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EP 38Odd Jobs trio enters Edo's snow festival contest with controversial cannon sculpture
Jan 11, 2007Heavy snow blankets Edo as Otose announces the Kabukicho Snow Festival, featuring a snow sculpture contest with a cash prize. The Odd Jobs trio enters to win the money, constructing a figure of the Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon. Shinpachi objects to the design, yet visitors praise its perfection. Meanwhile, Gintoki and Kagura worry about the quality of other entries and start sabotaging their competitors' sculptures to ensure their own victory in the winter celebration.
EP 39Katsura Injures Leg During Shinsengumi Escape and Finds Refuge at Daigo Ramen
Jan 18, 2007Katsura attempts to evade Shinsengumi inspection but suffers a leg injury from Okita's bazooka. While fleeing across rooftops, he is mistaken for a thief and subdued by Ikumatsu, owner of Daigo Ramen. The following morning, Ikumatsu serves him ramen to apologize for the error. Tension rises when her brother-in-law arrives with henchmen, prompting Katsura to chase them away. Through their subsequent conversation, Katsura discovers that Ikumatsu is a widow whose husband was killed by the Joi Faction. This revelation binds the emotionally scarred pair together as they navigate their shared trauma and begin an unconventional life together.
EP 40Alien Infiltrates Edo While Kagura Falls For A Scam
Jan 25, 2007Amidst Edo’s excitement over the film Alien vs. Yakuza, a genuine extraterrestrial enters the city. Kondou receives intelligence from alien hunter Umibouzu, prompting the Shinsengumi to establish a perimeter. Simultaneously, Kagura becomes a victim of an impersonation scam, following instructions from a fraudster posing as Gintoki to visit a bank. The alien is also present at this location. Gintoki and Shinpachi arrive to rescue Kagura, but she is engulfed by the creature and attempts to drag her friends down with her. Just as the situation escalates, Umibouzu makes a sudden appearance, leaving Kagura shocked by his presence.
EP 41Kagura’s Firing Sparks Conflict as Jii’s Accident Threatens Edo
Feb 1, 2007After Gintoki dismisses Kagura, a despondent Kagura waits at the terminal with her father, Umibouzu. Shinpachi confronts Gintoki, emphasizing the Odd Jobs' significance to Kagura, and subsequently announces his own resignation from the group. Simultaneously, Kagura’s spaceship prepares for departure. In the cargo hold, Prince Hata’s servant, Jii, directs the organization of cargo while the maintenance crew remains frightened by the ominous contents. Jii accidentally shatters a vial, initiating a chaotic incident that threatens to plunge Edo into disorder.
EP 42Gintoki and Umibouzu unite against the alien while a Shogunate Battleship arrives.
Feb 8, 2007An alien wreaks havoc at the terminal, engulfing Gintoki and Sadaharu with its tentacles. Umibouzu discovers an injured Kagura after her failed attempt to save Prince Hata and Jii. When Kagura expresses pride in using her powers to help someone, Umibouzu seizes her. The alien tries to capture Kagura, but Gintoki and Sadaharu burst from its mouth. The two men insult each other before joining forces to fight the creature. Meanwhile, a Shogunate Battleship led by Matsudaira appears in the sky.
EP 43Characters Defined By Silhouettes As The Series Continues After An Early Conclusion
Feb 15, 2007After Umibouzu departs, Kagura remains in Edo and observes her melancholic friends from outside the Otose Snack House. The group eventually shifts focus from their sadness to discussing Gintoki’s anatomy, attractive female physicians, and the traits of the show’s women. The conversation then turns to selecting a new heroine for the Odd Jobs team, sparking a fierce competition among Sachan, Otae, and Catherine for the position. The men must decide who will fill the vacant role, leaving the outcome uncertain as the characters debate the merits of each candidate for the next chapter of their adventures.
EP 44The Mother Is Also Busy, So Stop Complaining About Dinner Choices
Feb 22, 2007Magistrate Chintaro Toyama kidnaps Elizabeth, prompting Katsura to bribe the Odd Jobs with food for her rescue. The team recruits Sachan, who was fired from a kunoichi café, forming the Go-Ninja Spy Force to infiltrate the magistrate's office. They face resistance from the Shinobi Five, led by Zenzo Hattori, who holds a grudge against Gintoki over a Jump comic dispute on New Year's Eve. Sachan confronts her rival Kaoru from ninja school. Shinpachi, Kagura, and Katsura defeat their foes using curry laced with a laxative, but the situation escalates when Kagura accidentally eats the tainted food. Chaos ensues as Gintoki and Zenzo argue over the Pegasus Meteor Slash pose, and Kaoru's poison rose perfume attack triggers further complications.
EP 45Gintoki Returns Home to Find Sadaharu Has Grown Enormously Overnight
Mar 1, 2007After a night of drinking, Gintoki discovers that his dog Sadaharu has suddenly grown to a massive size. Neither he nor his companions can determine the cause, and the translation device Gintoki acquired at a bar fails to provide answers. As Sadaharu continues to expand, his appearance on television causes widespread panic throughout Edo. Curious crowds invade the Odd Jobs office, resulting in Kagura being injured by thrown rocks. Witnessing the harm done to Kagura, Sadaharu reacts to the situation. The trio remains confused by the rapid transformation while dealing with the escalating chaos and public unrest caused by the giant canine.
EP 46Ane and Otae face a sales battle at Cabaret Smile to resolve their conflict.
Mar 8, 2007To cover damages from Sadaharu's rampage, Ane sacrifices her savings and shrine, taking a job at Cabaret Smile where she attracts male customers. Her success clashes with fellow employee Otae, leading to tension. After Otae assaults Kikuya's owner, the manager declares that the employee with the lowest sales the next day will be fired. This sets the stage for a fierce competition between the two women. However, Otae later informs Ane that she intends to withdraw from the contest, raising suspicions that this refusal might be a strategic maneuver rather than a genuine surrender.
EP 47Hay fever strikes Kabukicho as the Odd Jobs suspect a new Amanto resident of spreading pollen to weaken the populace.
Mar 15, 2007Gintoki and his companions suffer severely from hay fever, prompting theories about an extraterrestrial plant source. The situation escalates when Otose must close her shop due to her symptoms. A new resident named Hedoro moves into Kabukicho, and the Odd Jobs crew discovers that the intimidating Amanto runs a flower shop adjacent to their office. When they determine that all pollen originates from this establishment, they suspect Hedoro is using hay fever to weaken the population and conquer the world. Consequently, the trio finds themselves tasked with delivering a circular to Hedoro, despite their suspicions about his true intentions and the severity of the allergic crisis affecting the area.
EP 48Similarities spark conflict as the Parco Brothers target Hijikata while Gintoki and Hijikata argue over food.
Mar 22, 2007The Shinsengumi detain an ally of the three Parco Brothers, prompting the siblings to seek revenge against Hijikata. The youngest brother ambushes Hijikata at a restaurant during his day off, intending to attack. However, the sight of the Hijikata Special, a rice bowl with mayonnaise, and the Uji Gintoki-Don, topped with azuki beans, triggers a heated dispute between Hijikata and Gintoki. This culinary rivalry results in the accidental knockout of the youngest Parco brother. Although the brothers retreat, they remain determined to defeat Hijikata. Unbeknownst to them, their actions will soon entangle them in the intense clash of pride between Gintoki and Hijikata.
EP 49Gintoki and Hasegawa lose everything at a casino and seek help from the Luck Reader
Mar 29, 2007Gintoki and Hasegawa visit a casino to earn easy money but quickly lose their belongings, ending up in loincloths. They blame evil spirits for their bad luck. Renowned gambler Kanbe, known as the Luck Reader, arrives and helps them recover their clothes. Inspired by his suave demeanor, the pair attempts blackjack but loses their attire once more. Kanbe assists them again, and after hearing his personal history, Gintoki and Hasegawa discover the true source of his exceptional fortune.
50EP 50fillerThe series continues into its second year despite past struggles and low expectations
Apr 5, 2007Gintama enters its second year of broadcast, having barely secured its initial one-year slot. The Odd Jobs crew reflects on their survival and reminisces about the events of the past year. As high rating expectations have turned into numerous hardships, Gintoki suggests that changes are necessary for the series to continue. This season marks a transition from the initial run to a new phase, with the characters acknowledging the difficulties faced while maintaining their commitment to their work and each other.
51EP 51Gintoki flees with a baby resembling him after being falsely accused of fatherhood.
Apr 12, 2007A silver-haired infant with dead-fish eyes is left at the Odd Jobs office, bearing a note claiming paternity. Despite Gintoki’s resemblance to the child, his friends Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otose instantly adore the baby, named Kanshichirou. Convinced by their certainty, Gintoki panics and escapes with the infant to avoid responsibility. As he struggles to prove his innocence to those who refuse to listen, Kahei Hashida, head of a major financial combine, arrives seeking help. Hashida demands the Odd Jobs locate Ofusa, the woman who allegedly kidnapped his grandson. However, Otose detects suspicious elements in the situation, complicating Gintoki’s desperate attempt to clear his name while caring for the unwanted child.
52EP 52Gintoki faces appointment hurdles while Shinpachi and Kagura battle the blind Nizou.
Apr 19, 2007Kahei interrogates the captured Ofusa regarding baby Kanshichirou’s location. Shinpachi and Kagura, fleeing from Nizou, burst into the room. Kahei persists with his questioning despite the chaos. Kagura deploys a smoke screen to aid Shinpachi’s attempt to free Ofusa, but the tactic fails against the blind Nizou, leaving the group trapped. Simultaneously, Gintoki arrives at the Hashida residence with Kanshichirou. He cannot speak with company president Kihei due to lacking an appointment. As Nizou closes in on Shinpachi and Kagura, Gintoki and Kanshichirou bypass the receptionists and enter an elevator.
53EP 53Gintoki Is Mistaken For An Arsonist By Firefighter Tatsumi During Kabukicho Fire Incident
Apr 26, 2007Kabukicho faces arson threats, prompting stricter garbage separation rules. Gintoki attempts to hide magazines in combustible waste but is caught by Otose. She inadvertently starts a small fire with a cigarette, leading Gintoki to extinguish it. Tatsumi, a young firefighter, witnesses this and wrongly accuses him of arson. Although cleared, her father, the fire chief, opposes her career, claiming women cannot be firefighters. Undeterred, Tatsumi aims to become Edo’s best firefighter and catch the true culprit. This determination piques Gintoki’s interest, drawing him into the ongoing investigation despite the initial misunderstanding and the personal conflict within the fire department.
54EP 54Mothers Everywhere Are All The Same
May 3, 2007A mother storms into the Odd Jobs office demanding the retrieval of her son Hachiro, who vanished after arriving in Edo. Despite finding her intense worry baffling, Gintoki and his team initiate the search. They utilize a photograph as their primary clue and uncover that Hachiro has undergone numerous plastic surgeries. For amusement, the group draws a mustache and hair onto the image. Shortly after, a man named Hachiro who matches the altered photo walks past them. Convinced this individual is the missing son, Gintoki and his companions arrange a reunion between Hachiro and his mother, though the outcome remains uncertain.
55EP 55Katsuo confronts Kyoshiro with a dagger while Gintoki intervenes in their conflict.
May 10, 2007After Katsuo knocks out Hachiro and issues unreasonable demands to Kyoshiro, Gintoki and the group oppose him by acting as hosts. Kyoshiro stubbornly refuses these demands, prompting Katsuo to point a dagger at him as a warning. Gintoki intervenes to stop the escalation. Katsuo and his men eventually leave because Katsuo's favorite dog gave birth. Meanwhile, Hachiro's mother hears about the birth and follows them. The situation involves a confrontation between Katsuo and Kyoshiro, with Gintoki mediating, and concludes with the group departing due to the dog's new puppies and Hachiro's mother tracking them.
56EP 56Tsu Terakado Becomes Chief to Restore Shinsengumi Image Amidst Kidnappings
May 17, 2007Amidst 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.
57EP 57fillerThe Odd Jobs help Mutsu recover stolen batteries and capture Sakamoto, leading to a night of drinking and a sudden ambush.
May 24, 2007Mutsu’s Pleasure Support Club attempts to deliver high-capacity batteries to Aoki and Co., but masked men steal both the power cells and the funds. Mutsu hires the Odd Jobs to retrieve the items and apprehend the club’s missing leader, Sakamoto. Gintoki and his companions quickly capture Sakamoto and visit Aoki and Co., yet find no evidence. They are then compelled to join Sakamoto on a drinking excursion. While walking home late at night, a group ambushes them from behind. Gintoki and Sakamoto recognize the threat and recall their past as they face the attackers. Sakamoto draws his weapon and uses a bluff to make the enemies retreat, ensuring that no one is injured in the confrontation.
58EP 58Elizabeth Visits Yorozuya Without Katsura And Remains Unresponsive To Various Drinks
May 31, 2007Elizabeth arrives at the Yorozuya office accompanied by no one, as her usual companion Katsura is absent. Gintoki and the rest of the group struggle to determine how to interact with her because she remains silent and her behavior is difficult to interpret. Shinpachi attempts to engage her by serving tea, but she shows no reaction. He then tries offering coffee, yet her demeanor remains completely unchanged. Finally, Kagura decides to serve her a specific drink as a last resort. After consuming this beverage, Elizabeth quietly begins to shed tears.
59EP 59Kagura infiltrates a suspicious vessel and battles Takasugi and other enemies under the moonlight.
Jun 7, 2007Kagura sneaks aboard a suspicious ship and engages Takasugi in combat under the bright moonlight. She detects an unusual presence and is ambushed from behind. Although she evades attacks from Matako Kijima’s double pistols, she encounters Henpeita Takechi and the ronin he commands. Kagura causes significant chaos during the fight, but Matako shoots her in the shoulder and leg amidst the confusion. Despite sustaining these injuries, Kagura continues to fight and eventually manages to board the ship.
60EP 60Katsura’s faction attacks Takasugi while Shinpachi rescues Kagura and Gintoki arrives with Tetsuko.
Jun 14, 2007Katsura’s faction initiates an aerial assault against Takasugi to avenge Katsura, who was previously attacked by Nizou the Butcher. Nizou defends himself using Benizakura, a sword-shaped weapon fused to his arm. Concurrently, Henpeita Takechi and Matako Kijima have taken Kagura into custody. Utilizing the chaos created by a cannon blast, Shinpachi boards Takasugi’s ship and successfully rescues Kagura. At the same time, Gintoki travels toward Takasugi’s vessel accompanied by Tetsuko, who is the younger sister of Tetsuya, the creator of the Benizakura.
61EP 61Gintoki and Nizou engage in a deadly duel aboard Takasugi's vessel while internal conspiracies unfold.
Jun 21, 2007Gintoki and Nizou fight to the death on Takasugi's ship deck as the anti-battleship weapon Benizakura infiltrates Nizou's mind, causing him to lose control. Gintoki counters with a sword forged by Tetsuko, gradually gaining the upper hand against Nizou's overwhelming strength. Inside the ship, Takasugi intends to use Benizakura to overthrow the shogunate. However, his plans are interrupted by Tetsuya, the creator of Benizakura, his younger sister Tetsuko, and Katsura, who confront him regarding his ambitions. The intense external battle mirrors the internal political struggle as alliances shift and the outcome of the duel remains uncertain amidst the rising tension between the samurai and the shogunate forces.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Gintama have?
- Gintama has 201 episodes.
- When did Gintama come out?
- Gintama came out in 2006.
- Which studio made Gintama?
- Gintama was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Gintama?
- Gintama was directed by Masaomi Andou.
- Is Gintama finished?
- Current status of Gintama: Finished.










