Ep. 49: Gintoki confronts Utsuro and recognizes his deceased teacher during the Shinsengumi arc
Aired on March 16, 2016
In episode 313, the seventh part of the Farewell Shinsengumi Arc, Sasaki and his forces betray and kill Yata-Garasu troops. Utsuro from the Yata-Garasu appears to suppress the rebellion while Gintoki engages him in combat. During the fight, Gintoki slashes off Utsuro's mask and recognizes the face of his dead teacher. Due to their injuries, the rebellion decides to retreat from the conflict. This sequence marks a significant turning point as personal history intersects with the ongoing battle between the factions. The events highlight the intense personal stakes involved for Gintoki as he faces an opponent connected to his past.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 50 · Episode 315 Sasaki's Betrayal Leads to Yata-Garasu Destruction in Farewell Shinsengumi Arc
- Ep. 51 · The Shinsengumi bid farewell as Kondo's group departs Edo following the rebellion's escape.