Ep. 22: Gintoki and Hijikata Swap Bodies After Traffic Accident
Aired on September 2, 2015
In episode 287, Gintoki and Hijikata survive a traffic accident without physical injury but find their souls exchanged. Unable to reverse the switch, Gintoki must navigate life as the disciplined Hijikata, while Hijikata struggles to maintain order as the free-spirited Gintoki. This role reversal drastically alters the dynamics of both the Shinsengumi and the Odd Jobs agency, transforming them into organizations that operate in ways completely different from their original structures. The narrative explores the challenges each character faces when forced to embody the opposing personality and leadership style of their counterpart, highlighting the distinct traits that define their respective groups.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Gintoki proposes a confession booth scheme at Otose's Snack Bar with Tama
- Ep. 19 · Zura and the Shogun grow unexpectedly close while Gintoki adapts to his circumstances.
- Ep. 20 · Hijikata and Okita encounter a deranged Kondo during the summer festival.
- Ep. 21 · Yorozuya assist Soyo-hime with watermelon smashing while Seita struggles with a picture diary.
- Ep. 22 · Gintoki and Hijikata Swap Bodies After Traffic Accident
- Ep. 23 · Gintoki's Soul Half Possesses a Dead Cat, Leading to a Solo Hunt for the Monster
- Ep. 24 · Odd Jobs and Shinsengumi Members Swap Souls in Final Arc Conclusion
- Ep. 25 · Sakamoto faces pirates after business failure while Gintoki helps rescue the laughing fool.
- Ep. 26 · Mutsu and Gintoki infiltrate the Chidori vessel to save Sakamoto