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Quick Answer
- Gintama(TV · 201 eps)
- Monster Strike(ONA · 51 eps)
- Gintama: Monster Strike-hen(ONA · 2 eps)
Total: ~254 episodes / 102h watch time
Gintama: Monster Strike-hen Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Gintama: Monster Strike-hen? There are 3 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
3 entries ~102h total3 series
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
A handful of recap episodes and comedy OVAs — all main TV seasons and both main movies are worth watching
Common mistake
Treating it as pure gag anime and dropping it before the major serious arcs kick in
Short on time?
Watch the first TV run through Benizakura, then Be Forever Yorozuya and the Silver Soul + The Final combo
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Gintama: Monster Strike-hen?
Release order. Start with Gintama and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Gintama: Monster Strike-hen?
About 102 hours total across 254 episodes and 3 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 73 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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