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The Best Episodes of GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1

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Class is in session—and it’s out of control! Sakata Ginpachi teaches Gintama High School’s Class 3-Z, a ragtag bunch of idol otaku, stalkers, mayo guzzlers, sadists, and more. Fights break out, rules are ignored, and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 1 - Cram Schools Teachers Say, You Don't Have to Get a 100, 70's Enough.
    7.6/10(267 votes)

    #1 - Cram Schools Teachers Say, You Don't Have to Get a 100, 70's Enough.

    S1:E1

    Principal Hata challenges their teacher Ginpachi to have every student score over 80 in a test otherwise the class faces remedial lessons and Ginpachi gets a pay cut. Ginpachi and his students decide to do a cheating plan.

    Director:Natsumi Higashida
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  2. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 2 - People Can Change How They Look But Not Who They Are / No Matter How Old You Get, Tests Always Suck / When You Ask Someone for Advice, You Usually Know the Solution Yourself Deep Down
    7.3/10(196 votes)

    #2 - People Can Change How They Look But Not Who They Are / No Matter How Old You Get, Tests Always Suck / When You Ask Someone for Advice, You Usually Know the Solution Yourself Deep Down

    S1:E2

    Ginpachi arrives at his class and sees that his students change based on what he says.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 3 - When the Quiet Kid Cracks a Joke, It's Hard to React, but You Can't Ignore It, so All You Can Do Is Laugh
    7.3/10(153 votes)

    #3 - When the Quiet Kid Cracks a Joke, It's Hard to React, but You Can't Ignore It, so All You Can Do Is Laugh

    S1:E3

    Takasugi Shinsuke is back after a long suspension. But he doesn't seem to be the biggest problem...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 4 - Horror and Comedy Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
    7.2/10(109 votes)

    #4 - Horror and Comedy Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

    S1:E4

    Late at night, Shinpachi goes back to school for something forgotten and runs into Kagura and Ginpachi. Shinpachi recalls the "Seven wonders". Ginpachi laughs it off, but suddenly a mysterious voice echoes from the empty room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 5 - It's Nice Having a Party Member Who Can Use Safe Passage
    7.1/10(95 votes)

    #5 - It's Nice Having a Party Member Who Can Use Safe Passage

    S1:E5

    Three bank robbers are hiding in the school and Hata decides to offer a reward for them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 6 - Everyone Fantasizes a Little Bit About Transferring Because of Their Dad's Job
    7.0/10(89 votes)

    #6 - Everyone Fantasizes a Little Bit About Transferring Because of Their Dad's Job

    S1:E6

    Sakata Ginpachi, Class 3-Z’s eccentric homeroom teacher, tries to guide his equally eccentric students!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 7 - Spent Too Much Time Reading Old Copies of Jump and Didn't Get Much Cleaning Done
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    #7 - Spent Too Much Time Reading Old Copies of Jump and Didn't Get Much Cleaning Done

    S1:E7

    The students of class 3-Z start doing a general cleaning of the school.

    Director:Morihito Abe
    Writer:Hiroko Kanasugi

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  8. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 8 - They Say Nobody'll Ever Know if You Embarrass Yourself on a Holiday, but Nobody Wants to Embarrass Themselves in the First Place
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #8 - They Say Nobody'll Ever Know if You Embarrass Yourself on a Holiday, but Nobody Wants to Embarrass Themselves in the First Place

    S1:E8

    Class 3-Z goes on a school trip to Kyoto, and Hijikata tries to make sure everyone follows the rules.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 9 - You Say School Festivals Suck, but You're Enjoying Yourself, Aren't You?
    9.1/10(57 votes)

    #9 - You Say School Festivals Suck, but You're Enjoying Yourself, Aren't You?

    S1:E9

    The school festival is coming, and all the problems that come with it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 10 - Not Everything's Better Short
    8.8/10(43 votes)

    #10 - Not Everything's Better Short

    S1:E10

    The gang members of class 3-Z become involved in the monk pants raid that affects all of Kabukicho.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 11 - Whoever Shows Up Late On Purpose to Stand Out Deserves a Dropkick
    9.2/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Whoever Shows Up Late On Purpose to Stand Out Deserves a Dropkick

    S1:E11

    Kamui decides to confront Takasugi and the other gang members from Gintama High School to settle everything once and for all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Season 1 Episode 12 - Old Times Talk in Reunions and Last Episode Recaps in Anime Are Just Filler for When You Have Nothing to Show or Talk About
    8.8/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Old Times Talk in Reunions and Last Episode Recaps in Anime Are Just Filler for When You Have Nothing to Show or Talk About

    S1:E12

    Some time after graduating, Shinpachi decides to organize a reunion with the former students of class 3-Z.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Cram Schools Teachers Say, You Don't Have to Get a 100, 70's Enough." is the best rated episode of "GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 267 votes. Directed by Natsumi Higashida and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, it aired on 10/7/2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "People Can Change How They Look But Not Who They Are / No Matter How Old You Get, Tests Always Suck / When You Ask Someone for Advice, You Usually Know the Solution Yourself Deep Down".