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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - 'Tis An Honor!
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E13

    Jirocho and Gin battle Kada's elite Harusame forces while the rest of the denizens of Kabuki-cho take on her main forces in the streets. Kada is utterly stunned when her elite forces are beat by just these two humans, and flees the scene. Gin then helps Jirocho resolve his issues regarding Tatsugoro; Otose and Jirocho reconcile at the hospital. Outside the hospital, Kada desperately launches one last feeble attempt at conquering Kabuki-cho, but is stopped in her tracks by Pirako and the Yorozuya - Kada settles for swearing that the Harusame will be back, and flees yet again. At the very end, Jirocho denounces all other names he has ever been called except for Father of Pirako, and goes with his daughter back to the country.

    Director:Kei Umabiki
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 29 - Sometimes You Can’t Tell Just By Meeting Someone
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E29

    Urara's older sister learns that Shinpachi sent Okita's picture with his letters. Shinpachi desperately tries to apologize, but Urara's older sister tells him that she wants to help him get Urara to like him. Afterwards, Gintoki and the others meet up with Urara and Okita. They try to get Urara's attention, but she is only interested in Okita. Urara's older sister can’t do anything about it and runs away in regret. Shinpachi is worried and goes after her, but…

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 44 - Those Who Stand On Four Legs Are Beasts. Those Who Stand on Two Legs, Guts, and Glory, Are Men
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E44

    Amidst the fierce battle, Kagura awakens to her Yato instincts and defeats Abuto. Thanks to Shinpachi’s desperate plea, Kagura is able to return to her senses and together they head after Hosen. Meanwhile Kamui has brought Seita before Hinowa, who is confined to her quarters. “Mom, let’s go home together!” Seita shouts out to his beloved mother. However, unexpected words leave Hinowa’s mouth…

    Director:Kei Umabiki
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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 32 - Screw Popularity Votes
    9.3/10(3 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
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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Laputa's Still Good After Seeing It So Many Times
    9.2/10(3 votes)

    S4:E11

    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
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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Five Pinkies
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S6:E7

    Gintoki and the gang storm the palace looking for Maizo and Sadasada, the former Shogun. They find and confront Sadasada, but he still has a few tricks up his sleeve...

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 36 - Before Thinking About the Earth, Think About the More Endangered Gintaman’s Future!
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E36

    Once, the manga Gintaman gained immense popularity in Jump magazine, and was even made into an animated series thanks to Gintoki’s random advice. Ofuji has since taken over from Konishi as editor of Gintaman… But now the manga’s popularity is on a steady decline! Under these desperate circumstances, Gintoki is once again called forth to help fix the problem! Strong criticism and heated debate ensue between Ofuji, Konishi, and Amachi Sensei, along with their special guest. In the end, what sort of breakthrough solution have they come up with?!

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 50 - When Breaking a Chuubert in Half, the End with the Knob Should Be Better. It's Also Tasty to Drink from There
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E50

    As the bombing of the Shinsengumi headquarters nears, Hijikata and Okita are still unable to find any means for escape. Only one key exists to unlock the shackles chaining each other. But if the key is used, it will set off a bomb to kill the other. The rule of the devil begins to stir distrust between the two. Though he commends them for not betraying one another, Jigzaw pressures them to make the final decision by displaying a certain item.

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - That Person Looks Different from Usual During a Birthday Party
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    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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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - And into the Legend...
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S4:E20

    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...

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 40 - When Looking For Something, Try Using its Perspective
    9.0/10(2 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.

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 48 - Never Losing that Smile
    9.0/10(2 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.

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 35 - Goodbye Lionel, Why Don't You Say Something!
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E35

    The Renho join forces with Sakamoto and the Yorozuya against Dark Vader and their home planet in order to bring peace to the universe.

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 42 - Draw Your Life on the Canvas We Call Manga
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E42

    Jellybeans Vanguard Honda is on his fifth year as a Jump editor. However, he's been assigned to the manga Gintaman, which has driven multiple editors insane. In order to save himself, Honda must find a new talented artist so he can be reassigned. One day, he is visited by an aspiring manga artist by the name of N3016.

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Path
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E7

    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.

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - They Say Soy Sauce On Pudding Tastes Like Sea Urchin, But Soy Sauce On Pudding Only Tastes Like Pudding and Soy Sauce
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E15

    Hijikata tells Matsudaira that he would fend off the store clerks who are coming-on to Matsudaira's daughter, Kuriko, just so he'd spare their lives. Kuriko mistakes Hijikata as some other person and starts to have feelings for him.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Japanese Restaurants Abroad Taste Pretty Much Like School Cafeteria Lunches / Once You've Taken a Dish, You Can't Put It Back
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E21

    Part 1 - Katsura goes undercover at an Amanto-only Japanese restaurant to stop a radical branch of the Joi Faction's plan of causing havoc. Part 2 - Hasegawa takes over a sushi bar while the owner is in the hospital. The Yorozuya end up helping after the sushi machine went out of order.

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Nobody with Natural Straight Hair Can Be That Bad
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E1

    Gintoki returns from a six-month vacation to find he has been replaced by a gold-haired imposter.

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - It's Too Confusing When Talking About the Poster Girl for a Poster Store, So Call Her a Sandwich Board
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E5

    Catherine appears to have a boyfriend and has drastically improved her appearance. Her boyfriend is a regular at Snack Otose, an entrepreneur by the name of Suejiro. Catherine decides to leave the Kabuki district to start a new bar with him.

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  20. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Even a Matsui Stick Can't Handle Some Kinds of Dirt
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S7:E2

    Odd Jobs continue to try and fix the Universal Clock, with little success.

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 50 - When Sleeping Under a Kotatsu, Make Sure You Don't Burn Your Balls
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S5:E50

    Nobody cares anymore, the animators, producers, not even Hideaki Sorachi. Aww, it’s such a drag even the characters are airing their grievances. Where do we go from here?

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 19 - The Bathhouse , Where You're Naked In Body And Soul
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E19

    Gin, Kondo, Hijkata, and Shin are stuck in the public bath with the demons. Every lie they tell digs their grave deeper. Can they really get away with kicking heads in, ripping off horns, and setting demons on fire with lotion?

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Nikola the Servant Girl
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E1

    Nikola is content to live a normal life in her small, tranquil village... until the day a curious man named Haga arrives. Haga claims to be "investigating" the world, and his quest to do so will open Nikola's eyes to all kinds of unseen wonders!

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - I Want to Protect Peace on Earth... From the Dog Park With Love?
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

    Ai becomes obsessed with a morally ambiguous TV superhero, and Boo, Cinnamon and Lucky want in on the fun. Cinnamon discovers high-tech toilets.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 34 - Battle on the New Moon (1)
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E34

    Moroha learns about her parents’ battle against Shogen Mamiana, the sealing of the Full Moon Raccoon Dog, and Takechiyo’s exile from his clan. Setsuna is attacked by the snow demon Yukinyudo. Zero targets Towa on the new moon.

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Kei Umabiki Ratings Summary

"'Tis An Honor!" is the best rated episode directed by Kei Umabiki. It scored 9.5/10 from 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on June 27, 2011. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Sometimes You Can’t Tell Just By Meeting Someone".