Gintama: The Semi-Final

As the war temporarily calms down and Edo rebuilds, Gintoki finds Shinpachi—who is still unaware of his return—on a bridge. However, as a fight quickly breaks out between the Yorozuya and the Tenshouin Naraku, suspicion grows, forcing Gintoki to use what is nearest—a loincloth—to mask his identity. Saved for the time being, Gintoki enters the Yorozuya office, but unbeknownst to him, someone else is already waiting there...

Meanwhile, Kondou departs Earth to marry Princess Bubbles in an attempt to improve diplomatic relations. After boarding the Gorilla Amanto mother ship, he realizes that he doesn't speak their language. Confused, Kondou tries conversing with them, only to inadvertently gain their support. However, someone associated with the princess crashes the ongoing ceremony. Will the wedding continue, or has Kondou just been saved from becoming the next Gorilla Prince?

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Sakata, Gintoki Main

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Kagura Main

Kugimiya, Rie Japanese

Shimura, Shinpachi Main

Sakaguchi, Daisuke Japanese

Hijikata, Toushirou Supporting

Nakai, Kazuya Japanese

Okita, Sougo Supporting

Suzumura, Kenichi Japanese

Hasegawa, Taizou Supporting

Tachiki, Fumihiko Japanese

Kondou, Isao Supporting

Chiba, Susumu Japanese

Sakamoto, Tatsuma Supporting

Miki, Shinichiro Japanese

Shimura, Tae Supporting

Yukino, Satsuki Japanese

Matsudaira, Katakuriko Supporting

Wakamoto, Norio Japanese

Miyawaki, Chizuru Director

migmi Episode Director

Kishimoto, Taku Script

tasuku Theme Song Arrangement

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Jan 23, 2021

VnArch

Recommended

Gintama: The Semi Final continues the story just at the bridge scene where Gintoki meets Shinpachi. It was more like the calm before the storm as these episodes provide very little to no progress in the plot. So if you want to experience the same old journey of Gintoki and the others, you have come to the right place.

Both the episodes cover different stories, and both are just filled with humour. While one shows the "So-called" reunion of the Yorozuya, the other one shows epic adventure of Kondo Isao of how he deals with his marriage. The ending message was really painful for any Gintama ... fan as we all know what that was.

The Opening was 'I Wanna Be...' by SPYAIR, the same that was used in the Second half of Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen and Ending was 'Wadachi' yet again by SPYAIR, the one that was used in The Final Movie. Though nothing new was created for this Special, I still don't mind getting that nostalgic feeling I had and getting hyped for the Final Movie

Yet again, it was really refreshing to see the cast and the adventure again like old times. It just felt like I have been reunited with my old friend, though its really painful to see them go away after this. Both of these episodes will just remind you the bond Yorozuya has and how much Kondo cares about his friends and Shinsengumi. It also explained what motives do the character have and what and why things have changed and how important Gintoki is to each one of them.

This was the end and I didn't find anything to not like about it, though there was one problem that this was just 2 episodes, wish it could be longer. Gintama is an Anime that continued for 15years and has finally ended. I don't think I am the only one who doesn't want it to end. Well as the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end."
Gintama is a show that has made me laugh, made me cry and as I said had characters who were like a friend to me. Both of these episodes made me excited for the Final Movie and I am sure it will be one of the Greatest Films I have ever watched.
I give this Special an 8.5/10 or more like a 9/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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May 9, 2022

Im_Stuff

Mixed Feelings

Between the nosedive Gintama took during the Silver Soul Arc, and the fact that on the (very legal) website where I watch anime, the Semi-Final is the lowest ranked instance of Gintama, even including the most minor entries (although it's still at 4.1/5), the only thing driving me to watch this is sheer completionist spirit. And honestly it was a somewhat positive experience.

It's not quite as bad as the latter half of the Silver Soul Arc, if only because Kondo's second wedding was good fun.

I still despise that epilogue. Having a 2 years time skip where things don't really make sense anymore, so close to ... the end of the line was a horrible idea. I never really considered Gintama a masterpiece, but at least I could acknowledge it did some things right, but all of a sudden it just stopped, turning average before being where it is right now.

Disappointed, won't hold my breath for the Final movie.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Oct 15, 2023

CyanCheetah

Not Recommended

This is a very tough rating.

On one hand the second episode, Kondos gorilla marriage, is a nice episode. An 8/10 on its own

But the first episode, Im giving it a 2/10. It would be a 0/10 but it had some really nice comedy.

The Semi-Final should have been part of the Silver Soul Arc, and Kondos marriage should've been part of Farewell Shinsengumi or some other place as it did not make sense to put it here.

The OP is same OP, it was not bad.

... The humour slapped though. That is what I liked about of Gintama.

The first episode could've used a lot lot more work however.

Final Score: 5/10. 8+2 / 20 = 5/10

I wish I could give it higher but yea.

Ill give it a not recommended for the first episode. Second episode is a nice watch though

Thanks!@
-CyanCheetah

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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