Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken (2018)
The Yorozuya gang is back — louder, wilder, and more irreverent than ever in this live-action sequel to the beloved manga adaptation.
Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken - Movie Information
- Original Title: 銀魂2 掟は破るためにこそある
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Yuichi Fukuda
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Runtime: 2h 14m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 4, 2018 (Taiwan), September 13, 2018 (New Zealand), September 13, 2018 (Australia), December 13, 2018 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Gintama 2 - Okite wa yaburu tameni koso aru (JP), Silver Soul 2 (US), 银魂2：规定就是为了被打破而存在的 (CN), Gintama 2 (KR)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Japan, Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Tristone Entertainment, BN Pictures, dentsu, Aniplex, Bandai, Marui Group, GYAO, TOP COAT, Plus D
- Production Countries: Japan
Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken - Plot
The Yorozuya gang returns to protect the country's shogun when the Shinsengumi police force finds itself in a crisis.
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Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Yuichi Fukuda
Main Cast
- Shun Oguri
- Masaki Suda
- Kanna Hashimoto
- Masami Nagasawa
- Masaki Okada
- Jiro Sato
- Yuya Yagira
- Ryo Yoshizawa
- Tsuyoshi Muro
- Midoriko Kimura
Writers
- Yuichi Fukuda
Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken - FAQs
What is Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be Broken about?
The film follows the Yorozuya trio — Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura — as they rush back into action to protect the shogun when the Shinsengumi police force is thrown into chaos. It's a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt ride packed with samurai showdowns and absurdist comedy.
Do you need to watch Gintama (2017) first?
It helps a lot. Gintama 2 picks up characters and storylines from the 2017 film, so watching the first live-action entry gives you essential context for the returning cast and ongoing rivalries. That said, fans of the original manga and anime will feel right at home jumping in.
Is Gintama 2 based on a manga or anime?
Yes — Gintama 2 is adapted from Hideaki Sorachi's long-running manga series, which also spawned a hugely popular anime. The film draws from specific story arcs in the source material, blending the manga's signature slapstick humor with intense action sequences in a live-action format.
Who are the main actors in Gintama 2?
Shun Oguri leads the cast as the silver-haired Gintoki Sakata, joined by Masaki Suda as Shinpachi and Kanna Hashimoto as Kagura. The ensemble also features Masami Nagasawa, Masaki Okada, Yuya Yagira, Ryo Yoshizawa, Tsuyoshi Domoto, and Haruma Miura, among others.
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How was Gintama 2 received by critics and audiences?
Gintama 2 was warmly received, particularly among fans of the franchise. Many critics praised it as an improvement over the first film, noting its tighter pacing, stronger action choreography, and sharper comedic timing. It performed solidly at the box office across Asia, earning nearly $31 million worldwide.
Who directed Gintama 2 and wrote the screenplay?
Yuichi Fukuda both directed and wrote the screenplay for Gintama 2, reprising his role from the 2017 original. Fukuda is well known in Japan for his work on comedy-driven live-action adaptations of popular manga, and his deep familiarity with the source material shows throughout the film.
Are there more Gintama live-action films after this one?
Yes! The Gintama live-action series continued with Gintama: The Very Final (2021), which serves as the concluding chapter of the franchise. Fans of this film will definitely want to follow the story through to its animated finale as well — Gintama: The Very Final (2021) wraps up the saga.
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