Gintoki Sakata
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 8, 2018 – March 26, 2018
- Season
- Winter 2018
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Bandai Namco Pictures
- Director
- Chizuru Miyawaki
- Original creator
- Hideaki Sorachi
- Music
- Audio Highs
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 and older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 86/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
War100%Meta95%Parody93%Aliens92%Male Protagonist90%Samurai82%Swordplay79%Found Family79%Anachronism73%Space66%
TVFINISHED2018 WINTER8.6 / 10 AniList score
Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc
銀魂. 銀ノ魂篇• Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen
Synopsis
Utsuro's ultimate plan is revealed: spark a universal war that will ultimately lead to the destruction of Earth, allowing him to finally die but taking the universe down with him. Gintoki and others must team up with old allies and former enemies to not only defeat him but also the victims of the immortal's plans, a gathering army of vengeful Amanto who may no longer listen to reason.
Should you watch Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc?
Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 86/100 — 86% of 23,800 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #47 highest-rated anime of all time, and #2 highest-rated anime of 2018, and #60 most popular anime of 2018 on AniList.
Of the 40K AniList users who started it, 1.3% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 36.9K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Drama — especially war, meta, parody, aliens.
Filler guide
6% filler — 22 skippable episodes
Save hours by skipping non-canon episodes, arc by arc.
Filler skip guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
7 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hideaki Sorachi
- Director
- Chizuru Miyawaki
- Music
- Audio Highs
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Gintama.: Slip Arc (2017)
- Watch next: Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc - Second Half War (2018)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Katte ni My Soul” · eps 1-3
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hanaichi Monme” by BURNOUT SYNDROMES · eps 1-3
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc FAQ
How many episodes does Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc have?
Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc finished?
Yes. Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc?
Yes — the story continues in Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc - Second Half War (2018).
What should I watch before Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc?
Watch Gintama.: Slip Arc first — Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc is a direct sequel.
Is Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc based on a manga?
Yes. Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc adapts the manga by Hideaki Sorachi.
Who animated Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc?
Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc was animated by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Chizuru Miyawaki.
Who sings the opening of Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc?
The opening, "Katte ni My Soul", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc?
Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.