The original Gintama series has been getting some distribution for a number of years through different services after Sentai Filmworks originally released the first 49 episodes. Those episodes, which are available in bilingual form, are going to expire from Hulu in about ten days at the end of November. If you’re curious to try it out, now is a good time to binge through it.
The series comes from the manga by Hideaki Sorachi and began its animated life back in 2006, first with a 201 episode series and then with a new 64 episode series a couple of years ago. Add in numerous specials and a pair of theatrical movies and there is a lot of material for the property and plenty more to adapt as the manga has been ongoing since 2003. There are currently 77 published volumes in Japan as well as five light novels.
Check out the openings below:
0:00 Fuusen Gamu 1:30 Mr. Raindrop 2:57 Yuki no Tsubasa 4:27 Candy Line 5:57 Shura 7:28 Kiseki 8:57 Signal 10:28 Speed of Flow 11:56 Sang 13:24 This World is Yours 14:57 I Ai Ai 16:24 Kagayaita 17:52 Asa ANSWER 19:22 Wo Ai Ni 20:52 Wonderful Days 22:22 Sayonara no Sora 23:57 Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!) 25:24 Balance Doll 26:54 Anagura 28:24 Nakama 29:54 Moonwalk 31:24 Expect 32:54 DESTINY 34:24 Saigou Made II 35:54 Glorious Days 37:24 Acchi Muite 38:54 Silver 40:24 Hankou Seimei 41:54 Hana Ichi Monme 43:24 Hikari Shoumeiron
Plot concept: The values of the city of Edo suddenly changed when the aliens, called Amanto, invaded. In a world where anything goes, from aliens to motorbikes and even electric trains, a man known as the last samurai clings to his unchanging spirit. His name is Gintoki Sakata, a.k.a. Odd Jobs Gin. He’s reckless and irresponsible, but somehow he does what needs to be done in his own subtle way. The lifestyles of Gin and his companions will make you laugh, make you cry, and warm your heart!
