Ep. 56: Tsu Terakado Becomes Chief to Restore Shinsengumi Image Amidst Kidnappings
Aired on May 17, 2007
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Amidst widespread panic over serial female kidnappings in Edo, the Shinsengumi’s aggressive crackdown damages their reputation. To restore public trust and encourage citizen vigilance, Kondou appoints pop idol Tsu Terakado as chief for the day. Eager to fulfill her role, Otsu initiates immediate reforms, starting with bureau regulations. She tasks the Odd Jobs Trio with accompanying her while disguised as the uninspiring mascot character Makoto-chan. The Shinsengumi quickly recognizes their true identities, sparking a violent confrontation. During the ensuing chaos, Otsu is abducted by an unknown perpetrator, leaving the group in disarray.
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- Ep. 53 · Gintoki Is Mistaken For An Arsonist By Firefighter Tatsumi During Kabukicho Fire Incident
- Ep. 54 · Mothers Everywhere Are All The Same
- Ep. 55 · Katsuo confronts Kyoshiro with a dagger while Gintoki intervenes in their conflict.
- Ep. 56 · Tsu Terakado Becomes Chief to Restore Shinsengumi Image Amidst Kidnappings
- Ep. 57 · The Odd Jobs help Mutsu recover stolen batteries and capture Sakamoto, leading to a night of drinking and a sudden ambush.
- Ep. 58 · Elizabeth Visits Yorozuya Without Katsura And Remains Unresponsive To Various Drinks
- Ep. 59 · Kagura infiltrates a suspicious vessel and battles Takasugi and other enemies under the moonlight.
- Ep. 60 · Katsura’s faction attacks Takasugi while Shinpachi rescues Kagura and Gintoki arrives with Tetsuko.