Gintama Episode 1: You Jerks! And You Claim To Have Gintama?! (part 1)
Manga chapter 1-2
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
10.0
14 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
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Gintama Episode 1: You Jerks! And You Claim To Have Gintama?! (part 1)
Manga chapter 1-2
Filler/LOW
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →
OSHIMETER
10.0
14 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
kento
VerifiedIt was just such an oddball idea that only Odd Jobs wasn’t frozen, and watching them mess with the time ball was pure Gintama chaos. Seeing Madao still snagging stray people was absolutely hilarious.
ginpachi
VerifiedGintama Ep 1 is a chaotic, meta-heavy filler that feels more like a "thank you" to manga fans than a true intro. It’s confusing for newcomers but perfectly captures the show’s weird humor.
rynnohana
VerifiedThe introduction of the characters is very unique because it is packaged in an unusual way and shows why this is a comedy anime.
rereditasari
VerifiedThe first episode represents the saying " old but gold." It is fun! The chaotic vibes and the comedic 'tsukommi' are represented. The anime style or graphic is not bad at all, despite it being an old anime.
kotomi
VerifiedThe episode starts introducing the casts in a fun, chaotic, and entertaining way. The personalities of the main characters make them well-suited for each other. The narrative style for this episode is engaging and full of energy draws the audience in from the first episode.
tokki0214
VerifiedA hilarious introduction to the series. It's mainly just introducing everyone but the amount of gags already in this sci-fi Edo setting is already setting this anime up as comedic. The facial features are also quite comical.
reirei
VerifiedIt's just a filler episode that mainly introduces the characters and isn’t really connected to the main plot. But if you want a good introduction to the anime, I’d recommend watching it to get a sense of the characters.
sandaime
VerifiedFor a first two-part episode, it was great—slightly slow, as they included a brief, independent storyline just for the pilot. However, it was still quite engaging, thanks to the humor and the silly expressions the characters make.
katana
VerifiedA great first episode for introducing the lore and the anime's characters, even though it was technically a filler. Nearly an hour long, it was very entertaining, and the story was engaging enough to keep you watching
matchablaze1
Wild intro energy. The cast explodes onto the screen with pure chaos while sneaking in Edo’s alien-ruled setting. It feels messy on purpose, but the personality is LOUD and confident right away.
djw1389
An incredible entry into a wildly hilarious world packed with unforgettable characters and a sharp, hyper-aware, tongue-in-cheek vibe. It feels like the original manga bursting to life off the page. Old-school anime humor fused with smart modern references, an insanely fun combo.
aqsawada
Never expected Gintama would be this funny! First episode in and all I did was laugh. There are just references that you have to search for if you are not heavy into Japanese culture but it is informative and over-all so funny.
nk3208415
meenjane
EPISODE CONTEXT
As episode 1 of 201, this is a filler-tagged series opener that prioritizes introducing the Yorozuya trio and the alien-occupied Edo setting over advancing any specific plot. It establishes the comedic foundation and character dynamics that the entire series builds upon. The early stretch of Gintama leans heavily into episodic comedy before longer narrative arcs begin to emerge, so this episode sets expectations for the format ahead.
QUICK TAKES
kento
VerifiedIt was just such an oddball idea that only Odd Jobs wasn’t frozen, and watching them mess with the time ball was pure Gintama chaos. Seeing Madao still snagging stray people was absolutely hilarious.
ginpachi
VerifiedGintama Ep 1 is a chaotic, meta-heavy filler that feels more like a "thank you" to manga fans than a true intro. It’s confusing for newcomers but perfectly captures the show’s weird humor.
rynnohana
VerifiedThe introduction of the characters is very unique because it is packaged in an unusual way and shows why this is a comedy anime.
rereditasari
VerifiedThe first episode represents the saying " old but gold." It is fun! The chaotic vibes and the comedic 'tsukommi' are represented. The anime style or graphic is not bad at all, despite it being an old anime.
kotomi
VerifiedThe episode starts introducing the casts in a fun, chaotic, and entertaining way. The personalities of the main characters make them well-suited for each other. The narrative style for this episode is engaging and full of energy draws the audience in from the first episode.
tokki0214
VerifiedA hilarious introduction to the series. It's mainly just introducing everyone but the amount of gags already in this sci-fi Edo setting is already setting this anime up as comedic. The facial features are also quite comical.
reirei
VerifiedIt's just a filler episode that mainly introduces the characters and isn’t really connected to the main plot. But if you want a good introduction to the anime, I’d recommend watching it to get a sense of the characters.
sandaime
VerifiedFor a first two-part episode, it was great—slightly slow, as they included a brief, independent storyline just for the pilot. However, it was still quite engaging, thanks to the humor and the silly expressions the characters make.
katana
VerifiedA great first episode for introducing the lore and the anime's characters, even though it was technically a filler. Nearly an hour long, it was very entertaining, and the story was engaging enough to keep you watching
matchablaze1
Wild intro energy. The cast explodes onto the screen with pure chaos while sneaking in Edo’s alien-ruled setting. It feels messy on purpose, but the personality is LOUD and confident right away.
djw1389
An incredible entry into a wildly hilarious world packed with unforgettable characters and a sharp, hyper-aware, tongue-in-cheek vibe. It feels like the original manga bursting to life off the page. Old-school anime humor fused with smart modern references, an insanely fun combo.
aqsawada
Never expected Gintama would be this funny! First episode in and all I did was laugh. There are just references that you have to search for if you are not heavy into Japanese culture but it is informative and over-all so funny.
nk3208415
meenjane
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