Gintama (Season 2)

We're Odd Jobs Gin!

In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.

  • Poster for Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final

    Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final (Episode 1) 7.5

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-04-05

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: The cast goes over their ideas for the series' new direction.

  • Poster for Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature

    Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature (Episode 2) 9.0

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2007-04-12

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: A baby is dropped off in front of the Yorozuya with a note claiming it's Gintoki's son.

  • Poster for If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First

    If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First (Episode 3) 8.7

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2007-04-19

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: It is revealed that the baby isn't Gintoki's; instead the baby was left at Yorozuya by the mother to keep her child safe from her father-in-law. Meanwhile Kagura and Shinpachi try to save the mother; Gintoki is on his way to return the baby.

  • Poster for Stress Makes You Bald, but It's Stressful to Avoid Stress, So You End Up Stressed Out Anyway, So in the End There's Nothing You Can Do

    Stress Makes You Bald, but It's Stressful to Avoid Stress, So You End Up Stressed Out Anyway, So in the End There's Nothing You Can Do (Episode 4) 8.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-04-26

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: While trying to burn old JUMP issues, Gintoki is captured by a female fire fighter in search of a local arsonist.

  • Poster for Mothers Everywhere Are All the Same

    Mothers Everywhere Are All the Same (Episode 5) 8.7

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-05-03

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: A mother looking for her son in Edo enlists the help of Yorozuya.

  • Poster for Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat

    Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat (Episode 6) 8.0

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-05-10

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Continuing from the last episode, it is discovered that the son turned out to be the No.1 "Pimp" in Kabuki District.

  • Poster for Keep an Eye on the Chief for the Day

    Keep an Eye on the Chief for the Day (Episode 7) 9.3

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-05-17

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Terakado Tsu (Otsu) goes to be one day chief of the Shinsengumi to improve its image.

  • Poster for When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It

    When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It (Episode 8) 8.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-05-24

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Mutsu requests the Yorozuya recover some stolen cargo.

  • Poster for Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls

    Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls (Episode 9) 8.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-05-31

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: A serial killer has been going around town-- and one of the crew meets him head on! In the meantime, Gintoki is requested to locate "Benizakura", an unlucky sword stolen from its owner.

  • Poster for Be Careful Not to Leave Your Umbrella Somewhere

    Be Careful Not to Leave Your Umbrella Somewhere (Episode 10) 9.3

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-06-07

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Kagura gets captured. Tetsuko goes to visit the injured Gintoki and tells him the truth about the Benizakura sword.

  • Poster for The Sun Will Rise Again

    The Sun Will Rise Again (Episode 11) 9.3

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-06-14

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Shinpachi and Elizabeth go on the ship to attack Okada. A battle rages on the ship, at which Kagura manages to escape from captivity. On the other hand, Gintoki and Tetsuko (Benizakura forger Tetsuya's sister) head towards Takasugi.

  • Poster for On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light

    On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light (Episode 12) 9.3

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-06-21

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Even Mummy Hunters Sometimes Turn into Mummys

    Even Mummy Hunters Sometimes Turn into Mummys (Episode 13) 9.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-06-28

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Yamasaki is sent by Hijikata to investigate what has happened with that fight between Katsura and Takasugi groups. He goes around asking different people, though fails to get any real answers.

  • Poster for The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable

    The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable (Episode 14) 9.0

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2007-07-05

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Hattori Zenzo has been hired to kidnap a girl who is able to foresee the future. Meanwhile, the Yorozuya has been hired to protect the very same girl.

  • Poster for Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time!

    Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time! (Episode 15) 9.0

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-07-12

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: A set of TV crews follow Katsura around for a day to do a television program special interview.

  • Poster for Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious

    Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious (Episode 16) 8.7

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-07-19

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Kagura's beetle was killed during a beetle fighting match. She tries to drag Gintoki and Shinpachi to go beetle hunting with her. That only succeeds when they know there is a high demand for the beetles - meaning they can make money of it. The trio encounters the Shinsengumi who also happens to be capturing beetles for reason unknown.

  • Poster for Dango Over Flowers

    Dango Over Flowers (Episode 17) 8.7

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-07-26

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: An old dango shop owner accepts a challenge from the owner of a popular new dessert shop.

  • Poster for For the Wind Is the Life / The Ideal Girlfriend Is Always Minami

    For the Wind Is the Life / The Ideal Girlfriend Is Always Minami (Episode 18) 8.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-08-02

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Part 1 - Gintoki gets into an accident with a delivery girl who has the "Need for Speed" Part 2 - As Gintoki recovers from the delivery incident, Sa-chan is forced to weigh both her feminine needs and her assassin duties when working a mission at the same hospital.

  • Poster for Like a Haunted House, Life is Filled with Horrors

    Like a Haunted House, Life is Filled with Horrors (Episode 19) 7.3

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2007-08-09

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Every year during the Matsuri festival, a "Test of Courage" is held. This year Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura help out with the event.

  • Poster for Please Help by Separating Your Trash

    Please Help by Separating Your Trash (Episode 20) 9.3

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-08-16

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Gintoki finds a female android head in the trash.

  • Poster for Too Many Cuties Can Make You Sick

    Too Many Cuties Can Make You Sick (Episode 21) 9.3

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-08-23

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: It's revealed that the android head belonged to a murder suspect. Two other androids were sent to retrieve the android head along with a horde of maid androids.

  • Poster for Some Data Cannot Be Erased

    Some Data Cannot Be Erased (Episode 22) 9.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-08-30

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and the robot tinkerer head towards the main facility of the inventor and attempt to shutdown the rampaging maid android mob.

  • Poster for A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant / Drive With a "Might" Attitude

    A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant / Drive With a "Might" Attitude (Episode 23) 8.0

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-09-06

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Part 1 - Sadaharu is in "heat" and Yorozuya tries to find him a mate. Part 2 - Katsura attempts to take a driving lesson -- a "Might Happen" driving lesson, that is.

  • Poster for Think for a Minute Now, Do Matsutake Mushrooms Really Taste All that Good?

    Think for a Minute Now, Do Matsutake Mushrooms Really Taste All that Good? (Episode 24) 8.0

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2007-09-13

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: While hunting mushrooms in the woods, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura become infected with mentality-changing mushrooms while getting get involved in a tragic war between a bear and a hunter.

  • Poster for The Manga Writer Becomes a Pro, After Doing a Stock of Manuscripts

    The Manga Writer Becomes a Pro, After Doing a Stock of Manuscripts (Episode 25) 8.8

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-09-20

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Edo's under attack by M-unibrow zombies!

  • Poster for Don’t Complain About Your Job at Home, Do It Somewhere Else

    Don’t Complain About Your Job at Home, Do It Somewhere Else (Episode 26) 8.3

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-09-27

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura recaps what has happened to date on their 2nd Year Anniversary special.

  • Poster for In Those Situations, Keep Quiet and Cook Red Rice With Beans

    In Those Situations, Keep Quiet and Cook Red Rice With Beans (Episode 27) 9.0

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-10-04

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Otae's childhood friend, Kyubei Yagyu appears and takes Otae back to fufil her childhood promise.

  • Poster for Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy

    Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy (Episode 28) 9.3

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2007-10-11

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Kondo, Hijikata and Sogo goes to the Yagyu family premises and attempts to get Otae back.

  • Poster for People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too

    People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too (Episode 29) 8.7

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2007-10-18

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.

  • Poster for Four Heads are Better than One

    Four Heads are Better than One (Episode 30) 8.7

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-10-25

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Gintoki, Isao, Toujou, and Binbokusai are in the toilet, all looking for something to wipe....

  • Poster for When Someone Who Wears Glasses Takes Them Off, It Looks Like Something’s Missing

    When Someone Who Wears Glasses Takes Them Off, It Looks Like Something’s Missing (Episode 31) 9.0

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-11-08

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: The battle between Gintoki and Binbokusai begins; meanwhile, Shinpachi discovered that Kyubei was girl.

  • Poster for A Woman's Best Make-up Is Her Smile

    A Woman's Best Make-up Is Her Smile (Episode 32) 9.0

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-11-15

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: The final episode in the Yagyu story arc.

  • Poster for You Don't Stand in Line for the Ramen, You Stand in Line for the Self-Satisfaction / You Say Kawaii So Often, You Must Really Think You're Cute Stuff

    You Don't Stand in Line for the Ramen, You Stand in Line for the Self-Satisfaction / You Say Kawaii So Often, You Must Really Think You're Cute Stuff (Episode 33) 8.3

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-11-22

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Part 1 - The Yorozuya attempt to rid a town of monsters for some quick cash Part 2 - The piggish Amanto female saved by the Yorozuya from the drug pirates enlists them to save her boyfriend from his former gang.

  • Poster for Rank Has Nothing to Do with Luck

    Rank Has Nothing to Do with Luck (Episode 34) 9.0

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2007-11-29

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: The cold/flu season hits hard; Yorozuya is enlisted to help out at Otae's workplace.

  • Poster for Hard-boiled Egg on a Man's Heart

    Hard-boiled Egg on a Man's Heart (Episode 35) 7.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-12-06

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: A washed out detective tells his tale about his life-long quest of pursuing of a thief who turned from righteous to evil.

  • Poster for Hard-Boiled Eggs Don't Crack

    Hard-Boiled Eggs Don't Crack (Episode 36) 8.0

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2007-12-13

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: The detective, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura crashed into a mansion in an attempt to capture the thief.

  • Poster for It's Often Difficult to Sleep When You're Engrossed With Counting Sheep

    It's Often Difficult to Sleep When You're Engrossed With Counting Sheep (Episode 37) 9.0

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-12-20

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Sougo's older sister, Mitsuba, arrived in Edo for a visit. Hijikata and Mitsuba's relationship is revealed.

  • Poster for Perform a German Suplex on a Woman Who Asks If She or the Job Is More Important

    Perform a German Suplex on a Woman Who Asks If She or the Job Is More Important (Episode 38) 9.3

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2007-12-27

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Mitsuba is in bad condition due to her sickness; Sougo decides to go help Hijikata.

  • Poster for The Most Exciting Part of a Group Date is Before it Starts

    The Most Exciting Part of a Group Date is Before it Starts (Episode 39) 8.7

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2008-01-10

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Tojo Ayumu enlisted the help of Yorozuya to help make a "woman" out of the tomboyish Kyubei. Gintoki's solution: a Gokon.

  • Poster for What Happens Twice, Happens Thrice

    What Happens Twice, Happens Thrice (Episode 40) 8.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2008-01-17

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: The spirit of the sword that Gintoki carries appears to teach Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura an ultimate technique.

  • Poster for The More Delicious the Food, the Nastier It Is When It Goes Bad

    The More Delicious the Food, the Nastier It Is When It Goes Bad (Episode 41) 8.7

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2008-01-24

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura and Hasegawa are hospitalized (The Yorozuya gang for food poisoning from eating unfresh crabs; Hasegawa got knocked down by a car). They get themselves involved when a young nurse falls in love with one of her patients.

  • Poster for If You Want To Lose Weight, Then Stop Eating and Start Moving

    If You Want To Lose Weight, Then Stop Eating and Start Moving (Episode 42) 9.0

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

    Air date: 2008-01-31

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Our female characters joined a "slimming" camp to shed off their extra weights.

  • Poster for Be a Person Who Can See People's Strong Points and Not Their Weak Points

    Be a Person Who Can See People's Strong Points and Not Their Weak Points (Episode 43) 8.0

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2008-02-07

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: An assassin has been hired to kill Matsudaira but encounters unexpected scenarios while carrying out the task.

  • Poster for Even a Hero Has Issues

    Even a Hero Has Issues (Episode 44) 7.7

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

    Air date: 2008-02-14

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: It's Valentine's Day, and a space heroine comes to Edo to confess her intention to...

  • Poster for When Riding A Train, Make Sure You Grab the Straps With Both Hands

    When Riding A Train, Make Sure You Grab the Straps With Both Hands (Episode 45) 8.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2008-02-21

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Hasegawa gets a job. While commuting on his first day, an accident lands him in jail with harassment charges.

  • Poster for Men, Be a Madao

    Men, Be a Madao (Episode 46) 9.5

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2008-02-28

    Runtime: 24 min

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

  • Poster for If You're a Man, Don't Give Up

    If You're a Man, Don't Give Up (Episode 47) 8.7

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2008-03-06

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: A planet is attacked by mysterious beings. It's up to Umibouzu to settle things and put an end to the attack. How will the end turn out?

  • Poster for Exaggerate the Tales of Your Exploits by a Third, So Everyone Has a Good Time / Men Have a Weakness for Girls Who Sell Flowers and Work in Pastry Shops

    Exaggerate the Tales of Your Exploits by a Third, So Everyone Has a Good Time / Men Have a Weakness for Girls Who Sell Flowers and Work in Pastry Shops (Episode 48) 9.0

    Air date: 2008-03-13

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Part 1 - Old gangmates of Catherine try to convince her to join them on a heist. Part 2 - Gintoki gets sick. Kagura takes over running odd-jobs for the day.

  • Poster for Play Video Games for Only an Hour a Day

    Play Video Games for Only an Hour a Day (Episode 49) 8.0

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2008-03-20

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: The popular game console "Owee" is finally on sale. The otaku, as well as the Yorozuya and the Shinsengumi are at the store trying to get their hands on the consoles.

  • Poster for Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs

    Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs (Episode 50) 9.5

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

    Air date: 2008-03-27

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: 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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