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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined 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
    10.0/10(2 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 30 - The More Precious the Burden, The Heavier and More Difficult it is to Shoulder
    9.7/10(3 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.

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  4. 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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  5. undefined Season 11 Episode 8 - The Creatures Known as Humanity
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S11:E8

    The Odd Jobs are joined by old friends in their battle to save the Earth. Utsuro is surprised by a side of humanity he had never seen before.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 46 - Men, Be a Madao
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E46

    The trial of Hasegawa's harassment charge comes to a conclusion.

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 50 - Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E50

    Yorozuya and Shinsengumi are divided into two teams to play against each other in a video-gaming contest for a chance to win a free "Owee".

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - A Birthday in Your Twenties Has No Deep Meaning / Lucky Is a Man Who Gets Up and Goes to Work
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E13

    Part 1 - Katsura briefly takes over the series in an attempt to promote his birthday. Part 2 - Gintoki attempts to help Tama find a way to enjoy herself.

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  9. 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.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E12

    The battle comes to a conclusion, with Benizakura finally taken over Okada's body, and Gintoki will have to use the sword Tetsuko gave him to stop this.

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Important Things Are Hard To See
    9.3/10(2 votes)

    S3:E5

    Now fully free from the curse, Hijikata battles against Itou. Meanwhile, Gintoki is forced into a confrontation with none other than Bansai, right hand man to Takasugi.

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  12. 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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  13. undefined Season 8 Episode 164 - Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S8:E164

    Naruto successfully begins taking out Pain's bodies one after another, but when his Sage Mode reaches its limit, Pain attempts to take control of the battle. Is the moment of Pain's victory at hand, or does Naruto have a plan?

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 127 - The Darkness Returns (3)
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E127

    Trapped and near termination, Jonouchi thinks this duel can’t turn any worse... but Marik has all the pieces necessary to summon The Winged Dragon of Ra! Can Jonouchi prevent Marik from summoning the Egyptian God Card, or is victory simply not in the cards?

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 43 - Make Characters So Anybody Can Tell Who They Are by Just Their Silhouettes / Since It Ended a Bit Early, We're Starting the Next One
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E43

    Part 1 - Otae, Sa-chan, and Catherine all try to go for the series' heroine position. Part 2 - Katsura enlists the Yorozuya to help him save Elizabeth-- but they need some ninja finesse to do it first.

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Kin-san's Kintama
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S6:E3

    After Gintoki saves Tama from Kintoki, he finds the whole town turned against him after Kintoki frames him for the attack! Now Gintoki must face not only Kintoki, but all his former friends too! However, some of them are beginning to have doubts.

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Pinky Swear
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S6:E8

    Just when it looks like all is lost, the Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi arrive to lend their aid to our heroes. Sadasada attempts to escape but Gintoki is hot in pursuit.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 38 - Only Children Play in the Snow / Eating Ice Cream In Winter Is Awesome
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    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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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - The Older, the Wiser
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E17

    Kamenashi (the turtle) tells the group about Otohime, the owner of the Dragon Palace, and that they are the only ones who are capable of stopping her plan.

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 27 - Some Things Can Only Be Conveyed Through the Written Word
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E27

    The fan club members for Edo's top idol, Tsu Terakado, are at the beach practicing their choreography for an upcoming concert. But Takachin notices his fellow members’ enthusiasm getting sloppy. One of the fan club officers has started exchanging e-mails with a girl he met through a blog. Shinpachi is furious the officer has broken their club rule of “Secret communication with women is forbidden.” As their captain, he puts some spirit into them, but…

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - If It Works Once, It'll Work Over And Over Again
    9.0/10(3 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.

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Using the Carrot and the Stick Method Depends on the Situation
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    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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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 47 - Not Losing to the Storm
    9.0/10(2 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.

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 51 - Everybody's a Santa!
    9.0/10(2 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.

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Odds or Even
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E14

    Kagura's older brother, Kamui, visits Kada's cell where she is being kept after having been captured by the Kiheitai and loses at a game of odds or evens. He is approached by one of the 12 captains who tells him he has the 12 captains support if he chooses to overthrow Admiral Abo. Kamui orders his second to kill the members of the Kiheitai, isolating Takasugi so Kamui can duel him. As the Kiheitai's ship is about to be attacked the Admiral double crosses Kamui and imprisons him out of fear. Takasugi visits Kada's cell and loses at a game of odds or evens. After a brief conversation Takasugi rescues Kamui at his execution, overthrowing Admiral Abo. Kamui becomes Admiral and the episode ends with Takasugi visiting Kada's cell one last time to lose at a game of odds or evens.

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Yasuhiro Minami 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 directed by Yasuhiro Minami. It scored 10.0/10 from 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on December 24, 2009.