In an era where aliens have invaded and taken over feudal Tokyo, an unemployed samurai finds work however he can.
Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 30, 2022.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
The Shinsengumi and Joi Rebels team up to rescue Kondo and Katsura from the prison island known as Kokujo, but things do not go to plan and they are soon ambushed by a familiar enemy.
The episode was rated 8.78 from 32 votes.
Gin and Hijikata are drinking away their sorrows when Nobunobu and the Mimawarigumi storm the place. Nobunobu, not satisfied with having crushed Shigeshige and thei Shinsengumi attempts to antagonize Hijikata. Suddenly, an unexpected ally arrives.
The episode was rated 8.78 from 32 votes.
As various conflicts draw to their conclusions, the Tendoshu swoop in to finish off the survivors.
The episode was rated 8.79 from 33 votes.
As Sarutobi attempts to rescue the critically wounded Zenzou, Odd Jobs, Hijikata and Kondou desparately fight back against the ruthless Yato clan, trying to get the Shogun to safety. Meanwhile, Takasugi seeks out Gintoki to end things once and for all.
The episode was rated 8.86 from 35 votes.
Odd Jobs and the Shinsengumi make land on the prison island, but to reach Kondo and Katsura they must content with the Tendoshu and the Mimawarigumi first.
The episode was rated 8.87 from 31 votes.
After the Shogun nearly falls victim to an assassination attempt by unknown forces, a plan is put into motion to help him escape Edo. Several diversions, each with body doubles set off in different directions, guarded by those loyal to Shigeshige. However the loyalty of some remains uncertain...
The episode was rated 8.92 from 37 votes.
After it becomes clear that the Iga clan didn't actually betray the Shogun, Gin and co are taken to their village and learn the truth about the Shogun's deep involvement with the clan in the past.
The episode was rated 8.97 from 36 votes.
Zenzou and the Iga clan have betrayed the Shogun! Their forces are ambushed from all sides as forces loyal to the shogun desperately fight back.
The episode was rated 9.00 from 39 votes.
Following Shigeshige's assassination, the new Shogun, Nobunobu begins a purge of the old guard. Matsudaira and Kondo are blamed for failing to prevent the assassination and sentenced to be beheaded and the Shingengumi are disbanded. Lost and without a leader, they must now decide what to do next.
The episode was rated 9.06 from 35 votes.
The complete fallout of the events at Kokujo Island come to light and brings about farewells nobody thought they'd ever see.
The episode was rated 9.06 from 34 votes.
With everyone fighting to regroup and escape, Sasaki makes the same mistake one more time.
The episode was rated 9.16 from 32 votes.
As Gintoki and Takasugi continue their frenzied fight, the past they shared together with Katsura is revealed, as well as the fate of their teacher, Shouyou.
The episode was rated 9.19 from 37 votes.
With the battle over, the survivors each go their separate ways. With Nobunobu appointed the new Shogun, Shigeshige and his retainers retreat to Kyo to regroup. For those left in Edo, there may be dark times ahead.
The episode was rated 9.22 from 37 votes.
Past histories are finally confronted for Gintoki and Kagura as they face off against Takasugi and Kamui.
The episode was rated 9.25 from 40 votes.
Things come to a head on Kokujo Island, as death itself descends upon the battlefield.
The episode was rated 9.26 from 34 votes.
