: These first two episodes are technically "filler" because they do not adapt material from the manga. Instead, they were created to celebrate the manga's transition into an anime.
: Many fans recommend starting the series at Episode 3, as the first two episodes assume you already know the characters and are intended as a "bonus piece" for existing manga readers. Dubbing History
originally dubbed the first 49 episodes (including Episode 2). Gintama (Dub) Episode 2
The dubbing for Gintama is famously fragmented across different companies and seasons:
Episode 2, titled "You Guys!! Do You Even Have A Gintama? (Part 2)," is the second half of a two-part anime-original introduction. : These first two episodes are technically "filler"
recently added new English dubs for Seasons 2 and 3 in late 2025.
dubbed the later series, Gintama° (starting from Episode 266), using a different voice cast. Dubbing History originally dubbed the first 49 episodes
In the context of Gintama , the phrase "piece" in relation to Episode 2 likely refers to its status as a or a celebratory special . Context for Episode 2
