Gintama: The Very Final

Gintama: The Very Final

Year: 2021

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Chizuru Miyawaki

Echo Score: 89
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Serving as the epic conclusion to the beloved animated series, this film adapts the final chapters of Hideaki Sorachi’s original manga. It faithfully covers chapters 699 through 704, while also incorporating newly created material to provide a satisfying and conclusive end to the story. The film delivers action, comedy, and heartfelt moments for longtime fans.

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Timeline & Setting – Gintama: The Very Final (2021)

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Time period

Near future

The events occur in a technologically charged, near-future setting following prior conflicts. The climactic battle at the Terminal is followed by a glimpse of a society reshaped by Altana and the sacrifices made. Memories become a tool and a weapon, testing what is real as the world moves forward.

Location

Terminal, Kabukicho, Tokyo, Snack Smile

The final clash unfolds atop the Tendoushuu’s mothership perched above the Terminal, a fortress-like hub of activity. Kabukicho serves as the chaotic battleground where Shinsengumi and residents fight alongside the Yorozuya. The city evolves into a futuristic Tokyo after the battle, where Altana energy reshapes the landscape and memories blur reality.

🏙️ Neon city ⚔️ Battle zones 🧭 Nightlife hub

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:10

Main Characters – Gintama: The Very Final (2021)

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Gintoki Sakata (Tomokazu Sugita)

Gintoki remains the stubborn, loyal leader who reunites with his friends and fights to protect them. He pushes through despair during the terminal assault and confronts Utsuro personally, underscoring his commitment to the Yorozuya and their code of friendship.

⚔️ Leader 🛡️ Loyal 💪 Witty

Kagura (Rie Kugimiya)

Kagura fights with ferocity and unwavering loyalty to her friends, joining the charge to rescue Shouyou and maintain the group's strength in battle. Her resolve embodies the resilience of the Yorozuya in the face of annihilation.

💥 Fighter ❤️ Loyal Friend 🔥 Determined

Shinpachi Shimura (Daisuke Sakaguchi)

Shinpachi stands as a dependable ally, providing support and moral steadiness to the team. He shares the burden of the mission, helping rescue Shouyou and keep the group focused amid the chaos.

🎯 Loyal 🗡️ Reliable 😄 Supportive

Kotarou Katsura (Akira Ishida)

Katsura quietly bears responsibility by holding Shouyou's heart and fighting against the Tendoushuu. His steadfast loyalty and strategic mind help tilt the tide in the final confrontation.

🎭 Idealist 🗺️ Strategist 🗡️ Loyal

Shinsuke Takasugi (Takehito Koyasu)

Takasugi arrives at the Tendoushuu ship and presses Shouyou toward a perilous, self-sacrificial path. He sacrifices himself to sever Utsuro's influence, revealing his ruthless commitment to ending the immortality cycle.

⚔️ Rogue 🧠 Calculating 🔥 Sacrificial

Shouyou Yoshida / Utsuro (Koichi Yamadera)

Shouyou's revival and Utsuro's control frame the central conflict, with Shouyou seeking to end the cycle of immortality. His farewell and self-sacrifice anchor the film's emotional core and the soldiers' resolve to evacuate and rebuild.

🧬 Immortality 🕊️ Sacrifice 🗺️ Legacy

Tama (Omi Minami)

Tama is a symbol of hope whose memories anchor the future world. She wakes to a transformed Tokyo and witnesses the consequences of the battle on everyday life, embodying the human cost and resilience after catastrophe.

🌸 Hope 🧭 Memory 🪶 Innocence

Tatsuma Sakamoto (Shin-ichiro Miki)

Sakamoto coordinates evacuation via his ships, offering a pragmatic path to safety as the terminal's danger escalates. His leadership helps ensure that friends and civilians escape the collapse and future is saved.

🚀 Commander 🛰️ Tactical 🛡️ Protective

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:10

Major Themes – Gintama: The Very Final (2021)

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💀 Immortality

The story centers on the burden of Utsuro’s immortality and the possibility—and cost—of ending it. Shouyou’s wish to put an end to the cycle clashes with the needs of those fighting to survive. The narrative questions whether eternal life is a boon or a trap, and what must be sacrificed to break the curse.

🤝 Friendship

Gintoki, Kagura, and Shinpachi embody the Yorozuya’s unbreakable bond, pushing through danger to protect each other and Shouyou. Katsura’s quiet loyalty reinforces that true comradeship persists beyond old feuds. The alliance with other factions shows that unity can emerge from shared burdens.

🌀 Memory & Illusion

Tamako’s memories and the false recollections fed to Tama by Hasegawa reveal how memory shapes perception and reality. The finale uses twists and a sham ending to probe what is real, challenging the characters’ sense of identity. Yet the strength of their relationships endures despite the eroding line between truth and illusion.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:10

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