Gintama Episode 1: You Jerks! And You Claim To Have Gintama?! (part 1)

Manga chapter 1-2

Filler/LOW

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9.8

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EPISODE REVIEWS

sogyo

3 mo

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Anime parody palin brutal dan paling lucu saat ini. hahahaha

kento

6 mo

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It 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

6 mo

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Gintama 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.

Episode Context

Gintama kicks off with a filler episode that serves as an unconventional introduction to its world, and that's very much by design. Rather than diving into a straight adaptation, this opener throws viewers headfirst into the chaotic energy that defines the series: rapid-fire comedy, fourth-wall breaks, and a refusal to take itself seriously. Expect to meet Gintoki Sakata, the lazy silver-haired samurai, alongside Shinpachi and Kagura as they run their odd-jobs business in an Edo overrun by aliens. The tone is loud, irreverent, and comedic with flashes of action. Don't expect a conventional pilot, this is Gintama announcing exactly what kind of show it is. If the humor clicks, you're in for a long and rewarding ride. If it doesn't land immediately, give it a few more episodes.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusFiller

Plot ImportanceLOW

Air DateApr 4, 2006

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