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The Best Episodes Directed By Kazuo Miyake

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Some Data Cannot Be Erased
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E22

    Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and the robot tinkerer head towards the main facility of the inventor and attempt to shutdown the rampaging maid android mob.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 47 - The Taste of Drinking Under Broad Daylight Is Something Special
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E47

    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 the entire battle from afar, Kamui is greeted by Kagura and Shinpachi. Kagura is enraged with her reunited brother, but Kamui leaves after “declaring war” with Gintoki.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 39 - People Can Only Live By Forgetting the Bad
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S5:E39

    After getting drunk at the year-end party, Gintoki managed to become a six-timer in one night. In order to prevent the show from being pulled off the air, Gintoki is forced into engaging in a relationship with all of them. And now he has to go on dates with all of them at the same time...

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - The Meaning of a Main Character
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E4

    It's time for the final showdown. Gintoki's friends rally around him once more, but Kintoki still has one more trick up his sleeve that could spell the end of Gintama forever!

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 41 - Beware of Those Who Use an Umbrella on a Sunny Day!
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E41

    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. But his picking act was all for the sake of seeing the mother he was separated from at a young age. To let Seita see Hinowa, Gintoki and the gang march into Yoshiwara Tougenkyo, where they receive a rough welcome by Tsukuyo – the head of Yoshiwara’s paramilitary force, “Hyakka.”

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 27 - It's Bad Luck to See a Spider at Night
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S4:E27

    Gintoki and the gang return to Yoshiwara at Hinowa’s request for the first time in a while. Although Hosen’s death has brought freedom to Yoshiwara, it’s also drawn the renewed interest of those who previously avoided Yoshiwara in fear of Hosen’s power. Yoshiwara is now troubled with an increased crime rate, especially illegal drug dealing. Odd Jobs are asked to capture the man responsible. The man in question is said to go by various names, titles, and even faces. The only clue available is the tattooed spider on his neck.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 25 - Re;
    9.3/10(22 votes)

    S2:E25

    Lelouch and Suzaku fight for the sake of their promise, the Zero Requiem. Suzaku battles Kallen, while Lelouch confronts Nunnally, his biggest and dearest enemy.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time!
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E15

    A set of TV crews follow Katsura around for a day to do a television program special interview.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 34 - Gin and His Excellency's Good-for-Nothings
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E34

    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 inn’s reputation but is stopped by Okami Otose. Though overwhelmed at first by Okami’s most powerful stand Tagosaku, Gintoki nonetheless manages to exorcize the inn’s customers with the help of Shinpachi and the gang, who are now themselves living stands. With the fate of the inn and himself at stake, Gintoki finally enters a one-on-one battle with Oiwa.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 37 - It’s Goodbye Once a Flag Is Set
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E37

    Gintoki and Shinpachi start re-investigating the Rokkaku incident. Upon learning what really happened from Kamiyama, one of Okita’s subordinates, they leave to save Okita. Meanwhile, Okita is captured by Sotatsu Tendo after falling into his trap involving Kirie. Tendo babbles on about how he returned to seek revenge against Okita, who destroyed the Sokai Faction, and goes on to reveal the truth about Kirie’s father.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Iron Town
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E12

    Tama, Tatsumi, Tetsuko, Kozen, Madao, Kyoshiro. Everybody is out in full force to fight for the Kabuki District. Male escorts vs. trannies, Cabaret girls vs. Yakuza, robots blowing things up. It’s an all-out war!

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - The Name Reveals the Person
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E21

    The monkey, aka "Jugem Jugem... (abbreviated) Runny Diarrhea," has grown close to Kyubei. However, their time together did not last. The Shogun family ordered that the Yagyu return Runny Diarrhea. The monkey escapes from the Shogun family to see Kyubei again. Kyubei and the other Yagyu members are forced to continue a desperate and fruitless search for Runny Diarrhea.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 48 - Presents Are Meant To Be Given Early
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E48

    A character from 2 years ago is back with a request for Gin. This favor will take the Odd-Job Trio right in the middle of Satan Festival in this very special Christmas episode.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Two Brothers
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S6:E11

    Hajime's secret is revealed and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Gintoki, seemingly ignoring Otae's pleas, decides to settle the score with Hajime himself.

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 37 - Ninja Soul
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E37

    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.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 45 - Lost and Found
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E45

    Whilst Kondo And Katsura attempt to break out of prison, Hijikata must decide which path to walk.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 35 - Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (2) / You Can't Judge a Person by His Appearance, Either
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E35

    Part 1 - Shinpachi deals with the kitty-dressed thief. Part 2 - Matsudaira gets Kondou, Hijikata, and Okita to help get his daughter to dump her boyfriend who he does not approve of.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 39 - Ramen Shops with Long Menus Never Do Well
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E39

    Katsura injures his leg while escaping from the Shinsengumi and uses a ramen shop as a temporary hideout.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 45 - Walk Your Dog at an Appropriate Speed
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E45

    Sadaharu becomes a demon that the Yorozuya tries to rescue with the help of former priestess sisters.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E3

    It is revealed that the baby isn't Gintoki's; instead the baby was left at Yorozuya by the mother to keep her child safe from her father-in-law. Meanwhile Kagura and Shinpachi try to save the mother; Gintoki is on his way to return the baby.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E9

    A serial killer has been going around town-- and one of the crew meets him head on! In the meantime, Gintoki is requested to locate "Benizakura", an unlucky sword stolen from its owner.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 29 - People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E29

    The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - It Takes a Bit of Courage to Enter a Street Vendor's Stand
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S4:E6

    Yatai “Guchiri-Ya” (Whining Store) has three rules: One, a customer can come in alone and whine as much as they want. Two, if there’s a familiar face, pretend like you don’t know them. And three, do not share the stories you hear. Tonight’s customers are a drowsy-looking samurai with a sweet tooth, a Mayo samurai, and finally Mr. Gorilla (pseudonym). Though permitted to whine, the three customers cannot help feeling awkward about it. So the master speaks on their behalf and spills their usual complaints, causing panic amongst the group. Just then, a familiar-looking woman enters the Yatai and begins attacking the other customers with sharp words (and weapons)!

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - The Black Ships Even Make A Scene When They Sink
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S4:E13

    After an intense battle, Shinpachi and Hijikata both fall to the ground with zero life points. Despite being exhausted and battered, the two men rise up to resume their battle. They fight as if their lives—no, their very souls—were on the line and Otsu begs them to stop. But nobody can stop them now. For their battle is no longer just for the title of official fan club...

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - The Chosen Idiots
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S4:E19

    Gintoki and the gang arrive at Tama’s main system. The group tries to devise a battle strategy for fighting the Great Archfiend Tapir’s black body suit minions. But they can’t come to an agreement. Deciding it’s a waste of time, Kagura charges alone into the swarm of black body suits. Using this as a diversion, the group storms the enemy base, only to be surrounded after Gintoki and the Leukocyte King get into an argument. But during their rumble to decide who’s the strongest, the two wind up destroying the black body suit minions. And finally, the Great Archfiend Tapir appears!

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
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Kazuo Miyake Ratings Summary

"Some Data Cannot Be Erased" is the best rated episode directed by Kazuo Miyake. It scored 9.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 8/30/2007 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Taste of Drinking Under Broad Daylight Is Something Special".