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The Best Episodes of Gintama Season 4

Every episode of Gintama Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gintama Season 4!

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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 4 Episode 39 - We Know It’s Best to Finish Yearly Tasks Before the End of the Year, But then You Put It Off Till Next Year for a Fresh Start. That’s How the End of the Year Goes / Radio Exercises are Socials for Boys and Girls
    9.8/10(3476 votes)

    S4:E39

    Part 1 - While researching the Anti-Foreigner War, a reporter interviews Nagai, a former reporter from the war called Nagai in order to know about the White Demon's (Gintoki's alter-ego) activities in such time. He chronicles the events from war, explaining how the samurais decided to fight against the aliens. As Nagai is about to talk about the White Demon, he replaces him with the fictional robot Gundam to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise with the same name. Part 2 - Kagura starts going to Kabuki-cho's physical fitness lessons where she meets a kid named Hongou Hiashi, whom she befriends. Suffering from a dangerous disease that weakens his body, Hiashi is absent from various lessons even though he promised Kagura to go to every lesson. During a rainy day, Kagura is the only person to come to the lesson, but Gintoki and her friends decide to join her. Next day, Hiashi returns to another lesson and sees Kagura once again.

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami
    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  2. Gintama Season 4 Episode 40 - When Looking For Something, Try Using its Perspective
    9.8/10(5720 votes)

    S4:E40

    While on a job observing stray cats at a shrine feeding themselves,the Yorozuya waiting for the boss cat to show up with the name Hoichi. But as he finally shows up, and Kagura and Shinpachi jump out of the bushes to capture him, he escapes easily. So they ask Gintoki to help out, when they notice that he mysteriously disappeared.

    Director:Kei Umabiki
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  3. Gintama Season 4 Episode 42 - Kabukicho Stray Cat Blues
    9.8/10(3128 votes)

    S4:E42

    While protecting Gintoki from the stray cats, Hoichi and the cats get caught. Soon Gintoki, Katsura and Kondo goes to save him.

    Director:Shinya Watada
    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  4. Gintama Season 4 Episode 49 - That’s How I Wish to Be, Beautiful and Strong
    9.8/10(3306 votes)

    S4:E49

    Consumed by negative emotions, Douman is transformed into a giant demon. He now possesses within his body Antenmaru, a demon sealed away over a millennium ago by the desperate efforts of the Ketsuno and Shirino clans. As Seimei is about to be killed by Antenmaru, Gintoki stands before him with his aura-charged wooden sword. Gintoki charges his sword with everybody's energy including Douman's in order to overwhelm Antenmaru and bring a sunny day. After Antenmaru is destroyed, Gintoki leaves so that Ketsuno Ana will not know about the fight. However, he requests Gedomaru to make Ketsuno Ana to give him her autograph. Douman appears alive and ends up having a childish fight against Seimei. As Odd Jobs leave, Ketsuno Ana expresses her thanks to Gintoki in her weather forecast.

    Director:Naoki Hishikawa
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  5. Gintama Season 4 Episode 36 - Beware of Foreshadows
    9.7/10(2708 votes)

    S4:E36

    Okita is going through a selection of sweets at the cake shop. As Okita leaves the store, a girl suddenly comes up and stabs him!! Calling Okita her father’s killer, the girl’s action seems to be fueled by a past case called the “Rokkaku Incident.” What is the connection between this incident and Okita, as well as the girl’s father? And more importantly, what’s the fate of Okita who’s been stabbed right at the start of this episode?!

    Director:Ko Matsuo
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  6. Gintama Season 4 Episode 37 - It’s Goodbye Once a Flag Is Set
    9.7/10(2190 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
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  7. Gintama Season 4 Episode 38 - An Observation Journal Should Be Seen Through To The Very End
    9.7/10(2507 votes)

    S4:E38

    Students at a temple school share their independent research projects completed during the past summer vacation. After one of the students finishes reading a well-written journal, the last one to present is a kid named Daigoro. Sleeping in on the first day of summer vacation, Daigoro arrived late at the radio exercises and met Madao, and decided to keep an observation journal about him.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  8. Gintama Season 4 Episode 41 - Freedom Means to Live True to Yourself, not Without Law!
    9.7/10(2289 votes)

    S4:E41

    Having turned into cats, Gintoki,Katsura and Kondo (who turned into a gorilla) are brought by Hoichi to Otose to get food. While eating, Otose tells them that if caught, they can never return to this town.

    Director:Masaomi Ando
    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  9. Gintama Season 4 Episode 48 - Never Losing that Smile
    9.7/10(2096 votes)

    S4:E48

    Seimei takes the risk of being dismissed as lead guardian of Edo by undoing the Shikigami placed throughout the city, and fueling himself with all their power to face Douman. Their fierce magic clashes, and Douman is forced onto the defensive as Seimei's techniques overwhelm him. Just when the battle seems over, Douman recalls the history between his family and the Ketsuno clan as repeatedly told by his father.

    Director:Kei Umabiki
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  10. Gintama Season 4 Episode 50 - Santa Claus Red Is Blood Red
    9.7/10(3112 votes)

    S4:E50

    It's Christmas in Edo and Kagura writes her father a letter. She is sad that Santa Claus never visited her. Moved, her father Umi Bozu dresses himself up as Santa and hides watching Kagura, Otae, Shinpachi and Hasegawa celebrate Christmas. When he finally jumps out of the bushes to surprise her there is another Santa, a dressed up Gintoki. Both of them think that their counterpart is real. They start punching each other when another three Santas show up (Sachan, Kondo and Kyubei). Kagura decides on a contest to see who's the real Santa.

    Director:Shinya Watada
    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  11. Gintama Season 4 Episode 51 - Everybody's a Santa!
    9.7/10(2343 votes)

    S4:E51

    The contest has finally begun but instead of a real contest to decide who's the real Santa, Kagura, Otae and the five Santas together with Shinpachi and Hasegawa are shown in various scenes playing a role like a school girl and not fighting each other like in a real contest. In each scene they imagine, the Santa has to show his kind of version what he would do as Santa and this is judged by Kagura, Otae and Hasegawa. Although in the end none of the Santas has any desire to continue with this contest so they all quit. The episode ends with Kagura, all along figured out the identity of everyone, wishing everybody a Merry Christmas.

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  12. Gintama Season 4 Episode 43 - Cooking is About Guts
    9.6/10(1764 votes)

    S4:E43

    After eating egg over rice for three days straight, Gintama is fed up with Kagura being the cook in charge and doesn't want any egg over rice. Frustrated by Gin's reaction Kagura goes over to Shinachi's house to talk to Otae. Then Otae asks her if she wants to join a cooking class with her. Together with Shinpachi and other odd faces they start the cooking class.

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  13. Gintama Season 4 Episode 35 - Hometowns and Boobs Are Best Thought of from Afar / The Whole Peeing on a Bee Sting Is a Myth. You’ll Get Germs, So Don’t Do It!!
    9.5/10(1868 votes)

    S4:E35

    The Odd Jobs are requested to remove a hornets’ nest on the temple grounds. Fully armored in protective suits, what awaits the trio is a ginormous hive, like none they’ve ever seen before. Arguing that this wasn’t what they signed up for, Gintoki prepares to leave, but Kagura goes off and destroys the hive. The trio quickly plays dead to avoid getting attacked by the raging hornets, but are instead greeted by something quite unexpected...

    Director:Shinya Watada
    Writers:Michiko Yokote, Kento Shimoyama

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  14. Gintama Season 4 Episode 44 - Whenever I Hear Leviathan, I Think of Sazae-san. Stupid Me!!
    9.5/10(1579 votes)

    S4:E44

    The episode begins with a short sequence about Kamui transferring into Yato High School and is told from Abuto's point of view. While the Shinsengumi are out on a mission, Hijikata notices snot coming out of Kondo's nose so he wonders how he could tell him without the others noticing Kondos problem. In the end the snot even takes control over Kondo's body and it comes out that Kondo's true identity is being an Amanto in snot form. As Hijikata destroys it, he realizes it has been all a dream.

    Director:Ko Matsuo
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  15. Gintama Season 4 Episode 45 - Not Losing to the Rain
    9.4/10(1351 votes)

    S4:E45

    Lately the weather forecasts Ketsuno Ana is predicting are always wrong. When Gintoki meets her on the streets he takes her to the Yorozuya's place to help her.But after a monster attacks the house,it is revealed that Ketsuno Anna is an onmyouji and some other onmyouji is targeting her. After that Gintoki and the others are on the way to the Ketsuno residence,where they fight some odd creatures.

    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  16. Gintama Season 4 Episode 16 - Two Is Better Than One. Two People Are Better Than One
    9.3/10(1107 votes)

    S4:E16

    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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  17. Gintama Season 4 Episode 18 - The Human Body Is Like a Little Universe
    9.3/10(1063 votes)

    S4:E18

    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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  18. Gintama Season 4 Episode 32 - Screw Popularity Votes
    9.3/10(1222 votes)

    S4:E32

    Character popularity results are announced to celebrate Gintama’s 182nd episode! Shinpachi is alone at the café, feeling depressed after learning that he’s still in 8th place in popularity, unchanged from the previous ranking. Yamazaki, who is in 9th place, drops by to say that boring characters such as they should aim to become the No. 1 steppingstone for others. For Shinpachi and Yamazaki, 8th and 9th place should hold the same meaning as 1st. But in reality Yamazaki can’t give up the hope of ranking higher, and runs off in tears. Shinpachi can do nothing but watch, when suddenly Yamazaki’s scream is heard in the distance!

    Director:Kei Umabiki
    Writer:Michiko Yokote

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  19. Gintama Season 4 Episode 46 - Not Losing to the Wind
    9.3/10(1361 votes)

    S4:E46

    Weather girl Ketsuno Ana is giving the wrong weather forecast. Turns out she comes from a line of traditional Onmyojis, and her forecast is not derived from mere fortune-telling but actually by using her Onmyoji powers. But her weather forecast is being sabotaged by someone who is unhappy with Ketsuno Ana's career as a weather girl despite her being an Onmyoji. Gintoki and the gang arrive at the Onmyoji mansion where they come face to face with Seimei, Ketsuno Ana's older brother.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  20. Gintama Season 4 Episode 47 - Not Losing to the Storm
    9.3/10(1432 votes)

    S4:E47

    In order to save Ketsuno Ana, Seimei agrees to Douman's proposal of a Shikigami Tag-Team Mystic Death Match. Seimei arrives at the arena only to be captured by Douman, but Gintoki and the gang appears to lend a helping hand. The first match ends in a draw after both the Ketsuno and Shirino clan contestants are disqualified. After seeing how they performed in the first round, Seimei accepts Gintoki and the gang's skills, and together they prepare for the next round. Rather than making a casting spells fight, Gintoki and Ketsuno Ana's shikigami, Gedomaru, try to beat up Douman, but are caught in one of Douman's illusion and Gintoki has his testicles rip off by Gedomaru's weapon. As Gintoki's testicles are accidentally damaged by Gedomaru, Seimei decides to fight Douman alone while the shikigami heal Gintoki.

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  21. Gintama Season 4 Episode 8 - If a Friend Gets Injured, Take Him to the Hospital, Stat!
    9.2/10(978 votes)

    S4:E8

    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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  22. Gintama Season 4 Episode 15 - If It Works Once, It'll Work Over And Over Again
    9.2/10(1056 votes)

    S4:E15

    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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  23. Gintama Season 4 Episode 31 - Watch Out For A Set of Women and A Drink
    9.2/10(1123 votes)

    S4:E31

    The city of Yoshiwara is making its recovery, though Tsukuyo has shut herself in her room. Hinowa asks Gintoki to help Tsukuyo have some fun for a change. It turns out that Tsukuyo is only pretending to be sleeping in her room, when in reality she is sneaking out to perform her routine patrol. The gang decides to come up with a plan to help Tsukuyo cheer up, even while working.

    Director:Shuji Miyahara
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  24. Gintama Season 4 Episode 19 - The Chosen Idiots
    9.1/10(947 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
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  25. Gintama Season 4 Episode 30 - The More Precious the Burden, The Heavier and More Difficult it is to Shoulder
    9.1/10(1112 votes)

    S4:E30

    Gintoki strikes down Jiraia and frees Tsukuyo from his twisted web. Chiding Tsukuyo for trying to shoulder every burden herself, Gintoki goes on to say that rather than throw away your life to die beautifully, it’s far better to live and be yourself – even if your life is not a pretty one. And finally, Gintoki expresses his anger toward Jiraia for betraying his own student, despite calling himself a master.

    Director:Yasuhiro Minami
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"We Know It’s Best to Finish Yearly Tasks Before the End of the Year, But then You Put It Off Till Next Year for a Fresh Start. That’s How the End of the Year Goes / Radio Exercises are Socials for Boys and Girls" is the best rated episode of "Gintama" season 4. It scored 9.8/10 based on 3476 votes. Directed by Yasuhiro Minami and written by Kento Shimoyama, it aired on 12/24/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "When Looking For Something, Try Using its Perspective".