[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.
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Light InfectionPrague
A rock number whose sharp, edgy guitar sound draws you into a tense, immersive world.
It’s a track by the three-piece band Prague, released as their second single in December 2009, and used as the opening theme for season 8 of the anime Gintama.
The lyrics are said to be based on emotions born from the members’ real-life experiences, and that earnestness hits hard.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to hear in those moments when your pent-up feelings are about to spill over.
I Wanna Be…SPYAIR
This song by SPYAIR, a rock band from Aichi Prefecture, is their 24th single, released in July 2018.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Gintama: Silver Soul Arc, its emotional, fast-paced sound perfectly matches the grand and serious atmosphere of the story’s final chapter.
The characters’ resolve to overcome doubt and inner conflict and stay true to themselves resonates with the song’s powerful melody.
It’s an uplifting, high-energy track that boosts your spirits and gives you a strong push forward, especially when you’re facing a major challenge.
A distant scentYO-KING
A solo work by YO-KING of Magokoro Brothers, it gained attention as the second opening theme for the anime Gintama.
Its warm sound, infused with folk and rock elements, evokes a sense of nostalgia and gentle melancholy.
Released as a single in January 2007 and also included on the album Hibi to Pops, this piece is perfect for moments when you feel like reflecting—say, on your way home at dusk—letting the tender vocals slowly seep into your heart.
dilemmaecosystem
Ecosystem made a striking debut, with their major-label debut serving as the theme song for a hit anime right out of the gate.
Released in November 2011, this track lit up the opening of the TV anime Gintama’.
It’s a straightforward rock number brimming with a sense of speed.
The song portrays a struggle against a reality that can’t be changed.
In the midst of daily life that never goes as ideally as we hope, the frustrating feelings that make you want to scream from the depths of your heart come through painfully clearly via the emotional vocals.
Listening while thinking about Gintoki and the others—the pasts they carry and the burdens they bear—might make the story feel even deeper.
WonderlandFLiP
FLiP’s third single features an energetic, passionate rock sound that leaves a strong impression.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Gintama, the song expresses a firm determination to chase dreams and hope for the future.
As symbolized by the phrase “Aiming for tomorrow’s Wonderland,” it’s a track that gives you the courage to face any challenge.
Released in May 2012, it peaked at No.
27 on the Oricon charts and reached No.
16 on the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100, proving its popularity as an anime song.
Filled with forward-looking energy, it’s recommended for moments when you want to take a new step or push toward your dreams.
Beautiful DaysOKAMOTO’S
It was included on OKAMOTO’S eighth single and was used in episodes 292 through 303.
It’s said to be a song filled with the message: let’s walk through life with the feeling that everything that happens each day—both the good and the bad—is beautiful!
Yorozuya BluesHaizu Odeo
The insert song “Yorozuya Blues” from the anime Gintama is a track whose bluesy, gritty melody deeply portrays the show’s world.
Its somewhat melancholic, sentimental blues rhythm carries a power that prompts self-reflection amid an uncooperative reality and awakens one’s pride.
Set in Edo, where aliens known as Amanto have invaded and values have suddenly shifted, Gintama centers on the protagonist and unfolds a tapestry of human stories that make you laugh, cry, and feel warm inside.
The richly emotional lyrics, which resonate with the struggles of modern people, are profoundly moving.