The Best Episodes of Gintama Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(697 votes)

   #1 - A Conversation With a Barber During a Haircut is The Most Pointless Thing in The World

   S4:E14/2/2009

   Gintoki visits a barber shop to get his hair cut. After Kagura mentions that the seventh volume of the manga Abu is missing, the barber runs off to buy the volume and leaves the Yorozuya to look after the shop. After a while Katsura and Kondo enter the shop to get an image change. Then the Shogun enters suddenly the shop and wants a hair cut, too. The Yorozuya fall into despair because they don't even know how to cut hair properly.

   Director:Naoki Hishikawa

   Writer:Michiko Yokote

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   Director:Naoki Hishikawa

   Writer:Michiko Yokote
2. 

   8.6/10(660 votes)

   #2 - The Heavens Created Chonmage Above Man Instead of Another Man

   S4:E24/9/2009

   The Shogun wants Gintoki, Kagura and Shinpachi to redo his mage. After Kagura is trying to ask the Shogun how he wants his hair done, she vomits and a Naruto gets stuck on the Shogun's head. Then the three Yorozuya try removing it with a razor and accidentally cut off the Shogun's mage. To cover up their mistake they try to find a replace for it.

   Director:Ai Yoshimura

   Writer:Michiko Yokote

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   Director:Ai Yoshimura

   Writer:Michiko Yokote
3. 

   8.4/10(634 votes)

   #3 - Sleep Helps a Child Grow

   S4:E34/16/2009

   Kagura can't fall asleep , so she goes to Gintoki's room and troubles him about her problem. After few methods, she finally fells asleep while listening to a story from a radio show. Unfortunately Gintoki listened to this Horror story as well, and now he can't fall aleep.

   Director:Makoto Moriwaki

   Writer:Michiko Yokote

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   Director:Makoto Moriwaki

   Writer:Michiko Yokote
4. 

   7.8/10(464 votes)

   #4 - That Person Looks Different from Usual During a Birthday Party

   S4:E44/23/2009

   Otae and Shinpachi are invited to Kyubei’s birthday party. The two arrive at the Yagyu mansion with a birthday cake in hand, only to find the place filled with celebrities from the entertainment and political worlds and other various industries! When the two begin to feel out of place, they spot Gintoki, Katsura, Hasegawa, and Kamenashi (without his shell) causing a huge commotion. Naturally, with these members together in one place trouble is bound to happen…

   Director:Kei Umabiki

   Writers:Michiko Yokote, Kento Shimoyama

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   Director:Kei Umabiki

   Writers:Michiko Yokote, Kento Shimoyama
5. 

   8.1/10(524 votes)

   #5 - The Other Side of the Other Side of the Other Side Would Be the Other Side

   S4:E54/30/2009

   Hasegawa is tired of alway losing and being called a Madao, so together with Gintoki they bet on horse races. After many failures, Hasegawa tells him of his effort to leave the "Madao Spiral", unfortunate turn of events that happened since he gained the nickname. Together with Gintoki Madao decides to try one last time, betting on the horse Justaway. In the middle of the race Gintoki tells him that he bet on another horse and after a head on head race between Justaway and Gin's horse Cheap Impact, it seemed at first that Justaway won but then it got disqualified and Cheap Impact won instead. But by that time Gin has already shred his ticket into pieces and neither of them won.

   Director:Shuji Miyahara

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Shuji Miyahara

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
6. 

   8.2/10(630 votes)

   #6 - It Takes a Bit of Courage to Enter a Street Vendor's Stand

   S4:E65/7/2009

   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

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Kazuo Miyake

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
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   8.8/10(772 votes)

   #7 - Any Place Can Become a Battlefield When Men Gather

   S4:E75/14/2009

   Today’s Tsu Terakado concert is another lively success. But fan club president Shinpachi is angered because only four of the Tsu Terakado fan club members have come to the concert. He is further enraged to learn that many of the club members have left without permission and have joined the new Tsusentai fan club instead. To Shinpachi’s surprise, the Tsusentai leader is Hijikata, who thanks to the demonic sword’s curse has now become a charismatic otaku! Can Shinpachi protect his only(?) distinctive trait from Tosshi’s onslaught?!

   Director:Naoki Hishikawa

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Naoki Hishikawa

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
8. 

   9.2/10(830 votes)

   #8 - If a Friend Gets Injured, Take Him to the Hospital, Stat!

   S4:E85/21/2009

   The fierce battle begins over the title of the Official Tsu Terakado fan club. Tosshi, Hijikata’s loser otaku personality created from a demonic sword, was once thought to have been defeated by Hijikata’s strong will, but in reality the personality still survives within him. By reigning as the king of otaku, Hijikata plans to put Tosshi’s soul to rest. Tosshi’s road to the king of otaku versus Shinpachi’s love for Otsu-chan. Who shall be victorious?!

   Director:Yasuhiro Minami

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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   Director:Yasuhiro Minami

   Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
9. 

   7.1/10(406 votes)

   #9 - If One Orange in the Box Is Rotten, the Rest of Them Will Become Rotten Before You Realize It

   S4:E95/28/2009

   The preliminary round for the Official Tsu Terakado fan club title is a marathon race. With Takachin in critical condition and Kagura taking the wrong route, team Shinpachi’s chances of winning look slim. But thanks to Gintoki’s quick thinking, Takachin makes an instant (and improved?) recovery and emerges from the hospital to rejoin the race! As the race gradually turns into a battle of deception, Shinpachi runs furiously for the goal. Will he be able to beat the tactical general Tosshi?!

   Director:Ai Yoshimura

   Writer:Michiko Yokote

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   Director:Ai Yoshimura

   Writer:Michiko Yokote
10. 

    9.0/10(827 votes)

    #10 - From a Foreigner's Perspective, You're the Foreigner. From an Alien's Perspective, You're the Alien

    S4:E106/4/2009

    Tosshi finishes the preliminary race in first place by rounding up all the contestants to block Shinpachi’s team from making the goal. Despite Toshi’s scheming, team Otsu-chan fan club makes a surprising comeback to finish in second place! Hijikata points out that the team cheated by changing their member lineup, but with his own member suspected of using a taxi, the objection is dropped. Kondo and Kagura also finish the race after taking the wrong route and being dropped off by the police. Meanwhile, what happened to Shinpachi who’s still in the race? That being said and done, the main event finally takes place!

    Director:Shinya Watada

    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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    Director:Shinya Watada

    Writer:Kento Shimoyama
11. 

    8.8/10(734 votes)

    #11 - Laputa's Still Good After Seeing It So Many Times

    S4:E116/11/2009

    For the second round in the Official Tsu Terakado fan club championships, it is a battle of charms. Both teams must come up with a virtualized situation where the winner is decided by Otsu-chan saying “yes.” First up is the Tsusengumi’s story, taking place in a bar with a beautiful night view. But the romantic mood is ruined thanks to Okita the narrator and assistants Kondo and “Mohawk” Yamazaki going out of control. Hijikata begins to panic, but with Kondo and the others’ carefully crafted stage direction he succeeds in asking Otsu-chan out. Shinpachi’s team find themselves in a tight situation, but...?

    Director:Kei Umabiki

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Kei Umabiki

    Writer:Michiko Yokote
12. 

    8.4/10(662 votes)

    #12 - Love Is Unconditional

    S4:E126/18/2009

    The time to settle the battle for the official fan club title is finally here. The match between Shinpachi and Hijikata is a card battle using Otsu chip playing cards. Never knowing such a thing existed, Shinpachi rushes to the vendor for some cards. Hijikata on the other hand is fully prepared and delivers the ultra powerful card “Melancholy 5-minutes before start”! Hijikata’s range of powerful attacks forces Shinpachi to stay on the defensive. Can he possibly find a way to make a counterattack?

    Director:Shuji Miyahara

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Shuji Miyahara

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
13. 

    8.1/10(495 votes)

    #13 - The Black Ships Even Make A Scene When They Sink

    S4:E136/25/2009

    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

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Kazuo Miyake

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
14. 

    8.7/10(755 votes)

    #14 - That Matsutake Soup Stuff Tastes Better than the Real Deal / If a Person Is Dead, They Can't Come Back to Life

    S4:E147/2/2009

    Part 1 - Rumors of Yorozuya imposters gaining popularity within the city reach Gintoki’s ears. Upon investigating, the Odd Jobs Trio discover that someone is using their Yorozuya name for fishy business and making a fortune out of it. Gintoki and the gang seek out to uncover the imposters’ identities, only to discover...?! Part 2 - A man dressed in blue full-body spandex appears before Shinpachi. The “Blue Man” begins talking to a dumbfounded Shinpachi. He claims to have come from the future, but...

    Director:Naoki Hishikawa

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Naoki Hishikawa

    Writer:Michiko Yokote
15. 

    9.1/10(888 votes)

    #15 - If It Works Once, It'll Work Over And Over Again

    S4:E157/9/2009

    The city is hit by a bad flu one winter day. Even Otae is sick with the flu. Shinpachi gets some long-awaited time alone with his sister and is tending to her when he gets a visit from Gintoki and Kagura. Turns out the two have also caught the flu and want Shinpachi to look after them. Irritated by Gintoki and Kagura’s abrupt visit, not to mention their selfish demands, Shinpachi is surprised when even more sick guests arrive.

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami

    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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    Director:Yasuhiro Minami

    Writer:Kento Shimoyama
16. 

    9.3/10(921 votes)

    #16 - Two Is Better Than One. Two People Are Better Than One

    S4:E167/16/2009

    Hijikata is on a stakeout near the apartment’s dumpster. There, a sleepy Gintoki comes to throw away his trash. Finding Gintoki’s persistent intrusion a burden, Hijikata arrests Gintoki for insulting and obstructing an officer on duty. But while pushing and shoving each other, Hijikata accidentally handcuffs himself to Gintoki. Hijikata calls Okita who is staking out a different location to come and unlock them and take Gintoki to the Shinsengumi Headquarters. Instead, Okita puts a second pair of handcuffs on Gintoki and Hijikata. In the midst of all this, the Radical Joi Faction makes a move.

    Director:Ai Yoshimura

    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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    Director:Ai Yoshimura

    Writer:Kento Shimoyama
17. 

    8.2/10(616 votes)

    #17 - Smooth Polygons Smooth Men's Hearts Too

    S4:E177/23/2009

    Tama works hard everyday starting early in the morning. Even when Otose tells her to take a break, Tama won’t and says she is happy just being with everyone. But Otose notices that Tama’s appearance has changed into that of an angular polygon from an old video game! While Otose and Gintoki discuss that it must have been brought on by overwork, Tama returns from shopping and has now regressed from polygons to pixels!! Why is she going through these changes? And will she be able to return to normal?!

    Director:Shinya Watada

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Shinya Watada

    Writer:Michiko Yokote
18. 

    9.3/10(907 votes)

    #18 - The Human Body Is Like a Little Universe

    S4:E187/30/2009

    After learning from Gengai that Tama has been infected by a computer virus, the Odd Jobs trio launch “Operation Midget” and enter Tama’s body to eradicate the virus. Inside, they find an injured man dressed in a white body suit who begs them to deliver a message to the king. Arriving at the Leukocyte Kingdom, the gang finds the place filled with RPG-themed shops such as weapon stores, inns, and casinos. The group decides to enjoy this RPG-like world by playing at the casino and visiting the church to save their game. Joined by Tama’s avatar, Gintoki and the gang head out in search of the Leukocyte King. Let the adventure to destroy the computer virus begin!

    Director:Naoki Hishikawa

    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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    Director:Naoki Hishikawa

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19. 

    9.0/10(804 votes)

    #19 - The Chosen Idiots

    S4:E198/6/2009

    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

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Kazuo Miyake

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya
20. 

    8.0/10(484 votes)

    #20 - And into the Legend...

    S4:E208/13/2009

    At last, Gintoki and his friends confront the Great Archfiend. While the Leukocyte King can’t lay a finger on the Great Archfiend who has taken Tama’s form, Gintoki attacks without giving a damn. Angered by his reckless impudence, the Leukocyte King turns on Gintoki. The Great Archfiend then takes the form of the Leukocyte King’s father. But this time Shinpachi and Kagura attack him, and they succeed in kicking him off the throne. The Odd Jobs trio takes this chance to finish the Great Archfiend off, but...

    Director:Kei Umabiki

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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21. 

    7.6/10(438 votes)

    #21 - If You Keep Copying, They Will Retaliate / A Loss Opens Your Eyes to the Love You Have

    S4:E218/20/2009

    Part 1 - On top of the Odd Jobs building, two awfully familiar men seem to be scheming. They manage to hide themselves from several visitors, but they are spotted by the man who’ll cause the biggest mess of all: Katsura! Part 2 - Gintoki’s alarm goes off, and he decides to takes a shower to sober up. While in the shower, something happens to Gintoki! Seems Kagura and Shinpachi are also caught up in the mess, and they wonder how this could have happened to them... The three heroes face a crisis like none other!

    Director:Shuji Miyahara

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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22. 

    8.9/10(745 votes)

    #22 - Using the Carrot and the Stick Method Depends on the Situation

    S4:E228/27/2009

    A man called Executioner Kohei is brought under strict guard to the Shinsengumi. He is the executive officer of the Radical Joi Faction, the Akatsuki Party, and is also a lethal murderer who has killed 35 bakufu officials. According to Kondo, Kohei not only endures torture, but laughs with joy during it. The Shinsengumi’s mission is to get Kohei to tell them details about the large-scale terrorist attack the Akatsuki Party is supposedly planning. First off is Yamazaki, who goes to the investigation room to take a stab at it! Will he be able to get Kohei to talk?!

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami

    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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    Director:Yasuhiro Minami

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23. 

    8.7/10(684 votes)

    #23 - It's What's On The Inside That Counts / It's What's On The Inside That Counts, But Only To A Certain Extent

    S4:E239/3/2009

    Part 1 - While taking Sadaharu out for a walk, Gintoki runs into Katsura who is with some “thing” that hardly resembles Elizabeth. Shinpachi and Kagura also notice the change in Elizabeth, or more like being totally replaced, and decide to bring Katsura back to his senses. Part 2 - It is morning and Gintoki wakes up in his closet for some reason. Dumbfounded, he makes his way to his bedroom after going to the bathroom, only to find himself already sleeping in his bed. Realizing that something funny is happening to him yet again, he tries to resolve it through trial and error.

    Director:Ai Yoshimura

    Writers:Michiko Yokote, Kento Shimoyama

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    Director:Ai Yoshimura

    Writers:Michiko Yokote, Kento Shimoyama
24. 

    9.0/10(758 votes)

    #24 - Are There Still People Who Go to the Ocean and Yell "Bakayaro!"? / When a Person Is Trapped, Their Inner Door Opens

    S4:E249/10/2009

    Part 1 - The Yorozuya are sent out on a tuna fishing boat to pay off their debts. There, they meet some old men they've seen somewhere before... Part 2 - Gintoki and his friends, who have obtained a large sum of money from a request from the president of a large company, are excited to go eat Yakiniku, but...

    Director:Ko Matsuo

    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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    Director:Ko Matsuo

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25. 

    8.4/10(643 votes)

    #25 - No Matter How Old You Get, You Still Hate the Dentist

    S4:E259/17/2009

    Gintoki’s mouth is swollen like crazy, forcing him to go to the dentist for treatment. Unable to cope with the stress and pressure of waiting, a crazed Gintoki screams for someone to just kill him and be done with it. After getting scolded by the staff, Gintoki waits for his turn when another man with a swollen mouth comes in, making things even more complicated!

    Director:Naoki Hishikawa

    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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    Director:Naoki Hishikawa

    Writer:Michiko Yokote