“Post-war Edo faces alien threats as scattered heroes reunite to defend Earth from existential danger.”
Gintama. Silver Soul Arc
銀魂. 銀ノ魂篇
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Synopsis
Post-war Edo faces alien threats as scattered heroes reunite to defend Earth from existential danger.
Following the aftermath of a major conflict, new threats emerge that challenge the very existence of Earth itself. As powerful forces from beyond the planet begin to converge, the familiar streets of Edo face unprecedented danger. With the established order crumbling and traditional protectors scattered, ordinary citizens find themselves caught between warring factions with conflicting visions for the future. In these desperate times, unlikely allies must come together as familiar faces from across the series' journey reunite. The bonds forged through countless adventures will be tested as they face their greatest challenge yet - protecting their home and the people they care about from an existential threat that could change everything they know.
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Community consensus
Derived from 25 sampled reviews
What 25 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.06 · split reception
5.4 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 3.3
↓ 2.20
Running avg · Jan 2018 → May 2026
- 7 “Silver Soul delivers the comedy I love and sports an absolute banger of an OP I never once skipped, making it far better than the fifth season’s mess. Still, it can’t top the hilarious heights of...”
- 9 “The Silver Soul arc delivers an unprecedented mix of space-war politics and laugh-out-loud comedy that switches gears in an instant, backed by an amazing soundtrack and the welcome return of...”
- 8 “Gintama: Shiregane no Tamashii-hen delivers a one-of-a-kind cocktail of comedy, action, drama, and satire while showering fans with loving anime and pop-culture homages. Audio Highs’ spirited mix...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2018 – Mar 2018 Winter 2018
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-13494 catalog