---
title: "Gintama"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gintama-2006"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 57041
imdb_id: "tt0988818"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 11
episodes_count: 367
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 249
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Gintama (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gintama-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gintama is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 2006. The show is set in an alternate version of Edo Period Japan where the country has been invaded by extraterrestrial beings. In this transformed world, traditional architecture and lifestyle have been replaced by modern technology including skyscrapers, trains, and motor bikes. The central character is Gintoki Sakata, who maintains the spirit and ways of a samurai despite the dramatic changes around him. He is known by the nickname Yorozuya Gin-san and operates as a jack-of-all-trades, taking on various jobs and challenges. Gintoki works alongside his companions as they navigate through the unconventional setting. The series follows their adventures as they encounter both human and alien characters while dealing with the blend of historical and futuristic elements that define their world. The show combines action, comedy, and drama as the characters face different situations and opponents throughout their journey.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone samurai navigates an alien-occupied Edo period Japan while taking on odd jobs to survive."

### Why Watch
- unique fusion of historical and sci-fi settings
- engaging protagonist with a strong sense of resolve

### Caveats & Content Note
- extensive episode count may be daunting for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series features an action-heavy premise set in a world transformed by alien invaders.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, action-oriented, adventurous, satirical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Gintama Season 1 (49 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 252
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 13 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 239 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Hideaki Sorachi
- **Networks / Studios**: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tomokazu Sugita** as *Gintoki Sakata (voice)*
- **Rie Kugimiya** as *Kagura (voice)*
- **Daisuke Sakaguchi** as *Shinpachi Shimura (voice)*
- **Akira Ishida** as *Kotarou Katsura (voice)*
- **Fumihiko Tachiki** as *Taizou Hasegawa (voice)*
- **Kazuya Nakai** as *Toushirou Hijikata (voice)*
- **Kenichi Suzumura** as *Sougo Okita (voice)*
- **Takehito Koyasu** as *Shinsuke Takasugi (voice)*
- **Yuhko Kaida** as *Tsukuyo (voice)*
- **Satoshi Hino** as *Kamui (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Gintama?
The story follows Gintoki Sakata, a samurai living in an Edo period Japan that has been invaded by aliens.

### Q: When did the series air?
The anime television series aired on TV Tokyo from April 2006 to October 2018.

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The anime television series consists of 367 episodes.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Gintoki Sakata, also known as Yorozuya Gin-san.

### Q: How does the series conclude?
The storyline of the anime series concluded with the film Gintama: The Very Final, released in 2021.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*