Season 1 of Gintama introduces us to an alternate-history Edo period where aliens (Amanto) have conquered Japan. Swords are banned, but Gintoki Sakata—an eccentric freelancer with a "silver soul"—carries a wooden sword and takes on any job for the right price.

Available in select international territories (primarily Asia and parts of Europe), though the library varies by country.

Finding a high-quality, safe link for Gintama is easy because it is hosted on most major streaming platforms. Avoiding "pirate" sites ensures you get the best subtitles and support the creators.

Watch the formation of the iconic group consisting of Gintoki, the straight-man Shinpachi, and the super-strong alien girl Kagura.

This is the primary home for Gintama . They offer the entire first season (and every subsequent sequel) in both subbed and dubbed formats.

From parodies of Dragon Ball Z and One Piece to making fun of the animation budget, nothing is off-limits.

While it starts as a comedy, Gintama eventually evolves into one of the most well-written shonen battle series of all time. By finding a link to Season 1 today, you are starting a journey that spans over 350 episodes and ends with one of the most satisfying finales in anime history.