Gintama (dub) Episode 1 [VERIFIED — 2025]

Unlike the manga, the anime begins with a two-part special (Episodes 1 and 2) that introduces a massive cast all at once . Most fans and reviewers advise that the "real" series begins at Episode 3 , which covers the actual origin of Gintoki and Shinpachi .

The first episode of the Gintama English dub is a polarizing entry point for the series, largely because it serves as a "filler" introduction rather than the true start of the story . Gintama (Dub) Episode 1

The reception of the English dub is mixed, depending on which "version" of the dub you are watching, as the series has been handled by different companies over the years . Unlike the manga, the anime begins with a