Gintama: THE FINAL (2021)
2021 • TMDB 8.2 • 1h 44m • Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
Overview
Gintama: THE FINAL is the farewell fans waited years for — and it delivers everything the series promised. With Earth facing destruction at the hands of the immortal Utsuro, Gintoki Sakata reunites with Shinpachi, Kagura, and the whole sprawling cast of Edo — the Shinsengumi, the Kabuki District, and even old enemies — for one last, impossible battle. Director Chizuru Miyawaki balances the series’ trademark chaos: gut-busting fourth-wall jokes and parody sit beside genuinely devastating goodbyes, and the action sequences are among the best in the franchise. What makes the finale land is its heart: beneath the jokes, Gintama has always been about the family you choose, and this film honors every bond built across hundreds of episodes. Newcomers can enjoy the spectacle, but longtime fans will feel the full weight of every return and every farewell. It is funny, furious, and deeply moving — a fitting end to a legend.
Director & Cast
- Director: Chizuru Miyawaki
- Tomokazu Sugita as Gintoki Sakata (voice)
- Daisuke Sakaguchi as Shinpachi Shimura (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Kagura (voice)
- Kazuya Nakai as Toushirou Hijikata (voice)
- Akira Ishida as Kotarou Katsura (voice)
- Kenichi Suzumura as Sougo Okita (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Shinsuke Takasugi (voice)
- Susumu Chiba as Isao Kondou (voice)
- Mikako Takahashi as Sadaharu (voice)
Why Watch Gintama: THE FINAL?
Very few long-running series stick the landing, and Gintama: THE FINAL does it with style. It gives every beloved character a moment to shine, pays off storylines years in the making, and never loses the humor that made the show special — even at its most emotional. The battles are spectacular, the jokes land, and the final stretch will hit longtime viewers right in the chest. Whether you have followed Gintoki since the beginning or you just want a wild, heartfelt anime epic, this finale is a celebration of everything Gintama stands for: loyalty, laughter, and never giving up on your friends.
Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer on YouTube: Gintama THE VERY FINAL (2021) – Official Trailer (Shout! Studios)
Where to Watch
In the US, Gintama: THE FINAL streams on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and with ads on The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home Free. It is available to rent for $3.99 on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home, and to buy for $10.99 on Fandango At Home and $12.99 on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Check current availability on JustWatch US.
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Poster: TMDB. Rating and runtime verified on TMDB. Streaming status checked on JustWatch US, October 29, 2026.
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