Gintoki Sakata
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 9, 2017 – March 27, 2017
- Season
- Winter 2017
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Bandai Namco Pictures
- Director
- Chizuru Miyawaki
- Original creator
- Hideaki Sorachi, Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Audio Highs
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 89/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swordplay94%Male Protagonist88%Anachronism86%Shounen85%Samurai84%Ensemble Cast80%War80%Philosophy79%Found Family79%Parody77%
overview details
Synopsis
After joining the resistance against the bakufu, Gintoki and the gang are in hiding, along with Katsura and his Joui rebels. The Yorozuya is soon approached by Nobume Imai and two members of the Kiheitai, who explain that the Harusame pirates have turned against 7th Division Captain Kamui and their former ally Takasugi. The Kiheitai present Gintoki with a job: find Takasugi, who has been missing since his ship was ambushed in a Harusame raid. Nobume also makes a stunning revelation regarding the Tendoushuu, a secret organization pulling the strings of numerous factions, and their leader Utsuro, the shadowy figure with an uncanny resemblance to Gintoki's former teacher. Hitching a ride on Sakamoto's space ship, the Yorozuya and Katsura set out for Rakuyou, Kagura's home planet, where the various factions have gathered and tensions are brewing. Long-held grudges, political infighting, and the Tendoushuu's sinister overarching plan finally culminate into a massive, decisive battle on Rakuyou. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Should you watch Gintama Season 4?
Gintama Season 4 has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 89/100 — 89% of 31,588 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #15 highest-rated anime of all time, and #3 highest-rated anime of 2017, and #44 most popular anime of 2017 on AniList.
Of the 50.6K AniList users who started it, 1.4% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 46.3K 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 swordplay, male protagonist, anachronism, shounen.
Filler guide
6% filler — 22 skippable episodes
Save hours by skipping non-canon episodes, arc by arc.
Filler skip guide →Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hideaki Sorachi
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Chizuru Miyawaki
- Character design
- Shinji Takeuchi
- Music
- Audio Highs
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Gintama Season 3 (2015)
- Watch next: Gintama.: Slip Arc (2017)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Gintama Season 4
Gintama Season 4 FAQ
How many episodes does Gintama Season 4 have?
Gintama Season 4 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Gintama Season 4?
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 Season 4 finished?
Yes. Gintama Season 4 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of Gintama Season 4?
Yes — the story continues in Gintama.: Slip Arc (2017).
What should I watch before Gintama Season 4?
Watch Gintama Season 3 first — Gintama Season 4 is a direct sequel.
Is Gintama Season 4 based on a manga?
Yes. Gintama Season 4 adapts the manga by Hideaki Sorachi.
Who animated Gintama Season 4?
Gintama Season 4 was animated by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Chizuru Miyawaki.
Who sings the opening of Gintama Season 4?
The opening, "Kagerou", is performed by an uncredited artist.