Ep. 45: Katsura, Kondo, and Matsudaira collaborate to evade execution in episode 310
Aired on February 17, 2016

This installment, identified as overall episode number 310, serves as the third part of the Farewell Shinsengumi Arc. The narrative focuses on the desperate efforts of Katsura, Kondo, and Matsudaira as they attempt to survive their impending death sentence. To achieve their goal of escaping execution, these three characters are forced to set aside their differences and work together. Their cooperation becomes the central element of the plot as they face the imminent threat of being put to death by their captors.
Episodes
- Ep. 41 · Oboro reveals Takasugi and Kamui are Nobunobu's pawns, forming new alliances.
- Ep. 42 · Nobunobu assumes shogunate power as allies depart following the Shogun Assassination Arc conclusion
- Ep. 43 · The Day the Demon Cried marks episode 308 in the Farewell Shinsengumi Arc Part One
- Ep. 44 · Katsura plans to defeat Nobunobu to restore Edo's former glory
- Ep. 45 · Katsura, Kondo, and Matsudaira collaborate to evade execution in episode 310
- Ep. 46 · Prison Break and Essay Manga Are Easy to Animate
- Ep. 47 · The rebellion faces Oburo and Imai Nobume while Katsura is critically wounded by Sasaki Isaburo.
- Ep. 48 · Gintoki uncovers Sasaki Isaburo's plan to use rebellion to erase samurai traditions
- Ep. 49 · Gintoki confronts Utsuro and recognizes his deceased teacher during the Shinsengumi arc