Episode guide
Gintama: Gintama Season 3
51 episodes · premiered Apr 3, 2008
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- Episode 1: The More Something Is Disliked, the More Lovely It Is Apr 3, 2008 · 24m Gintoki gives his suggestions to the editor and author of "Gintaman" on what should the series improve on.
- Episode 2: Rules Are Made to be Broken Apr 10, 2008 · 24m Some Shinsengumi member shows up, and it is soon revealed to be a rival of Hijikata.
- Episode 3: Otaku Are Talkative Apr 17, 2008 · 24m Itou Kamotarou (appeared on the previous episode) proceeds with his agenda. Hijikata seeks help from the Yorozuya to save the Shinsengumi from destruction.
- Episode 4: There's a Thin Line Between Strengths and Weaknesses Apr 24, 2008 · 24m Okita appears to save Kondou from the rebel Shinsengumi led by Itou. The Yorozuya along with Hijikata are also on their way to the scene.
- Episode 5: Important Things Are Hard To See May 1, 2008 · 24m Now fully free from the curse, Hijikata battles against Itou. Meanwhile, Gintoki is forced into a confrontation with none other than Bansai, right hand man to Takasugi.
- Episode 6: It’s All About the Beat and Timing May 8, 2008 · 24m The concluding finale to the Shinsengumi Crisis Arc.
- Episode 7: Love Is Often Played Out In Sudden Death May 15, 2008 · 24m Kagura accidentally knocks out an international soccer team when their captain was out by giving them water from a janitor's bucket. Now the Yorozuya and others have to fill the team's…
- Episode 8: Kids Don’t Understand How Their Parents Feel May 22, 2008 · 24m The Yorozuya are requested to help a Yakuza boss's son who has become a hikikomori, but little do they know how dangerous this job could turn out to be...
- Episode 9: Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid May 29, 2008 · 24m The Yorozuya's Yakuza client has died, and the group's young new leader carries a dark secret about the boss's son.
- Episode 10: Life is a test Jun 5, 2008 · 24m Yamazaki, with the intent of spying on the Joui faction, undergoes the necessary testing and training as one of its new recruits.
- Episode 11: People Are All Escapees of Their Own Inner Prisons Jun 12, 2008 · 24m Katsura is inprisoned, and fellow inmate Suekichi tries to find a way to make Katsura fall asleep so that he can make his escape.
- Episode 12: Definitely Do Not Let Your Girlfriend See the Things You Use for Cross-Dressing / There's Almost a 100% Chance You’ll Forget Your Umbrella and Hate Yourself For It Jun 19, 2008 · 24m Part 1 - Yorozuya's asked by a crossdresser hostess to help with the courting of a host. Part 2 - A story about Kagura and an umbrella during the rainy season.
- Episode 13: A Birthday in Your Twenties Has No Deep Meaning / Lucky Is a Man Who Gets Up and Goes to Work Jun 26, 2008 · 24m Part 1 - Katsura briefly takes over the series in an attempt to promote his birthday. Part 2 - Gintoki attempts to help Tama find a way to enjoy herself.
- Episode 14: Cleaning the Toilet Cleanses the Soul Jul 3, 2008 · 24m A member of the Shinsengumi suggests a "washroom revolution". Eventually it evolves into a battle of Shinsengumi vs. washroom germs.
- Episode 15: They Say Soy Sauce On Pudding Tastes Like Sea Urchin, But Soy Sauce On Pudding Only Tastes Like Pudding and Soy Sauce Jul 10, 2008 · 24m Hijikata tells Matsudaira that he would fend off the store clerks who are coming-on to Matsudaira's daughter, Kuriko, just so he'd spare their lives. Kuriko mistakes Hijikata as some other…
- Episode 16: Summer Vacation is the Most Fun Right Before It Begins Jul 17, 2008 · 24m While Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Hasegawa, Tae, Kyuubei and Katsura are on their way to the legendary Dragon Palace, a quarrel between them ends up bringing them onto an isolated island.
- Episode 17: The Older, the Wiser Jul 24, 2008 · 24m Kamenashi (the turtle) tells the group about Otohime, the owner of the Dragon Palace, and that they are the only ones who are capable of stopping her plan.
- Episode 18: Beauty Is Like a Summer Fruit Jul 31, 2008 · 24m The group goes to save Tae. On their way, Shinpachi, Gintoki and Katsura stumble upon a room where they learn about Otohime's past.
- Episode 19: Even if Your Back is Bent, Go Straight Forward Aug 7, 2008 · 24m Otohime's past lover's will gives the antidote to the aging virus to Shinpachi. However, their time is limited as a missile carrying another batch of the virus aimed at Edo is about to be…
- Episode 20: Within Each Box of Cigarettes, Are One or Two Cigarettes That Smell Like Horse Dung Aug 14, 2008 · 24m Smoking ban comes to Edo. Heavy smoker Hijikata is desperate to find cigarettes.
- Episode 21: Japanese Restaurants Abroad Taste Pretty Much Like School Cafeteria Lunches / Once You've Taken a Dish, You Can't Put It Back Aug 21, 2008 · 24m Part 1 - Katsura goes undercover at an Amanto-only Japanese restaurant to stop a radical branch of the Joi Faction's plan of causing havoc. Part 2 - Hasegawa takes over a sushi bar while…
- Episode 22: Novices Only Need a Flathead and a Phillips Aug 28, 2008 · 24m The Yorozuya goes into the world of online role playing game (RPG) to search for the Amantos who are responsible for turning part of their bodies into screwdriver heads.
- Episode 23: Imagination Is Nurtured In the 8th Grade Sep 4, 2008 · 24m Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura go around in the online role playing game to find powerful players to be their companions on their search for the Amanto. Their new found companions however…
- Episode 24: Always Keep a Screwdriver In Your Heart Sep 11, 2008 · 24m Everyone seems to have given up on getting their original bodies back except for Ayame, who continues to gather leads to organize one final attempt in the real world, but she'll need the…
- Episode 25: When Nagging Goes Too Far It Becomes Intimidating Sep 18, 2008 · 24m Otsu has overcome her past scandals and become Edo's top idol. And the release date of her new single has finally been announced! Shinpachi and her other fans are overjoyed at the news…
- Episode 26: Entering the Final Chapter! Sep 25, 2008 · 24m On news of the series entering its final arc, the characters go over their choice of best moments in the series.
- Episode 27: Some Things Can Only Be Conveyed Through the Written Word Oct 2, 2008 · 24m The fan club members for Edo's top idol, Tsu Terakado, are at the beach practicing their choreography for an upcoming concert. But Takachin notices his fellow members’ enthusiasm getting…
- Episode 28: Sometimes You Must Meet to Understand Oct 9, 2008 · 24m Even though it’s believed the letters are coming from Okita, Shinpachi's response letter turn out to be a big hit. Urara is happy her older sister has received a response to her letters…
- Episode 29: Sometimes You Can’t Tell Just By Meeting Someone Oct 16, 2008 · 24m Urara's older sister learns that Shinpachi sent Okita's picture with his letters. Shinpachi desperately tries to apologize, but Urara's older sister tells him that she wants to help him…
- Episode 30: Beware of Food You Pick Up Off the Ground Oct 23, 2008 · 24m Worried about her pet’s sudden drop in appetite, Kagura takes Sadaharu to the veterinary hospital. Katsura happens to be there as well, explaining how Elizabeth is in bad health and has…
- Episode 31: Cat Lovers and Dog Lovers Are Mutually Exclusive Oct 30, 2008 · 24m To let the dying dog Kintaro see its owner for one last time, Kagura and Katsura sneak it out of the hospital…only to find themselves caught in the war between the “Planet Eaters” (dogs)…
- Episode 32: Fights Often Ensue During Trips Nov 6, 2008 · 24m Otose arranges for Gintoki and the gang to spend their winter break at a hot spring inn located deep in the mountains. Anticipating a secluded hot spring bath, the group hikes their way up…
- Episode 33: Briefs Will Unavoidably Get Skidmarks Nov 13, 2008 · 24m The inn Gintoki and the gang are staying at turns out to be a ghost inn where all the stands (ghosts) gather, unable to enter heaven due to their attachment to the living world! Gintoki…
- Episode 34: Gin and His Excellency's Good-for-Nothings Nov 20, 2008 · 24m Sick and tired of Oiwa’s tyranny, Gintoki decides to shut down the inn by teaming up with Rei. He plans to use Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Mitsuhide (their stands, that is) to bring down the…
- Episode 35: Be Very Careful When Using Ghost Stories Nov 27, 2008 · 24m Oiwa lets Tagosaku possess her own body to become “His Excellency.” Fueled by anger and sadness, her surge of attacks gradually corner Gintoki. But just in the nick of time, Gintoki also…
- Episode 36: Before Thinking About the Earth, Think About the More Endangered Gintaman’s Future! Dec 4, 2008 · 24m Once, the manga Gintaman gained immense popularity in Jump magazine, and was even made into an animated series thanks to Gintoki’s random advice. Ofuji has since taken over from Konishi as…
- Episode 37: It's Your House, You Build It Dec 11, 2008 · 24m As always, Hasegawa, aka MADAO idles away his life. While talking on the phone with his estranged wife Hatsu, Hasegawa ends up inviting her over to his house. But thanks to a string of…
- Episode 38: 99% of Men Aren't Confident in Confessing Their Love / People Who Don't Believe in Santa Are the Very Ones Who Want to Believe, You Contentious Bastard Dec 18, 2008 · 24m Part 1 - After so many attempts and failures, Sarutobi and Kondo try to play matchmaker to get the other's love for them to win a bet. Part 2 - In the second part, Gintoki meets Santa and…
- Episode 39: Let's Talk About the Old Days Once in a While Dec 25, 2008 · 24m It’s the usual scene at Odd Jobs Gin. Shinpachi and Kagura are cleaning up the place when they see a picture fall out of the back of a wall frame. To their surprise, the picture is a shot…
- Episode 40: Don't Put Your Wallet In Your Back Pocket Jan 8, 2009 · 24m Seita is a kid who makes his living through pickpocketing. One day Seita picks Gintoki’s wallet only to find it pretty much empty, and discovers that his own wallet was picked back in…
- Episode 41: Beware of Those Who Use an Umbrella on a Sunny Day! Jan 15, 2009 · 24m Seita was picking pockets to see Hinowa, the highest-ranked 遊女/Yujo (courtesans/ prostitute) in the underground 遊郭/Yukaku (Licensed Quarters) Yoshiwara Tougenkyo, where law has no meaning…
- Episode 42: Butting Into a Fight is Dangerous Jan 22, 2009 · 24m Kagura’s older brother Kamui arrives in Yoshiwara. As the Seventh Division Captain of the Space Pirate Harusame, Kamui is here to talk with the division’s former captain, The Night King…
- Episode 43: Life Is About Making Consecutive Decisions Jan 29, 2009 · 24m As Gintoki and the gang head toward Hosen’s lair, they encounter Abuki, one of Kamui’s subordinates, and are overwhelmed by the incredible fighting power of the Yato Clan. On Shinpachi and…
- Episode 44: Those Who Stand On Four Legs Are Beasts. Those Who Stand on Two Legs, Guts, and Glory, Are Men Feb 5, 2009 · 24m Amidst the fierce battle, Kagura awakens to her Yato instincts and defeats Abuto. Thanks to Shinpachi’s desperate plea, Kagura is able to return to her senses and together they head after…
- Episode 45: Don’t Trust Bedtime Stories Feb 12, 2009 · 24m Gintoki arrives before Hosen, just in the nick of time. To restore the bond between mother and son that has been torn by the city of eternal light, Gintoki engages Hosen with fierce…
- Episode 46: The Color for Each Person’s Bond Comes in Various Colors Feb 19, 2009 · 24m The only way to defeat Hosen is to bring back the Sun to the Yoshiwara Shangri-La, the city trapped within eternal night. Seita runs for the control room to break open the iron-plated seal…
- Episode 47: The Taste of Drinking Under Broad Daylight Is Something Special Feb 26, 2009 · 24m At last the sun rises above Yoshiwara Shangri-La, the city of eternal light. At the end of a fierce battle, Hosen finally reveals his true feelings for Hinowa and passes away. Observing…
- Episode 48: All Adults are Instructors for All Children Mar 5, 2009 · 24m It is shortly after the fierce battle at Yoshiwara Shngri-la. Shinpachi and Kagura, having faced powerful foes in Hosen and Kamui unlike any they have encountered, are training hard after…
- Episode 49: Zip Up Your Fly Nice and Slowly Mar 12, 2009 · 24m During their routine night patrol Hijikata and Okita are attacked and kidnapped by an unknown assailant. When they wake up, the two find themselves chained together and imprisoned inside…
- Episode 50: When Breaking a Chuubert in Half, the End with the Knob Should Be Better. It's Also Tasty to Drink from There Mar 19, 2009 · 24m As the bombing of the Shinsengumi headquarters nears, Hijikata and Okita are still unable to find any means for escape. Only one key exists to unlock the shackles chaining each other. But…
- Episode 51: If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them Mar 26, 2009 · 24m The Odd Jobs trio is going about their usual meaningless chatter when a man with an eye-patch suddenly shows up and begins “ordering” them around. The man’s “power” is so strong, the Odd…