Animation, Action, Science Fiction  •  2021  •  104 min

Gintama: The Very Final (2021)

Gintama: The Very Final poster

Gintama: The Very Final (2021)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes

Viewer Rating
8.4

Overview

The countdown to destruction has begun! Gintoki and the others set out to fulfill the wishes of their teacher Shoyo and thwart Utsuro's plans. Shinpachi, Kagura, the Shinsengumi, members of the Kabuki District, and even former enemies will join their fight. As Utsuro's power grows, Takasugi fights for his very life. Will Gintoki be able to put an end to all this?!


Starring Cast

Greg Ayres  •   James Belcher  •   Clint Bickham


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

Gintama: The Very Final receives a neutral rating because its central conflict revolves around universal themes of fighting an existential threat and preserving human connection, rather than explicitly promoting specific progressive or conservative ideologies. The solution emphasizes collective action, personal sacrifice, and the will to live, which are apolitical.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie, an anime film, features a cast consistent with its Japanese origin and source material, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, while satirical and featuring diverse character types and themes of coexistence, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its plot around strong DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Neutral
Confidence: High

The film includes established 'Okama Bar' characters who serve as strong, capable allies in the final battle. While their presence is supportive, their identities are not deeply explored or affirmed, nor are they subjected to new mockery within this specific film. Their portrayal is present but incidental, resulting in a neutral net impact.

Trans: Neutral
Confidence: Medium

The film features Catherine, an established transsexual character from the Gintama series, in a supporting role. Her trans identity is not a central theme or source of conflict within the movie's narrative. She is depicted as a loyal ally participating in the final battle, with her identity being an incidental aspect of her established character rather than a focus for either positive affirmation or negative portrayal.

Female Combat: Yes
Confidence: High

The film features multiple female characters, including Kagura, Tsukuyo, and Nobume, who are depicted engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against numerous male opponents using martial arts, melee weapons, and enhanced physical strength.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features established characters from the Gintama manga and anime series. While the series has included temporary, in-plot gender-bending scenarios for comedic effect, these do not constitute a permanent re-gendering of canonical characters for the adaptation. No character canonically established as one gender is permanently portrayed as a different gender in this film.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Gintama: The Very Final is an animated film based on a Japanese manga. All established characters, primarily Japanese, are consistently depicted in the animation as their original race, with no changes from their canonical portrayals in the source material or prior installments.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.7
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8.2

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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