The Best Episodes Written By Kento Shimoyama

Every TV Episode Written by Kento Shimoyama Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for A Witch Joins
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - A Witch Joins

    S1:E3

    Sparks fly when Nikaido Mari, a Valhalla witch with amnesia, joins the Small Fry Platoon. Can they successfully guard her? Or will Haunted get to her first...

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  2. Background image for The Necromancer Laughs
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - The Necromancer Laughs

    S1:E4

    In the chairman's office, Ouka finds files documenting Mari's crimes... The next day, the Mock Battle Tournament has entered the second round: Kyoya's 15th Platoon against Takeru's 35th. But during the battle, Yoshimizu, Kyoya's childhood friend and platoon member, has strange black thorns burst out of her body! "I've come to rescue you, my sweet Mari-san!" Emerging from the black thorns is the necromancer, Haunted.

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  3. Background image for Supreme Wish
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Supreme Wish

    S1:E12

    With Takeru gravely injured, Kiseki on a rampage, and Haunted wreaking havoc, Ouka decides to take matters into her own hands.

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  4. Background image for 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
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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

    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.

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  5. Background image for Santa Claus Red Is Blood Red
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Santa Claus Red Is Blood Red

    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.

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  6. Background image for Yozakura Blood
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Yozakura Blood

    S1:E15

    Taiyo investigates Kawashita; drugged Nohmen takes hostages. Shinzo aids, facing tough odds.

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  7. Background image for Kusanagi Takeru
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Kusanagi Takeru

    S1:E11

    Takeru hits a new low after Kiseki's request. He reflects on their past and where he stands now.

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  8. Background image for Move Out! Small Fry Platoon!
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Move Out! Small Fry Platoon!

    S1:E1

    Takeru, Usagi and Ikaruga are joined by a new squad member, Otori Ouka, an elite who'd lost her license for unusual reasons. The squad witnesses her impressive skills.

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  9. Background image for Summon the Hero
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Summon the Hero

    S1:E2

    Takeru told Ouka, "I won't give up on trying to be your comrade." But then, while visiting a certain grave site, he learns the tragic reason Ouka hates witches. The deep sorrow in Ouka's eyes when she tells Takeru, "other people are obstacles for my revenge," renders Takeru speechless.

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  10. Background image for The 35th Drunken Platoon
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The 35th Drunken Platoon

    S1:E9

    The 35th platoon investigates two cases: a mysterious love magic artifact from a night club, and a sea monster at a beach where summer won't end. Can they rack up the points they need for promotion?

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  11. Background image for Kusanagi Kiseki
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Kusanagi Kiseki

    S1:E10

    During a mission, Takeru runs into his little sister, Kusanagi Kiseki, and reveals the shocking truth to the rest of the platoon.

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  12. Background image for From a Foreigner's Perspective, You're the Foreigner. From an Alien's Perspective, You're the Alien
    9.5/10(4 votes)

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

    S4:E10

    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!

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  13. Background image for Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy

    S2:E28

    Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Kondo, Hijikata and Sogo goes to the Yagyu family premises and attempts to get Otae back.

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  14. Background image for Only Children Play in the Snow / Eating Ice Cream In Winter Is Awesome
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Only Children Play in the Snow / Eating Ice Cream In Winter Is Awesome

    S1:E38

    Part 1 - Everyone's participating in the neighborhood snow building contest-- with disastrous results. Part 2 - An old man tries to get his wife to look at his fireworks & enjoy it.

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  15. Background image for Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature

    S2:E2

    A baby is dropped off in front of the Yorozuya with a note claiming it's Gintoki's son.

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  16. Background image for The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable

    S2:E14

    Hattori Zenzo has been hired to kidnap a girl who is able to foresee the future. Meanwhile, the Yorozuya has been hired to protect the very same girl.

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  17. Background image for Rank Has Nothing to Do with Luck
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Rank Has Nothing to Do with Luck

    S2:E34

    The cold/flu season hits hard; Yorozuya is enlisted to help out at Otae's workplace.

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  18. Background image for 99% of Men Aren't Confident in Confessing Their Love / People Who Don't Believe in Santa Are the Very Ones Who Want to Believe, You Contentious Bastard
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 99% of Men Aren't Confident in Confessing Their Love / People Who Don't Believe in Santa Are the Very Ones Who Want to Believe, You Contentious Bastard

    S3:E38

    Part 1 - After so many attempts and failures, Sarutobi and Kondo try to play matchmaker to get the other's love for them to win a bet. Part 2 - In the second part, Gintoki meets Santa and Ben (his reindeer) as they reunite.

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  19. Background image for That Person Looks Different from Usual During a Birthday Party
    9.0/10(3 votes)

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

    S4:E4

    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…

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  20. Background image for If It Works Once, It'll Work Over And Over Again
    9.0/10(3 votes)

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

    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.

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  21. Background image for Two Is Better Than One. Two People Are Better Than One
    9.0/10(3 votes)

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

    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.

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  22. Background image for The Human Body Is Like a Little Universe
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - The Human Body Is Like a Little Universe

    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!

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  23. Background image for Using the Carrot and the Stick Method Depends on the Situation
    9.0/10(3 votes)

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

    S4:E22

    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?!

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  24. Background image for It's What's On The Inside That Counts / It's What's On The Inside That Counts, But Only To A Certain Extent
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - 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:E23

    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.

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  25. Background image for Kabukicho Stray Cat Blues
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Kabukicho Stray Cat Blues

    S4:E42

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

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Kento Shimoyama Ratings Summary

"A Witch Joins" is the best rated episode written by Kento Shimoyama. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Tomoyuki Kawamura. It aired on 10/21/2015 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Necromancer Laughs".