Gintama Season 1 Jun 2026

The first season establishes the show's signature blend of slapstick comedy, parody, and high-stakes action Wikipedia. Notable serious story arcs that appear within this first 201-episode run include:

As Gintoki himself says in Episode 1: “If you’ve got time to fantasize about a beautiful death, why not live beautifully until the end?” gintama season 1

Unlike later seasons, Episodes 1–2 are anime-original filler (to let manga chapters build up). The true manga adaptation begins at Episode 3. Key arcs include: The first season establishes the show's signature blend