Gintama Reveals 20th Anniversary Popularity Poll Results

Gintama Reveals 20th Anniversary Popularity Poll Results

Key Takeaways

  • Gintama revealed the 20th-anniversary poll results, with Gintoki topping the list.
  • A special exhibition from Dec. 14, 2024, to Jan. 17, 2025, to commemorate the poll.
  • Gintama, with 74 million copies sold, remains one of the best-selling manga series.

As a lifelong anime enthusiast who’s been around the block more times than I care to count, I can confidently say that Gintama has consistently stood out among the crowd. The 20th-anniversary poll results, with Gintoki claiming the top spot, only reaffirms its enduring popularity.


Hideaki Sorachi’s “Gintama” stands as one of the globally renowned anime series, boasting a dedicated fanbase who eagerly anticipate any updates about it. In a fresh update, “Gintama” unveiled the outcomes from its 20th anniversary popularity poll.

As a dedicated Gintama gamer, I’m thrilled to share that a stunning key visual celebrating our favorite characters’ popularity poll results has been unveiled! If you’re a die-hard fan like me, make sure to jot down some dates: there’s an extraordinary exhibition planned from December 14, 2024, all the way to January 17, 2025. And here’s the best part—the anime’s official YouTube channel has dropped a video where you can discover each character’s rankings and the total votes they received!

Gintama 20th Anniversary Fan Poll Results

The results of the latest Gintama popularity polls can be found below:

  1. Sakata Gintoki
  2. Hijikata Toshiro
  3. Takasagi Shinsuke
  4. Katsura Kotaro
  5. Okita Sogo
  6. Kagura
  7. Kamui
  8. Shinpachi Shimura
  9. Tsukuyo
  10. Sakamoto Tatsuma
  11. Yamazaki Sagaru
  12. Yoshida Shoyo
  13. Kondo Isao
  14. Shimura Tae
  15. Ito Kamotaro
  16. Imai Nobume
  17. Abuto
  18. Kyubei Yagyu
  19. Mutsu
  20. Imai Sarutobi

The principal character, Gintoki Sakata, claimed the number one spot, as expected. Kagura and Shinpachi followed closely behind in sixth and eighth places. Interestingly, Gintoki’s former associates Takasuki, Katsura, and Sakamoto also managed to secure a top 10 position. Lastly, Hijitaka and Okita from Shinsengumi ranked second and fifth respectively.

Gintama Anime Is Loved By Fans

Gintama Reveals 20th Anniversary Popularity Poll Results

Hideaki Sorachi’s series, Gintama, started publishing in Weekly Shonen Jump back in December 2003. Originally planned to conclude in 2018, it was instead moved to Jump Giga and continued for three issues. Later, the manga shifted to the Gintama app, where it wrapped up its run in June 2019.

Gintama has been a massive success, with over 74 million copies sold, placing it among the top-tier manga series of all time. The initial anime adaption of Gintama debuted in April 2006 and continued for 201 episodes before concluding in March 2010.

In the year 2023, it was revealed that Gintama would produce an anime adaptation for the spin-off novel titled Class 3Z Ginpachi-sensei, set to release in October 2025. The production is being handled by Bandai Namco Pictures. Natsumi Higashida will be directing, while Makoto Moriwaki takes on the role of chief director. Kazuyuki Fudeyasu and Mitei Mark II are responsible for series composition, Shinji Takeuchi is the character designer and chief animation director.

Gintama is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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2024-11-27 22:54