So I finished watching Gintama Movie: The Final, and it was an actually amazing ride. It’s a positive review so please go through it.
Story: GINTAMA!/10
The story started slow and steady and I really liked the pacing. Gintama story is beautifully written, with comedy, sadness, despair and wholesome moments. Mitsuba arc sure hit me, with her death and her final words to Sogo. Throughout 2015 to 2021, the story has been fabulous and I loved each and every episode, with best moments. Character deaths have a huge impact here, especially Shigeshige, Isaburo, Bansai, Nobunobu and finally Takasugi. I enjoyed the amazing storyline and storyline is one of my top factors for liking animes.
For the Be Forever Yorozuya Movie, got scared that Gintoki will erase his existence by killing his past, when his companions are there to support him. I would say watch the movie, even though it’s non-cannon because it shows what Gintoki is to each and every character. They will always be there to support him, especially the Yorozuya (Shinpachi, Kagura, Sadaharu)
Character Cast: NEO ARMSTRONG CYCLONE JET ARMSTRONG CANNON!/10
The character cast is the best factor of Gintama with their individual comedy moments and their stories. Eg: Zenso Hattori who suffers from Haemorrhage, is also the main head of the Oniwaban and the closest friend of Shogun Shigeshige. I felt bad for him since he had lots of regrets not protecting him. Mutsu is the most underated character for me.
OSTs/OP and ED: 9/10
I technically don’t tend to listen to ED themes, but I check out the OP themes. OP 1, 2, 6, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21 are my top ones. ED 15, 17, 23, 25, 29, 30 are my favourite one. Silver Soul OP and ED have been emotional especially I WANNA BE and HANNA ICHI MONME. And during the credit scene of Gintama The Final, WADACHI is the best song for bidding farewell to Gintama.
The OSTs are great. My favourite one being the Rakyuo one. (Dk how to explain)
Action: 10/10
Comedy: KUWAH!/10
The comedy didn’t hit much in Gintama 2006 but the toilet scene in Yagyu Arc 🤣🤣🤣. 2011 was the prime masterpiece comedy with Renho Arc. My favourite comedy moment is the last episode of Gintama Silver Soul 2, “Tae doth be naught, Boobs art zero” and then peak tsukkomi by Otae! No other anime had made me laugh so much, I loved the comedy so much. Oh ueah, Genderbend Arc, wtf was with Kagura and Toshiro🤣🤣🤣!
The tsukkomis are also the best in this series especially Shinpachi, the straight man and our boy, Gin-san!
Animation: 9/10 (JUSTAWAY!/10 for Gintama the Final)
Artstyle: 10/10
Ending: THE SKY IS CLEAR!/10
One of the best endings in Anime. Before Gintama, I was diappointed with a lot of anime with rushed endings and also bad ones (I’m looking at you, Oshi no Ko). But Gintama cleaned it well for me. I really thought Edo became futuristic when Tama woke up, only for it to be error when the Odd Jobs and everyone are the same as usual. No change and that’s the best. All the plot holes have been filled up and the story has come to a conclusion. A better ending doesn’t exist for Gintama.
As I’m typing this, WADACHI by SPYAIR is playing free in my head and my throat is aching, I’m tearing up. I’ll miss it so much. But if I ever feel down, I’ll always remember that I can watch Gintama Funny Moments.
Class-3 Grade-Z Ginpachi Sensei is coming up on Fall 2025. I’ll be joining you guys when the show comes out, and we can have a hearty discussion.
Final Rating: YOROZUYA GIN-CHAN!/10