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Feb 14, 2017 9:50 AM

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Pakuyasa lol. The real star lol
OMFG TAKASUGI AHHHH😍
EVERYONE GATHERED YAY
Lol at the end
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Hype Hype Hype!

my partner looks disgusted at me when i was squirming when Takasugi and Gin clashes with each other and I thought they stab each other... so slow of me...

i lol'ed at OP with Pakuyasa and Gin tearing the screen just to interrupt that it was not him.. cant wait for next ep.. hope the Shinsengumi will also come.. no spoilers please..
Feb 16, 2017 6:43 PM

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This Episode had such a bad-ass ending, why would you go ahead and ruin it. I may not even be in the next episode, does that mean anything to you!? XD

Gintama is such a great series! It is one of the only anime that has ever kind of went outside of my anime preference zone. :3 But I am also trying to expand on newer types of anime and such. :)

Gintoki is so awesome! :D
Feb 17, 2017 2:37 AM

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Rievlyne said:
the last arc so far is still epic.
This is the second last arc of Gintama, not the last arc.
Feb 17, 2017 6:46 AM

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Wiziliz said:
Rievlyne said:
the last arc so far is still epic.
This is the second last arc of Gintama, not the last arc.


Well I stopped reading the manga three years ago.

This arc is so tense (and the joui reunited too) that I thought it was the finale
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Feb 17, 2017 2:35 PM

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Rievlyne said:
Wiziliz said:
This is the second last arc of Gintama, not the last arc.


Well I stopped reading the manga three years ago.

This arc is so tense (and the joui reunited too) that I thought it was the finale
The final arc is called
and with the way things are going in the manga, it's shaping up to be the greatest Gintama arc of all time. Being amazing from the very start to (hopefully) the very end.
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This episode was specially bad at combining serious with comedy. It felt like there was an actual physical separation between the dramatic and the funny Gintama, leave the first five minutes and the last three for the jokes, and don't let it touch the rest of the episode.

Did I say jokes, by the way? Scratch that, actually. Joke. The same over and over. The ending bit was just bland. You would think that repeating thrice the joke would lead to some distinct reaction, or a punch, or a twist... it didn't. It was just that. The same thing being repeated three times. Seriously wtf is this laziness in my Gintama. The sad thing is, it's been done before, and better in the show.

The drama would be ok if it wasn't so reliant on making me feel for a character the show has never cared for. I mean, Bansai surely is an interesting guy but I need something more to feel through his sacrifice, let alone evoke the deep emotions of attachment this episode tries to bring. And the oversaturation of (over)long speeches thing that has been quite an issue in this arc doesn't help.

This episode created an iconic image, no doubt about it. For that, I can respect its achievement. But the way through the episode to get this was, for me, unsatisfying on almost every level. I didn't like this, at all. Actually my least favorite from an arc and season I'm not too big on yet.
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jal90 said:
This episode was specially bad at combining serious with comedy. It felt like there was an actual physical separation between the dramatic and the funny Gintama, leave the first five minutes and the last three for the jokes, and don't let it touch the rest of the episode.

Did I say jokes, by the way? Scratch that, actually. Joke. The same over and over. The ending bit was just bland. You would think that repeating thrice the joke would lead to some distinct reaction, or a punch, or a twist... it didn't. It was just that. The same thing being repeated three times. Seriously wtf is this laziness in my Gintama. The sad thing is, it's been done before, and better in the show.

The drama would be ok if it wasn't so reliant on making me feel for a character the show has never cared for. I mean, Bansai surely is an interesting guy but I need something more to feel through his sacrifice, let alone evoke the deep emotions of attachment this episode tries to bring. And the oversaturation of (over)long speeches thing that has been quite an issue in this arc doesn't help.

This episode created an iconic image, no doubt about it. For that, I can respect its achievement. But the way through the episode to get this was, for me, unsatisfying on almost every level. I didn't like this, at all. Actually my least favorite from an arc and season I'm not too big on yet.


Well, you're definitely in the minority here.
Feb 18, 2017 3:46 AM

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Germs_N_Spices said:

Well, you're definitely in the minority here.

Yep, definitely. I noticed that in the poll, I'm the only weirdo who rated the episode 2/5 so far. Well, a bit of swimming against the tide this week, maybe the next things will go back to normal.
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jal90 said:
This episode was specially bad at combining serious with comedy. It felt like there was an actual physical separation between the dramatic and the funny Gintama, leave the first five minutes and the last three for the jokes, and don't let it touch the rest of the episode.

Did I say jokes, by the way? Scratch that, actually. Joke. The same over and over. The ending bit was just bland. You would think that repeating thrice the joke would lead to some distinct reaction, or a punch, or a twist... it didn't. It was just that. The same thing being repeated three times. Seriously wtf is this laziness in my Gintama. The sad thing is, it's been done before, and better in the show.

The drama would be ok if it wasn't so reliant on making me feel for a character the show has never cared for. I mean, Bansai surely is an interesting guy but I need something more to feel through his sacrifice, let alone evoke the deep emotions of attachment this episode tries to bring. And the oversaturation of (over)long speeches thing that has been quite an issue in this arc doesn't help.

This episode created an iconic image, no doubt about it. For that, I can respect its achievement. But the way through the episode to get this was, for me, unsatisfying on almost every level. I didn't like this, at all. Actually my least favorite from an arc and season I'm not too big on yet.


A Gintama thread wouldn't be one without jal writing bs. Sorry to burst your bubble, but your hate attemtps are still bad af and noone gonna believe it.

Save your time and space in this section and go back to OP. You are very welcome over there.. in the section of repetitive and average shounen.
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the_10th_plan said:
Idk why Gin has 20k+ favourites when Pakuyasa is the true hero of this anime. He didn't deserve to be arrested; that was an unnecessary stain on our saviour.

Tbh I didn't care much about the fight. Bato's dick joke sword was way too inconsistent for there to be any tension. (Apparently Sakamoto is tougher than a building, seeing as the sword couldn't cut through him.)
Good thing is the fights are short, and the dialogue refreshingly non-cheesy.
Reunion was hype, next episode will be great.

Budget seems to be tight, seeing as most of Bato and Gin's talk was from a uber-zoomed out crappy angle. This was a non-trivial scene, so it felt jarring. Although I don't mind if all this cost cutting means that


After ED scene was great. It was high time for some 4th wall-breaking. All I need now is some budget jokes and I'm golden.


It was on-screen bro. It was just kinda short.
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Tsu-kki said:
A Gintama thread wouldn't be one without jal writing bs. Sorry to burst your bubble, but your hate attemtps are still bad af and noone gonna believe it.

So much bait

It would be sad if I had actually wrote arguments and you just found them too inconvenient for your ad hominem.

Wait, I did. Nevermind, good bait.

Tsu-kki said:
Save your time and space in this section and go back to OP. You are very welcome over there.. in the section of repetitive and average shounen.

Yeah, I really should stop fanboying anything One Piece. I'm afraid I may be losing my perspective. Sigh.
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jal90 said:
Tsu-kki said:
A Gintama thread wouldn't be one without jal writing bs. Sorry to burst your bubble, but your hate attemtps are still bad af and noone gonna believe it.

So much bait

It would be sad if I had actually wrote arguments and you just found them too inconvenient for your ad hominem.

Wait, I did. Nevermind, good bait.

Tsu-kki said:
Save your time and space in this section and go back to OP. You are very welcome over there.. in the section of repetitive and average shounen.

Yeah, I really should stop fanboying anything One Piece. I'm afraid I may be losing my perspective. Sigh.



Since when are you capable of writing arguments?


@ the OP part.
How does this mean shit? Says it has flaws but scores it a "masterpiece". The other joke is commenting on filler episodes and trying to tell he isn't a fanboy, by pointing out the negative aspects of OP. haha
Yeah, filler and the shit ANIME does so counte. /facepalm
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Tsu-kki said:
jal90 said:

So much bait

It would be sad if I had actually wrote arguments and you just found them too inconvenient for your ad hominem.

Wait, I did. Nevermind, good bait.


Yeah, I really should stop fanboying anything One Piece. I'm afraid I may be losing my perspective. Sigh.



Since when are you capable of writing arguments?


@ the OP part.
How does this mean shit? Says it has flaws but scores it a "masterpiece". The other joke is commenting on filler episodes and trying to tell he isn't a fanboy, by pointing out the negative aspects of OP. haha
Yeah, filler and the shit ANIME does so counte. /facepalm

I've already criticized One Piece more than you did with Gintama, as far as I know. Don't dare call me a fanboy. And I don't comment all my issues with the show in this forum, like the various problems I've had with Zoro and Luffy in the post-TS scenario, which at some points have been serious, and I've been quite alone with them. Not to mention that I'm rating the two top fan favorite movies of the show significantly lower than most fans. And as far as I'm concerned, anime and fillers are part of One Piece. Your point would also be more grounded if I hadn't started reading the manga somewhere mid 2013, so I didn't know what was filler and what was not during most of these comments you disregard, and I didn't give a fuck if they were at the time.

If your only argument here are ratings, I would probably rank Gintama at the same overall spot as One Piece, if not higher, and that's why I've given four fucking 10s to the franchise (three for One Piece, by the way). And there are things it does consistantly better. Drama just happens to not be one of them.
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Best episode this season yet!
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Feb 21, 2017 2:30 AM
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Oh my God!! This was a one of the best episodes, i cann´t stopped to laugh!!!

White Chubby? What? kekeke

And the last scene when the friends stay together in the middle of the battle camp, ends and after we can watched a Gintoki complaining for damage the final, this great final with a stupids sequences of the White Chubby!!!! kekeke

Gintame forever!!!!
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jal90 said:
Tsu-kki said:



Since when are you capable of writing arguments?


@ the OP part.
How does this mean shit? Says it has flaws but scores it a "masterpiece". The other joke is commenting on filler episodes and trying to tell he isn't a fanboy, by pointing out the negative aspects of OP. haha
Yeah, filler and the shit ANIME does so counte. /facepalm

I've already criticized One Piece more than you did with Gintama, as far as I know. Don't dare call me a fanboy. And I don't comment all my issues with the show in this forum, like the various problems I've had with Zoro and Luffy in the post-TS scenario, which at some points have been serious, and I've been quite alone with them. Not to mention that I'm rating the two top fan favorite movies of the show significantly lower than most fans. And as far as I'm concerned, anime and fillers are part of One Piece. Your point would also be more grounded if I hadn't started reading the manga somewhere mid 2013, so I didn't know what was filler and what was not during most of these comments you disregard, and I didn't give a fuck if they were at the time.

If your only argument here are ratings, I would probably rank Gintama at the same overall spot as One Piece, if not higher, and that's why I've given four fucking 10s to the franchise (three for One Piece, by the way). And there are things it does consistantly better. Drama just happens to not be one of them.
lol look at this fucking fanboy justifying his opinions that dont go with the norm.

Immahnoob said:
Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

tokiyashiro said:

Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

Mar 2, 2017 1:53 AM

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Gin-san's bokuto can actually pierce flesh. That's rather surprising.

Pakuyasa is a new favorite, of course. I'm sure he has a good place in Gin-san's heart.

Oh, Takasugi's alive. Bet the fangirls are screaming now.

I'm glad Katsura is still alive or does he go by Zura now? I doubt it lol and Sakamoto is also fine.

One of the best episodes in this season so far. I'm glad to see the old Jouishishi together.

Pakuyasa at the end made my day. I guess it will be Pakutama from now on.
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Mar 3, 2017 5:31 AM

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All hail Pakuyasa.
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Mar 11, 2017 8:25 AM

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Lol when watching the opening, I was like "what? Pakuyasa has always been there?".

The fights were not as impressive than in the previous arc, but I liked them. Great reunion :)
Pakuyasa is the true samurai!
Mar 27, 2017 6:18 PM

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Based Pakuyasa's probably the one who did all the work and Gintoki is just leeching off his glory. That strawberry milk loving bum.
Apr 1, 2017 12:28 PM

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what an amazing episode.. Gintama truly is a masterpiece.
Apr 9, 2017 12:49 PM

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Another very intense and action packed episode I must say! Looking forward to see what's next!
Nov 21, 2017 3:55 AM

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Pakuyasa lol this episode was epic. That was some badass reunion.
Feb 23, 2018 5:28 PM

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Compared to the other two fights,Gintoki vs Batou was easily the weakest fight,but still nice.

Bansais fighting spirit really impressed me,glad that every character get his chance to shine.

The squad is complete,what a reunion,just epic.

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ffs tho they totally ruined the sentimentality- all those iconic scenes completely trampled over by the true hero of the story...Pakuyasa.
That was damn hilarious.

Oh and obviously best battle of 2017 goes to Gintoki vs preview screen!


This!!! ^^^

Cheering for that awesome Joui 4 scene at the end turned to confusion (why are they showing this scene with Katsura again?), then to hysterical laughter when Gin rips the screen open “No, that’s me.” Of course, it was expected in each one after that, but they were still freaking funny.
And fighting the preview screen was priceless. “This episode had a badass ending, so why are you screwing with it now?” LMAOOOOO
Sep 15, 2018 6:24 AM
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I'd like to comment this: YOU MAD, ZASSHUOH? Pakuyasa is the MVP 😂😂😂😂😂😂

The return of Takasugi

Gintoki vs Preview is 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
May 6, 2019 4:42 PM

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Oh wow the four disciples finally reunited, Shouyou is probably smiling in heaven.

Or at least the Shouyou part of Shouyou not Shouyou that isn't Shouyou but Shouyou the alien instead of Shouyou the temple teacher. So Shouyou Shouyou and Shouyou not Shouyou. Shourry not Shouyou. Pfew lads, I hate this plot twist.
Jun 23, 2019 12:18 PM

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Damn, so it was Pakuyasa all along.
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Sep 26, 2019 9:14 AM
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Pakuyasa for the win! Beginning and opening segments were hilarious, including the altered op. This is why I love the Gintama anime, it was clearly made by people who love the series. Only thing I didn't like was poor Shinpachi always gets in the way. What was the point of always showing him training in the ops/eds if he's just going to be useless? He's my favourite character, just give him at least one bad ass moment.
Oct 10, 2019 1:00 PM

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2nd part made me forget the 1st one.
Nov 22, 2019 7:23 PM
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Well, Gin beat the guy surprisingly easily, that's nice I guess. All four of them are together, now that's a fearsome sight!
Nov 26, 2019 4:57 AM

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Whewwww the quartet finally get to fight together!!
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Mar 17, 2020 12:19 PM

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Love it, the four Joi Rebels are back together!
Apr 16, 2020 5:11 AM

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Gintoki's fight wasn't as good as the other two but the conversation after that was great. Liked Bansai's fight, he's pretty strong. Kamui is back and he saved Takasugi.
Finally the Joui 4 are back together!




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this 'sin' they say I've committed.
Aug 12, 2020 12:04 AM

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The Joi 4 are reunited, this is so awesome!!!

Oct 17, 2020 12:40 AM

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OMG Pakuyasa is real LOL

At that much awaited Joi4 reunion, the hype is giving me chills
Oct 25, 2020 12:55 PM

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YES! Those 4 are gonna wreak tons o' havoc!
Nov 14, 2020 8:39 AM

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Shit, squealed at that reunion
This anime shit is addictive
Feb 27, 2021 11:00 PM

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another great episode

Takasugi's awake and they've returned as a team as they used to



5/5


Edit: that after-credits though lol

Mar 17, 2021 2:31 AM

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Yay, the four are reunited!
The after-credits was funny though.
May 6, 2021 10:36 PM

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Let’s gooo, the reunion we all have been waiting for! The gin fight was forgetful, idk how he was able to become a commander. Anyways the after credits were funny.
 
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There's the payoff.
Been a little disappointed with this arc as I feel it's not as good as the masterpieces that were fs and sa. The comedy wasn't great and the whole story wasn't totally great. But man this episode was pure awesomeness. Takasugi quickly becoming one of my favorites in the show, he and gin are just an amazing pair.
Halfway through the season, I'm assuming we're going to switch over to kagura family stuff which I think I will enjoy much more than this.
5/5
Jul 17, 2021 4:23 AM

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Hypeeeeee when Takasugi theme played. The next battle will be legendary. Pakuyasa scenes were hilarious. They even included him in OP and ED lol
Sep 14, 2021 7:49 PM

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This episode missed the chance of being one of the best yet, had they not messed on the animation quality... Which had some pretty ugly scenes and lack of fluidity. This is the only thing that stops this episode from being a 5 to me...
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When Gin was thinking of tomorrow and saw Kagura and Shinpachi <3333 The Joi 4 are back together, it was a really cool moment when Takasugi rose
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Cool fight between Gintoki and Batou. No wonder he could afford to joke around him, he countered that all seeing eye so easily.

Badass reunion after 10 years! Pakuyasa ruining that moment... lol
Mar 17, 2022 12:55 PM

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Pakuriyahsa moment.
That end was very badass, the joi 4 finally got back together!


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May 28, 2022 3:51 PM
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Well of course you can't surpass Gintoki like that, he's too strong at this point, though the real hero of the episode is Pakuyasa (xD) especially him stealing all the important scenes at the end. And sure Takasugi just can't die like that, and seeing him fighting with Gintoki against the Harusame was definitely epic!!
Jul 30, 2022 2:36 AM
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Lmao, Pakuyasa, lol
The episode itself is one of the best in the series. Just amazing!
It was hype when they all get together, they are back... Katsura, Gintoki, Takasugi & Sakamoto, let's f**king gooo! EPIC Reunion!!!!
Gintoki defeated that 3 eyes guy easily, and that Pakuyasa image as his student, lol

Kamui vs Umibozu next epsiode, excited!!
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