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The Best Episodes of Gintama Season 8

Every episode of Gintama Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gintama Season 8!

In an era where aliens have invaded and taken over feudal Tokyo, an unemployed samurai finds work however he can.
Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The Monster and the Monster's Child" is the best rated episode of "Gintama" season 8. It scored 8.8/10 based on 531 votes. Directed by migmi and written by Masaki Tachihara, it aired on 1/9/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Leave Letter".

  • The Monster and the Monster's Child
    8.8/10531 votes

    #1 - The Monster and the Monster's Child

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2017

    Katsura, his faction and the Yorozuya are in Akiba hiding from the bakufu before encountering Nobume, Matoko and Takechi.Thus weaves a tale of the Kiheitai's fall, the Tendoushuu's birth and a surprising secret of Shouyou.

    Director: migmi

    Writer: Masaki Tachihara

  • Leave Letter
    8.9/10515 votes

    #2 - Leave Letter

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2017

    As the Yorozuya struggle with the recent revelations, the Kiheitai find themselves with unexpected allies. Now all will go on a journey to the planet Rakuyou, once the birthplace of two certain redhead Yato.

    Director: Taro Kubo

    Writer: Masaki Tachihara

  • The Song of a Samurai
    9.1/10623 votes

    #3 - The Song of a Samurai

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2017

    Enemies and allies have gathered on Rakuyou. So now the battles begin!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zura
    9.2/10769 votes

    #4 - Zura

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2017

    Katsura, Sakamoto, and Gintoki must face off against the most dangerous members of the Harusame, the 3 Mad Stars. First up, it is Katsura vs Shoukaku, along with the reveal of Katsura's past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Two Fools
    9.1/10616 votes

    #5 - The Two Fools

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2017

    One Star down, two to go; next up, it is Sakamoto vs Hankai. As he struggles to save ship and crew from the android's machinations, a certain character gains development.

    Director: Matsuo Asami

    Writer: N/A

  • Ten Years
    8.8/10518 votes

    #6 - Ten Years

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2017

    Two down, one to go; last up, Gintoki vs. Batou with mistaken identities and illusions galore. And in the end, a certain character awakens and a certain quartet reunite.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Path
    9.6/101,591 votes

    #7 - Path

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2017

    The Heavenly Kings are reunited to fight against the Harusame and Utsuro. Meanwhile, a certain father and son also reunite to kill the other; but not if Kagura have anything to say about it.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Master of Kouan
    9.5/10953 votes

    #8 - Master of Kouan

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2017

    Umibouzu vs. Utsuro and Kagura vs. Kamui. Though along the way, the father and son reveal the figure who has a connection to all four of them, the deceased wife and mother of three of them, Kouka.

    Director: migmi

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lost Rabbit
    8.7/10467 votes

    #9 - The Lost Rabbit

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2017

    Through confusion and suffering, everything falls apart when Kouka grows ill and the ramifications of her constitution becomes apparent. In the present, Utsuro and Umibouzu's plus the siblings' fights end.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Siblings
    8.6/10464 votes

    #10 - Siblings

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2017

    It is the Yorozuya and Abuto vs Kamui to save him from the brink.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • First Student
    8.8/10482 votes

    #11 - First Student

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2017

    The arc comes to a close. Takasugi vs Oboro and Oboro's past is revealed.

    Director: Matsuo Asami

    Writer: N/A

  • Hope
    9.3/10833 votes

    #12 - Hope

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2017

    Utsuro's past is revealed as well as his ultimate plan, plus revelations are made. The Rakuyou Arc finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A