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Season 1 - Best Episodes Of Gintama

Overall Rating: ★ 8.7

Season 1 - Best Episodes Of Gintama

(Overall Rating: ★ 8.7)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 1 episodes of Gintama. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

In an era where aliens have invaded and taken over feudal Tokyo, an unemployed samurai finds work however he can.

11 Seasons
367 Episodes
Ended
Action & Adventure Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Best Episodes
S1E25 - A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life ★ 8.8
S1E20 - Watch Out For Conveyor Belts! ★ 8.1
S1E22 - Marriage is Prolonging an Illusion for Your Whole Life ★ 8.0
Worst Episodes
S1E24 - Cute Faces Are Always Hiding Something ★ 6.6
S1E1 - You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (1) ★ 6.7
S1E2 - You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (2) ★ 6.8
★ 8.8/10 (928 votes)
#1

A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life

S1:E25

The series is entering into its third season! But the Yorozuya have other concerns: a battle of wits and deception to take reign of the sukiyaki pot!

★ 8.1/10 (569 votes)
#2

Watch Out For Conveyor Belts!

S1:E20

The Shinsengumi has been haunted by a mysterious being.

★ 8.0/10 (505 votes)
#3

Marriage is Prolonging an Illusion for Your Whole Life

S1:E22

A female ninja stays over at the Yorozuya.

★ 7.8/10 (495 votes)
#4

Sons Only Take After Their Fathers' Negative Attributes

S1:E17

A rebel plans to asssinate the shogun during a festival.

★ 7.8/10 (514 votes)
#5

Oh Yeah! Our Crib is Number One!

S1:E18

The group and Shinsengumi attempt to capture a man who's been stealing women's underwear.

★ 7.7/10 (530 votes)
#6

Fighting Should Be Done With Fists!

S1:E9

The Shinsengumi goes to avenge their commander's defeat.

★ 7.7/10 (504 votes)
#7

If You're Going to Cosplay, Go All Out!

S1:E13

The group is hired to find a missing girl. However, the group is dragged into deeper trouble than they originally anticipated. Gintoki may require the help of his old friend Katsura to help him out of this mess.

★ 7.6/10 (542 votes)
#8

There Is Butt a Fine Line Between Persistence and Stubbornness

S1:E8

Shinpachi's sister is being stalked by a Shinsengumi officer.

★ 7.5/10 (502 votes)
#9

Eat Something Sour When You're Tired!

S1:E10

The group picks up a giant white dog.

★ 7.5/10 (469 votes)
#10

If You Stop and Think About It, Your Life’s a Lot Longer as an Old Guy Than a Kid! Whoa, Scary!!

S1:E16

A man who's been fired for assaulting an amanto royal goes job hunting, only to met with failure repeatedly.

★ 7.4/10 (570 votes)
#11

Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart!

S1:E5

Gintoki's group's been asked to deliver a package to an amanto alien embassy.

★ 7.3/10 (433 votes)
#12

Why is the Sea So Salty? Because You City Folk Pee Whenever You Go Swimming!

S1:E19

In an effort to get some quick cash, Gintoki and Hasegawa, along with Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otae, head to the beach to get rid of a monster that's been terrorizing the area.

★ 7.3/10 (411 votes)
#13

If You're a Man, Try the Swordfish / If You Go to Sleep With the Fan On, You'll Get a Stomachache, So Be Careful

S1:E21

Part 1 - The group helps an amanto to protect his pond from developers. Part 2 - Gintoki goes all over town trying to find an electric fan replacement during a heatwave.

★ 7.2/10 (582 votes)
#14

Watch Out! Weekly Shonen JUMP Sometimes Comes Out on Saturdays!

S1:E4

Gintoki and Shinpachi meet an amanto alien girl who's been chased after by gangster.

★ 7.2/10 (479 votes)
#15

Look, Overly Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are Not Real Dumplings, You Idiot!

S1:E11

The trio helps an old man to track down a woman whom he met when he was young. Shown as a one hour special with episode 12.

★ 7.2/10 (452 votes)
#16

Pets Resemble Their Owners!

S1:E15

The group enters Sadaharu in a pet competition, with Katsura and his pet being their opponent.

★ 7.2/10 (402 votes)
#17

When You're In a Fix, Keep On Laughing, Laughing...

S1:E23

Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura go on a space trip in which Kagura had won tickets for.

★ 7.0/10 (625 votes)
#18

Nobody with Naturally Wavy Hair Can be That Bad!

S1:E3

Sakata Gintoki meets Shimura Shinpachi. The two proceeds to save Shinpachi's older sister from an amanto entertainment club.

★ 7.0/10 (521 votes)
#19

Responsible Owners Should Clean Up After Their Pets!

S1:E7

The group is hired to find an amanto alien prince's pet.

★ 7.0/10 (470 votes)
#20

People Who Make Good First Impressions Usually Suck!

S1:E12

The kabuki district has been robbed by a mysterious thief.

★ 7.0/10 (445 votes)
#21

Boys Have a Weird Ritual that Makes Them Think They Turn Into Men When They Touch Frogs! / You Only Gotta Wash Under Your Armpits - Just the Armpits

S1:E14

Part 1 - The Shinsengumi is asked to protect an amanto alien official. Part 2 - Kagura meets a princess who's sneaked out from the castle.

★ 6.9/10 (538 votes)
#22

Keep Your Promise Even If It Kills You

S1:E6

A man tries to break out of jail, to attend a pop star's concert.

★ 6.8/10 (547 votes)
#23

You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (2)

S1:E2

Gintoki's group goes to take back a house for a man who's been conned.

★ 6.7/10 (610 votes)
#24

You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (1)

S1:E1

Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura receive a request from a man who wants them to make him stronger.

★ 6.6/10 (415 votes)
#25

Cute Faces Are Always Hiding Something

S1:E24

Gintoki and Katsura get dragged into being cross-dressers.

★ 6.6/10 (415 votes)
#1

Cute Faces Are Always Hiding Something

S1:E24

Gintoki and Katsura get dragged into being cross-dressers.

★ 6.7/10 (610 votes)
#2

You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (1)

S1:E1

Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura receive a request from a man who wants them to make him stronger.

★ 6.8/10 (547 votes)
#3

You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (2)

S1:E2

Gintoki's group goes to take back a house for a man who's been conned.

★ 6.9/10 (538 votes)
#4

Keep Your Promise Even If It Kills You

S1:E6

A man tries to break out of jail, to attend a pop star's concert.

★ 7.0/10 (625 votes)
#5

Nobody with Naturally Wavy Hair Can be That Bad!

S1:E3

Sakata Gintoki meets Shimura Shinpachi. The two proceeds to save Shinpachi's older sister from an amanto entertainment club.

★ 7.0/10 (521 votes)
#6

Responsible Owners Should Clean Up After Their Pets!

S1:E7

The group is hired to find an amanto alien prince's pet.

★ 7.0/10 (470 votes)
#7

People Who Make Good First Impressions Usually Suck!

S1:E12

The kabuki district has been robbed by a mysterious thief.

★ 7.0/10 (445 votes)
#8

Boys Have a Weird Ritual that Makes Them Think They Turn Into Men When They Touch Frogs! / You Only Gotta Wash Under Your Armpits - Just the Armpits

S1:E14

Part 1 - The Shinsengumi is asked to protect an amanto alien official. Part 2 - Kagura meets a princess who's sneaked out from the castle.

★ 7.2/10 (582 votes)
#9

Watch Out! Weekly Shonen JUMP Sometimes Comes Out on Saturdays!

S1:E4

Gintoki and Shinpachi meet an amanto alien girl who's been chased after by gangster.

★ 7.2/10 (479 votes)
#10

Look, Overly Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are Not Real Dumplings, You Idiot!

S1:E11

The trio helps an old man to track down a woman whom he met when he was young. Shown as a one hour special with episode 12.

★ 7.2/10 (452 votes)
#11

Pets Resemble Their Owners!

S1:E15

The group enters Sadaharu in a pet competition, with Katsura and his pet being their opponent.

★ 7.2/10 (402 votes)
#12

When You're In a Fix, Keep On Laughing, Laughing...

S1:E23

Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura go on a space trip in which Kagura had won tickets for.

★ 7.3/10 (433 votes)
#13

Why is the Sea So Salty? Because You City Folk Pee Whenever You Go Swimming!

S1:E19

In an effort to get some quick cash, Gintoki and Hasegawa, along with Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otae, head to the beach to get rid of a monster that's been terrorizing the area.

★ 7.3/10 (411 votes)
#14

If You're a Man, Try the Swordfish / If You Go to Sleep With the Fan On, You'll Get a Stomachache, So Be Careful

S1:E21

Part 1 - The group helps an amanto to protect his pond from developers. Part 2 - Gintoki goes all over town trying to find an electric fan replacement during a heatwave.

★ 7.4/10 (570 votes)
#15

Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart!

S1:E5

Gintoki's group's been asked to deliver a package to an amanto alien embassy.

★ 7.5/10 (502 votes)
#16

Eat Something Sour When You're Tired!

S1:E10

The group picks up a giant white dog.

★ 7.5/10 (469 votes)
#17

If You Stop and Think About It, Your Life’s a Lot Longer as an Old Guy Than a Kid! Whoa, Scary!!

S1:E16

A man who's been fired for assaulting an amanto royal goes job hunting, only to met with failure repeatedly.

★ 7.6/10 (542 votes)
#18

There Is Butt a Fine Line Between Persistence and Stubbornness

S1:E8

Shinpachi's sister is being stalked by a Shinsengumi officer.

★ 7.7/10 (530 votes)
#19

Fighting Should Be Done With Fists!

S1:E9

The Shinsengumi goes to avenge their commander's defeat.

★ 7.7/10 (504 votes)
#20

If You're Going to Cosplay, Go All Out!

S1:E13

The group is hired to find a missing girl. However, the group is dragged into deeper trouble than they originally anticipated. Gintoki may require the help of his old friend Katsura to help him out of this mess.

★ 7.8/10 (495 votes)
#21

Sons Only Take After Their Fathers' Negative Attributes

S1:E17

A rebel plans to asssinate the shogun during a festival.

★ 7.8/10 (514 votes)
#22

Oh Yeah! Our Crib is Number One!

S1:E18

The group and Shinsengumi attempt to capture a man who's been stealing women's underwear.

★ 8.0/10 (505 votes)
#23

Marriage is Prolonging an Illusion for Your Whole Life

S1:E22

A female ninja stays over at the Yorozuya.

★ 8.1/10 (569 votes)
#24

Watch Out For Conveyor Belts!

S1:E20

The Shinsengumi has been haunted by a mysterious being.

★ 8.8/10 (928 votes)
#25

A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life

S1:E25

The series is entering into its third season! But the Yorozuya have other concerns: a battle of wits and deception to take reign of the sukiyaki pot!

★ 6.7/10 (610 votes)

You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (1)

S1:E1

Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura receive a request from a man who wants them to make him stronger.

★ 6.8/10 (547 votes)

You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (2)

S1:E2

Gintoki's group goes to take back a house for a man who's been conned.

★ 7.0/10 (625 votes)

Nobody with Naturally Wavy Hair Can be That Bad!

S1:E3

Sakata Gintoki meets Shimura Shinpachi. The two proceeds to save Shinpachi's older sister from an amanto entertainment club.

★ 7.2/10 (582 votes)

Watch Out! Weekly Shonen JUMP Sometimes Comes Out on Saturdays!

S1:E4

Gintoki and Shinpachi meet an amanto alien girl who's been chased after by gangster.

★ 7.4/10 (570 votes)

Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart!

S1:E5

Gintoki's group's been asked to deliver a package to an amanto alien embassy.

★ 6.9/10 (538 votes)

Keep Your Promise Even If It Kills You

S1:E6

A man tries to break out of jail, to attend a pop star's concert.

★ 7.0/10 (521 votes)

Responsible Owners Should Clean Up After Their Pets!

S1:E7

The group is hired to find an amanto alien prince's pet.

★ 7.6/10 (542 votes)

There Is Butt a Fine Line Between Persistence and Stubbornness

S1:E8

Shinpachi's sister is being stalked by a Shinsengumi officer.

★ 7.7/10 (530 votes)

Fighting Should Be Done With Fists!

S1:E9

The Shinsengumi goes to avenge their commander's defeat.

★ 7.5/10 (502 votes)

Eat Something Sour When You're Tired!

S1:E10

The group picks up a giant white dog.

★ 7.2/10 (479 votes)

Look, Overly Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are Not Real Dumplings, You Idiot!

S1:E11

The trio helps an old man to track down a woman whom he met when he was young. Shown as a one hour special with episode 12.

★ 7.0/10 (470 votes)

People Who Make Good First Impressions Usually Suck!

S1:E12

The kabuki district has been robbed by a mysterious thief.

★ 7.7/10 (504 votes)

If You're Going to Cosplay, Go All Out!

S1:E13

The group is hired to find a missing girl. However, the group is dragged into deeper trouble than they originally anticipated. Gintoki may require the help of his old friend Katsura to help him out of this mess.

★ 7.0/10 (445 votes)

Boys Have a Weird Ritual that Makes Them Think They Turn Into Men When They Touch Frogs! / You Only Gotta Wash Under Your Armpits - Just the Armpits

S1:E14

Part 1 - The Shinsengumi is asked to protect an amanto alien official. Part 2 - Kagura meets a princess who's sneaked out from the castle.

★ 7.2/10 (452 votes)

Pets Resemble Their Owners!

S1:E15

The group enters Sadaharu in a pet competition, with Katsura and his pet being their opponent.

★ 7.5/10 (469 votes)

If You Stop and Think About It, Your Life’s a Lot Longer as an Old Guy Than a Kid! Whoa, Scary!!

S1:E16

A man who's been fired for assaulting an amanto royal goes job hunting, only to met with failure repeatedly.

★ 7.8/10 (495 votes)

Sons Only Take After Their Fathers' Negative Attributes

S1:E17

A rebel plans to asssinate the shogun during a festival.

★ 7.8/10 (514 votes)

Oh Yeah! Our Crib is Number One!

S1:E18

The group and Shinsengumi attempt to capture a man who's been stealing women's underwear.

★ 7.3/10 (433 votes)

Why is the Sea So Salty? Because You City Folk Pee Whenever You Go Swimming!

S1:E19

In an effort to get some quick cash, Gintoki and Hasegawa, along with Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otae, head to the beach to get rid of a monster that's been terrorizing the area.

★ 8.1/10 (569 votes)

Watch Out For Conveyor Belts!

S1:E20

The Shinsengumi has been haunted by a mysterious being.

★ 7.3/10 (411 votes)

If You're a Man, Try the Swordfish / If You Go to Sleep With the Fan On, You'll Get a Stomachache, So Be Careful

S1:E21

Part 1 - The group helps an amanto to protect his pond from developers. Part 2 - Gintoki goes all over town trying to find an electric fan replacement during a heatwave.

★ 8.0/10 (505 votes)

Marriage is Prolonging an Illusion for Your Whole Life

S1:E22

A female ninja stays over at the Yorozuya.

★ 7.2/10 (402 votes)

When You're In a Fix, Keep On Laughing, Laughing...

S1:E23

Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura go on a space trip in which Kagura had won tickets for.

★ 6.6/10 (415 votes)

Cute Faces Are Always Hiding Something

S1:E24

Gintoki and Katsura get dragged into being cross-dressers.

★ 8.8/10 (928 votes)

A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life

S1:E25

The series is entering into its third season! But the Yorozuya have other concerns: a battle of wits and deception to take reign of the sukiyaki pot!

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
8 ★ 9.2 12
★ 9.7 Siblings
★ 8.8 The Monster and the Monster's Child
11 ★ 9.0 14
★ 9.7 Always Hold On to Your Trump Cards
★ 8.6 Specter
6 ★ 8.9 13
★ 9.7 Five Pinkies
★ 8.1 The Sound of a Beam Can Pierce Every Heart
10 ★ 8.8 12
★ 9.2 The Line Between Tenacious and Annoying Is Paper-Thin
★ 8.2 Men Must Live Not Long or Thick, but Hard
7 ★ 8.5 25
★ 9.3 Amen
★ 7.1 Guys With Big Nostrils Also Have Big Imaginations / You Never Accept a New Sentai Series at the Start, But By the Final Episode, You Don't Want It to End
5 ★ 8.2 25
★ 9.7 Ghosts Aren't The Only Ones Who Run Wild Around Graveyards
★ 6.5 The Name Reveals the Person
3 ★ 8.0 25
★ 9.3 Important Things Are Hard To See
★ 6.1 When Nagging Goes Too Far It Becomes Intimidating
2 ★ 8.0 25
★ 9.5 On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light
★ 6.8 When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It
4 ★ 7.6 25
★ 8.8 Sleep Helps a Child Grow
★ 6.0 That Matsutake Soup Stuff Tastes Better than the Real Deal / If a Person Is Dead, They Can't Come Back to Life
1 ★ 7.4 25
★ 8.8 A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life
★ 6.6 Cute Faces Are Always Hiding Something
9 ★ 7.4 13
★ 8.0 The Stairs to Adulthood May Not Always Lead Up
★ 6.9 Wash Your Hands Before a Handshake
Tomokazu Sugita
Rie Kugimiya
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Akira Ishida
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