Gintama
Forever be Yorozuya
In an era where aliens have invaded and taken over feudal Tokyo, an unemployed samurai finds work however he can.
Seasons
1. You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (1)
Air Date: 2006-04-04
Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura receive a request from a man who wants them to make him stronger.
2. You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (2)
Air Date: 2006-04-04
Gintoki's group goes to take back a house for a man who's been conned.
3. Nobody with Naturally Wavy Hair Can be That Bad!
Air Date: 2006-04-11
Sakata Gintoki meets Shimura Shinpachi. The two proceeds to save Shinpachi's older sister from an amanto entertainment club.
4. Watch Out! Weekly Shonen JUMP Sometimes Comes Out on Saturdays!
Air Date: 2006-04-25
Gintoki and Shinpachi meet an amanto alien girl who's been chased after by gangster.
5. Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart!
Air Date: 2006-05-02
Gintoki's group's been asked to deliver a package to an amanto alien embassy.
6. Keep Your Promise Even If It Kills You
Air Date: 2006-05-09
A man tries to break out of jail, to attend a pop star's concert.
7. Responsible Owners Should Clean Up After Their Pets!
Air Date: 2006-05-16
The group is hired to find an amanto alien prince's pet.
8. There Is Butt a Fine Line Between Persistence and Stubbornness
Air Date: 2006-05-23
Shinpachi's sister is being stalked by a Shinsengumi officer.
9. Fighting Should Be Done With Fists!
Air Date: 2006-05-30
The Shinsengumi goes to avenge their commander's defeat.
10. Eat Something Sour When You're Tired!
Air Date: 2006-06-06
The group picks up a giant white dog.
11. Look, Overly Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are Not Real Dumplings, You Idiot!
Air Date: 2006-06-13
The trio helps an old man to track down a woman whom he met when he was young. Shown as a one hour special with episode 12.
12. People Who Make Good First Impressions Usually Suck!
Air Date: 2006-06-13
The kabuki district has been robbed by a mysterious thief.
13. If You're Going to Cosplay, Go All Out!
Air Date: 2006-06-20
The group is hired to find a missing girl. However, the group is dragged into deeper trouble than they originally anticipated. Gintoki may require the help of his old friend Katsura to help him out of this mess.
14. Boys Have a Weird Ritual that Makes Them Think They Turn Into Men When They Touch Frogs! / You Only Gotta Wash Under Your Armpits - Just the Armpits
Air Date: 2006-07-04
Part 1 - The Shinsengumi is asked to protect an amanto alien official. Part 2 - Kagura meets a princess who's sneaked out from the castle.
15. Pets Resemble Their Owners!
Air Date: 2006-07-11
The group enters Sadaharu in a pet competition, with Katsura and his pet being their opponent.
16. If You Stop and Think About It, Your Life’s a Lot Longer as an Old Guy Than a Kid! Whoa, Scary!!
Air Date: 2006-07-18
A man who's been fired for assaulting an amanto royal goes job hunting, only to met with failure repeatedly.
17. Sons Only Take After Their Fathers' Negative Attributes
Air Date: 2006-07-25
A rebel plans to asssinate the shogun during a festival.
18. Oh Yeah! Our Crib is Number One!
Air Date: 2006-08-01
The group and Shinsengumi attempt to capture a man who's been stealing women's underwear.
19. Why is the Sea So Salty? Because You City Folk Pee Whenever You Go Swimming!
Air Date: 2006-08-08
In an effort to get some quick cash, Gintoki and Hasegawa, along with Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otae, head to the beach to get rid of a monster that's been terrorizing the area.
20. Watch Out For Conveyor Belts!
Air Date: 2006-08-15
The Shinsengumi has been haunted by a mysterious being.
21. If You're a Man, Try the Swordfish / If You Go to Sleep With the Fan On, You'll Get a Stomachache, So Be Careful
Air Date: 2006-08-22
Part 1 - The group helps an amanto to protect his pond from developers. Part 2 - Gintoki goes all over town trying to find an electric fan replacement during a heatwave.
22. Marriage is Prolonging an Illusion for Your Whole Life
Air Date: 2006-09-05
A female ninja stays over at the Yorozuya.
23. When You're In a Fix, Keep On Laughing, Laughing...
Air Date: 2006-09-12
Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura go on a space trip in which Kagura had won tickets for.
24. Cute Faces Are Always Hiding Something
Air Date: 2006-09-19
Gintoki and Katsura get dragged into being cross-dressers.
25. A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life
Air Date: 2006-10-05
The series is entering into its third season! But the Yorozuya have other concerns: a battle of wits and deception to take reign of the sukiyaki pot!
26. Don't Be Shy - Just Raise Your Hand and Say It
Air Date: 2006-10-12
The group goes to get Shinpachi's childhood friend out of a gang.
27. Some Things Can’t Be Cut with a Sword
Air Date: 2006-10-19
After Okita showed them an underground death match arena (Rengokukan), the group proceeds to track down the reigning champion of those death matches.
28. Good Things Never Come in Twos (But Bad Things Do)
Air Date: 2006-10-25
A police department head official brings Kondo to a meeting to discuss the incident happened at the Rengokukan.
29. Don’t Panic – There’s a Return Policy! / I Told You to Pay Attention to the News!
Air Date: 2006-11-02
Part 1 - An amanto goes around town to steal swords of value. Meanwhile Kagura steals Gintoki's wooden sword and tries to sell it. Part 2 - Space cockroaches terrorize the town.
30. Even Teen Idols Act Like You Guys
Air Date: 2006-11-09
Otsu receives a threat letter. The trio goes to investigate.
31. You Always Remember the Things that Matter the Least
Air Date: 2006-11-16
Gintoki has amnesia after a car accident. His friends try to get his memory back.
32. Life Moves on Like a Conveyor Belt
Air Date: 2006-11-23
Gintoki who still does not have his memory back, works at a factory which produces a mysterious items. Meanwhile, Shinpachi and Kagura goes to retrieve Gintoki.
33. Mistaking Someone’s Name is Rude!
Air Date: 2006-11-30
Sakamoto sends two amanto craftsmen to help rebuild the Yorozuya as repayment for him crashing his spaceship into the place.
34. Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (1)
Air Date: 2006-12-07
Shinpachi saves a girl with cat ears while on a train ride. Later in a letter she sends him, the girl proceeds to ask him out.
35. Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (2) / You Can't Judge a Person by His Appearance, Either
Air Date: 2006-12-14
Part 1 - Shinpachi deals with the kitty-dressed thief. Part 2 - Matsudaira gets Kondou, Hijikata, and Okita to help get his daughter to dump her boyfriend who he does not approve of.
36. People with Dark Pasts Can't Shut Up
Air Date: 2006-12-21
A colleague of Otae has been scammed of her money by a cult. The Yorozuya and Otae goes to uncover the secret of the cult.
37. People Who Say that Santa Doesn’t Really Exist Actually Want to Believe in Him / Prayer Won't Make Your Worldly Desires Go Away! Control Yourself
Air Date: 2006-12-28
Part 1 - Gintoki meets Santa and has to help him deliver gifts. Part 2 - Gintoki and Hattori fight over a year end double-issue of Jump (magazine).
38. Only Children Play in the Snow / Eating Ice Cream In Winter Is Awesome
Air Date: 2007-01-11
Part 1 - Everyone's participating in the neighborhood snow building contest-- with disastrous results. Part 2 - An old man tries to get his wife to look at his fireworks & enjoy it.
39. Ramen Shops with Long Menus Never Do Well
Air Date: 2007-01-18
Katsura injures his leg while escaping from the Shinsengumi and uses a ramen shop as a temporary hideout.
40. Give a Thought to Planned Pregnancy
Air Date: 2007-01-25
A mysterious and famous hunter, Umibouzu, pays a visit when an alien appears in Edo.
41. You Can't Judge a Movie by Its Title
Air Date: 2007-02-01
Dissatisfied with Gintoki's reaction to Kagura's departure, Shinpachi quits and goes after Kagura.
42. You Know What Happens if You Pee on a Worm
Air Date: 2007-02-08
Gintoki, along with Umibouzu, goes to combat the alien while at the same time avoiding the Shogunate's side of attack (on the alien).
43. Make Characters So Anybody Can Tell Who They Are by Just Their Silhouettes / Since It Ended a Bit Early, We're Starting the Next One
Air Date: 2007-02-15
Part 1 - Otae, Sa-chan, and Catherine all try to go for the series' heroine position. Part 2 - Katsura enlists the Yorozuya to help him save Elizabeth-- but they need some ninja finesse to do it first.
44. Mom’s Busy, Too, So Quit Complaining About What’s for Dinner
Air Date: 2007-02-22
Katsura, along with the Yorozuya, goes to find Sarutobi Ayame to train them on ninja skills in preparation for their Elizabeth rescue.
45. Walk Your Dog at an Appropriate Speed
Air Date: 2007-03-01
Sadaharu becomes a demon that the Yorozuya tries to rescue with the help of former priestess sisters.
46. Adults Only. We Wouldn’t Want Anyone Immature in Here
Air Date: 2007-03-08
Otae and Ane square off to keep their jobs by trying to out-earn each other.
47. Do Cherries Come from Cherry Trees?
Air Date: 2007-03-15
The Yorozuya get a new neighbor, a frightening looking Amanto named Hedoro, and assume he's up to something.
48. The More You're Alike, the More You Fight / Whatever You Play, Play to Win
Air Date: 2007-03-22
Part 1 - A group of assassins want to take Hijikata out. The problem: none of them really expected what would happen when he encountered Gintoki Part 2 - Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura encounter an old man and are "forced" to play games with him; meanwhile, Sa-chan's master passed away and she went to attend his funeral.
49. A Life Without Gambling is Like Sushi Without Wasabi
Air Date: 2007-03-29
Gintoki and Hasegawa run into some gambling problems.
1. Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final
Air Date: 2007-04-05
The cast goes over their ideas for the series' new direction.
2. Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature
Air Date: 2007-04-12
A baby is dropped off in front of the Yorozuya with a note claiming it's Gintoki's son.
3. If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First
Air Date: 2007-04-19
It is revealed that the baby isn't Gintoki's; instead the baby was left at Yorozuya by the mother to keep her child safe from her father-in-law. Meanwhile Kagura and Shinpachi try to save the mother; Gintoki is on his way to return the baby.
4. Stress Makes You Bald, but It's Stressful to Avoid Stress, So You End Up Stressed Out Anyway, So in the End There's Nothing You Can Do
Air Date: 2007-04-26
While trying to burn old JUMP issues, Gintoki is captured by a female fire fighter in search of a local arsonist.
5. Mothers Everywhere Are All the Same
Air Date: 2007-05-03
A mother looking for her son in Edo enlists the help of Yorozuya.
6. Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat
Air Date: 2007-05-10
Continuing from the last episode, it is discovered that the son turned out to be the No.1 "Pimp" in Kabuki District.
7. Keep an Eye on the Chief for the Day
Air Date: 2007-05-17
Terakado Tsu (Otsu) goes to be one day chief of the Shinsengumi to improve its image.
8. When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It
Air Date: 2007-05-24
Mutsu requests the Yorozuya recover some stolen cargo.
9. Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls
Air Date: 2007-05-31
A serial killer has been going around town-- and one of the crew meets him head on! In the meantime, Gintoki is requested to locate "Benizakura", an unlucky sword stolen from its owner.
10. Be Careful Not to Leave Your Umbrella Somewhere
Air Date: 2007-06-07
Kagura gets captured. Tetsuko goes to visit the injured Gintoki and tells him the truth about the Benizakura sword.
11. The Sun Will Rise Again
Air Date: 2007-06-14
Shinpachi and Elizabeth go on the ship to attack Okada. A battle rages on the ship, at which Kagura manages to escape from captivity. On the other hand, Gintoki and Tetsuko (Benizakura forger Tetsuya's sister) head towards Takasugi.
12. On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light
Air Date: 2007-06-21
The battle comes to a conclusion, with Benizakura finally taken over Okada's body, and Gintoki will have to use the sword Tetsuko gave him to stop this.
13. Even Mummy Hunters Sometimes Turn into Mummys
Air Date: 2007-06-28
Yamasaki is sent by Hijikata to investigate what has happened with that fight between Katsura and Takasugi groups. He goes around asking different people, though fails to get any real answers.
14. The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable
Air Date: 2007-07-05
Hattori Zenzo has been hired to kidnap a girl who is able to foresee the future. Meanwhile, the Yorozuya has been hired to protect the very same girl.
15. Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time!
Air Date: 2007-07-12
A set of TV crews follow Katsura around for a day to do a television program special interview.
16. Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious
Air Date: 2007-07-19
Kagura's beetle was killed during a beetle fighting match. She tries to drag Gintoki and Shinpachi to go beetle hunting with her. That only succeeds when they know there is a high demand for the beetles - meaning they can make money of it. The trio encounters the Shinsengumi who also happens to be capturing beetles for reason unknown.
17. Dango Over Flowers
Air Date: 2007-07-26
An old dango shop owner accepts a challenge from the owner of a popular new dessert shop.
18. For the Wind Is the Life / The Ideal Girlfriend Is Always Minami
Air Date: 2007-08-02
Part 1 - Gintoki gets into an accident with a delivery girl who has the "Need for Speed" Part 2 - As Gintoki recovers from the delivery incident, Sa-chan is forced to weigh both her feminine needs and her assassin duties when working a mission at the same hospital.
19. Like a Haunted House, Life is Filled with Horrors
Air Date: 2007-08-09
Every year during the Matsuri festival, a "Test of Courage" is held. This year Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura help out with the event.
20. Please Help by Separating Your Trash
Air Date: 2007-08-16
Gintoki finds a female android head in the trash.
21. Too Many Cuties Can Make You Sick
Air Date: 2007-08-23
It's revealed that the android head belonged to a murder suspect. Two other androids were sent to retrieve the android head along with a horde of maid androids.
22. Some Data Cannot Be Erased
Air Date: 2007-08-30
Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and the robot tinkerer head towards the main facility of the inventor and attempt to shutdown the rampaging maid android mob.
23. A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant / Drive With a "Might" Attitude
Air Date: 2007-09-06
Part 1 - Sadaharu is in "heat" and Yorozuya tries to find him a mate. Part 2 - Katsura attempts to take a driving lesson -- a "Might Happen" driving lesson, that is.
24. Think for a Minute Now, Do Matsutake Mushrooms Really Taste All that Good?
Air Date: 2007-09-13
While hunting mushrooms in the woods, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura become infected with mentality-changing mushrooms while getting get involved in a tragic war between a bear and a hunter.
25. The Manga Writer Becomes a Pro, After Doing a Stock of Manuscripts
Air Date: 2007-09-20
Edo's under attack by M-unibrow zombies!
26. Don’t Complain About Your Job at Home, Do It Somewhere Else
Air Date: 2007-09-27
Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura recaps what has happened to date on their 2nd Year Anniversary special.
27. In Those Situations, Keep Quiet and Cook Red Rice With Beans
Air Date: 2007-10-04
Otae's childhood friend, Kyubei Yagyu appears and takes Otae back to fufil her childhood promise.
28. Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy
Air Date: 2007-10-11
Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Kondo, Hijikata and Sogo goes to the Yagyu family premises and attempts to get Otae back.
29. People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too
Air Date: 2007-10-18
The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.
30. Four Heads are Better than One
Air Date: 2007-10-25
Gintoki, Isao, Toujou, and Binbokusai are in the toilet, all looking for something to wipe....
31. When Someone Who Wears Glasses Takes Them Off, It Looks Like Something’s Missing
Air Date: 2007-11-08
The battle between Gintoki and Binbokusai begins; meanwhile, Shinpachi discovered that Kyubei was girl.
32. A Woman's Best Make-up Is Her Smile
Air Date: 2007-11-15
The final episode in the Yagyu story arc.
33. You Don't Stand in Line for the Ramen, You Stand in Line for the Self-Satisfaction / You Say Kawaii So Often, You Must Really Think You're Cute Stuff
Air Date: 2007-11-22
Part 1 - The Yorozuya attempt to rid a town of monsters for some quick cash Part 2 - The piggish Amanto female saved by the Yorozuya from the drug pirates enlists them to save her boyfriend from his former gang.
34. Rank Has Nothing to Do with Luck
Air Date: 2007-11-29
The cold/flu season hits hard; Yorozuya is enlisted to help out at Otae's workplace.
35. Hard-boiled Egg on a Man's Heart
Air Date: 2007-12-06
A washed out detective tells his tale about his life-long quest of pursuing of a thief who turned from righteous to evil.
36. Hard-Boiled Eggs Don't Crack
Air Date: 2007-12-13
The detective, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura crashed into a mansion in an attempt to capture the thief.
37. It's Often Difficult to Sleep When You're Engrossed With Counting Sheep
Air Date: 2007-12-20
Sougo's older sister, Mitsuba, arrived in Edo for a visit. Hijikata and Mitsuba's relationship is revealed.
38. Perform a German Suplex on a Woman Who Asks If She or the Job Is More Important
Air Date: 2007-12-27
Mitsuba is in bad condition due to her sickness; Sougo decides to go help Hijikata.
39. The Most Exciting Part of a Group Date is Before it Starts
Air Date: 2008-01-10
Tojo Ayumu enlisted the help of Yorozuya to help make a "woman" out of the tomboyish Kyubei. Gintoki's solution: a Gokon.
40. What Happens Twice, Happens Thrice
Air Date: 2008-01-17
The spirit of the sword that Gintoki carries appears to teach Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura an ultimate technique.
41. The More Delicious the Food, the Nastier It Is When It Goes Bad
Air Date: 2008-01-24
Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura and Hasegawa are hospitalized (The Yorozuya gang for food poisoning from eating unfresh crabs; Hasegawa got knocked down by a car). They get themselves involved when a young nurse falls in love with one of her patients.
42. If You Want To Lose Weight, Then Stop Eating and Start Moving
Air Date: 2008-01-31
Our female characters joined a "slimming" camp to shed off their extra weights.
43. Be a Person Who Can See People's Strong Points and Not Their Weak Points
Air Date: 2008-02-07
An assassin has been hired to kill Matsudaira but encounters unexpected scenarios while carrying out the task.
44. Even a Hero Has Issues
Air Date: 2008-02-14
It's Valentine's Day, and a space heroine comes to Edo to confess her intention to...
45. When Riding A Train, Make Sure You Grab the Straps With Both Hands
Air Date: 2008-02-21
Hasegawa gets a job. While commuting on his first day, an accident lands him in jail with harassment charges.
46. Men, Be a Madao
Air Date: 2008-02-28
The trial of Hasegawa's harassment charge comes to a conclusion.
47. If You're a Man, Don't Give Up
Air Date: 2008-03-06
A planet is attacked by mysterious beings. It's up to Umibouzu to settle things and put an end to the attack. How will the end turn out?
48. Exaggerate the Tales of Your Exploits by a Third, So Everyone Has a Good Time / Men Have a Weakness for Girls Who Sell Flowers and Work in Pastry Shops
Air Date: 2008-03-13
Part 1 - Old gangmates of Catherine try to convince her to join them on a heist. Part 2 - Gintoki gets sick. Kagura takes over running odd-jobs for the day.
49. Play Video Games for Only an Hour a Day
Air Date: 2008-03-20
The popular game console "Owee" is finally on sale. The otaku, as well as the Yorozuya and the Shinsengumi are at the store trying to get their hands on the consoles.
50. Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs
Air Date: 2008-03-27
Yorozuya and Shinsengumi are divided into two teams to play against each other in a video-gaming contest for a chance to win a free "Owee".
1. The More Something Is Disliked, the More Lovely It Is
Air Date: 2008-04-03
Gintoki gives his suggestions to the editor and author of "Gintaman" on what should the series improve on.
2. Rules Are Made to be Broken
Air Date: 2008-04-10
Some Shinsengumi member shows up, and it is soon revealed to be a rival of Hijikata.
3. Otaku Are Talkative
Air Date: 2008-04-17
Itou Kamotarou (appeared on the previous episode) proceeds with his agenda. Hijikata seeks help from the Yorozuya to save the Shinsengumi from destruction.
4. There's a Thin Line Between Strengths and Weaknesses
Air Date: 2008-04-24
Okita appears to save Kondou from the rebel Shinsengumi led by Itou. The Yorozuya along with Hijikata are also on their way to the scene.
5. Important Things Are Hard To See
Air Date: 2008-05-01
Now fully free from the curse, Hijikata battles against Itou. Meanwhile, Gintoki is forced into a confrontation with none other than Bansai, right hand man to Takasugi.
6. It’s All About the Beat and Timing
Air Date: 2008-05-08
The concluding finale to the Shinsengumi Crisis Arc.
7. Love Is Often Played Out In Sudden Death
Air Date: 2008-05-15
Kagura accidentally knocks out an international soccer team when their captain was out by giving them water from a janitor's bucket. Now the Yorozuya and others have to fill the team's spots.
8. Kids Don’t Understand How Their Parents Feel
Air Date: 2008-05-22
The Yorozuya are requested to help a Yakuza boss's son who has become a hikikomori, but little do they know how dangerous this job could turn out to be...
9. Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
Air Date: 2008-05-29
The Yorozuya's Yakuza client has died, and the group's young new leader carries a dark secret about the boss's son.
10. Life is a test
Air Date: 2008-06-05
Yamazaki, with the intent of spying on the Joui faction, undergoes the necessary testing and training as one of its new recruits.
11. People Are All Escapees of Their Own Inner Prisons
Air Date: 2008-06-12
Katsura is inprisoned, and fellow inmate Suekichi tries to find a way to make Katsura fall asleep so that he can make his escape.
12. Definitely Do Not Let Your Girlfriend See the Things You Use for Cross-Dressing / There's Almost a 100% Chance You’ll Forget Your Umbrella and Hate Yourself For It
Air Date: 2008-06-19
Part 1 - Yorozuya's asked by a crossdresser hostess to help with the courting of a host. Part 2 - A story about Kagura and an umbrella during the rainy season.
13. A Birthday in Your Twenties Has No Deep Meaning / Lucky Is a Man Who Gets Up and Goes to Work
Air Date: 2008-06-26
Part 1 - Katsura briefly takes over the series in an attempt to promote his birthday. Part 2 - Gintoki attempts to help Tama find a way to enjoy herself.
14. Cleaning the Toilet Cleanses the Soul
Air Date: 2008-07-03
A member of the Shinsengumi suggests a "washroom revolution". Eventually it evolves into a battle of Shinsengumi vs. washroom germs.
15. They Say Soy Sauce On Pudding Tastes Like Sea Urchin, But Soy Sauce On Pudding Only Tastes Like Pudding and Soy Sauce
Air Date: 2008-07-10
Hijikata tells Matsudaira that he would fend off the store clerks who are coming-on to Matsudaira's daughter, Kuriko, just so he'd spare their lives. Kuriko mistakes Hijikata as some other person and starts to have feelings for him.
16. Summer Vacation is the Most Fun Right Before It Begins
Air Date: 2008-07-17
While Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Hasegawa, Tae, Kyuubei and Katsura are on their way to the legendary Dragon Palace, a quarrel between them ends up bringing them onto an isolated island.
17. The Older, the Wiser
Air Date: 2008-07-24
Kamenashi (the turtle) tells the group about Otohime, the owner of the Dragon Palace, and that they are the only ones who are capable of stopping her plan.
18. Beauty Is Like a Summer Fruit
Air Date: 2008-07-31
The group goes to save Tae. On their way, Shinpachi, Gintoki and Katsura stumble upon a room where they learn about Otohime's past.
19. Even if Your Back is Bent, Go Straight Forward
Air Date: 2008-08-07
Otohime's past lover's will gives the antidote to the aging virus to Shinpachi. However, their time is limited as a missile carrying another batch of the virus aimed at Edo is about to be sent off.
20. Within Each Box of Cigarettes, Are One or Two Cigarettes That Smell Like Horse Dung
Air Date: 2008-08-14
Smoking ban comes to Edo. Heavy smoker Hijikata is desperate to find cigarettes.
21. Japanese Restaurants Abroad Taste Pretty Much Like School Cafeteria Lunches / Once You've Taken a Dish, You Can't Put It Back
Air Date: 2008-08-21
Part 1 - Katsura goes undercover at an Amanto-only Japanese restaurant to stop a radical branch of the Joi Faction's plan of causing havoc. Part 2 - Hasegawa takes over a sushi bar while the owner is in the hospital. The Yorozuya end up helping after the sushi machine went out of order.
22. Novices Only Need a Flathead and a Phillips
Air Date: 2008-08-28
The Yorozuya goes into the world of online role playing game (RPG) to search for the Amantos who are responsible for turning part of their bodies into screwdriver heads.
23. Imagination Is Nurtured In the 8th Grade
Air Date: 2008-09-04
Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura go around in the online role playing game to find powerful players to be their companions on their search for the Amanto. Their new found companions however, are not what they seem to be.
24. Always Keep a Screwdriver In Your Heart
Air Date: 2008-09-11
Everyone seems to have given up on getting their original bodies back except for Ayame, who continues to gather leads to organize one final attempt in the real world, but she'll need the others to help.
25. When Nagging Goes Too Far It Becomes Intimidating
Air Date: 2008-09-18
Otsu has overcome her past scandals and become Edo's top idol. And the release date of her new single has finally been announced! Shinpachi and her other fans are overjoyed at the news. But trouble arises right before the release. Otsu's music producer, Tsunpo, is late with the creation of her song and says the release will be postponed.
26. Entering the Final Chapter!
Air Date: 2008-09-25
On news of the series entering its final arc, the characters go over their choice of best moments in the series.
27. Some Things Can Only Be Conveyed Through the Written Word
Air Date: 2008-10-02
The fan club members for Edo's top idol, Tsu Terakado, are at the beach practicing their choreography for an upcoming concert. But Takachin notices his fellow members’ enthusiasm getting sloppy. One of the fan club officers has started exchanging e-mails with a girl he met through a blog. Shinpachi is furious the officer has broken their club rule of “Secret communication with women is forbidden.” As their captain, he puts some spirit into them, but…
28. Sometimes You Must Meet to Understand
Air Date: 2008-10-09
Even though it’s believed the letters are coming from Okita, Shinpachi's response letter turn out to be a big hit. Urara is happy her older sister has received a response to her letters. But her older sister confesses that she sent Urara's picture with the letter. And it looks like both Shinpachi and Urara sent someone else's pictures with their letters!
29. Sometimes You Can’t Tell Just By Meeting Someone
Air Date: 2008-10-16
Urara's older sister learns that Shinpachi sent Okita's picture with his letters. Shinpachi desperately tries to apologize, but Urara's older sister tells him that she wants to help him get Urara to like him. Afterwards, Gintoki and the others meet up with Urara and Okita. They try to get Urara's attention, but she is only interested in Okita. Urara's older sister can’t do anything about it and runs away in regret. Shinpachi is worried and goes after her, but…
30. Beware of Food You Pick Up Off the Ground
Air Date: 2008-10-23
Worried about her pet’s sudden drop in appetite, Kagura takes Sadaharu to the veterinary hospital. Katsura happens to be there as well, explaining how Elizabeth is in bad health and has been hospitalized to undergo surgery. Fortunately Sadaharu’s condition is nothing serious, but he’s kept overnight just to be safe. Around the same time, an old dog that has also been hospitalized is about to take its last breath. It seems the owner is in critical condition as well, and with only death awaiting them both, Kagura decides to take the old dog to its owner.
31. Cat Lovers and Dog Lovers Are Mutually Exclusive
Air Date: 2008-10-30
To let the dying dog Kintaro see its owner for one last time, Kagura and Katsura sneak it out of the hospital…only to find themselves caught in the war between the “Planet Eaters” (dogs) and “Planet Pukers” (cats), while Earth’s fate hangs in the balance. Escaping from the Planet Pukers, who are after Kintaro, the two head to the hospital where the old man is hospitalized. Meanwhile, the old man, who is supposedly in critical condition, goes missing. The old man’s children request Gintoki’s services, but when he arrives at the hospital…
32. Fights Often Ensue During Trips
Air Date: 2008-11-06
Otose arranges for Gintoki and the gang to spend their winter break at a hot spring inn located deep in the mountains. Anticipating a secluded hot spring bath, the group hikes their way up the mountain trail, only to arrive at a completely deserted and run-down inn. With no available bus to return to Edo, the gang has no choice but to stay at the inn. The inn’s Okami Oiwa welcomes the group, but Gintoki and Shinpachi notice a transparent being standing behind her back!
33. Briefs Will Unavoidably Get Skidmarks
Air Date: 2008-11-13
The inn Gintoki and the gang are staying at turns out to be a ghost inn where all the stands (ghosts) gather, unable to enter heaven due to their attachment to the living world! Gintoki finds himself left all alone after Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otae are all possessed by stands. The Okami Oiwa explains she was looking for someone tough enough to help run the inn. Forced into working as an employee trainee, Gintoki must now join his co-worker Rei to greet the visiting stand customers…
34. Gin and His Excellency's Good-for-Nothings
Air Date: 2008-11-20
Sick and tired of Oiwa’s tyranny, Gintoki decides to shut down the inn by teaming up with Rei. He plans to use Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Mitsuhide (their stands, that is) to bring down the inn’s reputation but is stopped by Okami Otose. Though overwhelmed at first by Okami’s most powerful stand Tagosaku, Gintoki nonetheless manages to exorcize the inn’s customers with the help of Shinpachi and the gang, who are now themselves living stands. With the fate of the inn and himself at stake, Gintoki finally enters a one-on-one battle with Oiwa.
35. Be Very Careful When Using Ghost Stories
Air Date: 2008-11-27
Oiwa lets Tagosaku possess her own body to become “His Excellency.” Fueled by anger and sadness, her surge of attacks gradually corner Gintoki. But just in the nick of time, Gintoki also lets himself be possessed by Stands to become “His Excellency.” To bring down the wasted ghost inn, Gintoki risks everything he has to go up against Oiwa!
36. Before Thinking About the Earth, Think About the More Endangered Gintaman’s Future!
Air Date: 2008-12-04
Once, the manga Gintaman gained immense popularity in Jump magazine, and was even made into an animated series thanks to Gintoki’s random advice. Ofuji has since taken over from Konishi as editor of Gintaman… But now the manga’s popularity is on a steady decline! Under these desperate circumstances, Gintoki is once again called forth to help fix the problem! Strong criticism and heated debate ensue between Ofuji, Konishi, and Amachi Sensei, along with their special guest. In the end, what sort of breakthrough solution have they come up with?!
37. It's Your House, You Build It
Air Date: 2008-12-11
As always, Hasegawa, aka MADAO idles away his life. While talking on the phone with his estranged wife Hatsu, Hasegawa ends up inviting her over to his house. But thanks to a string of misfortunes, his home is now a cardboard box in the park! Having told Hatsu that he lives in a pretty nice place, Hasegawa asks Gintoki to help him look for decent housing…
38. 99% of Men Aren't Confident in Confessing Their Love / People Who Don't Believe in Santa Are the Very Ones Who Want to Believe, You Contentious Bastard
Air Date: 2008-12-18
Part 1 - After so many attempts and failures, Sarutobi and Kondo try to play matchmaker to get the other's love for them to win a bet. Part 2 - In the second part, Gintoki meets Santa and Ben (his reindeer) as they reunite.
39. Let's Talk About the Old Days Once in a While
Air Date: 2008-12-25
It’s the usual scene at Odd Jobs Gin. Shinpachi and Kagura are cleaning up the place when they see a picture fall out of the back of a wall frame. To their surprise, the picture is a shot of Gintoki and a mystery beauty! Could she be a woman from his past? While the two argue over the woman’s identity, Gintoki returns with the groceries and reveals a surprising truth. The woman in the picture was the semi-regular character in the “previous” Odd Jobs Gin. For the first time ever, before even Shinpachi or Kagura joined, the story of when Gintoki just started running the Odd Jobs business is revealed…
40. Don't Put Your Wallet In Your Back Pocket
Air Date: 2009-01-08
Seita is a kid who makes his living through pickpocketing. One day Seita picks Gintoki’s wallet only to find it pretty much empty, and discovers that his own wallet was picked back in return. In the end Seita treats Gintoki to some parfait after getting caught red-handed. Brought into Snack Otose for questioning, Seita shocks everyone by revealing he needed the money to see a certain “遊女/Yujo (courtesans/ prostitute).”
41. Beware of Those Who Use an Umbrella on a Sunny Day!
Air Date: 2009-01-15
Seita was picking pockets to see Hinowa, the highest-ranked 遊女/Yujo (courtesans/ prostitute) in the underground 遊郭/Yukaku (Licensed Quarters) Yoshiwara Tougenkyo, where law has no meaning. But his picking act was all for the sake of seeing the mother he was separated from at a young age. To let Seita see Hinowa, Gintoki and the gang march into Yoshiwara Tougenkyo, where they receive a rough welcome by Tsukuyo – the head of Yoshiwara’s paramilitary force, “Hyakka.”
42. Butting Into a Fight is Dangerous
Air Date: 2009-01-22
Kagura’s older brother Kamui arrives in Yoshiwara. As the Seventh Division Captain of the Space Pirate Harusame, Kamui is here to talk with the division’s former captain, The Night King, Hosen. At first everything seems to go well, but tensions gradually start to build up… Meanwhile, escaping from Kamui and his men’s attack, Gintoki and the gang take refuge at Tsukuyo’s hideout.
43. Life Is About Making Consecutive Decisions
Air Date: 2009-01-29
As Gintoki and the gang head toward Hosen’s lair, they encounter Abuki, one of Kamui’s subordinates, and are overwhelmed by the incredible fighting power of the Yato Clan. On Shinpachi and Kagura’s urging, Gintoki heads out to face Hosen alone. The remaining two fight desperately against Abuki, only to be cornered by the overwhelming difference in power. In the midst of the fierce battle Kagura renews her feelings toward her older brother Kamui and her reason for fighting. But with Shinpachi’s life in danger, Kagura goes through a dramatic transformation…
44. Those Who Stand On Four Legs Are Beasts. Those Who Stand on Two Legs, Guts, and Glory, Are Men
Air Date: 2009-02-05
Amidst the fierce battle, Kagura awakens to her Yato instincts and defeats Abuto. Thanks to Shinpachi’s desperate plea, Kagura is able to return to her senses and together they head after Hosen. Meanwhile Kamui has brought Seita before Hinowa, who is confined to her quarters. “Mom, let’s go home together!” Seita shouts out to his beloved mother. However, unexpected words leave Hinowa’s mouth…
45. Don’t Trust Bedtime Stories
Air Date: 2009-02-12
Gintoki arrives before Hosen, just in the nick of time. To restore the bond between mother and son that has been torn by the city of eternal light, Gintoki engages Hosen with fierce determination. But against the King of the Night’s awesome powers, Gintoki is beaten helplessly to the ground. “Go home to the world above with your mom…” Taking to heart the words left by Gintoki, Seita tries to escape from Yoshiwara with Hinowa, but…
46. The Color for Each Person’s Bond Comes in Various Colors
Air Date: 2009-02-19
The only way to defeat Hosen is to bring back the Sun to the Yoshiwara Shangri-La, the city trapped within eternal night. Seita runs for the control room to break open the iron-plated seal covering the city. Meanwhile, Gintoki and the Hyakka led by Tsukuyo are desperately holding off Hosen’s attack. But despite their best efforts, they cannot stop the King of The Night’s onslaught…
47. The Taste of Drinking Under Broad Daylight Is Something Special
Air Date: 2009-02-26
At last the sun rises above Yoshiwara Shangri-La, the city of eternal light. At the end of a fierce battle, Hosen finally reveals his true feelings for Hinowa and passes away. Observing the entire battle from afar, Kamui is greeted by Kagura and Shinpachi. Kagura is enraged with her reunited brother, but Kamui leaves after “declaring war” with Gintoki.
48. All Adults are Instructors for All Children
Air Date: 2009-03-05
It is shortly after the fierce battle at Yoshiwara Shngri-la. Shinpachi and Kagura, having faced powerful foes in Hosen and Kamui unlike any they have encountered, are training hard after realizing their lack of strength. Both announce to Gintoki their determination to become stronger. But Gintoki declines to become involved, saying it’s a pain. Learning of the situation, Otae and Hasegawa share their training secrets, but…
49. Zip Up Your Fly Nice and Slowly
Air Date: 2009-03-12
During their routine night patrol Hijikata and Okita are attacked and kidnapped by an unknown assailant. When they wake up, the two find themselves chained together and imprisoned inside an abandoned room. As the two come to realize how bad the situation is, a creepy man speaks to them over the monitor. The man, who calls himself Jigzaw, reveals that he has placed a bomb at the Shinsengumi headquarters, and that the only way Hijikata and Okita can escape is for one to kill the other!
50. When Breaking a Chuubert in Half, the End with the Knob Should Be Better. It's Also Tasty to Drink from There
Air Date: 2009-03-19
As the bombing of the Shinsengumi headquarters nears, Hijikata and Okita are still unable to find any means for escape. Only one key exists to unlock the shackles chaining each other. But if the key is used, it will set off a bomb to kill the other. The rule of the devil begins to stir distrust between the two. Though he commends them for not betraying one another, Jigzaw pressures them to make the final decision by displaying a certain item.
51. If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them
Air Date: 2009-03-26
The Odd Jobs trio is going about their usual meaningless chatter when a man with an eye-patch suddenly shows up and begins “ordering” them around. The man’s “power” is so strong, the Odd Jobs find themselves unable to defy his orders…
1. A Conversation With a Barber During a Haircut is The Most Pointless Thing in The World
Air Date: 2009-04-02
Gintoki visits a barber shop to get his hair cut. After Kagura mentions that the seventh volume of the manga Abu is missing, the barber runs off to buy the volume and leaves the Yorozuya to look after the shop. After a while Katsura and Kondo enter the shop to get an image change. Then the Shogun enters suddenly the shop and wants a hair cut, too. The Yorozuya fall into despair because they don't even know how to cut hair properly.
2. The Heavens Created Chonmage Above Man Instead of Another Man
Air Date: 2009-04-09
The Shogun wants Gintoki, Kagura and Shinpachi to redo his mage. After Kagura is trying to ask the Shogun how he wants his hair done, she vomits and a Naruto gets stuck on the Shogun's head. Then the three Yorozuya try removing it with a razor and accidentally cut off the Shogun's mage. To cover up their mistake they try to find a replace for it.
3. Sleep Helps a Child Grow
Air Date: 2009-04-16
Kagura can't fall asleep , so she goes to Gintoki's room and troubles him about her problem. After few methods, she finally fells asleep while listening to a story from a radio show. Unfortunately Gintoki listened to this Horror story as well, and now he can't fall aleep.
4. That Person Looks Different from Usual During a Birthday Party
Air Date: 2009-04-23
Otae and Shinpachi are invited to Kyubei’s birthday party. The two arrive at the Yagyu mansion with a birthday cake in hand, only to find the place filled with celebrities from the entertainment and political worlds and other various industries! When the two begin to feel out of place, they spot Gintoki, Katsura, Hasegawa, and Kamenashi (without his shell) causing a huge commotion. Naturally, with these members together in one place trouble is bound to happen…
5. The Other Side of the Other Side of the Other Side Would Be the Other Side
Air Date: 2009-04-30
Hasegawa is tired of alway losing and being called a Madao, so together with Gintoki they bet on horse races. After many failures, Hasegawa tells him of his effort to leave the "Madao Spiral", unfortunate turn of events that happened since he gained the nickname. Together with Gintoki Madao decides to try one last time, betting on the horse Justaway. In the middle of the race Gintoki tells him that he bet on another horse and after a head on head race between Justaway and Gin's horse Cheap Impact, it seemed at first that Justaway won but then it got disqualified and Cheap Impact won instead. But by that time Gin has already shred his ticket into pieces and neither of them won.
6. It Takes a Bit of Courage to Enter a Street Vendor's Stand
Air Date: 2009-05-07
Yatai “Guchiri-Ya” (Whining Store) has three rules: One, a customer can come in alone and whine as much as they want. Two, if there’s a familiar face, pretend like you don’t know them. And three, do not share the stories you hear. Tonight’s customers are a drowsy-looking samurai with a sweet tooth, a Mayo samurai, and finally Mr. Gorilla (pseudonym). Though permitted to whine, the three customers cannot help feeling awkward about it. So the master speaks on their behalf and spills their usual complaints, causing panic amongst the group. Just then, a familiar-looking woman enters the Yatai and begins attacking the other customers with sharp words (and weapons)!
7. Any Place Can Become a Battlefield When Men Gather
Air Date: 2009-05-14
Today’s Tsu Terakado concert is another lively success. But fan club president Shinpachi is angered because only four of the Tsu Terakado fan club members have come to the concert. He is further enraged to learn that many of the club members have left without permission and have joined the new Tsusentai fan club instead. To Shinpachi’s surprise, the Tsusentai leader is Hijikata, who thanks to the demonic sword’s curse has now become a charismatic otaku! Can Shinpachi protect his only(?) distinctive trait from Tosshi’s onslaught?!
8. If a Friend Gets Injured, Take Him to the Hospital, Stat!
Air Date: 2009-05-21
The fierce battle begins over the title of the Official Tsu Terakado fan club. Tosshi, Hijikata’s loser otaku personality created from a demonic sword, was once thought to have been defeated by Hijikata’s strong will, but in reality the personality still survives within him. By reigning as the king of otaku, Hijikata plans to put Tosshi’s soul to rest. Tosshi’s road to the king of otaku versus Shinpachi’s love for Otsu-chan. Who shall be victorious?!
9. If One Orange in the Box Is Rotten, the Rest of Them Will Become Rotten Before You Realize It
Air Date: 2009-05-28
The preliminary round for the Official Tsu Terakado fan club title is a marathon race. With Takachin in critical condition and Kagura taking the wrong route, team Shinpachi’s chances of winning look slim. But thanks to Gintoki’s quick thinking, Takachin makes an instant (and improved?) recovery and emerges from the hospital to rejoin the race! As the race gradually turns into a battle of deception, Shinpachi runs furiously for the goal. Will he be able to beat the tactical general Tosshi?!
10. From a Foreigner's Perspective, You're the Foreigner. From an Alien's Perspective, You're the Alien
Air Date: 2009-06-04
Tosshi finishes the preliminary race in first place by rounding up all the contestants to block Shinpachi’s team from making the goal. Despite Toshi’s scheming, team Otsu-chan fan club makes a surprising comeback to finish in second place! Hijikata points out that the team cheated by changing their member lineup, but with his own member suspected of using a taxi, the objection is dropped. Kondo and Kagura also finish the race after taking the wrong route and being dropped off by the police. Meanwhile, what happened to Shinpachi who’s still in the race? That being said and done, the main event finally takes place!
11. Laputa's Still Good After Seeing It So Many Times
Air Date: 2009-06-11
For the second round in the Official Tsu Terakado fan club championships, it is a battle of charms. Both teams must come up with a virtualized situation where the winner is decided by Otsu-chan saying “yes.” First up is the Tsusengumi’s story, taking place in a bar with a beautiful night view. But the romantic mood is ruined thanks to Okita the narrator and assistants Kondo and “Mohawk” Yamazaki going out of control. Hijikata begins to panic, but with Kondo and the others’ carefully crafted stage direction he succeeds in asking Otsu-chan out. Shinpachi’s team find themselves in a tight situation, but...?
12. Love Is Unconditional
Air Date: 2009-06-18
The time to settle the battle for the official fan club title is finally here. The match between Shinpachi and Hijikata is a card battle using Otsu chip playing cards. Never knowing such a thing existed, Shinpachi rushes to the vendor for some cards. Hijikata on the other hand is fully prepared and delivers the ultra powerful card “Melancholy 5-minutes before start”! Hijikata’s range of powerful attacks forces Shinpachi to stay on the defensive. Can he possibly find a way to make a counterattack?
13. The Black Ships Even Make A Scene When They Sink
Air Date: 2009-06-25
After an intense battle, Shinpachi and Hijikata both fall to the ground with zero life points. Despite being exhausted and battered, the two men rise up to resume their battle. They fight as if their lives—no, their very souls—were on the line and Otsu begs them to stop. But nobody can stop them now. For their battle is no longer just for the title of official fan club...
14. That Matsutake Soup Stuff Tastes Better than the Real Deal / If a Person Is Dead, They Can't Come Back to Life
Air Date: 2009-07-02
Part 1 - Rumors of Yorozuya imposters gaining popularity within the city reach Gintoki’s ears. Upon investigating, the Odd Jobs Trio discover that someone is using their Yorozuya name for fishy business and making a fortune out of it. Gintoki and the gang seek out to uncover the imposters’ identities, only to discover...?! Part 2 - A man dressed in blue full-body spandex appears before Shinpachi. The “Blue Man” begins talking to a dumbfounded Shinpachi. He claims to have come from the future, but...
15. If It Works Once, It'll Work Over And Over Again
Air Date: 2009-07-09
The city is hit by a bad flu one winter day. Even Otae is sick with the flu. Shinpachi gets some long-awaited time alone with his sister and is tending to her when he gets a visit from Gintoki and Kagura. Turns out the two have also caught the flu and want Shinpachi to look after them. Irritated by Gintoki and Kagura’s abrupt visit, not to mention their selfish demands, Shinpachi is surprised when even more sick guests arrive.
16. Two Is Better Than One. Two People Are Better Than One
Air Date: 2009-07-16
Hijikata is on a stakeout near the apartment’s dumpster. There, a sleepy Gintoki comes to throw away his trash. Finding Gintoki’s persistent intrusion a burden, Hijikata arrests Gintoki for insulting and obstructing an officer on duty. But while pushing and shoving each other, Hijikata accidentally handcuffs himself to Gintoki. Hijikata calls Okita who is staking out a different location to come and unlock them and take Gintoki to the Shinsengumi Headquarters. Instead, Okita puts a second pair of handcuffs on Gintoki and Hijikata. In the midst of all this, the Radical Joi Faction makes a move.
17. Smooth Polygons Smooth Men's Hearts Too
Air Date: 2009-07-23
Tama works hard everyday starting early in the morning. Even when Otose tells her to take a break, Tama won’t and says she is happy just being with everyone. But Otose notices that Tama’s appearance has changed into that of an angular polygon from an old video game! While Otose and Gintoki discuss that it must have been brought on by overwork, Tama returns from shopping and has now regressed from polygons to pixels!! Why is she going through these changes? And will she be able to return to normal?!
18. The Human Body Is Like a Little Universe
Air Date: 2009-07-30
After learning from Gengai that Tama has been infected by a computer virus, the Odd Jobs trio launch “Operation Midget” and enter Tama’s body to eradicate the virus. Inside, they find an injured man dressed in a white body suit who begs them to deliver a message to the king. Arriving at the Leukocyte Kingdom, the gang finds the place filled with RPG-themed shops such as weapon stores, inns, and casinos. The group decides to enjoy this RPG-like world by playing at the casino and visiting the church to save their game. Joined by Tama’s avatar, Gintoki and the gang head out in search of the Leukocyte King. Let the adventure to destroy the computer virus begin!
19. The Chosen Idiots
Air Date: 2009-08-06
Gintoki and the gang arrive at Tama’s main system. The group tries to devise a battle strategy for fighting the Great Archfiend Tapir’s black body suit minions. But they can’t come to an agreement. Deciding it’s a waste of time, Kagura charges alone into the swarm of black body suits. Using this as a diversion, the group storms the enemy base, only to be surrounded after Gintoki and the Leukocyte King get into an argument. But during their rumble to decide who’s the strongest, the two wind up destroying the black body suit minions. And finally, the Great Archfiend Tapir appears!
20. And into the Legend...
Air Date: 2009-08-13
At last, Gintoki and his friends confront the Great Archfiend. While the Leukocyte King can’t lay a finger on the Great Archfiend who has taken Tama’s form, Gintoki attacks without giving a damn. Angered by his reckless impudence, the Leukocyte King turns on Gintoki. The Great Archfiend then takes the form of the Leukocyte King’s father. But this time Shinpachi and Kagura attack him, and they succeed in kicking him off the throne. The Odd Jobs trio takes this chance to finish the Great Archfiend off, but...
21. If You Keep Copying, They Will Retaliate / A Loss Opens Your Eyes to the Love You Have
Air Date: 2009-08-20
Part 1 - On top of the Odd Jobs building, two awfully familiar men seem to be scheming. They manage to hide themselves from several visitors, but they are spotted by the man who’ll cause the biggest mess of all: Katsura! Part 2 - Gintoki’s alarm goes off, and he decides to takes a shower to sober up. While in the shower, something happens to Gintoki! Seems Kagura and Shinpachi are also caught up in the mess, and they wonder how this could have happened to them... The three heroes face a crisis like none other!
22. Using the Carrot and the Stick Method Depends on the Situation
Air Date: 2009-08-27
A man called Executioner Kohei is brought under strict guard to the Shinsengumi. He is the executive officer of the Radical Joi Faction, the Akatsuki Party, and is also a lethal murderer who has killed 35 bakufu officials. According to Kondo, Kohei not only endures torture, but laughs with joy during it. The Shinsengumi’s mission is to get Kohei to tell them details about the large-scale terrorist attack the Akatsuki Party is supposedly planning. First off is Yamazaki, who goes to the investigation room to take a stab at it! Will he be able to get Kohei to talk?!
23. It's What's On The Inside That Counts / It's What's On The Inside That Counts, But Only To A Certain Extent
Air Date: 2009-09-03
Part 1 - While taking Sadaharu out for a walk, Gintoki runs into Katsura who is with some “thing” that hardly resembles Elizabeth. Shinpachi and Kagura also notice the change in Elizabeth, or more like being totally replaced, and decide to bring Katsura back to his senses. Part 2 - It is morning and Gintoki wakes up in his closet for some reason. Dumbfounded, he makes his way to his bedroom after going to the bathroom, only to find himself already sleeping in his bed. Realizing that something funny is happening to him yet again, he tries to resolve it through trial and error.
24. Are There Still People Who Go to the Ocean and Yell "Bakayaro!"? / When a Person Is Trapped, Their Inner Door Opens
Air Date: 2009-09-10
Part 1 - The Yorozuya are sent out on a tuna fishing boat to pay off their debts. There, they meet some old men they've seen somewhere before... Part 2 - Gintoki and his friends, who have obtained a large sum of money from a request from the president of a large company, are excited to go eat Yakiniku, but...
25. No Matter How Old You Get, You Still Hate the Dentist
Air Date: 2009-09-17
Gintoki’s mouth is swollen like crazy, forcing him to go to the dentist for treatment. Unable to cope with the stress and pressure of waiting, a crazed Gintoki screams for someone to just kill him and be done with it. After getting scolded by the staff, Gintoki waits for his turn when another man with a swollen mouth comes in, making things even more complicated!
26. Countdown Begins
Air Date: 2009-09-24
A look back at Gintama's best moments.
27. It's Bad Luck to See a Spider at Night
Air Date: 2009-10-01
Gintoki and the gang return to Yoshiwara at Hinowa’s request for the first time in a while. Although Hosen’s death has brought freedom to Yoshiwara, it’s also drawn the renewed interest of those who previously avoided Yoshiwara in fear of Hosen’s power. Yoshiwara is now troubled with an increased crime rate, especially illegal drug dealing. Odd Jobs are asked to capture the man responsible. The man in question is said to go by various names, titles, and even faces. The only clue available is the tattooed spider on his neck.
28. Once You’re Entangled in a Spiderweb, It’s Hard to Get It Off
Air Date: 2009-10-08
Gintoki and Tsukuyo infiltrate the Benigumoto, the Red Spiders, to get a lead on the man with the tattooed spider on his neck, but are discovered and quickly surrounded. The two manage to fend for themselves, when the man with the tattooed spider makes a sudden appearance and attacks Gintoki! The man then speaks as if he knows Tsukuyo. Who is this man?!
29. It's the Irresponsible One Who's Scary When Pissed
Air Date: 2009-10-15
Tsukuyo falls into the hands of Jiraia, her former master, and is held captive. Meanwhile Gintoki manages to survive the attack thanks to Zenzo, and he learns about Jiraia’s past. During the Amanto attack twenty years ago, Jiraia is said to have killed his own people within the Oniwabanshu, all for the sake of his devotion to the previous shogun. In the end Jiraia himself was the one to be terminated, but he managed to escape. Now his devotion is directed toward his own creation, Tsukuyo. Jiraia’s motive is to eliminate the bond that she has come to rely upon. And he intends to achieve that goal by setting fire to Yoshiwara and burning down everything!
30. The More Precious the Burden, The Heavier and More Difficult it is to Shoulder
Air Date: 2009-10-22
Gintoki strikes down Jiraia and frees Tsukuyo from his twisted web. Chiding Tsukuyo for trying to shoulder every burden herself, Gintoki goes on to say that rather than throw away your life to die beautifully, it’s far better to live and be yourself – even if your life is not a pretty one. And finally, Gintoki expresses his anger toward Jiraia for betraying his own student, despite calling himself a master.
31. Watch Out For A Set of Women and A Drink
Air Date: 2009-10-29
The city of Yoshiwara is making its recovery, though Tsukuyo has shut herself in her room. Hinowa asks Gintoki to help Tsukuyo have some fun for a change. It turns out that Tsukuyo is only pretending to be sleeping in her room, when in reality she is sneaking out to perform her routine patrol. The gang decides to come up with a plan to help Tsukuyo cheer up, even while working.
32. Screw Popularity Votes
Air Date: 2009-11-05
Character popularity results are announced to celebrate Gintama’s 182nd episode! Shinpachi is alone at the café, feeling depressed after learning that he’s still in 8th place in popularity, unchanged from the previous ranking. Yamazaki, who is in 9th place, drops by to say that boring characters such as they should aim to become the No. 1 steppingstone for others. For Shinpachi and Yamazaki, 8th and 9th place should hold the same meaning as 1st. But in reality Yamazaki can’t give up the hope of ranking higher, and runs off in tears. Shinpachi can do nothing but watch, when suddenly Yamazaki’s scream is heard in the distance!
33. Popularity Polls Can Burn in Hell
Air Date: 2009-11-12
Characters unhappy with the popularity poll results begin attacking high-ranking characters. Surrounded by the low-ranking characters, Shinpachi attempts to escape across the rooftops but loses his footing and falls. Just when Shinpachi thinks he’s done for, he is saved by an unknown hand and manages to flee from Catherine and the other low-ranking characters. When everybody is an enemy, which character would be willing to lend a helping hand?
34. Popularity Polls Can...
Air Date: 2009-11-19
Shinpachi and his friends are evacuating, but a fight breaks out inside the building as well. Meanwhile, Gintoki and his group of men are attacked by Otae, Kyubei, Tsukuyo, and Sacchan! As soon as Kagura sees that Otae's side has an advantage, she quickly switches sides from Yorozuya to Otae's camp. The fight is not about ranking, but instead changes to male characters vs. female characters!
35. Hometowns and Boobs Are Best Thought of from Afar / The Whole Peeing on a Bee Sting Is a Myth. You’ll Get Germs, So Don’t Do It!!
Air Date: 2009-11-26
The Odd Jobs are requested to remove a hornets’ nest on the temple grounds. Fully armored in protective suits, what awaits the trio is a ginormous hive, like none they’ve ever seen before. Arguing that this wasn’t what they signed up for, Gintoki prepares to leave, but Kagura goes off and destroys the hive. The trio quickly plays dead to avoid getting attacked by the raging hornets, but are instead greeted by something quite unexpected...
36. Beware of Foreshadows
Air Date: 2009-12-03
Okita is going through a selection of sweets at the cake shop. As Okita leaves the store, a girl suddenly comes up and stabs him!! Calling Okita her father’s killer, the girl’s action seems to be fueled by a past case called the “Rokkaku Incident.” What is the connection between this incident and Okita, as well as the girl’s father? And more importantly, what’s the fate of Okita who’s been stabbed right at the start of this episode?!
37. It’s Goodbye Once a Flag Is Set
Air Date: 2009-12-10
Gintoki and Shinpachi start re-investigating the Rokkaku incident. Upon learning what really happened from Kamiyama, one of Okita’s subordinates, they leave to save Okita. Meanwhile, Okita is captured by Sotatsu Tendo after falling into his trap involving Kirie. Tendo babbles on about how he returned to seek revenge against Okita, who destroyed the Sokai Faction, and goes on to reveal the truth about Kirie’s father.
38. An Observation Journal Should Be Seen Through To The Very End
Air Date: 2009-12-17
Students at a temple school share their independent research projects completed during the past summer vacation. After one of the students finishes reading a well-written journal, the last one to present is a kid named Daigoro. Sleeping in on the first day of summer vacation, Daigoro arrived late at the radio exercises and met Madao, and decided to keep an observation journal about him.
39. We Know It’s Best to Finish Yearly Tasks Before the End of the Year, But then You Put It Off Till Next Year for a Fresh Start. That’s How the End of the Year Goes / Radio Exercises are Socials for Boys and Girls
Air Date: 2009-12-24
Part 1 - While researching the Anti-Foreigner War, a reporter interviews Nagai, a former reporter from the war called Nagai in order to know about the White Demon's (Gintoki's alter-ego) activities in such time. He chronicles the events from war, explaining how the samurais decided to fight against the aliens. As Nagai is about to talk about the White Demon, he replaces him with the fictional robot Gundam to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise with the same name. Part 2 - Kagura starts going to Kabuki-cho's physical fitness lessons where she meets a kid named Hongou Hiashi, whom she befriends. Suffering from a dangerous disease that weakens his body, Hiashi is absent from various lessons even though he promised Kagura to go to every lesson. During a rainy day, Kagura is the only person to come to the lesson, but Gintoki and her friends decide to join her. Next day, Hiashi returns to another lesson and sees Kagura once again.
40. When Looking For Something, Try Using its Perspective
Air Date: 2010-01-07
While on a job observing stray cats at a shrine feeding themselves,the Yorozuya waiting for the boss cat to show up with the name Hoichi. But as he finally shows up, and Kagura and Shinpachi jump out of the bushes to capture him, he escapes easily. So they ask Gintoki to help out, when they notice that he mysteriously disappeared.
41. Freedom Means to Live True to Yourself, not Without Law!
Air Date: 2010-01-14
Having turned into cats, Gintoki,Katsura and Kondo (who turned into a gorilla) are brought by Hoichi to Otose to get food. While eating, Otose tells them that if caught, they can never return to this town.
42. Kabukicho Stray Cat Blues
Air Date: 2010-01-21
While protecting Gintoki from the stray cats, Hoichi and the cats get caught. Soon Gintoki, Katsura and Kondo goes to save him.
43. Cooking is About Guts
Air Date: 2010-01-28
After eating egg over rice for three days straight, Gintama is fed up with Kagura being the cook in charge and doesn't want any egg over rice. Frustrated by Gin's reaction Kagura goes over to Shinachi's house to talk to Otae. Then Otae asks her if she wants to join a cooking class with her. Together with Shinpachi and other odd faces they start the cooking class.
44. Whenever I Hear Leviathan, I Think of Sazae-san. Stupid Me!!
Air Date: 2010-02-04
The episode begins with a short sequence about Kamui transferring into Yato High School and is told from Abuto's point of view. While the Shinsengumi are out on a mission, Hijikata notices snot coming out of Kondo's nose so he wonders how he could tell him without the others noticing Kondos problem. In the end the snot even takes control over Kondo's body and it comes out that Kondo's true identity is being an Amanto in snot form. As Hijikata destroys it, he realizes it has been all a dream.
45. Not Losing to the Rain
Air Date: 2010-02-11
Lately the weather forecasts Ketsuno Ana is predicting are always wrong. When Gintoki meets her on the streets he takes her to the Yorozuya's place to help her.But after a monster attacks the house,it is revealed that Ketsuno Anna is an onmyouji and some other onmyouji is targeting her. After that Gintoki and the others are on the way to the Ketsuno residence,where they fight some odd creatures.
46. Not Losing to the Wind
Air Date: 2010-02-18
Weather girl Ketsuno Ana is giving the wrong weather forecast. Turns out she comes from a line of traditional Onmyojis, and her forecast is not derived from mere fortune-telling but actually by using her Onmyoji powers. But her weather forecast is being sabotaged by someone who is unhappy with Ketsuno Ana's career as a weather girl despite her being an Onmyoji. Gintoki and the gang arrive at the Onmyoji mansion where they come face to face with Seimei, Ketsuno Ana's older brother.
47. Not Losing to the Storm
Air Date: 2010-02-25
In order to save Ketsuno Ana, Seimei agrees to Douman's proposal of a Shikigami Tag-Team Mystic Death Match. Seimei arrives at the arena only to be captured by Douman, but Gintoki and the gang appears to lend a helping hand. The first match ends in a draw after both the Ketsuno and Shirino clan contestants are disqualified. After seeing how they performed in the first round, Seimei accepts Gintoki and the gang's skills, and together they prepare for the next round. Rather than making a casting spells fight, Gintoki and Ketsuno Ana's shikigami, Gedomaru, try to beat up Douman, but are caught in one of Douman's illusion and Gintoki has his testicles rip off by Gedomaru's weapon. As Gintoki's testicles are accidentally damaged by Gedomaru, Seimei decides to fight Douman alone while the shikigami heal Gintoki.
48. Never Losing that Smile
Air Date: 2010-03-04
Seimei takes the risk of being dismissed as lead guardian of Edo by undoing the Shikigami placed throughout the city, and fueling himself with all their power to face Douman. Their fierce magic clashes, and Douman is forced onto the defensive as Seimei's techniques overwhelm him. Just when the battle seems over, Douman recalls the history between his family and the Ketsuno clan as repeatedly told by his father.
49. That’s How I Wish to Be, Beautiful and Strong
Air Date: 2010-03-11
Consumed by negative emotions, Douman is transformed into a giant demon. He now possesses within his body Antenmaru, a demon sealed away over a millennium ago by the desperate efforts of the Ketsuno and Shirino clans. As Seimei is about to be killed by Antenmaru, Gintoki stands before him with his aura-charged wooden sword. Gintoki charges his sword with everybody's energy including Douman's in order to overwhelm Antenmaru and bring a sunny day. After Antenmaru is destroyed, Gintoki leaves so that Ketsuno Ana will not know about the fight. However, he requests Gedomaru to make Ketsuno Ana to give him her autograph. Douman appears alive and ends up having a childish fight against Seimei. As Odd Jobs leave, Ketsuno Ana expresses her thanks to Gintoki in her weather forecast.
50. Santa Claus Red Is Blood Red
Air Date: 2010-03-18
It's Christmas in Edo and Kagura writes her father a letter. She is sad that Santa Claus never visited her. Moved, her father Umi Bozu dresses himself up as Santa and hides watching Kagura, Otae, Shinpachi and Hasegawa celebrate Christmas. When he finally jumps out of the bushes to surprise her there is another Santa, a dressed up Gintoki. Both of them think that their counterpart is real. They start punching each other when another three Santas show up (Sachan, Kondo and Kyubei). Kagura decides on a contest to see who's the real Santa.
51. Everybody's a Santa!
Air Date: 2010-03-25
The contest has finally begun but instead of a real contest to decide who's the real Santa, Kagura, Otae and the five Santas together with Shinpachi and Hasegawa are shown in various scenes playing a role like a school girl and not fighting each other like in a real contest. In each scene they imagine, the Santa has to show his kind of version what he would do as Santa and this is judged by Kagura, Otae and Hasegawa. Although in the end none of the Santas has any desire to continue with this contest so they all quit. The episode ends with Kagura, all along figured out the identity of everyone, wishing everybody a Merry Christmas.
1. Everyone Looks a Little Grown Up After Spring Break
Air Date: 2011-04-04
Shinpachi Shimura returns to the Yorozuya and discovers his friends drastically changed during the break. Feeling left behind, he returns home and discovers his sister, Tae Shimura, engaged to Isao Kondo. Tae and Kando enlists Shinpachi into the Shinsengumi and reveals that Tae is pregnant. Shinpachi runs to the ocean and laments the sudden change of those around him. There, he learns about Kyubei Yagyu's sex change to modify her life. They are interrupted by and Kotaro Katsura who also changed his genre due to his Kyubei's characters similarities.
2. Everyone Looks Pretty Grown Up After Summer Break
Air Date: 2011-04-11
As Katsura and Kyubei fight for the title of the best transgendered, Shinpachi leaves to find that the Shinsengumi members also suffered a sudden change in their selves; Sogo Okita is the leader from the group and orders him and Toshiro Hijikata, Sagaru Yamazaki to attack the Yorozuya. As the three leave, Hijikata knocks out Yamazaki, as he was faking his change. He and Shinpachi learn that an invasion of parasite aliens is responsible for change to their friends and proceed to destroy them. However, they find problems in the outcome, and both Hijikata and and Shinpachi are knocked out in the process, with Gintoki being actually only person without a parasite.
3. Use a Calligraphy Pen for New Year Cards / The Heart Comes Before Chocolate
Air Date: 2011-04-18
As Gintoki complains of writing News Years cards, Yorozuya learn of what his friends have done over the holidays. He also receives cards saying his friends have gotten married, while they have lied and just Photoshopped the photos. The episode ends with Kondo, Sachan and Hasegawa telling their story of how they wrote a News Years card. The second part starts with the same opening, but Gin complains of the lack of chocolate. Kagura has a chocolate for Gintoki and Shinpachi, but is too embarrassed to give to them. She enlists the help of Tsukuyo, and Sachan to help, but they are each too embarrassed to help her and make her give their chocolates to Gintoki. She indifferently give Gintoki and Shipachi the chocolate saying they were on the door step, as the happily run for the chocolate, they find all the chocolates were said to be from Kagura.
4. Meals Should Be Balanced / We Are All Warriors in the Battle Against Fate
Air Date: 2011-04-25
Yamazaki has a mental breakdown cause of Anpans and Kondo finally gets a date (Or does he!)
5. It's Too Confusing When Talking About the Poster Girl for a Poster Store, So Call Her a Sandwich Board
Air Date: 2011-05-02
Catherine appears to have a boyfriend and has drastically improved her appearance. Her boyfriend is a regular at Snack Otose, an entrepreneur by the name of Suejiro. Catherine decides to leave the Kabuki district to start a new bar with him.
6. Glasses Are Part of the Soul
Air Date: 2011-05-09
The Odd Jobs' TV breaks out with Sachan inside. Gintoki tells Sadaharu to throw her away with the TV, but Sachan's precious glasses are broken in the process. Gintoki reluctantly buys Sa-chan a new pair of glasses, but they are bottle bottom glasses that are clearly the wrong prescription. Sa-chan is overjoyed that Gintoki has given her a present, but the new glasses are responsible for a chain of failures on her assassination job. Her superiors now question her commitment.
7. Glasses Prevent You From Seeing Certain Things
Air Date: 2011-05-16
Gintoki and crew continue to defend Sarutobi against the Lethal Punishers. But against such assassins as the Pillow Masa, T-shirt Tatsu, and the Chuubert Chu Brothers, will they win?
8. Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Parents, Money, Youth, Your Room, Dress Shirts, Me, You and the Gintama Anime
Air Date: 2011-05-23
Due to a lack of budget, the Yorozuya try to use old footage to make a filler episodes. While Hasegawa first plays a theme song, the characters then watch a fake trailer a supposed second film based on the series. The episode ends with a chapter of "Teach us Ginpachi-sensei", a story in which Gintoki is the teacher from high school class composed of anime's characters.
9. A Lawless Town Tend To Attract a Bunch of Whoohooey Folk
Air Date: 2011-05-30
Pirako Chin is looking for the strongest man in the Kabuki District. Now Gintoki has an underling who wants to turn Kabuki District into a garden of bright red flowers.
10. Ghosts Aren't The Only Ones Who Run Wild Around Graveyards
Air Date: 2011-06-06
Pirako has double crossed Gin! Her real plan is to help Jirocho, her father, take over the town. Can Gin stop a war?
11. Chains Of a Warrior
Air Date: 2011-06-13
Pirako is pleased to hear that Otose, the reason for Jirocho's attachment to the Kabuki district, has been eliminated. With Otose gone, the balance of power among the Four Devas has crumbled and a war is in the works in the Kabuki district. Meanwhile, the Odd Jobs crew is watching over Otose when Saigo appears and informs them that the bar will be destroyed by the Four Devas. He urges them to leave this town, now that they've lost their home...Finally, the day comes for them to leave Snack Otose.
12. Iron Town
Air Date: 2011-06-20
Tama, Tatsumi, Tetsuko, Kozen, Madao, Kyoshiro. Everybody is out in full force to fight for the Kabuki District. Male escorts vs. trannies, Cabaret girls vs. Yakuza, robots blowing things up. It’s an all-out war!
13. 'Tis An Honor!
Air Date: 2011-06-27
Jirocho and Gin battle Kada's elite Harusame forces while the rest of the denizens of Kabuki-cho take on her main forces in the streets. Kada is utterly stunned when her elite forces are beat by just these two humans, and flees the scene. Gin then helps Jirocho resolve his issues regarding Tatsugoro; Otose and Jirocho reconcile at the hospital. Outside the hospital, Kada desperately launches one last feeble attempt at conquering Kabuki-cho, but is stopped in her tracks by Pirako and the Yorozuya - Kada settles for swearing that the Harusame will be back, and flees yet again. At the very end, Jirocho denounces all other names he has ever been called except for Father of Pirako, and goes with his daughter back to the country.
14. Odds or Even
Air Date: 2011-07-04
Kagura's older brother, Kamui, visits Kada's cell where she is being kept after having been captured by the Kiheitai and loses at a game of odds or evens. He is approached by one of the 12 captains who tells him he has the 12 captains support if he chooses to overthrow Admiral Abo. Kamui orders his second to kill the members of the Kiheitai, isolating Takasugi so Kamui can duel him. As the Kiheitai's ship is about to be attacked the Admiral double crosses Kamui and imprisons him out of fear. Takasugi visits Kada's cell and loses at a game of odds or evens. After a brief conversation Takasugi rescues Kamui at his execution, overthrowing Admiral Abo. Kamui becomes Admiral and the episode ends with Takasugi visiting Kada's cell one last time to lose at a game of odds or evens.
15. I Can't Remember a Damn Thing About the Factory Tour
Air Date: 2011-07-11
Kagura invites a bunch of kids to the Yorozuya. They, along with other characters get shunned by them and invites them into a "factory tour".
16. What Happen Twice Can Happen Thrice
Air Date: 2011-07-18
Gintoki and Hasegawa have to help the shogun when he is at the pool
17. The Pincers of Crab Can Snip Through a Friendship
Air Date: 2011-07-25
Otose sent a box of crab to the Yoruzuya. Before they can divide the crab's legs to themselves, suddenly, there came a blackout after the electricity came back one leg is missing and Gintoki ate it. Another blackout came and another leg was missing and Kagura ate it, saying she was attacked by a gorilla. Shinpachi then put up a candle. Then Gintoki and Kagura ate all of the legs. When Shinpachi claims the crab's whole body they found themselves fighting for a crab congee and ended up eating crab-flavored cheap food.
18. People Forget to Return Stuff All The Time Without Even Realizing It.
Air Date: 2011-08-01
Kagura helps a iwamatsu, the last part have the yoruzuya and shinsengumi in the bathhouse just as neighbor Hedero arrives with family members visiting Edo.
19. The Bathhouse , Where You're Naked In Body And Soul
Air Date: 2011-08-08
Gin, Kondo, Hijkata, and Shin are stuck in the public bath with the demons. Every lie they tell digs their grave deeper. Can they really get away with kicking heads in, ripping off horns, and setting demons on fire with lotion?
20. Jugem
Air Date: 2011-08-15
The monkey, aka "Jugem Jugem... (abbreviated) Runny Diarrhea," has grown close to Kyubei. However, their time together did not last. The Shogun family ordered that the Yagyu return Runny Diarrhea. The monkey escapes from the Shogun family to see Kyubei again. Kyubei and the other Yagyu members are forced to continue a desperate and fruitless search for Runny Diarrhea.
21. The Name Reveals the Person
Air Date: 2011-08-22
The monkey, aka "Jugem Jugem... (abbreviated) Runny Diarrhea," has grown close to Kyubei. However, their time together did not last. The Shogun family ordered that the Yagyu return Runny Diarrhea. The monkey escapes from the Shogun family to see Kyubei again. Kyubei and the other Yagyu members are forced to continue a desperate and fruitless search for Runny Diarrhea.
22. The Man's Household Situation Is Hard , His Heart Is Soft
Air Date: 2011-08-29
Katsura infiltrates Matsudaira's household and ends up pondering family values.
23. Blue And Red Ecstasy
Air Date: 2011-09-05
The Yorozuya run into a mysterious Blu-ray DVD with a depressed female ghost in it. The ghost moves into their TV, making all the programs gloomy as well. Gintoki then attempts to find use for the ghost as a navigator.
24. So In The Second Season Of Prison Break , They Already Broke Out Of Prison , But The Name Works When You Realize That Society Is A Prison
Air Date: 2011-09-12
Gintoki gets thrown in prison after being framed, and while he's made an enemy of the warden, he's managed to become the boss of the prisoners. With his underling Shachi in tow, Gintoki skips his menial labor duties to search the warden's room for anything incriminating. Understanding that the punishment will be fatal if they are caught, Gintoki disguises himself by putting on pajamas...
25. Everybody Loves Pajamas
Air Date: 2011-09-19
Gintoki continues creating havoc in the prison.
26. Speaking Of Crossovers , Don't Forget About Alien Vs Predator
Air Date: 2011-09-26
Gintama meets Sket Dance! But not without trouble...
27. Love is Neither Plus No Minus
Air Date: 2011-10-03
Shinpachi introduces his new girlfriend to Otae...but she turns out to be Momo-san, a character from the popular Love Choris game. There are more and more boys in Edo who can no longer distinguish game from reality like Shinpachi. Otae asks Gintoki to bring Shinpachi back to the real world. The only way is by entering the world of Love Choris and talking some sense into him. Gintoki ends up choosing a very unique heroine to be his girlfriend...
28. Making It Through Love
Air Date: 2011-10-10
Gintoki challenges Shinpachi in the ultimate Love Chorus tournament in order to break his illusion of his virtual girlfriend.
29. It Would Take Too Much Effort to Make This Title Sound Like a Text Message Subject
Air Date: 2011-10-17
Kagura wants a mobile phone of her own in order to be able to text with her friends. Her wish is granted, and she starts harassing Gintoki and Shinpachi through text messaging.
30. When You Go to a Funeral for the First Time, You're Surprised By How Happy the People Are
Air Date: 2011-10-24
The Shinsengumi and the Yorozuya attend the funeral of a close udon shop owner. Instead of moving on, however, the soul of the old man is overseeing the ceremony.
31. The People You Tend to Forget Tend to Show Up After You Forget Them
Air Date: 2011-10-31
Katsura visit Yorozuya with a Elizabeth's placard to solve the mystery of Elizabeth's disappearance. But the investigation only reveals a shocking truth.
32. The Legendary Mercenary Tribe, Renho. Elizabeth Was in Fact, One of Those White Demons
Air Date: 2011-11-07
The Yorozuya and Katsura follow Elizabeth to stop the Renho from taking over the earth.
33. Piggy Banks and Trash Cans
Air Date: 2011-11-14
The Yorozuya, Katsura, and Sakamoto disguise themselves as Renho and infiltrate their base.
34. Empty Planet
Air Date: 2011-11-21
Elizabeth and Dark Vader battle to the death and just when things are not looking so good for Elizabeth, Katsura shows up to save his friend.
35. Goodbye Lionel, Why Don't You Say Something!
Air Date: 2011-11-28
The Renho join forces with Sakamoto and the Yorozuya against Dark Vader and their home planet in order to bring peace to the universe.
36. Please Take Me Skiing
Air Date: 2011-12-05
The Shinsengumi are forced to guard the Shogun on his first snowboarding trip, but they run into the Yorozuya and mayhem ensues.
37. A Vacation in Disorientation
Air Date: 2011-12-12
Everybody's stranded in the middle of the mountains. To make things worse, the Shogun goes missing.
38. There are Some Things You Should Not Forget When Drinking away the Past Year at Year-end Parties
Air Date: 2011-12-19
It's a year-end party at Odd Jobs! The Gintama anime has been through a lot, but Gintoki tells Kagura and Shinpachi to keep it cool. And then the usual members join in for some real partying... The next morning, Gintoki wakes up to discover that he's made some very bad mistakes.
39. People Can Only Live By Forgetting the Bad
Air Date: 2011-12-26
After getting drunk at the year-end party, Gintoki managed to become a six-timer in one night. In order to prevent the show from being pulled off the air, Gintoki is forced into engaging in a relationship with all of them. And now he has to go on dates with all of them at the same time...
40. We Are All Hosts, In Capital Letters
Air Date: 2012-01-09
The number one host in the Kabuki district, Kyoshiro, summons the Odd Jobs members to his club, Takamagahara, and tells them that he intends to quit because of a lady named Madame Yagami who controls the night world. It seems that she declared she would be making a second visit to Takamagahara, which is essentially a death sentence. The hosts at Kyoshiro's have quit out of fear, so Gintoki and co must find hosts to handle the Madame...
41. Girls like Vegeta, Guys like Piccolo
Air Date: 2012-01-16
The Madame's arrival is imminent. Kyoshiro, Gintoki, and friends attempt to scout some help, but they end up with a bunch of oddballs. And it turns out that Otae has invited guests from all over town who go wild and leave the bar and Kyoshiro broken! There's no time to worry about taking care of customers.
42. Draw Your Life on the Canvas We Call Manga
Air Date: 2012-01-23
Jellybeans Vanguard Honda is on his fifth year as a Jump editor. However, he's been assigned to the manga Gintaman, which has driven multiple editors insane. In order to save himself, Honda must find a new talented artist so he can be reassigned. One day, he is visited by an aspiring manga artist by the name of N3016.
43. Check It Out!
Air Date: 2012-01-30
The Sasaki family is as elite as it gets, and one of its members, Tetsunosuke, has joined the Shinsengumi. He would have joined the Mimawarigumi, a police force with pedigree, but he is considered a troublemaker, which is why he was sent to the Shinsengumi. Kondo assigns Tetsu to Hijikata as an assistant, so Hijikata is forced to endure the new recruit...
44. Thorny and Rosy
Air Date: 2012-02-06
Tetsunosuke has completely changed as he sincerely tries to perform his new job. Isaburo despises Tetsunosuke and tells Hijikata that he should dispose of him, but Hijikata, who came from a similar background, sympathizes with Tetsunosuke and looks after him. Meanwhile, Gintoki, who was arrested by the Mimawarigumi, has been assigned a mission by Isaburo...
45. Festival of Thornies
Air Date: 2012-02-13
Tetsunosuke has been ordered to deliver a letter for Hijikata. However, he's captured by the radical Joi Check It Out gang in the process. Tetsunosuke had concealed his identity to join the gang, but now they know that he has connections to the police. He's taken hostage as leverage over the Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi. However, the Mimawarigumi shows no concern for the hostage and plots to place the blame squarely on the Shinsengumi. Hijikata and the other members are enraged after learning Isaburo's plans. The Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi are now in an all-out fight.
46. Letter From Thorny
Air Date: 2012-02-20
The Shinsengumi attempt to save Tetsunosuke from the Check It Out gang, but the Mimawarigumi stands in the way. Neither side is willing to back down, but Gintoki, who had infiltrated the gang as a Mimawarigumi spy, manages to save Tetsunosuke! Kondo orders the Shinsengumi to begin fighting back!
47. Madaodog Madaonaire
Air Date: 2012-02-27
The middle-aged dumb-ass oldie, or Madao, Taizo Hasegawa finds himself on a game show with a chance to win ten million yen. Will he be able to endure the pressure and become a Madaonaire!? And what is Madao's motivation for participating in the game show...?
48. Presents Are Meant To Be Given Early
Air Date: 2012-03-05
A character from 2 years ago is back with a request for Gin. This favor will take the Odd-Job Trio right in the middle of Satan Festival in this very special Christmas episode.
49. New Year's Envelopes Are Perfect for Dirty Jokes
Air Date: 2012-03-12
Gin is trying to hand out New Year Envelopes but the lack of children characters make it hard. To make matters worse, everyone seems to have their mind wrapped around long cylindrical objects and small spherical objects.
50. When Sleeping Under a Kotatsu, Make Sure You Don't Burn Your Balls
Air Date: 2012-03-19
Nobody cares anymore, the animators, producers, not even Hideaki Sorachi. Aww, it’s such a drag even the characters are airing their grievances. Where do we go from here?
51. We're Sorry
Air Date: 2012-03-26
Its last episode and Gintama' is going out with a bang. A Gintama clip show!
1. Nobody with Natural Straight Hair Can Be That Bad
Air Date: 2012-10-04
Gintoki returns from a six-month vacation to find he has been replaced by a gold-haired imposter.
2. Kintoki and Gintoki
Air Date: 2012-10-11
Tama reveals Kintoki's origins and hatches a plan with Gintoki and Sadaharu to make the town remember the real Odd Jobs leader.
3. Kin-san's Kintama
Air Date: 2012-10-18
After Gintoki saves Tama from Kintoki, he finds the whole town turned against him after Kintoki frames him for the attack! Now Gintoki must face not only Kintoki, but all his former friends too! However, some of them are beginning to have doubts.
4. The Meaning of a Main Character
Air Date: 2012-10-25
It's time for the final showdown. Gintoki's friends rally around him once more, but Kintoki still has one more trick up his sleeve that could spell the end of Gintama forever!
5. Courtesan Turns the Tables
Air Date: 2013-01-10
Many years ago, the famous courtesan Suzuran made a promise with one of her clients. She has waiting in Yoshiwara ever since, hoping meet this man again. Many years have passed and Suzuran is now old and on her deathbed. Gintoki and Tsukuyo decide to track down this man, but are shocked when they find out just who he is.
6. Inside the Palace!!
Air Date: 2013-01-17
Whilst trying to hide the unconscious Shogun, Gintoki and the gang encounter his uncle, the former Shogun, the man who allegedly made the promise with Suzuran. However, when Tsukuyo asks about her, they discover something that could spell danger for them all.
7. Five Pinkies
Air Date: 2013-01-24
Gintoki and the gang storm the palace looking for Maizo and Sadasada, the former Shogun. They find and confront Sadasada, but he still has a few tricks up his sleeve...
8. Pinky Swear
Air Date: 2013-01-31
Just when it looks like all is lost, the Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi arrive to lend their aid to our heroes. Sadasada attempts to escape but Gintoki is hot in pursuit.
9. Unsetting Moon
Air Date: 2013-02-07
As the Tendoshu arrive to take control of the situation, Shigeshige makes an unexpected announcement.
10. The Sound of a Beam Can Pierce Every Heart
Air Date: 2013-03-07
Otae has decided that it's finally time to re-open the dojo to new students. Shortly after deciding this, she and Shinpachi meet with an unexpected acquaintance from the past. His name is Hajime, a former student of the dojo who was missing, assumed dead after being caught in an explosion in the terminal. Now that he has returned, he will help them revive the dojo, however there is something different about him.
11. Two Brothers
Air Date: 2013-03-14
Hajime's secret is revealed and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Gintoki, seemingly ignoring Otae's pleas, decides to settle the score with Hajime himself.
12. Liquor and Gasoline, Smiles and Tears
Air Date: 2013-03-21
Shinpachi arrives and saves Gintoki at the last moment. Although Gintoki was trying to save Hajime, Shinpachi and Otae have now resolved to put an end to this no matter what.
13. Dog Food Doesn't Taste Like You Think
Air Date: 2013-03-28
Sadaharu, fed up with the lack of food at Odd Jobs, decides to leave to fend for himself. On the way he meets a starving puppy that he can't ignore.
1. You Can Never Pause at the Perfect Time
Air Date: 2015-04-08
Gin finds a strange clock and accidentally breaks it, causing all time in the universe to come to a stop.
2. Even a Matsui Stick Can't Handle Some Kinds of Dirt
Air Date: 2015-04-15
Odd Jobs continue to try and fix the Universal Clock, with little success.
3. An Inspector's Love Begins With an Inspection
Air Date: 2015-04-22
Yamazaki is on the verge of breaking down after staking out Odd Jobs' place for days on end. Tama offers some words of encouragement at just the right moment. Unfortunately, Yamazaki's new found affection for Tama soon turns into full-blown stalking. Concerned, the Shinsengumi send Okita to help fix things...
4. Forget Dates, Remember People / You Can Hide Your Porn Mags, But You Can't Hide Your ***
Air Date: 2015-04-29
Part 1 - Tsukuyo attempts to give Seita history lessons, but he refuses to take it seriously. Gintoki attempts to help, but his version of events may not be very accurate. Part 2 - Shinpachi runs into Gintoki whilst attempting to smuggle "Ho Love-ru" manga. The pair discuss how best to hide them from his sister.
5. A Mirror Provides a Frozen Reflection of Both Your Beautiful and Ugly Sides / Nobody Likes the Photo on Their License
Air Date: 2015-05-06
Part 1 - Sacchan finds a new stalking spot in Odd Job's building, but witnesses some unexpected things as the gang go about their morning rituals! Part 2 - Yamazaki is fed up with being labelled as boring at work and tries to get a ninja license.
6. Arriving Late to a Reunion Makes it Hard to Enter
Air Date: 2015-05-13
Gin is tricked into turning up to a reunion party with Katsura and Sakamoto. The two are unhappy with their lack of screen time and are determined to start a flashback arc, but they then get sidetracked trying to figure out the identity of a supposed fifth hero who supported them from the sidelines.
7. A Reunion Also Brings to the Surface Things You Don't Want to Remember
Air Date: 2015-05-20
Gin and co finally remember the phantom fifth member, Kurokono Tasuke. They also remember blowing him up by accident! Could it be that this reunion was arranged by Kurokono's vengeful spirit?
8. When Compared to Time in the Heavens, Fifty Years of Human Life Resembles Naught but Dreams and Lottery Tickets
Air Date: 2015-05-27
Whilst buying his cigarettes, Hijikata is persuaded to take a lottery ticket someone left behind. Against all the odds, it's the jackpot winner! Hijikata becomes paranoid that somebody knows he has the ticket and then bumps into the last person he wants to see!
9. Guys With Big Nostrils Also Have Big Imaginations / You Never Accept a New Sentai Series at the Start, But By the Final Episode, You Don't Want It to End
Air Date: 2015-06-03
Part 1 - Odd Jobs discuss ways to advertise themselves to attract new customers. Part 2 - Now that the previous four Devas have retired, the new leaders try to think of ways to make the Kabuki District less intimidating after being ranked the "least desirable place to live".
10. 9 + 1 = Yagyu Jyubei
Air Date: 2015-06-10
Chaos ensues in the Kabuki district after a fanatical cult swaps everyone's genders around.
11. Calories Come Back to Bite You Just When You've Forgotten About Them
Air Date: 2015-06-17
Odd Jobs and the Shinsengumi (F) team up to overthrow the cult, but Kyubei starts to question whether he/she wants to turn back into a woman.
12. 10 - 1 =
Air Date: 2015-06-24
The gang break into the cult's headquarters but the leaders have already escaped. Faced with the possibility of never changing back, everyone must now adjust to their new genders.
13. All Mothers Pack Too Much Food Into a Lunch Box and Ruin the Shape
Air Date: 2015-07-01
Concerned that Seita doesn't seem to be making friends at temple school, Hinowa and Tsukuyo, believing the problem to lie with his lunch box, attempt to fix the problem but only seem to make it worse.
14. The Reaper by Day and the Reaper by Night
Air Date: 2015-07-08
Recently, there has been a bizarre string of murders around town. The victims have all been killed the same way, with their heads virtually severed, bar a small strand of flesh. Gintoki, whilst stumbling home drunk, encounters what appears to be a reaper who asks him to help with their ritual suicide. He will soon discover just how the two are related.
15. Human or Demon?
Air Date: 2015-07-15
After revealing that his name was among the criminals sentenced to be executed, Yaemon blackmails Gin into smuggling Asaemon to safety. Meanwhile, Hijikata and Okita follow up their own leads on the reaper, uncovering a greater conspiracy in the process.
16. Farewell, Reaper
Air Date: 2015-07-22
Asaemon confronts Yaemon, but after he reveals that it was Gintoki who was the reason for her father's death, her resolve waivers. Will her blade strike Yaemon or Gintoki?
17. A Phoenix Rises from the Ashes Over and Over
Air Date: 2015-07-29
Hasegawa come to Odd Jobs looking for new ghost stories to scare kids in the park. Unfortunately, the scariest thing about these stories might be the copyright laws they're breaking!
18. Amen
Air Date: 2015-08-05
Gintoki notices that many drunken patrons of Otose's bar are confessing their sins to Tama and decides to take advantage of that by opening a confessional and taking a cut of the fees. Many of the confessions seem to mention a certain worthless boss who sounds very familiar!
19. Being a Leader is Tough
Air Date: 2015-08-12
After the previous episode's escapades, Katsura finds the unconscious Shigeshige and takes him back to the Joi Rebels hideout. Shigeshige has lost his memories of being the Shogun, but everyone but Katsura recognizes him straight away! Katsura, seeing potential in Shigeshige as a natural-born leader, attempts to teach him the qualities of leadership, but ends up being one-upped by him!
20. Love is a Roach Motel
Air Date: 2015-08-19
After inviting Otae to the festival and being rejected, Kondo rampages around, taking his frustrations out on happy couples there. In an effort to hide the fact that the one making the scene is the Shinsengumi chief, Sougo and Hijikata convince him to wear a disguise. A short while later, Kondo runs into Otae, who doesn't seem to recognize him in his cockroach mask.
21. A Sizzle Summer / A Nothing Summer 2015
Air Date: 2015-08-26
Part 1 - After being told by Gin and Shinpachi that part of the joy of eating watermelons is the "drama" that comes with them, Kagura and Princess Soyo decide to raise the stakes. Part 2 - Summer break is almost over and Seita has not done his homework! He goes to Odd Jobs for help but as usual gets more than he bargained for!
22. He's the Sweet Tooth, and I'm the Mayo Guy
Air Date: 2015-09-02
After getting hit by a truck, Gin and Hijikata mysteriously switch bodies. Now they must adapt to living each other's lives while trying to find a way to switch back.
23. I'm a Failure as a Leader, and He's Also a Failure as a Leader
Air Date: 2015-09-09
Gin and Hijikata find Gengai, who's newest invention is responsible for their body swapping. He tries to reverse the process but it doesn't work as something is missing. Gin remembers that part of his soul ended up in a dead cat which they must now find. Unfortunately, the Shinsengumi, with their new found freedom, and Odd Jobs, with their new strict codes, seem intent on getting in their way.
24. I'm Odd Jobs, and He's Shinsengumi
Air Date: 2015-09-16
Gin and Hijikata manage to track down the cat with part of Gin's soul in it, which is being looked after by Otae. Attempts to capture it are complicated when the rest of the gang turn up and have also swapped bodies!
25. Always Leave Enough Room for Fifty Million in Your Bag
Air Date: 2015-09-23
Mutsu recalls to Gin how she and Sakamoto first became acquainted.
26. Always Leave Enough Room for Pebbles in Your Bag
Air Date: 2015-09-30
Sakamoto has been kidnapped by the pirates they double-crossed in the past! Now, it's up to Mutsu and Gin to rescue him.
27. Style Goes Out of Fashion the Moment It's Put Into Words / There Are Two Types of People In This World: Those Who Yell Out Their Attack Names, and Those Who Don't
Air Date: 2015-10-07
Part 1 - The Odd Jobs trio try out different outfits and styles, with disastrous consequences. Part 2 - Facing a disinterested group of old bums at their Dojo, Shinpachi asks the others for help in motivating them. They discover a scroll left behind by his dad containing a secret ultimate move.
28. The Two Apes
Air Date: 2015-10-14
Whilst out "patrolling" Tae's house, Kondo encounters a notorious thief known as Ape Boy. Sensing his Gorilla-like strength and agility, Ape Boy asks Kondo to become his disciple.
29. Afros of Life and Death
Air Date: 2015-10-21
Katsura attempts to infiltrate the Shinsengumi wearing an afro as a disguise. He gets more than he bargained for when he is assigned to the squad of another Afro-wearer with some serious social issues!
30. Afuro and Wolfro
Air Date: 2015-10-28
Zura, having successfully infiltrated the Shinsengumi, now attempts to get rid of Wolfro, deeming him a threat.
31. Take the Initial Premise Lightly, and It'll Cost You
Air Date: 2015-11-04
Whilst on a job tailing someone in the blistering summer heat, Gin steals Kagura's parasol, forgetting that the Yato are weak against sunlight. Kagura falls ill and is taken to the hospital.
32. Keep Your Farewells Short
Air Date: 2015-11-11
Kagura's ruse has gone too far! After faking her illness things take a turn for the worse as everyone assumes she is dying. Even Soyo turns up and ends up planning a state funeral for her. It looks like it's too late for Kagura to correct the misunderstanding now!
33. One Editor Is Enough / The G-Pen Is Capricious and the Maru Pen Is Stubborn
Air Date: 2015-11-18
Part 1 - After faking a stomachache to work on his Manga in peace in the infirmary, Shachi's work is discovered by the nurse there, who likes it a lot! Shachi wants to try asking her out but doesn't know how to. Gin suggests he do it through his Manga. Part 2 - Gin and Shachi finally get a chance to debut in Jump, however they only have one night to finish their manuscript! Gin finds some assistants to help. Will they finish in time?
34. Strike When the Sword and Overlord are Hot / Oil Rain
Air Date: 2015-11-25
Part 1 - Tetsuko leaves Odd Jobs in charge of her store while she looks for rare materials. It doesn't take long before some strange characters appear asking for various legendary swords to be fixed. Part 2 - Tama befriends an cigarette vending machine that has become unreliable due to its age. Over time, the two become closer, but their happy days may be numbered.
35. Shoguns of Light and Shadow
Air Date: 2015-12-02
After the Shogun nearly falls victim to an assassination attempt by unknown forces, a plan is put into motion to help him escape Edo. Several diversions, each with body doubles set off in different directions, guarded by those loyal to Shigeshige. However the loyalty of some remains uncertain...
36. Ninja Village
Air Date: 2015-12-09
Zenzou and the Iga clan have betrayed the Shogun! Their forces are ambushed from all sides as forces loyal to the shogun desperately fight back.
37. Ninja Soul
Air Date: 2015-12-16
After it becomes clear that the Iga clan didn't actually betray the Shogun, Gin and co are taken to their village and learn the truth about the Shogun's deep involvement with the clan in the past.
38. And Then There Were Five
Air Date: 2015-12-23
As Sarutobi attempts to rescue the critically wounded Zenzou, Odd Jobs, Hijikata and Kondou desparately fight back against the ruthless Yato clan, trying to get the Shogun to safety. Meanwhile, Takasugi seeks out Gintoki to end things once and for all.
39. Those Who Protect Against All Odds
Air Date: 2016-01-06
Past histories are finally confronted for Gintoki and Kagura as they face off against Takasugi and Kamui.
40. Sworn Enemy
Air Date: 2016-01-13
As Gintoki and Takasugi continue their frenzied fight, the past they shared together with Katsura is revealed, as well as the fate of their teacher, Shouyou. This is also known as the greatest episode ever made.
41. The Crows Caw After the Battle Ends
Air Date: 2016-01-20
As various conflicts draw to their conclusions, the Tendoshu swoop in to finish off the survivors.
42. Farewell, Buddy
Air Date: 2016-01-27
With the battle over, the survivors each go their separate ways. With Nobunobu appointed the new Shogun, Shigeshige and his retainers retreat to Kyo to regroup. For those left in Edo, there may be dark times ahead.
43. The Day the Demon Cried
Air Date: 2016-02-03
Following Shigeshige's assassination, the new Shogun, Nobunobu begins a purge of the old guard. Matsudaira and Kondo are blamed for failing to prevent the assassination and sentenced to be beheaded and the Shingengumi are disbanded. Lost and without a leader, they must now decide what to do next.
44. Heroes Always Arrive Fashionably Late
Air Date: 2016-02-10
Gin and Hijikata are drinking away their sorrows when Nobunobu and the Mimawarigumi storm the place. Nobunobu, not satisfied with having crushed Shigeshige and thei Shinsengumi attempts to antagonize Hijikata. Suddenly, an unexpected ally arrives.
45. Lost and Found
Air Date: 2016-02-17
Whilst Kondo And Katsura attempt to break out of prison, Hijikata must decide which path to walk.
46. Prison Break
Air Date: 2016-02-24
The Shinsengumi and Joi Rebels team up to rescue Kondo and Katsura from the prison island known as Kokujo, but things do not go to plan and they are soon ambushed by a familiar enemy.
47. Stray Dogs
Air Date: 2016-03-02
Odd Jobs and the Shinsengumi make land on the prison island, but to reach Kondo and Katsura they must content with the Tendoshu and the Mimawarigumi first.
48. Undelivered Mail
Air Date: 2016-03-09
Sasaki Isaburo's past with the Shinsengumi, Matsudaira, and Imai Nobume is finally revealed.
49. Karma
Air Date: 2016-03-16
Things come to a head on Kokujo Island, as death itself descends upon the battlefield.
50. Nobume
Air Date: 2016-03-23
With everyone fighting to regroup and escape, Sasaki makes the same mistake one more time.
51. Farewell Shinsengumi
Air Date: 2016-03-30
The complete fallout of the events at Kokujo Island come to light and brings about farewells nobody thought they'd ever see.
1. The Monster and the Monster's Child
Air Date: 2017-01-09
Katsura, his faction and the Yorozuya are in Akiba hiding from the bakufu before encountering Nobume, Matoko and Takechi.Thus weaves a tale of the Kiheitai's fall, the Tendoushuu's birth and a surprising secret of Shouyou.
2. Leave Letter
Air Date: 2017-01-16
As the Yorozuya struggle with the recent revelations, the Kiheitai find themselves with unexpected allies. Now all will go on a journey to the planet Rakuyou, once the birthplace of two certain redhead Yato.
3. The Song of a Samurai
Air Date: 2017-01-23
Enemies and allies have gathered on Rakuyou. So now the battles begin!
4. Zura
Air Date: 2017-01-30
Katsura, Sakamoto, and Gintoki must face off against the most dangerous members of the Harusame, the 3 Mad Stars. First up, it is Katsura vs Shoukaku, along with the reveal of Katsura's past.
5. The Two Fools
Air Date: 2017-02-06
One Star down, two to go; next up, it is Sakamoto vs Hankai. As he struggles to save ship and crew from the android's machinations, a certain character gains development.
6. Ten Years
Air Date: 2017-02-13
Two down, one to go; last up, Gintoki vs. Batou with mistaken identities and illusions galore. And in the end, a certain character awakens and a certain quartet reunite.
7. Path
Air Date: 2017-02-20
The Heavenly Kings are reunited to fight against the Harusame and Utsuro. Meanwhile, a certain father and son also reunite to kill the other; but not if Kagura have anything to say about it.
8. Master of Kouan
Air Date: 2017-02-27
Umibouzu vs. Utsuro and Kagura vs. Kamui. Though along the way, the father and son reveal the figure who has a connection to all four of them, the deceased wife and mother of three of them, Kouka.
9. The Lost Rabbit
Air Date: 2017-03-06
Through confusion and suffering, everything falls apart when Kouka grows ill and the ramifications of her constitution becomes apparent. In the present, Utsuro and Umibouzu's plus the siblings' fights end.
10. Siblings
Air Date: 2017-03-13
It is the Yorozuya and Abuto vs Kamui to save him from the brink.
11. First Student
Air Date: 2017-03-20
The arc comes to a close. Takasugi vs Oboro and Oboro's past is revealed.
12. Hope
Air Date: 2017-03-27
Utsuro's past is revealed as well as his ultimate plan, plus revelations are made. The Rakuyou Arc finale.
1. The Stairs to Adulthood May Not Always Lead Up
Air Date: 2017-10-02
Kagura has a boyfriend!! What unspeakable things will happen to him who appears before the obsessively nosey, restlessly agitated Umibozu and Gintoki!?
2. My Bald Dad, My Light-Haired Dad, and My Dad's Glasses
Air Date: 2017-10-09
Gintoki and Umibozu go all-out to stop Kagura's marriage from happening.
3. A Bowl of Ramen
Air Date: 2017-10-16
Katsura, upon hearing Ikumatsu's story about an old man who used to visit her restaurant every New Year's Eve, enlists the Odd Jobs' help to look for him.
4. A Family
Air Date: 2017-10-23
The gang discover the truth behind the old man and look to reunite him with Ikumatsu and her ramen.
5. Life, Death, and Shades / All the Answers Can Be Found in the Field
Air Date: 2017-10-30
Hasegawa has a life-or-death encounter with assassins, and the Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi compete over solving a fictional case.
6. 3000 Leagues in Search of a Scabbard
Air Date: 2017-11-06
The Odd Jobs encounter a strange sword at Tetsuko's smithy, and it grows attached (quite literally) to Gintoki's behind!
7. The Super Sadist and the Super Sadist
Air Date: 2017-11-13
Kusanagi reveals the details of an old wound he received at the hands of the cursed sword, Maganagi, as Gintoki and Okita get ready for their duel. Meanwhile, Hijikata investigates Senbe the Manslayer.
8. The Strongest Sword, and the Dullest Ass
Air Date: 2017-11-20
The Excaliburling story reaches its climax as Maganagi takes over Okita's body and reveals the truth to Kusanagi. How will Gintoki respond?
9. Wash Your Hands Before a Handshake
Air Date: 2017-11-27
As group units take over the idol industry, Terakado Tsu must adapt or fall behind the times. But the idol she forms a combo unit with is... Kagura?
10. Diamonds are Unscratchable
Air Date: 2017-12-04
Boogie Diamonds 48 has to deal with the sudden arrival of Galaxy Kingdom Bitches 48, who challenge them for the spot of Edo's top idol!
11. An Idol's Badge of Honor
Air Date: 2017-12-11
The battle at the Oedo Dome heats up as the fans waver between the two groups, but Otsu is still holed up indoors. Will she fade away, or will Shinpachi and gang rekindle her passion?
12. The Line Between Godlike Games and Shitty Games is Paper-Thin
Air Date: 2017-12-18
In the first half, Gintoki decides that as protagonist, he can't sit and do nothing as a Gintama game is released. He takes matters into his own hands as Odd Jobs looks to produce a super hit. In the second, Shinpachi buys a new pair of glasses that get him rather high spirits...
13. Guardian Spirits Are Also a Part of the Soul
Air Date: 2017-12-25
The Kabuki District Sports Meet begins, and Shinpachi bears witness to the influence guardian spirits have on such events. Will he be able to fight through it and help Odd Jobs win the cash prize?
1. Try As You Might to Make a Natural Perm Go Away, It Will Always Return
Air Date: 2018-01-08
Utsuro's master plan is in full effect as Earth is taken over by the Altana Liberation Army. With Odd Jobs still not back from Rakuyo, the residents of Kabuki District have a hard time adjusting to life as a colony.
2. Flavoring is Best in Small Quantities
Air Date: 2018-01-15
Katsura, Sakamoto, and Nobunobu arrive at the S.S. Heavenly Bird and try to bring the Liberation Army to the negotiating table. Meanwhile, the various factions in Edo begin to make their move.
3. A Delinquent's Kid Has Long Neck Hair
Air Date: 2018-01-22
With the Odd Jobs looking for the Tendoshu, things heat up on the Liberation Army's main ship. Shijaku has promised his cooperation to Nobunobu, but now he must convince his comrades.
4. The Line Between Tenacious and Annoying Is Paper-Thin
Air Date: 2018-01-29
The encounter with Utsuro leaves Gintoki feeling more helpless than ever before. That's when he receives a very powerful reminder.
5. Geezers Carve the Things They Shouldn't Forget into Their Wrinkles
Air Date: 2018-02-05
The return of some familiar faces breathes new life into Earth's resistance, but they're as troublesome as they've always been! And when the Liberation Army brings out its big guns, it's up to Gengai to respond.
6. Machines That Pick Up Useless Habits Are Called People
Air Date: 2018-02-12
The machines have done their part and left Earth's future in the hands of humanity. But Gengai's cannon has also painted a huge target on the Kabuki Distruct, and the Liberation Army immediately marches toward it.
7. Men Must Live Not Long or Thick, but Hard
Air Date: 2018-02-19
Prince Hata's past is revealed along with the history of Planet Okoku. Can Katsura and Hasegawa really get them on Earth's side?
8. Ogres Are Weak Against Tiny Heroes Like the Inch-High Samurai
Air Date: 2018-02-26
The Kabuki District is under siege, and the fearsome Dakini race arrive on the scene. How can the District and its residents cope with this onslaught?
9. Bragging About Your Own Heroic Deeds Will Make People Hate You, So Make Others Do It For You
Air Date: 2018-03-05
The Shinra finally make their move and look to capture the creator of the virus cannon with their underhand tactics. But right as things get desperate, the "boss" of the Kabuki District intervenes
10. Jump and Power Creep Go Hand-in-Hand
Air Date: 2018-03-12
Under the leadership of the Kabuki District's Four Devas, the residents are beginning to drive out the enemies inside the town. However, they still have to deal with Ougai, the leader of the Dakini force.
11. Peace and Destruction Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
Air Date: 2018-03-19
After successfully driving the Liberation Army out of the Kabuki District, its residents enjoy a well-earned break. However, they know that the peace won't last for long.
12. Bushido Is Found One Second Before Death
Air Date: 2018-03-26
Gengai has gone missing, and Ensho has brought out his trump card. How can the Odd Jobs, the Shinsengumi, Katsura, Sakamoto, and Nobunobu get out of this desperate situation?
1. The Evildoers Who Do Good
Air Date: 2018-07-09
The other half of silver soul arc starts.
2. Rabbits Jump High on Moonlit Nights
Air Date: 2018-07-15
Kagura senses Yato presence and runs off to stop them, and she has some unexpected backup!
3. Making a Dull World Interesting
Air Date: 2018-07-22
With the Earth's Altana reserves going berserk, and the Flame of Kagutsuchi nearly ready to fire, the Kiheitai are left with hard choices to make in order to prevent the destruction of Earth and the entire galaxy.
4. Do something uncharacteristic, and something uncharacteristic will happen
Air Date: 2018-07-29
Ensho's past is revealed, and Takasugi revolves to make a final stand to take him down.
5. Countless Kings
Air Date: 2018-08-05
The story shifts back to Earth, where Utsuro has made the Altana ley lines go berserk. Some old, familiar faces rise up to combat it.
6. The Unemployed Cannot Be Stained By Anything
Air Date: 2018-08-12
Shijaku presents his brother, Prince Hata, with an impossible choice. As he finally makes his decision, Hasegawa suggests a different solution.
7. Always Hold On to Your Trump Cards
Air Date: 2018-08-19
As Sadaharu fights to quell the rampaging ley lines, the gang puts it all on the line to take down Utsuro.
8. The Creatures Known as Humanity
Air Date: 2018-08-26
The Odd Jobs are joined by old friends in their battle to save the Earth. Utsuro is surprised by a side of humanity he had never seen before.
9. Sign
Air Date: 2018-09-02
Two years have passed, and Gintoki has shut down the Odd Jobs business and gone off to do something only he can do. Shinpachi has other ideas, though.
10. Specter
Air Date: 2018-09-09
Shinpachi is forced into a plot to assassinate the inaugural prime minister of Japan, Donald Zuramp!
11. Two in Girl Years Is Equal to Ten in Man Years
Air Date: 2018-09-17
Okita and Kagura's daughter (?) rekindle their rivalry, and Okita senses something is off. Meanwhile, Gintoki runs into an old friend.
12. Salvation
Air Date: 2018-09-24
Gintoki and Takasugi reveal to each other what they've been doing over the past two years, and decide to go save the one thing they never managed to save in the past: their teacher.
13. Dun Dun
Air Date: 2018-10-01
Now back in Edo, Gintoki doesn't know how to face his old friends, and so he decides to try and avoid running into any of them. However, that won't be easy.
14. There Are Lines Even Villains Can't Cross
Air Date: 2018-10-08
Having caught Takasugi Shinsfake, the ladies' gang decides to teach him a lesson and try and get him to spill the beans on where Gintoki is. How will Shinsfake survive this?
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Rating
8.1/10
Release Date
2006-04-04
Episodes
367 (11 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Tomokazu Sugita
Gintoki Sakata (voice)
Rie Kugimiya
Kagura (voice)
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Shinpachi Shimura (voice)
Akira Ishida
Kotarou Katsura (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki
Taizou Hasegawa (voice)
Kazuya Nakai
Toushirou Hijikata (voice)
Kenichi Suzumura
Sougo Okita (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Shinsuke Takasugi (voice)
Yuhko Kaida
Tsukuyo (voice)
Satoshi Hino
Kamui (voice)
Susumu Chiba
Kondou, Isao (voice)
Kujira
Otose (voice)
Production Companies
SUNRISE