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.
Writer: Masaki Tachihara
Air date: 2017-01-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Katsura, his faction and the Yorozuya are in Akiba hiding from the bakufu before encountering Nobume, Matoko and Takechi.Thus weaves a tale of the Kiheitai's fall, the Tendoushuu's birth and a surprising secret of Shouyou.
Writer: Masaki Tachihara
Air date: 2017-01-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: As the Yorozuya struggle with the recent revelations, the Kiheitai find themselves with unexpected allies. Now all will go on a journey to the planet Rakuyou, once the birthplace of two certain redhead Yato.
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
Air date: 2017-01-23
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Enemies and allies have gathered on Rakuyou. So now the battles begin!
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
Air date: 2017-01-30
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Katsura, Sakamoto, and Gintoki must face off against the most dangerous members of the Harusame, the 3 Mad Stars. First up, it is Katsura vs Shoukaku, along with the reveal of Katsura's past.
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
Air date: 2017-02-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: One Star down, two to go; next up, it is Sakamoto vs Hankai. As he struggles to save ship and crew from the android's machinations, a certain character gains development.
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
Air date: 2017-02-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Two down, one to go; last up, Gintoki vs. Batou with mistaken identities and illusions galore. And in the end, a certain character awakens and a certain quartet reunite.
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
Air date: 2017-02-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Shu Matsubara
Air date: 2017-02-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Umibouzu vs. Utsuro and Kagura vs. Kamui. Though along the way, the father and son reveal the figure who has a connection to all four of them, the deceased wife and mother of three of them, Kouka.
Writer: Shu Matsubara
Air date: 2017-03-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Through confusion and suffering, everything falls apart when Kouka grows ill and the ramifications of her constitution becomes apparent. In the present, Utsuro and Umibouzu's plus the siblings' fights end.
Writer: Shu Matsubara
Air date: 2017-03-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: It is the Yorozuya and Abuto vs Kamui to save him from the brink.
Writer: Shu Matsubara
Air date: 2017-03-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The arc comes to a close. Takasugi vs Oboro and Oboro's past is revealed.
Writer: Shu Matsubara
Air date: 2017-03-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Utsuro's past is revealed as well as his ultimate plan, plus revelations are made. The Rakuyou Arc finale.
