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Gintama Filler List

ActionComedyDramaSci-FiSamuraiShounen
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In an Edo-period Japan conquered by the alien Amanto, former samurai Gintoki Sakata scrapes by running the Yorozuya odd-jobs shop with his friends Shinpachi and Kagura, taking any job for cash while navigating a world where swords have been banned. Absurdist comedy gives way, again and again, to some of anime's most acclaimed dramatic arcs.

Watch Order Guide CharactersNews & Updates
Studio
Sunrise
Premiered
Spring 2006
Status
Finished
Filler %
6%

Director: Shinji Takamatsu

Episode distribution (367 total)
340 Canon4 Mixed23 Filler

Does Gintama Have Filler?

Yes, Gintama has filler. Out of 367 total episodes, 23 episodes are filler (6% of the series), and 4 episodes are mixed (partially canon). The 340 canon episodes are essential viewing — use the filler guide below to decide what to skip.

Filler Episodes — Quick Reference

Ep 1–2
Ep 50
Ep 57
Ep 75
Ep 106
Ep 114
Ep 124–125
Ep 135
Ep 137
Ep 150
Ep 155
Ep 164
Ep 166
Ep 171
Ep 173–174
Ep 176
Ep 185
Ep 189
Ep 209
Ep 252

Gintama filler episodes: 1–2, 50, 57, 75, 106, 114, 124–125, 135, 137, 150, 155, 164, 166, 171, 173–174, 176, 185, 189, 209, 252

These ranges represent episodes classified as anime-only filler. Mixed episodes may contain some canon content.

Voice Cast

T
Tomokazu Sugita
Gintoki Sakata
R
Rie Kugimiya
Kagura
A
Akira Ishida
Kotaro Katsura
D
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Shinpachi Shimura
N
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Sougo Okita
S
Show Hayami
Takasugi Shinsuke
A
Akira Ishida
Toshiro Hijikata

Main Characters

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Gintoki Sakata
Main · ep 1

A lazy, sweets-obsessed former samurai who fought against the alien Amanto occupation as the 'Shiroyasha' (White Demon). He now runs the Yorozuya odd-jobs shop, hiding real skill with a bokuto and genuine conviction behind constant jokes and apathy.

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Shinpachi Shimura
Main · ep 1

A bespectacled, hot-blooded straight man who joins the Yorozuya to save his family's failing dojo. Often the voice of reason (and the audience's exasperation) amid the shop's chaos.

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Kagura
Main · ep 1

A member of the immensely powerful, warlike Yato clan who ran away from her family and joined the Yorozuya. Superhumanly strong beneath a childlike, gluttonous exterior, and fiercely loyal to Gintoki and Shinpachi.

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Takasugi Shinsuke
Antagonist · ep 1

Gintoki's former fellow disciple under Yoshida Shōyō, who emerged from the Amanto war with a nihilistic hatred for the peace Gintoki chose to accept. Leader of the Kiheitai, he becomes the series' most personal recurring antagonist.

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Toshiro Hijikata
Supporting · ep 1

The mayonnaise-obsessed vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, the police force enforcing Amanto rule in Edo. His antagonistic-but-respectful relationship with Gintoki, dating back to the war, is one of the series' emotional backbones.

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Sougo Okita
Supporting · ep 1

A sadistic, deceptively young captain of the Shinsengumi's first division, infamous for openly plotting to assassinate his own superior Hijikata. His rivalry-turned-romance-tension with Kagura is a long-running fan-favorite thread.

Episode List (367 Episodes)

#TitleTypeAir DateRating
1You Guys!! Do You Even Have Gintama?!FillerApr 4, 2006—
2You Guys!! Do You Even Have Gintama?!FillerApr 4, 2006—
3Nobody With Naturally Wavy Hair Can Be That BadCanonApr 11, 2006—
4Watch Out! JUMP Sometimes Comes Out On Saturdays!CanonApr 25, 2006—
5Make Friends You Can Call By Their Nicknames, Even When You're An Old FartCanonMay 2, 2006—
6Keep Your Promise Even If It Kills YouCanonMay 9, 2006—
7Responsible Owners Should Clean Up After Their PetsCanonMay 16, 2006—
8There Is Butt A Fine Line Between Persistence And StubbornnessCanonMay 23, 2006—
9Fighting Should Be Done With FistsCanonMay 30, 2006—
10Eat Something Sour When You're TiredCanonJun 6, 2006—
11Look, Overly Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are Not Real Dumplings, You Idiot!CanonJun 13, 2006—
12People Who Make Good First Impressions Usually SuckCanonJun 13, 2006—
13If You're Going To Cosplay, Go All OutCanonJun 20, 2006—
14Boys Have A Weird Ritual That Makes Them Think They Turn Into Men When They Touch A Frog / You Only Gotta Wash Under Your Armpits - Just The ArmpitsCanonJul 4, 2006—
15Pets Resemble Their OwnersCanonJul 11, 2006—
16If You Stop And Think About It, Your Life's A Lot Longer As An Old Guy Than A Kid! Whoa, Scary!CanonJul 18, 2006—
17Sons Only Take After Their Fathers' Negative AttributesCanonJul 25, 2006—
18Oh, Yeah! Our Crib Is Number One!CanonAug 1, 2006—
19Why Is The Sea So Salty? Because You City Folk Pee Whenever You Go Swimming!CanonAug 8, 2006—
20Watch Out For Conveyor Belts!CanonAug 15, 2006—
21If You're A Man, Try The Swordfish! / If You Go To Sleep With The Fan On You'll Get A Stomachache, So Be CarefulCanonAug 22, 2006—
22Marriage Is Prolonging An Illusion For Your Whole LifeCanonSep 5, 2006—
23When You're In A Fix, Keep On Laughing, Laughing...CanonSep 12, 2006—
24Cute Faces Are Always Hiding SomethingCanonSep 19, 2006—
25A Shared Soup Pot Is A Microcosm Of LifeCanonOct 5, 2006—
26Don't Be Shy - Just Raise Your Hand And Say ItCanonOct 12, 2006—
27Some Things Can't Be Cut With A SwordCanonOct 19, 2006—
28Good Things Never Come In Twos (But Bad Things Do)CanonOct 26, 2006—
29Don't Panic - There's A Return Policy! / I Told You To Pay Attention To The News!CanonNov 2, 2006—
30Even Teen Idols Act Like You GuysCanonNov 9, 2006—
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⚠️ Episode classifications are collated from multiple publicly available data sources and may contain inaccuracies.

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