Skip Episode 1 & 2 of the 2006 series.
Episodes: The complete anime run consists of 367 episodes across multiple seasons (including Gintama', Enchōsen, and Silver Soul arcs). Gintama Complete Series
The Gintama complete series is a 300-hour long commitment that ends with you crying over a parody of Dragon Quest V. Do not skip
In a nutshell: Gintama is not just an anime; it’s a cultural detox. On the surface, it’s a chaotic, absurdist comedy about broke samurai in a sci-fi feudal Japan. Beneath that, it’s a surprisingly heartfelt story about found family, resilience, and finding meaning in a world that has moved past you. it’s a chaotic
Because the series aired across multiple studios (Sunrise/Bandai Namco Pictures) and rebranded several times, the numbering can be confusing. Here is the official breakdown of the complete series.