Gintama: The Semi-Final (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Gintama: The Semi-Final is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. As the war temporarily calms down and Edo rebuilds, Gintoki finds Shinpachi—who is still unaware of his return—on a bridge. However, as a fight quickly breaks out between the Yorozuya and the Tenshouin Naraku, suspicion grows, forcing Gintoki to use what is nearest—a loincloth—to mask his identity. Saved for the time being, Gintoki enters the Yorozuya office, but unbeknownst to him, someone else is already waiting there... Meanwhile, Kondou departs Earth to marry Princess Bubbles in an attempt to improve diplomatic relations. After boarding the Gorilla Amanto mother ship, he realizes that he doesn't speak their language. Confused, Kondou tries conversing with them, only to inadvertently gain their support. However, someone associated with the princess crashes the ongoing ceremony. Will the wedding continue, or has Kondou just been saved from becoming the next Gorilla Prince?

Who’s in it. Gintama: The Semi-Final stars Tomokazu Sugita as Gintoki Sakata (voice), Daisuke Sakaguchi as Shinpachi Shimura (voice), Rie Kugimiya as Kagura (voice) and Susumu Chiba as Isao Kondou (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Gintama: The Semi-Final has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gintama: The Semi-Final page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gintama: The Semi-Final tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.