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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.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by migmiWritten by Masaki Tachihara
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Taro KuboWritten by Masaki Tachihara
Episode 3
Enemies and allies have gathered on Rakuyou. So now the battles begin!
Directed by Tatsufumi ItohWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Yasuhiro MinamiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Matsuo AsamiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Tomoaki KoshidaWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Kei UmabikiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 8
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.
Directed by migmiWritten by Shu Matsubara
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Keishi KawakuboWritten by Shu Matsubara
Episode 10
It is the Yorozuya and Abuto vs Kamui to save him from the brink.
Directed by Yasuhiro MinamiWritten by Shu Matsubara
Episode 11
The arc comes to a close. Takasugi vs Oboro and Oboro's past is revealed.
Directed by Matsuo AsamiWritten by Shu Matsubara
Episode 12
Utsuro's past is revealed as well as his ultimate plan, plus revelations are made. The Rakuyou Arc finale.
Directed by Shuji MiyaharaWritten by Shu Matsubara
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Tomokazu SugitaGintoki Sakata (voice)
Rie KugimiyaKagura (voice)
Daisuke SakaguchiShinpachi Shimura (voice)
Akira IshidaKotarou Katsura (voice)
Fumihiko TachikiTaizou Hasegawa (voice)
Kazuya NakaiToushirou Hijikata (voice)
Kenichi SuzumuraSougo Okita (voice)
Takehito KoyasuShinsuke Takasugi (voice)
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