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The Best Episodes of Gintama Season 3

Every episode of Gintama Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gintama Season 3!

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In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gintama Season 3 Episode 43 - Life Is About Making Consecutive Decisions
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E43

    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 Kagura’s urging, Gintoki heads out to face Hosen alone. The remaining two fight desperately against Abuki, only to be cornered by the overwhelming difference in power. In the midst of the fierce battle Kagura renews her feelings toward her older brother Kamui and her reason for fighting. But with Shinpachi’s life in danger, Kagura goes through a dramatic transformation…

    Director:Shinya Watada
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  2. Gintama Season 3 Episode 7 - Love Is Often Played Out In Sudden Death
    9.7/10(2665 votes)

    S3:E7

    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 spots.

    Director:Ai Yoshimura
    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  3. Gintama Season 3 Episode 8 - Kids Don’t Understand How Their Parents Feel
    9.7/10(2232 votes)

    S3:E8

    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...

    Director:Seiki Takuno
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  4. Gintama 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
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  5. Gintama Season 3 Episode 9 - Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
    9.5/10(1274 votes)

    S3:E9

    The Yorozuya's Yakuza client has died, and the group's young new leader carries a dark secret about the boss's son.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  6. Gintama Season 3 Episode 6 - It’s All About the Beat and Timing
    9.3/10(1096 votes)

    S3:E6

    The concluding finale to the Shinsengumi Crisis Arc.

    Director:Naoki Hishikawa
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  7. Gintama Season 3 Episode 28 - Sometimes You Must Meet to Understand
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E28

    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. But her older sister confesses that she sent Urara's picture with the letter. And it looks like both Shinpachi and Urara sent someone else's pictures with their letters!

    Director:Shinya Watada
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  8. Gintama Season 3 Episode 29 - Sometimes You Can’t Tell Just By Meeting Someone
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E29

    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 get Urara to like him. Afterwards, Gintoki and the others meet up with Urara and Okita. They try to get Urara's attention, but she is only interested in Okita. Urara's older sister can’t do anything about it and runs away in regret. Shinpachi is worried and goes after her, but…

    Director:Kei Umabiki
    Writer:Tetsushi Takayanagi

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  9. Gintama 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
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  10. Gintama Season 3 Episode 44 - Those Who Stand On Four Legs Are Beasts. Those Who Stand on Two Legs, Guts, and Glory, Are Men
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E44

    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 Hosen. Meanwhile Kamui has brought Seita before Hinowa, who is confined to her quarters. “Mom, let’s go home together!” Seita shouts out to his beloved mother. However, unexpected words leave Hinowa’s mouth…

    Director:Kei Umabiki
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  11. Gintama Season 3 Episode 45 - Don’t Trust Bedtime Stories
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E45

    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 determination. But against the King of the Night’s awesome powers, Gintoki is beaten helplessly to the ground. “Go home to the world above with your mom…” Taking to heart the words left by Gintoki, Seita tries to escape from Yoshiwara with Hinowa, but…

    Director:Makoto Moriwaki
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  12. Gintama Season 3 Episode 46 - The Color for Each Person’s Bond Comes in Various Colors
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E46

    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 covering the city. Meanwhile, Gintoki and the Hyakka led by Tsukuyo are desperately holding off Hosen’s attack. But despite their best efforts, they cannot stop the King of The Night’s onslaught…

    Director:Ai Yoshimura
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  13. Gintama Season 3 Episode 3 - Otaku Are Talkative
    9.2/10(1007 votes)

    S3:E3

    Itou Kamotarou (appeared on the previous episode) proceeds with his agenda. Hijikata seeks help from the Yorozuya to save the Shinsengumi from destruction.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  14. Gintama Season 3 Episode 11 - People Are All Escapees of Their Own Inner Prisons
    9.2/10(1003 votes)

    S3:E11

    Katsura is inprisoned, and fellow inmate Suekichi tries to find a way to make Katsura fall asleep so that he can make his escape.

    Director:Shinya Watada
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  15. Gintama Season 3 Episode 13 - A Birthday in Your Twenties Has No Deep Meaning / Lucky Is a Man Who Gets Up and Goes to Work
    9.0/10(846 votes)

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  16. Gintama Season 3 Episode 16 - Summer Vacation is the Most Fun Right Before It Begins
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E16

    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.

    Director:Seiki Takuno
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  17. Gintama Season 3 Episode 17 - The Older, the Wiser
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E17

    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.

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  18. Gintama Season 3 Episode 18 - Beauty Is Like a Summer Fruit
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E18

    The group goes to save Tae. On their way, Shinpachi, Gintoki and Katsura stumble upon a room where they learn about Otohime's past.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  19. Gintama Season 3 Episode 19 - Even if Your Back is Bent, Go Straight Forward
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E19

    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 sent off.

    Director:Shinya Watada
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  20. Gintama Season 3 Episode 27 - Some Things Can Only Be Conveyed Through the Written Word
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E27

    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 sloppy. One of the fan club officers has started exchanging e-mails with a girl he met through a blog. Shinpachi is furious the officer has broken their club rule of “Secret communication with women is forbidden.” As their captain, he puts some spirit into them, but…

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  21. Gintama Season 3 Episode 30 - Beware of Food You Pick Up Off the Ground
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E30

    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 been hospitalized to undergo surgery. Fortunately Sadaharu’s condition is nothing serious, but he’s kept overnight just to be safe. Around the same time, an old dog that has also been hospitalized is about to take its last breath. It seems the owner is in critical condition as well, and with only death awaiting them both, Kagura decides to take the old dog to its owner.

    Director:Naoki Hishikawa
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  22. Gintama Season 3 Episode 32 - Fights Often Ensue During Trips
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E32

    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 the mountain trail, only to arrive at a completely deserted and run-down inn. With no available bus to return to Edo, the gang has no choice but to stay at the inn. The inn’s Okami Oiwa welcomes the group, but Gintoki and Shinpachi notice a transparent being standing behind her back!

    Directors:Shuji Miyahara, Ayako Sato
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  23. Gintama 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
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  24. Gintama Season 3 Episode 35 - Be Very Careful When Using Ghost Stories
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E35

    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 lets himself be possessed by Stands to become “His Excellency.” To bring down the wasted ghost inn, Gintoki risks everything he has to go up against Oiwa!

    Director:Shinya Watada
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  25. Gintama Season 3 Episode 36 - Before Thinking About the Earth, Think About the More Endangered Gintaman’s Future!
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E36

    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 editor of Gintaman… But now the manga’s popularity is on a steady decline! Under these desperate circumstances, Gintoki is once again called forth to help fix the problem! Strong criticism and heated debate ensue between Ofuji, Konishi, and Amachi Sensei, along with their special guest. In the end, what sort of breakthrough solution have they come up with?!

    Director:Kei Umabiki
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Life Is About Making Consecutive Decisions" is the best rated episode of "Gintama" season 3. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Shinya Watada and written by Akatsuki Yamatoya, it aired on 1/29/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Love Is Often Played Out In Sudden Death".