based on the folk hero Sakata no Kintoki.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 7|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1620-2|page=50}}

When starting serialization the manga was unpopular and was close to being canceled. Although Sorachi was pleased with the first {{Transliteration|ja|tankōbon}} selling all of its copies, he later learned Shueisha was afraid of poor sales which resulted in the minimum printed.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|script-title=ja:銀魂公式キャラクターブック2 「銀魂五年生」|year=2009|publisher=Shueisha|isbn=978-4-08-874805-4|pages=194–195}} To increase its popularity, the author introduced new characters, the Shinsengumi, who felt memorable to his assistants. Sorachi had little hope on the manga's popularity, as he noted that people used to tell him the manga would not surpass the number of two {{Transliteration|ja|tankōbon}} volumes. However, once the third volume was released, Sorachi found that he did not have "any fresh material to use."{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 3|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1360-7|page=[https://archive.org/details/gintamavol3ifyou0000sora/page/2 2]|url=https://archive.org/details/gintamavol3ifyou0000sora/page/2}} During the first year of the series, Sorachi believed that the source of the popularity of Gintama was partially connected to the Shinsengumi drama. While the drama ran during the first year of the series, when the manga was mostly shorter stories that established the characters and the world, he felt uncomfortable making things related to the drama. By the second year and beyond, he became more daring in his stories and concepts, creating longer storylines that included more drama while keeping his sense of humor and satirization of modern Japan by way of his fictionalized past.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 6|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1619-6|page=26}}

When working on a chapter of Gintama, Sorachi sometimes had problems finishing the manuscript, leaving his supervisor to take it before he can revise it. He figured out what to write by staying in his room or going for a walk.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 3|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1360-7|page=[https://archive.org/details/gintamavol3ifyou0000sora/page/46 46]|url=https://archive.org/details/gintamavol3ifyou0000sora/page/46}} Although he commented that some of his ideas are "random," he focused on the fact that they are all related to the manga, and when he had problems coming up with ideas, Sorachi was often helped by his editor.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 7|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1620-2|page=70}} Thinking of Gintama as a "non-sense manga," before writing a chapter, Sorachi decided whether it should be a comedy or a drama. Sorachi defined Gintama as a "science fiction human drama pseudo-historical comedy."{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 10|year=2009|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1623-3|page=126}}

When Sorachi illustrated Gintama, he usually used a felt-tip pen, a fountain pen, a brush-tip pen, and a multiliner, but for the major characters, he only used a felt-tip pen and a fountain pen and did their outlines with a multiliner-0.8.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 3|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1360-7|page=[https://archive.org/details/gintamavol3ifyou0000sora/page/22 22]|url=https://archive.org/details/gintamavol3ifyou0000sora/page/22}}

{{Main|List of Gintama chapters{{!}}List of Gintama chapters}}

Gintama, written and illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi, started in Shueisha's Shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump on December 8, 2003.{{cite web|url=http://jump.shueisha.co.jp/henshu/backnumber/2004/02.html|script-title=ja:週刊少年ジャンプ 2004年2号|trans-title=Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #2, 2004|publisher=Shueisha|language=ja|access-date=June 18, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080205050754/http://jump.shueisha.co.jp/henshu/backnumber/2004/02.html|archive-date=February 5, 2008}} The manga was originally scheduled to end on September 15, 2018;{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Gintama Manga Ends in 5 Chapters|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-08-19/gintama-manga-ends-in-5-chapters/.135617|website=Anime News Network|access-date=August 22, 2018|date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024141/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-08-19/gintama-manga-ends-in-5-chapters/.135617|url-status=live}} however, on that day it was announced that the series would be transferred to Jump Giga,{{cite web|script-title=ja:「銀魂」約15年の歴史に幕！“最終回のむこう側”をジャンプGIGAにシリーズ掲載|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/299779|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=June 18, 2020|language=ja|date=September 15, 2018|archive-date=September 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930155608/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/299779|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Gintama Manga Moves to Jump Giga Magazine|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-09-14/gintama-manga-moves-to-jump-giga-magazine/.136776|website=Anime News Network|access-date=September 15, 2018|date=September 15, 2018|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915121919/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-09-14/gintama-manga-moves-to-jump-giga-magazine/.136776|url-status=live}} where it ran in three consecutive issues from December 28, 2018,{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Gintama Manga Starts Final Run in Jump GIGA Magazine on December 28|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2018-12-02/gintama-manga-starts-final-run-in-jump-giga-magazine-on-december-28/.140242|website=Anime News Network|access-date=December 2, 2018|date=December 2, 2018|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024143/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2018-12-02/gintama-manga-starts-final-run-in-jump-giga-magazine-on-december-28/.140242|url-status=live}} to February 22, 2019,{{cite web|script-title=ja:「銀魂」ジャンプGIGA最新話の扉絵を許斐剛が描く、西尾維新原作の読切も|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/317407|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=June 18, 2020|language=ja|date=January 25, 2019|archive-date=December 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205172213/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/317407|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ja:「銀魂」今回も完結ならず、今後の続きは公式アプリで|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/320989|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=June 18, 2020|language=ja|date=February 22, 2019|archive-date=May 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526080416/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/320989|url-status=live}} and later continued in the free Gintama app, where it ran from May 13 to June 20 of that same year, concluding with its 704th chapter.{{cite web|last=Sherman|first=Jennifer|title=Gintama Manga 'Continues' in App|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-02-21/gintama-manga-continues-in-app/.143733|website=Anime News Network|access-date=February 21, 2019|date=February 21, 2019|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024142/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-02-21/gintama-manga-continues-in-app/.143733|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Gintama Manga Continues in App Starting on May 13|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-05-02/gintama-manga-continues-in-app-starting-on-may-13/.146337|website=Anime News Network|access-date=May 2, 2019|date=May 2, 2019|archive-date=May 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502183317/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-05-02/gintama-manga-continues-in-app-starting-on-may-13/.146337|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Gintama Manga's 'Final' Chapter Will Launch on June 20 (Updated)|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-05-27/gintama-manga-final-chapter-will-launch-on-june-20/.147131|website=Anime News Network|access-date=February 21, 2023|date=May 27, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206104112/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-05-27/gintama-manga-final-chapter-will-launch-on-june-20/.147131|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ja:「銀魂」ホントにホントでホントの完結！最後の予算を振り絞った感謝の新聞広告も|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/336384|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=June 18, 2020|language=ja|date=June 20, 2019|archive-date=August 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814140435/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/336384|url-status=live}} Shueisha collected its chapters in 77 {{Transliteration|ja|tankōbon}} volumes, released from April 2, 2004,{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873623-0&mode=1|script-title=ja:銀魂―ぎんたま― 1|trans-title=Gintama 1|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=June 17, 2009|language=ja|archive-date=August 10, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810031148/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873623-0&mode=1|url-status=live}} to August 2, 2019.{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Shueisha Confirms Gintama Manga Will End in 77th Volume|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-01-05/shueisha-confirms-gintama-manga-will-end-in-77th-volume/.141670|website=Anime News Network|access-date=January 5, 2019|date=January 5, 2019|archive-date=January 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105120559/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-01-05/shueisha-confirms-gintama-manga-will-end-in-77th-volume/.141670|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-881720-0|script-title=ja:銀魂―ぎんたま― 77|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=May 29, 2019|language=ja|archive-date=July 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730175921/https://books.shueisha.co.jp/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-881720-0|url-status=live}}

Viz Media licensed Gintama for publication in North America.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-07-22/comic-con-shonen-jump-adds-gintama|title=Comic-Con: Shonen Jump Adds Gintama|date=July 22, 2006|work=Anime News Network|access-date=June 17, 2009|archive-date=November 6, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081106175650/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-07-22/comic-con-shonen-jump-adds-gintama|url-status=live}} A 55-page preview from the series was first featured in the January 2006 issue of its Shonen Jump magazine.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-11-03/january-shonen-jump-biggest-ever|title=January Shonen Jump Biggest Ever|date=November 3, 2005|work=Anime News Network|access-date=June 19, 2009|archive-date=November 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109034611/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-11-03/january-shonen-jump-biggest-ever|url-status=live}} The chapters were serialized in Shonen Jump from January to May 2007 at a rate of one chapter a month.{{cite web|url=http://shonenjump.viz.com/whatisjump/issues.php?id=118|title=Shonen Jump January 2007|publisher=Viz Media|access-date=June 19, 2009|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240524101946/https://www.webcitation.org/5hfwQODLF?url=http://shonenjump.viz.com/whatisjump/issues.php%3Fid=143|archive-date=May 24, 2024}}{{cite web|url=http://shonenjump.viz.com/whatisjump/issues.php?id=143|title=Shonen Jump May 2007|publisher=Viz Media|access-date=June 19, 2009|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240524101946/https://www.webcitation.org/5hfwQODLF?url=http://shonenjump.viz.com/whatisjump/issues.php%3Fid=143|archive-date=May 24, 2024|url-status=live}} The 23 {{Transliteration|ja|tankōbon}} volumes were published under Viz Media's "Shonen Jump Advanced" imprint from July 3, 2007, to August 2, 2011;{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?&series_id=698§ion=profiles|title=Gin Tama, profiles|publisher=Viz Media|access-date=June 17, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100214115357/http://viz.com/products/products.php?&series_id=698§ion=profiles|archive-date=February 14, 2010|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 1|url=https://www.viz.com/read/manga/gin-tama-volume-1/product/1201|publisher=Viz Media|access-date=November 16, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 23|url=https://www.viz.com/read/manga/gin-tama-volume-23/product/2039|publisher=Viz Media|access-date=November 16, 2024}} publication ended with that volume with no reasons given.{{Cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-04-14/u.s-retailers-list-gintama-manga-23-as-final-volume|title=News: Viz Confirms Gintama Manga 23 Is Final N. American Volume (Updated)|date=April 14, 2011|work=Anime News Network|access-date=December 19, 2013|archive-date=December 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131229162800/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-04-14/u.s-retailers-list-gintama-manga-23-as-final-volume|url-status=live}}

Two animated specials of Gintama were developed by Sunrise for the Jump Festa Anime Tour 2005 and 2008. The first one, having the same title, is composed of various auto conclusive stories meant to introduce the characters from the series.{{cite book|last=Sorachi|first=Hideaki|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 8|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|isbn=978-1-4215-1621-9|page=46}} The second special titled {{Nihongo|Shiroyasha Kotan|白夜叉降誕||{{lit}} "White Demon's Birth"}} is initially set in the war between aliens and samurai and it is later revealed to be a hoax. On September 30, 2009, a DVD collection, Gintama Jump Anime Tour 2008 & 2005, was published by Aniplex. It contains the 2005 and 2008 specials and an audio commentary.{{cite web|script-title=ja:銀魂　ジャンプアニメツアー2008＆2005|url=https://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/1st/dvd/dvd_tour.html|publisher=Aniplex|access-date=November 16, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=May 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511014030/https://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/1st/dvd/dvd_tour.html|url-status=live}} In July 2014, it was announced that the Gintama anime would return for a one-episode special for the year's Jump Festa.{{Cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-07-15/gintama-gets-new-event-anime-special-in-november/.76684|title=News: Gintama Gets New Event Anime Special in November|date=July 15, 2014|work=Anime News Network|access-date=December 21, 2014|archive-date=December 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209043018/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-07-15/gintama-gets-new-event-anime-special-in-november/.76684|url-status=live}} The anime special DVD was bundled with the limited edition of the 58th manga volume released on April 3, 2015.{{Cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-11-07/gintama-manga-to-bundle-unaired-anime-episode-on-dvd/.80777|title=News: Gintama Manga to Bundle Unaired Anime Episode on DVD|date=November 7, 2014|work=Anime News Network|access-date=December 21, 2014|archive-date=December 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220005010/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-11-07/gintama-manga-to-bundle-unaired-anime-episode-on-dvd/.80777|url-status=live}} The fourth special was released in 2015.

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An anime adaptation by Sunrise debuted on TV Tokyo on April 4, 2006. The first ninety-nine episodes were initially directed by Shinji Takamatsu. Episodes 100 to 105 were directed by Takamatsu and Yoichi Fujita, while the following episodes are being directed only by Fujita.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-11/yoichi-fujita-to-stop-directing-gintama-this-spring|title=Yoichi Fujita to Stop Directing Gintama This Spring|work=Anime News Network|date=January 1, 2009|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-date=May 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090524201311/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-11/yoichi-fujita-to-stop-directing-gintama-this-spring|url-status=live}} The subtitle for the Gintama anime could be loosely translated as "The starting point is the utmost importance for anything, so trying to outdo oneself is just about right."{{cite journal|journal=Shonen Jump|volume=4|issue=1|title=The loosely translated subtitle for the Gintama anime.|date=January 2006|issn=1545-7818|publisher=Viz Media|page=14}} In January 2009, Fujita mentioned he was not going to work in the fourth season of the series starting in such year. However, in February 2009, it was confirmed that the anime would continue for a fourth year, once again directed by Fujita.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-02-19/gintama-anime-to-continue-for-fourth-year|title=Gintama Anime to Continue for Fourth Year (Updated)|work=Anime News Network|date=February 19, 2009|access-date=March 31, 2009|archive-date=April 14, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090414113349/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-02-19/gintama-anime-to-continue-for-fourth-year|url-status=live}} The series ended on March 25, 2010, with a total of 201 episodes.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/gintama/episodes/episodes15/index.html|script-title=ja:第190–201|trans-title=Episodes 190–201|publisher=TV Tokyo|access-date=October 8, 2009|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416174733/http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/gintama/episodes/episodes15/index.html|archive-date=April 16, 2010}}

In Japan, Aniplex distributes the anime in DVD format. A total of thirteen volumes were released for the first season, between July 26, 2006, and June 26, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/gintama/products/p_dvd.html|title=Gintama - Products - DVD|publisher=Sunrise|language=ja|access-date=June 20, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726190333/http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/gintama/products/p_dvd.html|archive-date=July 26, 2009}} The second season was released over another set of thirteen volumes between July 25, 2007, and July 23, 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/gintama/products/p_dvd2.html|title=Gintama - Products - DVD 2|language=ja|publisher=Sunrise|access-date=June 20, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090722044902/http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/gintama/products/p_dvd2.html|archive-date=July 22, 2009}} Season 3 was also released in thirteen volumes from August 27, 2008, to August 26, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/gintama/products/p_dvd3.html|language=ja|title=Gintama - Products - DVD 3|publisher=Sunrise|access-date=June 20, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704011821/http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/gintama/products/p_dvd3.html|archive-date=July 4, 2009}} The fourth season was collected released in thirteen DVD volumes from October 28, 2009, to October 27, 2010.{{cite web|script-title=ja:銀魂　シーズン 其ノ四 DVD|url=https://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/1st/dvd/dvd04.html|publisher=Aniplex|access-date=November 16, 2024|language=ja}}

In November 2008, an agreement was reached between TV Tokyo and the streaming video service Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll would stream English-subtitled episodes for free one week after they had aired in Japan. Paying subscribers can watch new episodes an hour after they air in Japan.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-20/crunchyroll-to-stream-shugo-chara-skip-beat-anime|title=Crunchyroll to Stream Shugo Chara, Skip Beat Anime (Update 2)|work=Anime News Network|date=November 20, 2008|access-date=March 31, 2009|archive-date=March 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321164455/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-20/crunchyroll-to-stream-shugo-chara-skip-beat-anime|url-status=live}} On January 8, 2009, Crunchyroll uploaded their first episode (episode 129) to the service. Alongside new episodes each week, Crunchyroll also uploads episodes from the beginning of the series.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-08/multinational-same-day-debuts-of-shippuden-kurokami-begin|date=January 8, 2009|title=Multinational, Same-Day Debuts of Shippuden, Gintama, Kurokami|work=Anime News Network|access-date=March 31, 2009|archive-date=March 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321165151/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-08/multinational-same-day-debuts-of-shippuden-kurokami-begin|url-status=live}} The anime is licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks, with distribution from Section23 Films. Section23 Films' Chris Oarr commented that only the first two seasons were licensed, with an option on the rest.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-21/sentai-adds-gintama-hidamari-sketch-x-365|date=January 1, 2010|title=Sentai Adds Gintama, Hidamari Sketch x 365 Anime (Update 2)|work=Anime News Network|access-date=February 28, 2010|archive-date=February 27, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227090108/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-21/sentai-adds-gintama-hidamari-sketch-x-365|url-status=live}} The first collection containing thirteen English-subtitled episodes was released on DVD, April 27, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/sentai-acquires-gintama-asatte-houkou-cossette_article_120086.html|title=Sentai Acquires Gintama, Asatte no Houkou and Cossette|publisher=Mania Entertainment|author=Beverdige, Chris|date=January 21, 2010|access-date=January 23, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123182536/http://www.mania.com/sentai-acquires-gintama-asatte-houkou-cossette_article_120086.html|archive-date=January 23, 2010}} Only 49 episodes were released before the releases stalled. However, shortly after licensing the Gintama film, Sentai Filmworks announced that based on the film's performance, they would consider releasing more of the series in North America, possibly with an English dub.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-03-18/sentai-filmworks-considers-more-gintama-based-on-film-sales|date=March 18, 2012|title=Sentai Filmworks Considers More Gintama Based on Film Sales|work=Anime News Network|access-date=June 17, 2012|archive-date=May 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522125626/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-03-18/sentai-filmworks-considers-more-gintama-based-on-film-sales|url-status=live}} An English subtitled version of the series began airing in the United States on Shorts HD on July 12, 2015.{{Cite tweet|user=ShortsHD|number=618094971523088384|date=July 6, 2015|title=Ani-make your day when you tune in to #Gintama - every day at 6 AM and 2 PM on #ShortsHD!}} On July 1, 2016, Crunchyroll announced that they would re-release the series on Blu-ray and DVD with an English dub.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-07-01/crunchyroll-to-dub-release-anime-on-bd-dvd/.103876|title=Crunchyroll to Dub Release Anime on BD/DVD|work=Anime News Network|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=July 1, 2016|archive-date=July 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703112523/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-07-01/crunchyroll-to-dub-release-anime-on-bd-dvd/.103876|url-status=live}} On November 23, 2019, it was announced that Hulu would add an English dub for the first season to their service beginning on December 1, 2019.{{cite news|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-11-23/hulu-to-stream-1st-season-of-gintama-anime-with-english-subtitles-english-dub-on-december-1/.153602|title=Hulu to Stream 1st 'Season' of Gintama Anime With English Subtitles, English Dub on December 1|work=Anime News Network|date=November 23, 2019|access-date=November 23, 2019|archive-date=December 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209231443/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-11-23/hulu-to-stream-1st-season-of-gintama-anime-with-english-subtitles-english-dub-on-december-1/.153602|url-status=live}}

On April 5, 2010, TV Tokyo stations began airing high-definition reruns of older episodes of Gintama under the title {{Nihongo|Yorinuki Gintama-san|よりぬき銀魂さん||{{lit|"The Very Best of Gintama"}}}}, the title being a parody of the "best of" reruns of the anime Sazae-san.{{cite web|url=http://news.walkerplus.com/2010/0329/26/|script-title=ja:｢銀魂｣最終回の日に両国国技館でイベント、全国で約2万人が"2期宣言"に拍手喝采 - ザテレビジョン|date=March 29, 2010|access-date=June 21, 2010|language=ja|archive-date=November 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119073451/http://news.walkerplus.com/2010/0329/26/}} In addition to being broadcast in HD, new opening and ending themes were made. The opening and ending themes for episodes 1–9 are {{Nihongo|"Bakuchi Dancer"|バクチ・ダンサー|Bakuchi Dansā|{{lit}} "Fullspeed Dancer"}} and {{Nihongo|"Bokutachi no Kisetsu"|僕たちの季節||{{lit}} "Our Season"}}, respectively, both performed Does. From episodes 10–26 the opening theme is {{Nihongo|"Kaze no Gotoku"|風のごとく||{{lit}} "Like the Wind"}} by Joe Inoue and the ending theme is "Wave" by Vijandeux.{{cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/32277|script-title=ja:ナタリー - 井上ジョー新曲がアニメ｢よりぬき銀魂さん｣オープニング|website=Music Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|date=May 25, 2010|access-date=June 21, 2010|language=ja|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402222612/https://natalie.mu/music/news/32277|url-status=live}} From episode 27–39, the opening theme is {{Nihongo|"Kanōsei Girl"|可能性ガール|Kanōsei Gāru|"Probable Girl"}} by Chiaki Kuriyama and the ending is "In My Life" by Azu. From episodes 40–51, the opening {{Nihongo|"Karto Niago"|カートニアゴ|Kāto Niago}} by Flip and the ending is {{Nihongo|"Sakurane"|桜音||"Sakura Sound"}} by Piko.

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In March 2010, Yoichi Fujita hinted the anime would continue once the staff gets enough material to work on it. Shinji Takamatsu claimed the TV series "is absolutely not over. It hasn't even begun yet! It will definitely return."{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-03-29/gintama-director-shinji-takamatsu/it-not-over|title=Gintama Director Shinji Takamatsu: 'It's Not Over'|work=Anime News Network|date=March 29, 2010|access-date=March 29, 2010|archive-date=March 31, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100331212053/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-03-29/gintama-director-shinji-takamatsu/it-not-over|url-status=live}} In December 2010, Shueisha stated that the Gintama anime would resume in April 2011.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-12-01/gintama-tv-anime-to-resume|title=News: Gintama TV Anime to Resume|work=Anime News Network|date=December 1, 2010|access-date=December 5, 2010|archive-date=December 4, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204033038/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-12-01/gintama-tv-anime-to-resume|url-status=live}} {{Nihongo|Gintama{{'}}|銀魂’}}, the sequel to the original Gintama anime, premiered in Japan on April 4, 2011.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-28/crunchyroll-to-simulcast-gintama-tv-anime-return|title=News: Crunchyroll to Simulcast Gintama TV Anime's Return|work=Anime News Network|date=March 28, 2011|access-date=March 28, 2011|archive-date=June 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609071743/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-28/crunchyroll-to-simulcast-gintama-tv-anime-return|url-status=live}} The main staff from the first TV series remain in Gintama{{'}} with Fujita as the director.{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/gintama/staff/index.html|script-title=ja:スタッフ|publisher=TV Tokyo|language=ja|access-date=April 5, 2011|archive-date=April 3, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110403024305/http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/gintama/staff/index.html|url-status=live}} Crunchyroll simulcasted the premiere of Gintama{{'}} to subscribers from its site. The first DVD from the series was released on July 27, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ANSB-6221|title=Gintama' 1 Regular Edition|publisher=Neowing|access-date=June 7, 2011|archive-date=December 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221043556/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ANSB-6221|url-status=live}} The episode released on September 26, 2011, contains Sket Dance as a crossover special.{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/09/05-1/gintama-x-sket-dance-anime-crossover-planned|date=September 5, 2011|title=Gintama x SKET Dance Anime Crossover Planned|publisher=Crunchyroll|access-date=September 12, 2011|archive-date=September 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926123836/http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/09/05-1/gintama-x-sket-dance-anime-crossover-planned|url-status=live}} The series ended on March 26, 2012, with a total of 51 episodes,{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-26/new-gintama-anime-episodes-to-return-on-tv|date=August 26, 2012|title=New Gintama Anime Episodes to Resume on TV|work=Anime News Network|access-date=August 26, 2012|archive-date=June 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610115722/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-26/new-gintama-anime-episodes-to-return-on-tv|url-status=live}} which were collected in thirteen DVDs by Aniplex.{{cite web|url=http://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/dvd/dvd05.html|script-title=ja:銀魂´|publisher=Aniplex|language=ja|access-date=September 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112122841/http://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/dvd/dvd05.html|archive-date=November 12, 2015}}

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The series premiered on TV Tokyo on October 4, 2012. It is a continuation of the second Gintama anime that ended in March 2012. The main staff from the second TV series remain in Gintama with Yoichi Fujita as the director. The series ended on March 28, 2013, with a total of 13 episodes The episodes were collected in a total of four DVDs from December 19, 2012, to May 22, 2013.{{cite web|script-title=ja:銀魂´ 延長戦 DVD|url=https://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/1st/dvd/dvd06.html|publisher=Aniplex|access-date=November 16, 2024|language=ja}}

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On December 21, 2014, during Jump Festa's super stage event, it was announced that a new Gintama TV series was in the works for an April 2015 premiere.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-12-21/gintama-gets-new-tv-anime-series-in-april/.82455|title=News: Gintama Gets New TV Anime Series in April|work=Anime News Network|date=December 21, 2014|access-date=December 21, 2014|archive-date=December 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221211821/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-12-21/gintama-gets-new-tv-anime-series-in-april/.82455|url-status=live}} The cast of Yorozuya; Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki), Daisuke Sakaguchi (Shinpachi), and Rie Kugimiya (Kagura) attended the event. A key visual was also revealed.

The new series aired on TV Tokyo and its affiliates for 51 episodes from April 8, 2015, to March 30, 2016, which also aired the previous seasons.

Crunchyroll began streaming an English dub of the first 12 episodes of the series on February 1, 2017. 12 additional episodes were added weekly.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-01/crunchyroll-adds-english-dubbed-episodes-of-gintama/.111751|title=Crunchyroll Adds English-Dubbed Episodes of Gintama|work=Anime News Network|date=February 1, 2017|access-date=February 1, 2017|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202024302/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-01/crunchyroll-adds-english-dubbed-episodes-of-gintama/.111751|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Gintama.{{!}}Gintama.}}

A new season of Gintama was announced via Weekly Shōnen Jump in September 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-09-21/gintama-manga-gets-new-tv-anime-series/.106715|title=Gintama Manga Gets New TV Anime Series|work=Anime News Network|date=September 21, 2016|access-date=November 27, 2016|archive-date=November 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126125447/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-09-21/gintama-manga-gets-new-tv-anime-series/.106715|url-status=live}} On November 27, 2016, it was announced that the new season would premiere on January 9, 2017, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2016-11-26/new-gintama-anime-premieres-on-january-8-switches-to-late-night-timeslot/.109222|title=New Gintama Anime Premieres on January 8, Switches to Late Night Timeslot|date=November 27, 2016|website=Anime News Network|access-date=December 5, 2016|archive-date=November 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129081206/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2016-11-26/new-gintama-anime-premieres-on-january-8-switches-to-late-night-timeslot/.109222|url-status=live}} The staff from the Gintama° anime series returned to reprise their roles in this season.{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-05/new-gintama-anime-reveals-returning-staff-visual/.109512|title=New Gintama Anime Reveals Returning Staff, Visual|date=December 5, 2016|website=Anime News Network|access-date=December 5, 2016|archive-date=December 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161205221013/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-05/new-gintama-anime-reveals-returning-staff-visual/.109512|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Gintama. Porori-hen{{!}}Gintama. Porori-hen}}

An anime, adapting the skipped comedic arcs taking place before the events of the Shogun Assassination Arc, began airing in October 2017. The series spanned 13 episodes and ran until December 25.{{cite web|title="Gintama" Anime To Return This Fall|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/07/03-1/gintama-anime-to-return-this-fall|website=Crunchyroll|access-date=July 3, 2017|date=July 3, 2017|archive-date=July 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703144644/http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/07/03-1/gintama-anime-to-return-this-fall|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen{{!}}Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen}}

Sunrise announced that the final arc of the manga would be adapted into an anime series and began airing on January 7, 2018, spanning 12 episodes and running until March 25.{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-19/gintama-season-4-adapts-manga-silver-soul-final-arc/.124145|title=Gintama Season 4 Adapts Manga's 'Silver Soul' Final Arc (Updated)|website=Anime News Network|access-date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=December 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208231444/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-19/gintama-season-4-adapts-manga-silver-soul-final-arc/.124145|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/11/17-1/gintama-anime-plans-final-arc-adaptation-and-new-themes|title="Gintama" Anime Plans Final Arc Adaptation And New Themes|first=Scott|last=Green|website=Crunchyroll|access-date=September 9, 2019|archive-date=September 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929115650/http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/11/17-1/gintama-anime-plans-final-arc-adaptation-and-new-themes|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/11/20/gintama-anime-announces-final-arc-plans|title="Gintama" Anime Announces Final Arc Plans|first=Scott|last=Green|website=Crunchyroll|access-date=September 9, 2019|archive-date=March 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322092445/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/11/20/gintama-anime-announces-final-arc-plans|url-status=live}} In March of the same year, it was announced that the series would go on a hiatus until July.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Gintama Anime Ends in March, Returns in July With 'Silver Soul' Arc's Climax|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-03-18/gintama-anime-ends-in-march-returns-in-july-with-silver-soul-arc-climax/.129079|website=Anime News Network|access-date=June 18, 2020|date=March 18, 2018|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109030521/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-03-18/gintama-anime-ends-in-march-returns-in-july-with-silver-soul-arc-climax/.129079|url-status=live}} The series resumed on July 8 and ran for another 14 episodes until October 7, 2018.{{cite web|script-title=ja:第354話|url=https://www.bn-pictures.co.jp/gintama/story/354.php|publisher=Bandai Namco Pictures|access-date=June 20, 2020|language=ja|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024145/https://www.bn-pictures.co.jp/gintama/story/354.php|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ja:第367話|url=https://www.bn-pictures.co.jp/gintama/story/latest.php|publisher=Bandai Namco Pictures|access-date=June 20, 2020|language=ja|archive-date=June 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622082221/https://www.bn-pictures.co.jp/gintama/story/latest.php|url-status=live}}

An anime adaptation of the Class 3Z Ginpachi-sensei spin-off light novel was announced at the Gintama Ato no Matsuri event on March 19, 2023.{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=Gintama Manga's 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Spinoff Novels Get New Anime|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/gintama-manga-3-nen-z-gumi-ginpachi-sensei-spinoff-novels-get-new-anime/.196142|website=Anime News Network|date=March 19, 2023|access-date=March 19, 2023|archive-date=March 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319124328/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/gintama-manga-3-nen-z-gumi-ginpachi-sensei-spinoff-novels-get-new-anime/.196142|url-status=live}} The series is produced by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Natsumi Higashida. Makoto Moriwaki is serving as chief director, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu and Mitei Mark II are handling series composition, with Shinji Takeuchi serving as the character designer and chief animation director. Audio Highs are composing the music. It is set to premiere on TV Tokyo in October 2025.{{cite web|last1=Cayanan|first1=Joanna|last2=Mateo|first2=Alex|title=Gintama's Spinoff TV Anime 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Unveils, Visual, Cast, Staff, October 2025 Debut|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-10/gintama-spinoff-tv-anime-3-nen-z-gumi-ginpachi-sensei-unveils-visual-cast-staff-october-2025-debut/.216569|website=Anime News Network|access-date=October 10, 2024|date=October 10, 2024|archive-date=November 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109173636/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-10/gintama-spinoff-tv-anime-3-nen-z-gumi-ginpachi-sensei-unveils-visual-cast-staff-october-2025-debut/.216569|url-status=live}}

{{main|Gintama: The Movie{{!}}Gintama: The Movie|Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya{{!}}Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya|Gintama: The Very Final{{!}}Gintama: The Very Final}}

There have been three films based on the franchise. The first one is {{Nihongo|Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-Hen|銀魂 新訳紅桜篇||{{lit}} "Gintama: A New Retelling Benizakura Arc"}}, a retelling of the Benizakura arc from Gintama in which Kotaro Katsura is attacked by a member of the army Kiheitai, and Odd Jobs Gin start searching for him.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-11-02/gintama-haruhi-suzumiya-films-listed-for-2010|title=Gintama, Haruhi Suzumiya Films' Dates Listed in 2010|work=Anime News Network|date=November 2, 2009|access-date=November 3, 2009|archive-date=February 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213160813/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-11-02/gintama-haruhi-suzumiya-films-listed-for-2010|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-12/gintama-precure-shin-chan-movie-trailers-streamed|title=Gintama, Precure, Shin-chan Movie Trailers Streamed|work=Anime News Network|date=December 12, 2009|access-date=December 12, 2009|archive-date=June 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619193556/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-12/gintama-precure-shin-chan-movie-trailers-streamed|url-status=live}} One of the TV commercials of the film teased that the "true last scene" of the anime would appear in the film.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-28/gintama-anime-movie-3-tv-ads-streamed|title=Gintama Anime Movie's 3 TV Ads Streamed|work=Anime News Network|date=January 28, 2010|access-date=April 3, 2010|archive-date=April 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100411062115/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-28/gintama-anime-movie-3-tv-ads-streamed|url-status=live}} It premiered on April 24, 2010, picking up US$2,118,342 on 90 screens during its first days,{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-04-29/japanese-box-office-april-24-25|title=Japanese Box Office, April 24–25|work=Anime News Network|date=April 29, 2010|access-date=April 30, 2010|archive-date=May 1, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501233410/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-04-29/japanese-box-office-april-24-25|url-status=live}} and earned US$12.86 million in total.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-09/sentai-filmworks-licenses-gintama-the-movie|title=Sentai Filmworks Licenses Gintama: The Movie|work=Anime News Network|date=February 9, 2012|access-date=February 9, 2012|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024143/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-09/sentai-filmworks-licenses-gintama-the-movie|url-status=live}} Sentai Filmworks released the film in both DVD and Blu-ray format in North America on May 29, 2012, as Gintama: The Motion Picture.{{cite web|url=http://www.fandompost.com/2012/02/14/sentai-filmworks-announces-may-anime-release-slate/|title=Sentai Filmworks Announces May Anime Release Slate|publisher=The Fandom Post|access-date=February 14, 2012|date=February 16, 2012|author=Beveridge, Chris}} Manga Entertainment distributed the film in the United Kingdom while Madman Entertainment published it in Australia.{{cite web|url=http://www.uk-anime.net/anime/Gintama:_The_Movie.html|title=Anime Review: Gintama: The Movie|publisher=UK Anime Network|date=December 24, 2012|access-date=September 7, 2013|author=Page, Elliot|archive-date=January 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106214151/http://www.uk-anime.net/anime/Gintama:_The_Movie.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/18125/gintama-the-movie|title=Gintama: The Movie|publisher=Madman Entertainment|access-date=September 7, 2013|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024645/https://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/18125/gintama-the-movie|url-status=live}}

A second film was announced in August 2012 by the Weekly Shonen Jump with the script being written this time by Hideaki Sorachi.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-22/gintama-gets-2nd-film-written-by-manga-creator|date=August 22, 2012|title=Gintama Gets 2nd Film Written by Manga Creator|work=Anime News Network|access-date=August 26, 2012|archive-date=August 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825151255/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-22/gintama-gets-2nd-film-written-by-manga-creator|url-status=live}} It is titled Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya and follows Gintoki as he travels to a future where he has to deal with a mysterious group of sorcerers. It was released in Japan on July 6, 2013. Although the film is marketed as "Final" director Yoichi Fujita commented they would make a continuation if it became a hit.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-15/final-gintama-film-director-discusses-possible-continuation|title='Final' Gintama Film Director Discusses Possible Continuation|work=Anime News Network|access-date=August 5, 2013|archive-date=August 21, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821000202/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-15/final-gintama-film-director-discusses-possible-continuation|url-status=live}} The film managed to surpass the success of its predecessor.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-08-05/final-gintama-film-sells-1-million+tickets|title='Final' Gintama Film Sells 1 Million+ Tickets|work=Anime News Network|access-date=August 5, 2013|archive-date=August 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808005114/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-08-05/final-gintama-film-sells-1-million+tickets|url-status=live}}

A third film was announced in August 2019 by the manga's 77th volume.{{cite web|last=Sherman|first=Jennifer|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-08-01/gintama-manga-gets-new-anime-film/.149601|title=Gintama Manga Gets New Anime Film|website=Anime News Network|access-date=August 1, 2019|date=August 1, 2019|archive-date=August 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801182539/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-08-01/gintama-manga-gets-new-anime-film/.149601|url-status=live}} The film, titled Gintama: The Final in Japan and Gintama: The Very Final in the West, premiered on January 8, 2021.{{cite web|last=Sherman|first=Jennifer|title=New Gintama Anime Film Opens in 2021|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-21/new-gintama-anime-film-opens-in-2021/.154616|website=Anime News Network|access-date=December 21, 2019|date=December 21, 2019|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024645/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-21/new-gintama-anime-film-opens-in-2021/.154616|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=New Gintama Anime Film's Teaser Claims January 2021 Film Is 'Finale for Real'|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-08-11/new-gintama-anime-film-teaser-claims-january-2021-film-is-finale-for-real/.162849|website=Anime News Network|access-date=August 12, 2020|date=August 12, 2020|archive-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817180318/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-08-11/new-gintama-anime-film-teaser-claims-january-2021-film-is-finale-for-real/.162849|url-status=live}} It adapts the finale of the original manga, combined with new story elements.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Gintama: The Final Anime Film Is Based on Manga's Finale|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-08-19/gintama-the-final-anime-film-is-based-on-manga-finale/.163093|website=Anime News Network|access-date=August 20, 2020|date=August 19, 2020|archive-date=August 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821032809/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-08-19/gintama-the-final-anime-film-is-based-on-manga-finale/.163093|url-status=live}} Spyair performs the film's theme song {{Nihongo|"Wadachi"|轍～Wadachi～||{{lit}} "Tracks"}}, while Does performs an insert song.{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Gintama: The Final Film's Trailer Highlights SPYAIR's Theme Song, Story Finale 'For Real'|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-10-09/gintama-the-final-film-trailer-highlights-spyair-theme-song-story-finale-for-real/.165058|website=Anime News Network|access-date=October 11, 2020|date=October 9, 2020|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024647/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-10-09/gintama-the-final-film-trailer-highlights-spyair-theme-song-story-finale-for-real/.165058|url-status=live}} A Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba card illustrated by Sorachi, depicting Tanjiro Kamado and the Hashira, were given to the theatergoers in the film's first week of screenings.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael Antonio|title=Gintama The Final Film Presents Trailer, Demon Slayer Card Drawn By Gintama's Hideaki Sorachi|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-07/gintama-the-final-film-presents-trailer-demon-slayer-card-drawn-by-gintama-hideaki-sorachi/.167195|website=Anime News Network|access-date=December 8, 2020|date=December 7, 2020|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123135006/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-07/gintama-the-final-film-presents-trailer-demon-slayer-card-drawn-by-gintama-hideaki-sorachi/.167195|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=See Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Characters — as Drawn by Gintama's Hideaki Sorachi|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-19/see-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-characters-as-drawn-by-gintama-hideaki-sorachi/.167639|website=Anime News Network|access-date=December 19, 2020|date=December 19, 2020|archive-date=December 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219104236/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-19/see-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-characters-as-drawn-by-gintama-hideaki-sorachi/.167639|url-status=live}} An anime special Gintama: The Semi-Final, tied into the film, premiered on January 15, 2021, on the dTV online service, with the second episode released on January 20.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael|title=Gintama The Semi-Final Net Anime Also Gets Cast Commentary Track|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-27/gintama-the-semi-final-net-anime-also-gets-cast-commentary-track/.168840|website=Anime News Network|access-date=January 27, 2021|date=January 27, 2021|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127053209/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-27/gintama-the-semi-final-net-anime-also-gets-cast-commentary-track/.168840|url-status=live}}

A compilation film, titled {{Nihongo|Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-hen|銀魂オンシアター2D バラガキ篇|Gintama on Shiatā 2D Baragaki-hen|{{lit|Gintama on Theater 2D: Thorny Arc}}}}, premiered on November 10, 2023. It encompasses episodes 244–247 of the anime series (Gintama'). It had a limited three-week screening in Japan.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael|title=Gintama Anime's 'Baragaki' Arc Also Gets Compilation Screenings on November 10|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-09-04/gintama-anime-baragaki-arc-also-gets-compilation-screenings-on-november-10/.201971|website=Anime News Network|access-date=August 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623040808/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-09-04/gintama-anime-baragaki-arc-also-gets-compilation-screenings-on-november-10/.201971|archive-date=June 23, 2024|date=September 4, 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Luster|first=Joseph|title=Gintama Anime Thorny Arc Episodes Head to Theaters in Japan|url=https://otakuusamagazine.com/gintama-anime-thorny-arc-episodes-head-to-theaters-in-japan/|website=Otaku USA|access-date=August 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518005749/https://otakuusamagazine.com/gintama-anime-thorny-arc-episodes-head-to-theaters-in-japan/|archive-date=May 18, 2024|date=September 5, 2023|url-status=live}}

A second compilation film, titled {{Nihongo|Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen|銀魂オンシアター2D 一国傾城篇|Gintama on Shiatā 2D Ikkoku Keisei-hen|{{lit|Gintama on Theater 2D: Courtesan of the Nation Arc}}}}, premiered on June 21, 2024. It encompasses episodes 257–261 of the anime series (Gintama': Enchōsen). It had a limited three-week screening in Japan, featuring scenes not included during the television broadcast.{{cite web|script-title=ja:「銀魂」一国傾城篇のイベント上映は6月21日から、メインビジュアル公開|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/563548|website=Comic Natalie|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=March 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304091349/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/563548|archive-date=March 4, 2024|language=ja|date=March 4, 2024|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Cayanan|first1=Joanna|title=Gintama Anime's Courtesan of the Nation Arc Compilation Film Reveals Main Visual, June 21 Premiere|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-04/gintama-anime-courtesan-of-the-nation-arc-compilation-film-reveals-main-visual-june-21-premiere/.208275|website=Anime News Network|access-date=March 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304090351/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-04/gintama-anime-courtesan-of-the-nation-arc-compilation-film-reveals-main-visual-june-21-premiere/.208275|archive-date=March 4, 2024|date=March 4, 2024|url-status=live}}

A third compilation film, titled {{Nihongo|Gintama on Theater 2D: Kintama-hen|銀魂オンシアター2D 金魂篇|Gintama on Shiatā 2D Kintama-hen|{{lit|Gintama on Theater 2D: Kintama Arc}}}}, is set to premiere on November 22, 2024. It encompasses episodes 253–256 of the anime series (Gintama': Enchōsen). It will have a limited three-week screening in Japan.{{cite web|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=Gintama on Theater 2D: Kintama-hen Starts Limited 3-Week Screening on November 22|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-29/gintama-on-theater-2d-kintama-hen-starts-limited-3-week-screening-on-november-22/.214912|website=Anime News Network|access-date=August 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829141719/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-29/gintama-on-theater-2d-kintama-hen-starts-limited-3-week-screening-on-november-22/.214912|archive-date=August 29, 2024|date=August 29, 2024|url-status=live}}

The 65th and 66th volumes of the manga were bundled with an original animation DVD (OAD) each, the 65th manga volume that was released on August 4, 2016, and the 66th manga volume on November 4 of that same year. Both OADs adapted the Love Potion arc in the manga.{{Cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-01-24/gintama-manga-65th-66th-volumes-to-bundle-original-anime-dvds/.97887|title=Gintama Manga's 65th, 66th Volumes to Bundle Original Anime DVDs|date=January 24, 2016|website=Anime News Network|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-date=May 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520150219/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-01-24/gintama-manga-65th-66th-volumes-to-bundle-original-anime-dvds/.97887|url-status=live}}

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In June 2016, Shueisha announced the series would have a live-action adaptation. It premiered on July 14, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://eiga.com/movie/85208/|script-title=ja:銀魂|access-date=September 6, 2016|work=eiga.com|language=ja|archive-date=September 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903042818/http://eiga.com/movie/85208/|url-status=live}} The direction of the film as well as the script was handled by Yūichi Fukuda. The film stars Shun Oguri as Gintoki Sakata,{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-06-30/gintama-manga-gets-live-action-film-adaptation-in-2017-starring-shun-oguri/.103788|title=Gintama Manga Gets Live-Action Film Adaptation in 2017 Starring Shun Oguri|date=June 30, 2016|work=Anime News Network|access-date=June 30, 2016|archive-date=July 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701082222/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-06-30/gintama-manga-gets-live-action-film-adaptation-in-2017-starring-shun-oguri/.103788|url-status=live}} along with Kanna Hashimoto as Kagura, and Masaki Suda as Shinpachi Shimura.{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-08-03/live-action-gintama-film-reveals-main-cast/.104995|title=Live Action Gintama Film reveals main cast|date=May 12, 2016|website=Anime News Network|access-date=April 21, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421235638/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-08-03/live-action-gintama-film-reveals-main-cast/.104995|url-status=live}} The film follows a retelling of the franchise's successful Benizakura arc in which Kotaro Katsura is attacked by a member of the army Kiheitai, and Odd Jobs Gin starts searching for him.

A sequel to the live-action was announced in November 2017 by Director Yuichi Fukuda and Shun Oguri and was slated to release in Summer 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-16/gintama-live-action-film-gets-sequel-in-summer-2018/.124105|title=Gintama Live Action film gets sequel in Summer 2018|date=November 16, 2017|website=Anime News Network|access-date=April 21, 2018|archive-date=April 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422001535/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-16/gintama-live-action-film-gets-sequel-in-summer-2018/.124105|url-status=live}} In April 2018, it was announced that Shun Oguri, Kanna Hashimoto and Masaki Suda would reprise their roles as Gintoki, Kagura, and Shinpachi respectively. The film was also given a working title of Gintama 2 (Kari) or Gintama 2 (Working title).{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-04-15/live-action-gintama-film-sequel-brings-back-shun-oguri-masaki-suda-kanna-hashimoto/.130408|title=Live-Action Gintama Film Sequel Brings Back Shun Oguri, Masaki Suda, Kanna Hashimoto|date=April 15, 2018|website=Anime News Network|access-date=April 21, 2018|archive-date=April 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422005703/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-04-15/live-action-gintama-film-sequel-brings-back-shun-oguri-masaki-suda-kanna-hashimoto/.130408|url-status=live}} which was eventually replaced by the final name, remaining as {{Nihongo||銀魂2 掟は破るためにこそある|Gintama 2: Okite wa Yaburu tame ni koso Aru"|"Gintama 2: Rules are Made to be Broken"}}. The film premiered on August 17, 2018, raising 280 million yen on its first day, selling a million tickets in just 7 days.{{Cite web|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/08/24/live-action-gintama-2-sells-one-million-tickets-in-just-7-days|title=Live-Action Gintama 2 Sells One Million Tickets in Just 7 Days|date=August 24, 2018|website=Crunchyroll|access-date=September 3, 2018|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024644/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/08/24/live-action-gintama-2-sells-one-million-tickets-in-just-7-days|url-status=live}}

Along with the release of the film, a 3-episode miniseries called {{Nihongo||銀魂2 –世にも奇妙な銀魂ちゃん-|Gintama 2 – Yonimo Kimyou na Gintama-chan|"Gintama 2: The Strange and Unusual Gintama"}} was also premiered on dTV.{{Cite web|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/07/29-1/comedy-centric-gintama-2nd-web-drama-releases-main-visual-and-trailer|title=Comedy-Centric Gintama 2nd Web Drama Releases Main Visual and Trailer|date=July 29, 2018|website=Crunchyroll|access-date=September 3, 2018|archive-date=September 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903215158/http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/07/29-1/comedy-centric-gintama-2nd-web-drama-releases-main-visual-and-trailer|url-status=live}} The 3 episodes would be revealed one per week, starting on August 18. The names of them would be 1. "I can not sleep". 2. "Hijikata quits smoking". 3. "No matter how old you are, you hate going to the dentist".{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8520448/episodes?season=1&ref_=tt_eps_sn_1|title=Gintama 2 - The Exceedingly Strange Gintama-chan (2018) Episode List|website=IMDb|access-date=September 3, 2018|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024645/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8520448/episodes?season=1&ref_=tt_eps_sn_1|url-status=live}} In only 7 days of its release, the first episode reached 4 million views.{{Cite web|url=http://ramenparados.com/la-serie-live-action-de-gintama-2-alcanza-4-millones-de-reproducciones-en-su-primer-episodio/|title=La serie live-action de Gintama 2 alcanza 4 millones de reproducciones en su primer episodio|date=August 26, 2018|website=Ramen para dos|language=es|access-date=September 3, 2018|archive-date=September 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903183014/http://ramenparados.com/la-serie-live-action-de-gintama-2-alcanza-4-millones-de-reproducciones-en-su-primer-episodio/|url-status=live}}

The music for the Gintama anime is composed by Audio Highs. On September 27, 2006, Audio Highs published the first CD soundtrack for the series known as Gintama Original Soundtrack. It featured 36 tracks including the TV version from the first opening theme and the first two ending themes. The second CD soundtrack, Gintama Original Soundtrack 2, was released on November 11, 2007. It included 40 tracks but it did not have TV versions of the opening and ending themes from the series. The next CD is Gintama Original Soundtrack 3 published on June 24, 2009. It features a total of 28 tracks including the theme {{Nihongo|"Dondake! Gintaman"|どんだけー! ギンタマン}} which was used as a gag in episode 100 from the series. The fourth and latest CD soundtrack is composed of thirty-four tracks and was released on March 21, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/cd/cd02.html|script-title=ja:オリジナル・サウンドトラック|publisher=Aniplex|language=ja|access-date=September 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911080451/http://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/cd/cd02.html|archive-date=September 11, 2013}}

Apart from soundtracks from the TV series, there have been three CDs known as {{Nihongo|Gintama Best|銀魂 BEST}} which include the full versions from the opening and ending themes. Each of the CDs also has an extra DVD with the original videos.{{cite web|url=http://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/cd/cd02.html|script-title=ja:銀魂 BEST|publisher=Aniplex|language=ja|access-date=September 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911080451/http://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/cd/cd02.html|archive-date=September 11, 2013}} The two movies have also had their original CD soundtracks.{{cite web|url=http://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/cd/cd03.html|script-title=ja:劇場版 銀魂|publisher=Aniplex|language=ja|access-date=September 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911074042/http://www.aniplex.co.jp/gintama/cd/cd03.html|archive-date=September 11, 2013}}

A series of light novels based on manga, titled {{Nihongo|Class 3Z Ginpachi-sensei|3年Z組銀八先生|3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei|{{lit}} "Grade 3 Class Z Ginpachi-sensei"}}, authored by Tomohito Ōsaki and illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi, has been published by Shueisha. They feature the series characters transposed to a school setting with Gintoki acting as their teacher. The first novel was published on February 3, 2006.{{cite web|script-title=ja:銀魂 3年Z組銀八先生|url=https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=4-08-703164-0|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=October 16, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=November 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110045105/https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=4-08-703164-0|url-status=live}} The ninth and latest one was released on December 4, 2024.{{cite web|last=Pineda|first=Rafael|title=Gintama Spinoff 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Gets 1st New Novel in 6 Years|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-15/gintama-spinoff-3-nen-z-gumi-ginpachi-sensei-gets-1st-new-novel-in-6-years/.216742|website=Anime News Network|access-date=October 16, 2024|date=October 15, 2024}}{{cite web|script-title=ja:銀魂 3年Z組銀八先生 すぺしゃる|url=https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-703551-3|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=March 23, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126163127/https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-703551-3|archive-date=January 26, 2025|language=ja|url-status=live}}

A novelization of the second film has also been authored by Ōsaki and was released in 2013 alongside the film.{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-703294-9&mode=1|script-title=ja:劇場版 銀魂 完結篇|publisher=Shueisha|language=ja|access-date=August 22, 2013|archive-date=April 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410065838/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-703294-9&mode=1|url-status=live}}

In Japan, a PlayStation 2 Gintama game, {{Nihongo|Gintama: Together with Gin! My Kabuki District Journal|銀魂 銀さんと一緒!ボクのかぶき町日記|Gintama Gin-san to Issho! Boku no Kabuki-chō Nikki}}, was released on August 30, 2007, and a Wii game, {{Nihongo|Gintama: General Store Tube: Tsukkomi-able Cartoon|銀魂 万事屋ちゅ〜ぶ ツッコマブル動画|Gintama Yorozuya Chūbu Tsukkomaburu Dōga}}, was released on October 25, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gintama/index.html?tag=result;title;0|title=Gintama Gin-San to Issho|website=GameSpot|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=July 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722011808/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gintama/index.html?tag=result;title;0|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/gintamawiibanjiokuchuubu/index.html?tag=result;title;4|title=Gintama: Banji Oku Chuubu|website=GameSpot|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722011803/http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/gintamawiibanjiokuchuubu/index.html?tag=result;title;4|archive-date=July 22, 2011}} A game for the Nintendo DS called {{Nihongo|Gintama: Silver Ball Quest: Gin's Job-Change to Save the World|銀魂 銀玉くえすと 銀さんが転職したり世界を救ったり|Gintama Gintama Kuesuto Gin-san ga Tenshoku-shitari Sekai o Sukuttari}} was released on December 6, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/gintamaginohquest/index.html?tag=result;title;2|title=Gintama: Gin-Oh Quest|website=GameSpot|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=July 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722011752/http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/gintamaginohquest/index.html?tag=result;title;2}} Other two games for the DS include {{Nihongo|Gintama Dee-Ess: Odd Jobs Grand Riot!|銀魂でぃ〜えす・万事屋大騒動!|Gintama Dīesu Yorozuya Daisōdō!}} and {{Nihongo|Gintama: Gintoki vs. Hijikata!? The Huge Fight Over Silver Souls in the Kabuki District!!|銀魂 銀時vs土方!? かぶき町銀玉大争奪戦!!|Gintama Gintoki vs Hijikata!? Kabuki-cho Gitama Daisōdatsusen!!}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/gintamadsbanjiokudaisoudou/index.html?tag=result;title;3|title=Gintama DS: Yorozuya Daisoudou|website=GameSpot|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=July 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722011757/http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/gintamadsbanjiokudaisoudou/index.html?tag=result;title;3}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/gintamagintokivsdokata/index.html?tag=result;title;1|title=Gintama: Gintoki vs. Dokata|website=GameSpot|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=July 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722011813/http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/gintamagintokivsdokata/index.html?tag=result;title;1|url-status=live}} Gintama characters also appear in the Weekly Shōnen Jump crossover Jump Super Stars and its sequel, Jump Ultimate Stars, both for Nintendo DS.{{cite web|url=http://www.ganbarion.co.jp/game/jss/g_jss_page.html|language=ja|access-date=September 29, 2008|script-title=ja:ガンバリオン公式ホームページ 開発タイトル一覧 JUMP SUPER STARS(ジャンプスーパースターズ)|publisher=Ganbarion|trans-title=Jump Super Stars|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080703190348/http://www.ganbarion.co.jp/game/jss/g_jss_page.html|archive-date=July 3, 2008}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ganbarion.co.jp/game/jus/g_jus_page.html|language=ja|access-date=September 29, 2008|script-title=ja:ガンバリオン公式ホームページ 開発タイトル一覧 JUMP ULTIMATE STARS(ジャンプアルティメットスターズ)|trans-title=Jump Ultimate Stars|publisher=Ganbarion|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080522155524/http://www.ganbarion.co.jp/game/jus/g_jus_page.html|archive-date=May 22, 2008}} Gintoki also appears as a playable fighter in the Jump crossover fighting game J-Stars Victory VS on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, with Kagura and Sadaharu acting as support. Gintama's Sugoroku - 銀魂のすごろく was released on January 24, 2013, for the PlayStation Portable by Namco Bandai Games. On August 31, 2017, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Gintama Rumble, a hack and slash action game for the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation Vita. On October 18, 2018, in the Japanese version and follow-up on July 22, 2020, including all other regional versions of the game, Gintama crossed over with The King of Fighters All Star, a mobile beat 'em up spinoff of The King of Fighters. In the original crossover, Gintoki, Kagura, Kondo, Hijikata, Okita, and Takasuki as well as non-playable Shinpachi and Elizabeth appear in a few costumes such as Terry Bogard. In the second collab, Katsura, White Yaksha Gintoki, Kamui, and a playable Elizabeth incorporate the costumes from the previous collab into their moveset.

There have been various guidebooks for the Gintama manga and its anime. The first guidebook for the manga is {{Nihongo|Gintama Official Character Book - Gin Channel!|銀魂公式キャラクターブック｢銀ちゃんねる!｣|Gintama Official Character Book - Gin Chaneru!}} released by Shueisha on April 4, 2006. It features characters files, an interview with Hideaki Sorachi, and original character stickers.{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-874086-6&mode=1|script-title=ja:銀魂公式キャラクターブック｢銀ちゃんねる!｣|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=July 26, 2009|trans-title=Gintama Official Character Book - Gin Channel!|language=ja|archive-date=February 19, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219040051/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-874086-6&mode=1|url-status=live}} The second book is {{Nihongo|Gintama Official Character Book 2 - Fifth Grade|銀魂公式キャラクターブック2 ｢銀魂五年生｣|Gintama Official Character Book 2 - Gonen-Sei}} which was published on May 5, 2009. Like the previous book, this one also has an interview with Sorachi and files for the new characters that have appeared in the series since the first guidebook's release.{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-874805-4&mode=1|script-title=ja:銀魂公式キャラクターブック2 ｢銀魂五年生｣|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=July 26, 2009|trans-title=Gintama Official Character Book 2 - Gonen-Sei|language=ja|archive-date=May 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090506065004/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-874805-4&mode=1|url-status=live}} The first guidebook for the anime is named {{Nihongo|Gintama Official Animation Guide "Gayagaya Box"|オフィシャルアニメーションガイド 銀魂あにめガヤガヤ箱||}}. It was published on April 4, 2008, to celebrate the airing of the anime's 100th episode. This guidebook features commentaries by the Japanese voice actors and the cast from the series.{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-874806-1&mode=1|script-title=ja:オフィシャルアニメーションガイド 銀魂あにめガヤガヤ箱|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=July 26, 2009|trans-title=Gintama Official Animation Guide "Gayagaya Box"|language=ja|archive-date=July 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090723001112/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-874806-1&mode=1|url-status=live}} It was followed by {{Nihongo|Official Animation Guide Gintama Anime Paraparakan|オフィシャルアニメーションガイド　銀魂あにめパラパラ館}} on April 5, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-8342-1716-2&mode=1|script-title=ja:オフィシャルアニメーションガイド 銀魂あにめパラパラ館|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=April 11, 2011|trans-title=Official Animation Guide Gintama Anime Paraparakan|language=ja|archive-date=December 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221044440/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-8342-1716-2&mode=1|url-status=live}} A series of three anime character guidebooks titled {{Nihongo|Gintama Character Book|銀魂キャラクターズブック|Gintama Kyarakutazu Bukku}} have also been published in Japan within 2010.{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-782372-1|script-title=ja:銀魂キャラクターズブック VOL．1|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=April 11, 2011|trans-title=Gintama Character Book 1|language=ja|archive-date=October 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008122041/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-782372-1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-8342-1716-2&mode=1|script-title=ja:銀魂キャラクターズブック VOL．3|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=April 11, 2011|trans-title=Gintama Character Book 3|language=ja|archive-date=December 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221044440/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-8342-1716-2&mode=1|url-status=live}}

The Gintama manga had 50 million copies in circulation May 2016;{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2016-05-02/gintama-manga-has-50-million-copies-in-print-in-japan/.101705|title=Gintama Manga Has 50 Million Copies in Print in Japan|work=Anime News Network|language=ja|date=May 2, 2016|access-date=May 2, 2016|archive-date=May 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503111025/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2016-05-02/gintama-manga-has-50-million-copies-in-print-in-japan/.101705|url-status=live}} over 55 million by February 2018;{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2018-02-03/gintama-manga-has-55-million-copies-in-print/.127333|title=Gintama Manga Has 55 Million Copies in Print|website=Anime News Network|access-date=June 8, 2018|archive-date=October 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029013756/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2018-02-03/gintama-manga-has-55-million-copies-in-print/.127333|url-status=live}} over 58 million by December 2023;{{cite web|script-title=ja:銀魂：空知英秋の描き下ろし“万事屋×3Z”イラスト 「最強ジャンプ」コラボ 付録に迷（！？）シーンステッカーも|url=https://mantan-web.jp/article/20231203dog00m200011000c.html|website=Mantan Web|access-date=December 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204023116/https://mantan-web.jp/article/20231203dog00m200011000c.html|archive-date=December 4, 2023|language=ja|date=December 4, 2023|url-status=live}} and over 73 million by November 2024.{{cite press release|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000120737.html|script-title=ja:TVアニメ「銀魂」人気エピソード再編集上映「銀魂オンシアター2D 金魂篇」11月23日(土)新宿バルト9にて、キャスト3名が登壇しての上映記念舞台挨拶＆ライブビューイングが開催決定！！|date=November 12, 2024|publisher=Bandai Namco Pictures|via=PR Times|language=ja|access-date=November 13, 2024|archive-date=November 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113080048/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000120737.html|url-status=live}} In March 2007, Shueisha announced that sales of the first volume had passed one million copies.{{cite web|title=Gin Tama Manga Profile and Story Summary|publisher=About.com|url=http://manga.about.com/od/gintama/p/GinTama.htm|author=Aoki, Deb|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090719142621/http://manga.about.com/od/gintama/p/GinTama.htm|archive-date=July 19, 2009|url-status=dead}} Following volumes from the manga have also had good sales, having appeared various times in the Japanese comic ranking.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-02-22/japanese-comic-ranking-february-12-18|title=Japanese Comic Ranking, February 12–18|work=Anime News Network|date=February 22, 2008|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=February 25, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080225195032/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-02-22/japanese-comic-ranking-february-12-18|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-10/japanese-comic-ranking-april-1-7|title=Japanese Comic Ranking, April 1–7|work=Anime News Network|date=April 10, 2008|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=April 7, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090407083410/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-10/japanese-comic-ranking-april-1-7|url-status=live}} The 17th volume from the manga ranked as the tenth bestseller volume from Japan during 2007.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-12-31/japanese-comic-ranking-top-10-manga-of-2007|title=Japanese Comic Ranking: Top 10 Manga of 2007|work=Anime News Network|date=December 31, 2007|access-date=July 4, 2009|archive-date=July 14, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714013223/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-12-31/japanese-comic-ranking-top-10-manga-of-2007|url-status=live}} During 2008, the manga ranked as the tenth bestseller series with over 2.3 million copies sold.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-02/2008-top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series|title=2008's Top-Selling Manga in Japan, by Series|work=Anime News Network|date=January 2, 2009|access-date=July 4, 2009|archive-date=December 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201070535/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-02/2008-top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series|url-status=live}} It was also the fifth top-selling manga in the first half of 2009 list, selling over 2.7 million volumes from November 17, 2008, to May 17, 2009.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-15/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series/1st-half-of-2009|date=June 15, 2009|title=Top Selling manga in Japan by series (first half of 2009)|work=Anime News Network|access-date=June 19, 2009|archive-date=December 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201040334/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-15/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series/1st-half-of-2009|url-status=live}}

In 2008 Gintama was featured in two Oricon surveys; it ranked at the top as "funniest manga" and fifth in "most interesting manga".{{cite web|url=http://life-cdn.oricon.co.jp/news/080422.html|script-title=ja:一番笑った漫画1位、女性から人気の｢銀魂｣|trans-title=Ichiban waratta manga 1 kurai, josei kara ninki no (gin tamashii)|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|date=April 22, 2008|access-date=December 5, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826102549/http://life-cdn.oricon.co.jp/news/080422.html|archive-date=August 26, 2009}}{{cite web|url=http://specialist-cdn.oricon.co.jp/news/20080923_01.html|script-title=ja:10代に聞いた"ハマッた漫画"、男女ともに｢ONE PIECE｣が人気|trans-title=10 dai ni kii ta "hamatsu ta manga", danjo tomoni (ONE PIECE) ga ninki|publisher=Oricon|date=September 23, 2008|language=ja|access-date=December 5, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091119172405/http://specialist-cdn.oricon.co.jp/news/20080923_01.html|archive-date=November 19, 2009}} In another survey from 2009, it was listed as the sixth choice for what manga could be adapted into a live-action film.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-05-03/survey/slam-dunk-manga-is-no.1-choice-for-live-action|title=Survey: Slam Dunk Manga is #1 Choice for Live-Action (Updated)|work=Anime News Network|date=May 3, 2009|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629060750/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-05-03/survey/slam-dunk-manga-is-no.1-choice-for-live-action|url-status=live}} In a poll from Zassosha's Puff Japanese manga magazine, Gintama was second in the category "Best Long Stories". Fuji News Network has cited Gintama as one of the anime responsible for the wooden swords' popularity during 2008 as Hokkaido's retailers have experienced brisk sales in wooden swords to foreigners.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-11/gintama-cited-for-g8-visitors-buying-wooden-swords|title=Gintama Cited for G8 Visitors Buying Wooden Swords|work=Anime News Network|date=July 11, 2008|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=August 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826102549/http://life-cdn.oricon.co.jp/news/080422.html|url-status=live}} On TV Asahi's Manga Sōsenkyo 2021 poll, in which 150,000 people voted for their top 100 manga series, Gintama ranked twelfth.{{cite web|script-title=ja:テレビ朝日『国民15万人がガチで投票!漫画総選挙』ランキング結果まとめ！ 栄えある1位に輝く漫画は!?|url=https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1609599746|website=animate Times|publisher=Animate|access-date=January 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103001631/https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1609599746|archive-date=January 3, 2021|language=ja|date=January 3, 2021}}{{cite web|last=Loveridge|first=Lynzee|title=TV Asahi Announces Top 100 Manga Voted on By 150,000 Readers|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-05/tv-asahi-announces-top-100-manga-voted-on-by-150000-readers/.168145|website=Anime News Network|access-date=January 6, 2021|date=January 5, 2021|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126212008/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-01-05/tv-asahi-announces-top-100-manga-voted-on-by-150000-readers/.168145|url-status=live}}

In North America, Gintama has ranked as the best new {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} manga from 2007 in About.com's 2007 Readers Poll: Best New Shonen Manga.{{cite web|url=http://manga.about.com/od/recommendedreading/tp/2007NewShonenPoll.htm|author=Aoki, Deb|title=2007 Readers Poll: Best New Shonen Manga|publisher=About.com|access-date=June 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308161923/http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/15148.html|archive-date=March 8, 2013}} In the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation Award from 2008, Gintama was nominated in the "Best Manga - Comedy" category, losing to Negima! Magister Negi Magi.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-03-27/society-for-the-promotion-of-japanese-animation-announces-spja-industry-award-finalists-at-tokyo-international-anime-fair|title=Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation Announces SPJA Industry Award Finalists at Tokyo International Anime Fair|work=Anime News Network|date=March 27, 2008|access-date=July 4, 2009|archive-date=September 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903091144/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-03-27/society-for-the-promotion-of-japanese-animation-announces-spja-industry-award-finalists-at-tokyo-international-anime-fair|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-07-04/anime-expo-2008-announces-the-2008-spja-award-winners|title=Anime Expo 2008 Announces the 2008 SPJA Award Winners|work=Anime News Network|date=July 4, 2008|access-date=July 4, 2009|archive-date=July 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727063534/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-07-04/anime-expo-2008-announces-the-2008-spja-award-winners|url-status=live}} English sales from the manga volumes have also been good with some of them having appeared in Diamond Comic Distributors's Top 300 Graphic Novels.{{cite web|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/15148.html|title=Top 300 Graphic Novels Actual--May 2009|publisher=ICv2|date=June 15, 2009|access-date=August 3, 2009|archive-date=March 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308161923/http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/15148.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/14744.html|title=Top 300 Graphic Novels Actual--March 2009|publisher=ICv2|date=April 15, 2009|access-date=August 3, 2009|archive-date=May 5, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505124011/http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/14744.html|url-status=live}}

The first Gintama light novel became the top-selling novel from Japan in 2006.{{cite web|url=http://icv2.com/articles/home/9783.html|title=Manga-Based Novels Tops in Japan|date=December 19, 2006|publisher=ICv2|access-date=August 26, 2009|archive-date=October 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027045906/http://icv2.com/articles/home/9783.html|url-status=live}} The same achievement was made by the third novel during 2008.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-04/2008-top-selling-light-novels-in-japan|title=2008's Top-Selling Light Novels in Japan (Updated)|work=Anime News Network|date=April 1, 2009|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=September 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090929021100/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-04/2008-top-selling-light-novels-in-japan|url-status=live}} The anime adaptation has also been featured several times in the Japanese TV ranking,{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-22/japanese-anime-tv-ranking-april-7-13-blue-dragon|title=Japanese Anime TV Ranking, April 7–13: Blue Dragon|work=Anime News Network|date=April 22, 2008|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-date=June 11, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611092036/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-22/japanese-anime-tv-ranking-april-7-13-blue-dragon|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-18/japanese-anime-tv-ranking-march-31-april-6|title=Japanese Anime TV Ranking, March 31–April 6|work=Anime News Network|date=April 18, 2008|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024649/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-18/japanese-anime-tv-ranking-march-31-april-6|url-status=live}} with the first two episodes having a rating of 5.6.{{cite web|url=http://www.videor.co.jp/data/ratedata/backnum/2006/vol15.htm|title=VOL.15 2006年 4月3日(月)〜 4月9日(日)|language=ja|publisher=Video Research|access-date=November 24, 2009|trans-title=VOL.15 2006 nen 4 gatsu 3 nichi (gatsu)~ 4 gatsu 9 nichi (nichi)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524182344/http://www.videor.co.jp/data/ratedata/backnum/2006/vol15.htm|archive-date=May 24, 2008}} DVD sales of the series have also been featured in the Japanese anime DVD ranking various times,{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-03/japanese-anime-dvd-ranking-april-25-may-1|title=Japanese Anime DVD Ranking, April 25-May 1|work=Anime News Network|date=May 3, 2007|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=July 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721030209/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-03/japanese-anime-dvd-ranking-april-25-may-1|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-30/japanese-animation-dvd-ranking-june-22-28|title=Japanese Animation DVD Ranking, June 22–28|work=Anime News Network|date=June 30, 2009|access-date=July 10, 2009|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024646/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-30/japanese-animation-dvd-ranking-june-22-28|url-status=live}} while the third DVD of season 3 ranked ninth in the Japanese Amazon.com Top Ten of best sellers DVDs during 2008.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-03/amazon-japan-posts-2008-top-10-dvds-cds-toys|title=Amazon Japan Posts 2008's Top-10 DVDs, CDs, Toys|work=Anime News Network|date=December 12, 2008|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-date=May 24, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524182344/http://www.videor.co.jp/data/ratedata/backnum/2006/vol15.htm|url-status=live}} In August 2008, TV Tokyo announced that Gintama and Naruto "contributed to robust sales of overseas rights in the last fiscal year which ended in March."{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-14/naruto-manga-printed-in-23-nations-anime-aired-in-60+|title=Naruto Manga Printed in 23 Nations, Anime Aired in 60+|work=Anime News Network|date=August 14, 2008|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-date=June 12, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090612004438/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-14/naruto-manga-printed-in-23-nations-anime-aired-in-60+|url-status=live}} In a poll from Puff, Gintama won the "Best Animation" category.{{cite web|url=http://www.chuosha.co.jp/html/0702/0228_1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070312144259/http://www.chuosha.co.jp/html/0702/0228_1.html|script-title=ja:雑誌インフォメーション|publisher=Chousha|date=February 28, 2007|language=ja|trans-title=Zasshi infome^shon

|access-date=December 7, 2009|archive-date=March 12, 2007}} The DVD from the Gintama OVAs became the top-selling OVA in Japan in 2009, having sold 61,226 units after two weeks of being released.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-10-14/japanese-animation-dvd-ranking-october-5-11|title=Japanese Animation DVD Ranking, October 5–11|work=Anime News Network|date=October 14, 2009|access-date=October 14, 2009|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024647/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-10-14/japanese-animation-dvd-ranking-october-5-11|url-status=live}} In the Oricon survey "2009's Top-Selling DVDs in Japan", the same DVD topped the "Animation/Special Effects DVDs" category with a total of 76,000 units sold.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-24/2009-top-selling-dvds-in-japan-overall|title=2009's Top-Selling DVDs in Japan (Overall)|work=Anime News Network|date=December 24, 2009|access-date=December 25, 2009|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024648/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-24/2009-top-selling-dvds-in-japan-overall|url-status=live}} The CD soundtrack Gintama The Best received the "Animation Album of the Year award" from the Kinema Junpo's DVD Navigator Japanese magazine.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-02-26/k-on-wins-dvd-of-the-year-gold-disc-of-the-year-awards|title=K-On! Wins DVD of the Year, Gold Disc of the Year Awards|work=Anime News Network|date=February 26, 2010|access-date=February 26, 2010|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024647/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-02-26/k-on-wins-dvd-of-the-year-gold-disc-of-the-year-awards|url-status=live}}

Critical response to the Gintama manga has generally been positive when it comes to gags. Carlo Santos from Anime News Network found the manga to be a "one-of-a-kind comedy" praising the characters' personalities and gags. On the other hand, the artwork was criticized for being "hard to follow" when there are fast scenes.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gintama/gn-5|title=Gin Tama, vol. 5 review|date=April 4, 2008|work=Anime News Network|author=Santos, Carlo|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-date=July 14, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714013329/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gintama/gn-5|url-status=live}} Jokes regarding clichés from other {{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} series were also positively received by About.com writer Deb Aoki, who, like Santos, found the artwork to be "the only thing that distracts from the otherwise considerable pleasures of this loveable, goofy manga".{{cite web|url=http://manga.about.com/od/vizmedia/gr/GinTama1.htm|title=Gin Tama, volume 1 by Hideaki Sorachi|publisher=About.com|author=Aoki, Deb|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208191934/http://manga.about.com/od/vizmedia/gr/GinTama1.htm|archive-date=February 8, 2009}} However, characters' designs were praised for their variations including the ones from the aliens appearing in the series by Katherine Dacey from Pop Culture Shock who remarked that "These characters add visual interest and life to every panel, keeping the reader invested when the stories stall."{{Cite web|url=http://www.popcultureshock.com/manga/index.php/reviews/manga-reviews/weekly-recon-62007/#gintama1|date=June 20, 2007|title=Weekly Recon, 6/20/07|publisher=Pop Culture Shock|author=Dacey, Katherine|access-date=June 25, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100712012956/http://www.popcultureshock.com/manga/index.php/reviews/manga-reviews/weekly-recon-62007/|archive-date=July 12, 2010}} Other negative comments regarding the manga have the few numbers of aliens appearing in the series as well as how some chapters are focused on fights such as Hijikata's fight against Gintoki. Michael Aronson from Manga Life concluded his review of the manga by saying that "The potential is there, but the execution is struggling" as still, he liked the comedy from the story.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/GinTamav2.htm|title=Gin Tama v2|work=Manga Life|publisher=Silver Bullet Comics|author=Aronson, Michael|access-date=July 11, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505212340/http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/GinTamav2.htm|archive-date=May 5, 2009}} Comics Village's Alex Hoffman mentioned that Gintama "can't truly be compared to those comics because of one thing: the jokes." He found the context from the series hilarious and like how there are new jokes in every chapter. Like other reviewers, Hoffman also disliked Sorachi's artwork, but still found the manga to be "a great comedy, or a great read."{{Cite web|url=http://www.comicsvillage.com/review.aspx?reviewID=645|title=Gin Tama, Vol. 8 (Hideaki Sorachi)|publisher=Comics Village|author=Hoffman, Alex|access-date=June 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091011075836/http://www.comicsvillage.com/review.aspx?reviewID=645|archive-date=October 11, 2009}} Comic Book Bin writer Leroy Douresseaux found that the large number of characters with different appearances in the series allows the reader to remain entertained with the series as "at least every few pages or so present some unusual and interesting visual."{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookbin.com/gintama002.html|title=Gin Tama: Volume 2|publisher=Comic Book Bin|date=September 2, 2007|author=Douresseaux, Leroy|access-date=July 12, 2009|archive-date=March 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320074641/http://www.comicbookbin.com/gintama002.html|url-status=live}} Anime News Network criticized its constant amount of penis jokes as well as the narrative's style which might bother readers.{{cite news|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2011-05-24|title=RIGHT TURN ONLY!!|work=Anime News Network|access-date=January 26, 2020|archive-date=January 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126153548/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2011-05-24|url-status=live}} The series' story arcs were also criticized for being derivative to common Shōnen Jump series and that the battles were poorly illustrated and choreographed. The ending of the series was criticized as for its messy storytelling where multiple plots are explained but not all are solved as the title instead focuses on telling multiple jokes from different point of views.

The anime adaptation of Gintama has received positive and mixed responses. The humor was noted to be improved after the series' introduction although some jokes were hard to understand because some of them are references to Japanese culture and other series. The notes on the DVD releases were criticized for lacking an explanation of cultural jokes.{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/gintama-collection-02_article_121315.html|title=Gintama Collection 02|date=June 23, 2010|publisher=Mania Entertainment|author=Beveridge, Chris|access-date=December 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703031621/http://www.mania.com/gintama-collection-02_article_121315.html|archive-date=July 3, 2010}} Additionally, the humor's quality was found to be inconsistent within the first episodes due to the depth some bring, to the point that some viewers may abandon the series. The quality of the series was found to improve as the series continues as people would not be intimidated by its large number of episodes. The characters' actions were praised due to their knowledge that their tendencies to "break the fourth wall",{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gintama/dvd-collection-1|title=Gintama DVD - Collection 1|date=May 1, 2010|work=Anime News Network|author=Martin, Theron|access-date=December 22, 2010|archive-date=September 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930024651/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gintama/dvd-collection-1|url-status=live}} while the female characters were found appealing based on their unusual qualities.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2010-09-27#gintama|title=Shelf Life Do You Believe in Magica|date=September 27, 2010|work=Anime News Network|author=Finnegan, Erin|access-date=December 22, 2010|archive-date=December 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101228154020/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2010-09-27#gintama|url-status=live}} The series has been noted for its ability to shift between comedy and drama without a loss of quality.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gintama/episode-306/.97784|title=Gintama Episode 306|work=Anime News Network|last=McNulty|first=Amy|date=January 21, 2016|access-date=January 21, 2016|archive-date=January 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122142725/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gintama/episode-306/.97784|url-status=live}}

Episode 232 of the anime series had a defamatory depiction of a character that referenced a specific politician, then–Minister for Government Revitalisation Renhō Murata, which resulted in the cancelation of its rerun on AT-X.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-11/gintama-no.232-to-not-run-on-at-x-at-tv-tokyo-request|title=Gintama' #232 to Not Run on AT-X at TV Tokyo's Request|date=November 11, 2011|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=September 14, 2013|archive-date=June 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615052243/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-11/gintama-no.232-to-not-run-on-at-x-at-tv-tokyo-request|url-status=live}} Series supervisor Shinji Takamatsu explained that TV Tokyo canceled the rerun on its own. Renhō's representative denied having objected to the episode although a report from the newspaper Mainichi Shimbun stated the affected party contacted TV Tokyo.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-18/tv-tokyo-decided-to-pull-gintama-episode-on-its-own|title=TV Tokyo Decided to Pull Gintama' Episode on Its Own|date=November 24, 2011|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=September 14, 2013|archive-date=July 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719071228/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-18/tv-tokyo-decided-to-pull-gintama-episode-on-its-own|url-status=live}} When the story arc the episode belonged to was completed, Takamatsu expressed doubts about the arc's release in DVD format.{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-29/gintama-producer-indicates-edited-renho-arc-on-home-video|title=Gintama' Producer Indicates Edited Renhō Arc on Home Video|date=November 29, 2011|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=September 14, 2013|archive-date=June 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609070059/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-29/gintama-producer-indicates-edited-renho-arc-on-home-video|url-status=live}}

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