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The Best Episodes Written By Shu Matsubara

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Siblings
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    S8:E10

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  2. undefined Season 9 Episode 13 - Guardian Spirits Are Also a Part of the Soul
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S9:E13

    The Kabuki District Sports Meet begins, and Shinpachi bears witness to the influence guardian spirits have on such events. Will he be able to fight through it and help Odd Jobs win the cash prize?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Chibita and Oden / Jyushimatsu Falls in Love
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E9

    Karamatsu ends up as Chibita's apprentice at his oden stand. / Jyushimatsu falls in love and his brothers try to help him achieve his romance as best they can.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 50 - Nobume
    9.8/10(4 votes)

    S7:E50

    With everyone fighting to regroup and escape, Sasaki makes the same mistake one more time.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 41 - The Crows Caw After the Battle Ends
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S7:E41

    As various conflicts draw to their conclusions, the Tendoshu swoop in to finish off the survivors.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 25 - Always Leave Enough Room for Fifty Million in Your Bag
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S7:E25

    Mutsu recalls to Gin how she and Sakamoto first became acquainted.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 26 - Always Leave Enough Room for Pebbles in Your Bag
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S7:E26

    Sakamoto has been kidnapped by the pirates they double-crossed in the past! Now, it's up to Mutsu and Gin to rescue him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 42 - Farewell, Buddy
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    S7:E42

    With the battle over, the survivors each go their separate ways. With Nobunobu appointed the new Shogun, Shigeshige and his retainers retreat to Kyo to regroup. For those left in Edo, there may be dark times ahead.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 49 - Karma
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    S7:E49

    Things come to a head on Kokujo Island, as death itself descends upon the battlefield.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  10. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Master of Kouan
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S8:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - The Lost Rabbit
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S8:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  12. undefined Season 7 Episode 38 - And Then There Were Five
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S7:E38

    As Sarutobi attempts to rescue the critically wounded Zenzou, Odd Jobs, Hijikata and Kondou desparately fight back against the ruthless Yato clan, trying to get the Shogun to safety. Meanwhile, Takasugi seeks out Gintoki to end things once and for all.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 47 - Stray Dogs
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S7:E47

    Odd Jobs and the Shinsengumi make land on the prison island, but to reach Kondo and Katsura they must content with the Tendoshu and the Mimawarigumi first.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 3 - An Inspector's Love Begins With an Inspection
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E3

    Yamazaki is on the verge of breaking down after staking out Odd Jobs' place for days on end. Tama offers some words of encouragement at just the right moment. Unfortunately, Yamazaki's new found affection for Tama soon turns into full-blown stalking. Concerned, the Shinsengumi send Okita to help fix things...

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Forget Dates, Remember People / You Can Hide Your Porn Mags, But You Can't Hide Your ***
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E4

    Part 1 - Tsukuyo attempts to give Seita history lessons, but he refuses to take it seriously. Gintoki attempts to help, but his version of events may not be very accurate. Part 2 - Shinpachi runs into Gintoki whilst attempting to smuggle "Ho Love-ru" manga. The pair discuss how best to hide them from his sister.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 10 - 9 + 1 = Yagyu Jyubei
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E10

    Chaos ensues in the Kabuki district after a fanatical cult swaps everyone's genders around.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  17. undefined Season 7 Episode 11 - Calories Come Back to Bite You Just When You've Forgotten About Them
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E11

    Odd Jobs and the Shinsengumi (F) team up to overthrow the cult, but Kyubei starts to question whether he/she wants to turn back into a woman.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  18. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - 10 - 1 =
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E12

    The gang break into the cult's headquarters but the leaders have already escaped. Faced with the possibility of never changing back, everyone must now adjust to their new genders.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  19. undefined Season 7 Episode 35 - Shoguns of Light and Shadow
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E35

    After the Shogun nearly falls victim to an assassination attempt by unknown forces, a plan is put into motion to help him escape Edo. Several diversions, each with body doubles set off in different directions, guarded by those loyal to Shigeshige. However the loyalty of some remains uncertain...

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  20. undefined Season 7 Episode 36 - Ninja Village
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E36

    Zenzou and the Iga clan have betrayed the Shogun! Their forces are ambushed from all sides as forces loyal to the shogun desperately fight back.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  21. undefined Season 7 Episode 37 - Ninja Soul
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E37

    After it becomes clear that the Iga clan didn't actually betray the Shogun, Gin and co are taken to their village and learn the truth about the Shogun's deep involvement with the clan in the past.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  22. undefined Season 7 Episode 48 - Undelivered Mail
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E48

    Sasaki Isaburo's past with the Shinsengumi, Matsudaira, and Imai Nobume is finally revealed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  23. undefined Season 8 Episode 11 - First Student
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E11

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  24. undefined Season 8 Episode 12 - Hope
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E12

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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  25. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - A Family
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S9:E4

    The gang discover the truth behind the old man and look to reunite him with Ikumatsu and her ramen.

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    Writer:Shu Matsubara

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Shu Matsubara Ratings Summary

"Siblings" is the best rated episode written by Shu Matsubara. It scored 10/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/13/2017 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Guardian Spirits Are Also a Part of the Soul".