Ep. 48: Gintoki uncovers Sasaki Isaburo's plan to use rebellion to erase samurai traditions
Aired on March 9, 2016
In overall episode #313, part of the Farewell Shinsengumi Arc Part Six, Gintoki learns of Sasaki Isaburo's true intentions. Sasaki plans to utilize the ongoing rebellion to initiate a revolt aimed at eliminating all samurai traditions. His goal is to clear the way for a fresh start, free from historical constraints. To achieve this, Sasaki deploys additional Yata-Garasu troops as his strategic trump card, escalating the conflict and revealing the depth of his resolve to reshape the social order through drastic measures.
Episodes
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- Ep. 45 · Katsura, Kondo, and Matsudaira collaborate to evade execution in episode 310
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- 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
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- Ep. 51 · The Shinsengumi bid farewell as Kondo's group departs Edo following the rebellion's escape.