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[Gintama] A comprehensive look at all the TV anime and movie theme songs throughout the series!
Gintama, which was adapted from a popular manga into an anime and even a live-action film, has earned support from a wide range of audiences.
According to the original creator Hideaki Sorachi, the work falls under the genre of an “SF human drama pseudo-period comedy,” and its screen adaptations always draw attention for their impactful theme songs.
In this article, we’re spotlighting Gintama’s theme songs—introducing standout tracks that fully capture the Gintama world, brought to life by popular bands, powerhouse artists, and uniquely distinctive units.
[Gintama] A Complete Introduction to the TV Anime and Movie Theme Songs Through the Years! (1–10)
cherry blossom breezeBocchi Boromaru
A track selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Class 3-Z Teacher Ginpachi,” airing from October 2025.
The piece is by Bocchi Boromaru, an artist drawing attention for unique lyrics and experimental sounds.
Beneath the playful sound lies a straightforward theme: “Let’s become adults without shame,” which makes you feel positive as you listen.
When you want to take a new step or you’re feeling a bit down, this song will surely give you courage.
For those who want to move toward the future with a free spirit like Teacher Ginpachi, it will be an inspiring anthem that resonates in the heart!
A flower for a monmeBURNOUT SYNDROMES
A grand yet somehow wistful rock number that colors the story’s final chapter.
This song by BURNOUT SYNDROMES, champions of “youth literature rock,” perfectly complements Gintama’s serious, heart-stirring developments.
Using a children’s song as its motif, the lyrics sing of bonds and souls with comrades that must never be let go, as if turning the Yorozuya’s resolve directly into sound.
Released in February 2018 as their third single, it became the beloved ending theme for the final arc of the anime Gintama.
, the “Silver Soul Arc.” It’s a track that resonates deeply not only with those moved by the story’s climax, but with anyone fighting to protect something important.
Wadachi (Ruts)SPAYAIR
It’s a heart-stirring rock number that symbolizes the decade-long bond shared by Gintama and SPYAIR.
Released in January 2021 as the title track of the band’s first EP, it brilliantly crowned the finale of the story as the theme song for the film Gintama: The Final.
The lyrics convey the message that even if we move at different paces, walking together makes it a single path—perfectly reflecting the unbreakable bond of the Odd Jobs crew.
It’s an inspiring song that, when you want to reaffirm your ties with your friends, gives you the courage to step into tomorrow.
cloudy skyDOES
DOES is a rock band that has gained popularity with its cool, subdued melodies.
When it comes to anime songs and DOES, the first thing that comes to mind is Gintama, right? Their popular track Donten was released in 2008 and is also known as a theme song for Gintama.
DECIDEDUVERworld
UVERworld, known for their unique style that fuses a wide range of genres.
This track served as the theme song for the live-action film Gintama released in 2017.
The unwavering convictions the characters display in the face of any hardship, and the strong will they show at the moment they make up their minds, are expressed through intense guitar sounds and rapid-fire rap.
The energetic melodies characteristic of UVERworld and the lyrics that portray the work’s serious side are brilliantly integrated.
Released in July 2017 as their 31st single, this song is sure to give you a powerful push when you’re standing before a major decision or need the drive to forge ahead on the path you believe in.
Big wrong answerback number
This is a high-energy rock tune by back number, written specifically for the film Gintama 2: Rules Are Made To Be Broken.
Released in August 2018 as their 18th single, it features arrangement by Koichi Tsutaya.
Its powerful message—pressing forward on your own path even if you’re not perfect and make mistakes—perfectly matches the fiery spirit of the Gintama characters.
Vocalist Iyori Shimizu is said to be a huge Gintama fan, and you can feel that love and respect in every detail of the sound.
It’s a song that gives you a push when you want to move forward while embracing your weaknesses and mistakes.
Overlapping ShadowsHearts Grow
This is the fourth opening theme of the TV anime Gintama, created by Hearts Grow, a mixed-gender band from Okinawa.
Singing about the bonds between friends and the strength to not be defeated by loneliness, the song perfectly matches the Yorozuya, who may joke around most of the time but reveal an unbreakable unity when it truly matters.
Released in January 2008 as their fifth single, it reached No.
16 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, the group’s highest ranking to date.
It’s a warm, uplifting track that gives you the courage to keep going—reassuring you that it’s okay to stumble or lose your way—especially when you’re pushing on alone and feeling a bit uneasy.