Gintama
We're Odd Jobs Gin!
Created by Hideaki Sorachi
A sprawling, joyfully anarchic action-comedy that pairs samurai-era soul with sci-fi absurdism, sustained across 367 episodes by the warmth of its core found-family dynamic.
In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu
Questions people ask
Does Gintama leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Gintama violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Gintama easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Gintama scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Gintama sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Gintama, and what each one shares →
Like Gintama
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Gintama
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Gintama, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Gintama, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Gintama, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
