Episode guide
Gintama: Gintama Season 1
49 episodes · first aired Apr 4, 2006
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- 1 You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (1) Apr 4, 2006 · 24m Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura receive a request from a man who wants them to make him stronger.
- 2 You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (2) Apr 4, 2006 · 24m Gintoki's group goes to take back a house for a man who's been conned.
- 3 Nobody with Naturally Wavy Hair Can be That Bad! Apr 11, 2006 · 24m Sakata Gintoki meets Shimura Shinpachi. The two proceeds to save Shinpachi's older sister from an amanto entertainment club.
- 4 Watch Out! Weekly Shonen JUMP Sometimes Comes Out on Saturdays! Apr 25, 2006 · 24m Gintoki and Shinpachi meet an amanto alien girl who's been chased after by gangster.
- 5 Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart! May 2, 2006 · 24m Gintoki's group's been asked to deliver a package to an amanto alien embassy.
- 6 Keep Your Promise Even If It Kills You May 9, 2006 · 24m A man tries to break out of jail, to attend a pop star's concert.
- 7 Responsible Owners Should Clean Up After Their Pets! May 16, 2006 · 24m The group is hired to find an amanto alien prince's pet.
- 8 There Is Butt a Fine Line Between Persistence and Stubbornness May 23, 2006 · 24m Shinpachi's sister is being stalked by a Shinsengumi officer.
- 9 Fighting Should Be Done With Fists! May 30, 2006 · 24m The Shinsengumi goes to avenge their commander's defeat.
- 10 Eat Something Sour When You're Tired! Jun 6, 2006 · 24m The group picks up a giant white dog.
- 11 Look, Overly Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are Not Real Dumplings, You Idiot! Jun 13, 2006 · 24m The trio helps an old man to track down a woman whom he met when he was young. Shown as a one hour special with episode 12.
- 12 People Who Make Good First Impressions Usually Suck! Jun 13, 2006 · 24m The kabuki district has been robbed by a mysterious thief.
- 13 If You're Going to Cosplay, Go All Out! Jun 20, 2006 · 24m The group is hired to find a missing girl. However, the group is dragged into deeper trouble than they originally anticipated. Gintoki may require the help of his old friend Katsura to…
- 14 Boys Have a Weird Ritual that Makes Them Think They Turn Into Men When They Touch Frogs! / You Only Gotta Wash Under Your Armpits - Just the Armpits Jul 4, 2006 · 24m Part 1 - The Shinsengumi is asked to protect an amanto alien official. Part 2 - Kagura meets a princess who's sneaked out from the castle.
- 15 Pets Resemble Their Owners! Jul 11, 2006 · 24m The group enters Sadaharu in a pet competition, with Katsura and his pet being their opponent.
- 16 If You Stop and Think About It, Your Life’s a Lot Longer as an Old Guy Than a Kid! Whoa, Scary!! Jul 18, 2006 · 24m A man who's been fired for assaulting an amanto royal goes job hunting, only to met with failure repeatedly.
- 17 Sons Only Take After Their Fathers' Negative Attributes Jul 25, 2006 · 24m A rebel plans to asssinate the shogun during a festival.
- 18 Oh Yeah! Our Crib is Number One! Aug 1, 2006 · 24m The group and Shinsengumi attempt to capture a man who's been stealing women's underwear.
- 19 Why is the Sea So Salty? Because You City Folk Pee Whenever You Go Swimming! Aug 8, 2006 · 24m In an effort to get some quick cash, Gintoki and Hasegawa, along with Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otae, head to the beach to get rid of a monster that's been terrorizing the area.
- 20 Watch Out For Conveyor Belts! Aug 15, 2006 · 24m The Shinsengumi has been haunted by a mysterious being.
- 21 If You're a Man, Try the Swordfish / If You Go to Sleep With the Fan On, You'll Get a Stomachache, So Be Careful Aug 22, 2006 · 24m Part 1 - The group helps an amanto to protect his pond from developers. Part 2 - Gintoki goes all over town trying to find an electric fan replacement during a heatwave.
- 22 Marriage is Prolonging an Illusion for Your Whole Life Sep 5, 2006 · 24m A female ninja stays over at the Yorozuya.
- 23 When You're In a Fix, Keep On Laughing, Laughing... Sep 12, 2006 · 24m Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura go on a space trip in which Kagura had won tickets for.
- 24 Cute Faces Are Always Hiding Something Sep 19, 2006 · 24m Gintoki and Katsura get dragged into being cross-dressers.
- 25 A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life Oct 5, 2006 · 24m The series is entering into its third season! But the Yorozuya have other concerns: a battle of wits and deception to take reign of the sukiyaki pot!
- 26 Don't Be Shy - Just Raise Your Hand and Say It Oct 12, 2006 · 24m The group goes to get Shinpachi's childhood friend out of a gang.
- 27 Some Things Can’t Be Cut with a Sword Oct 19, 2006 · 24m After Okita showed them an underground death match arena (Rengokukan), the group proceeds to track down the reigning champion of those death matches.
- 28 Good Things Never Come in Twos (But Bad Things Do) Oct 25, 2006 · 24m A police department head official brings Kondo to a meeting to discuss the incident happened at the Rengokukan.
- 29 Don’t Panic – There’s a Return Policy! / I Told You to Pay Attention to the News! Nov 2, 2006 · 24m Part 1 - An amanto goes around town to steal swords of value. Meanwhile Kagura steals Gintoki's wooden sword and tries to sell it. Part 2 - Space cockroaches terrorize the town.
- 30 Even Teen Idols Act Like You Guys Nov 9, 2006 · 24m Otsu receives a threat letter. The trio goes to investigate.
- 31 You Always Remember the Things that Matter the Least Nov 16, 2006 · 24m Gintoki has amnesia after a car accident. His friends try to get his memory back.
- 32 Life Moves on Like a Conveyor Belt Nov 23, 2006 · 24m Gintoki who still does not have his memory back, works at a factory which produces a mysterious items. Meanwhile, Shinpachi and Kagura goes to retrieve Gintoki.
- 33 Mistaking Someone’s Name is Rude! Nov 30, 2006 · 24m Sakamoto sends two amanto craftsmen to help rebuild the Yorozuya as repayment for him crashing his spaceship into the place.
- 34 Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (1) Dec 7, 2006 · 24m Shinpachi saves a girl with cat ears while on a train ride. Later in a letter she sends him, the girl proceeds to ask him out.
- 35 Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (2) / You Can't Judge a Person by His Appearance, Either Dec 14, 2006 · 24m Part 1 - Shinpachi deals with the kitty-dressed thief. Part 2 - Matsudaira gets Kondou, Hijikata, and Okita to help get his daughter to dump her boyfriend who he does not approve of.
- 36 People with Dark Pasts Can't Shut Up Dec 21, 2006 · 24m A colleague of Otae has been scammed of her money by a cult. The Yorozuya and Otae goes to uncover the secret of the cult.
- 37 People Who Say that Santa Doesn’t Really Exist Actually Want to Believe in Him / Prayer Won't Make Your Worldly Desires Go Away! Control Yourself Dec 28, 2006 · 24m Part 1 - Gintoki meets Santa and has to help him deliver gifts. Part 2 - Gintoki and Hattori fight over a year end double-issue of Jump (magazine).
- 38 Only Children Play in the Snow / Eating Ice Cream In Winter Is Awesome Jan 11, 2007 · 24m Part 1 - Everyone's participating in the neighborhood snow building contest-- with disastrous results. Part 2 - An old man tries to get his wife to look at his fireworks & enjoy it.
- 39 Ramen Shops with Long Menus Never Do Well Jan 18, 2007 · 24m Katsura injures his leg while escaping from the Shinsengumi and uses a ramen shop as a temporary hideout.
- 40 Give a Thought to Planned Pregnancy Jan 25, 2007 · 24m A mysterious and famous hunter, Umibouzu, pays a visit when an alien appears in Edo.
- 41 You Can't Judge a Movie by Its Title Feb 1, 2007 · 24m Dissatisfied with Gintoki's reaction to Kagura's departure, Shinpachi quits and goes after Kagura.
- 42 You Know What Happens if You Pee on a Worm Feb 8, 2007 · 24m Gintoki, along with Umibouzu, goes to combat the alien while at the same time avoiding the Shogunate's side of attack (on the alien).
- 43 Make Characters So Anybody Can Tell Who They Are by Just Their Silhouettes / Since It Ended a Bit Early, We're Starting the Next One Feb 15, 2007 · 24m Part 1 - Otae, Sa-chan, and Catherine all try to go for the series' heroine position. Part 2 - Katsura enlists the Yorozuya to help him save Elizabeth-- but they need some ninja finesse to…
- 44 Mom’s Busy, Too, So Quit Complaining About What’s for Dinner Feb 22, 2007 · 24m Katsura, along with the Yorozuya, goes to find Sarutobi Ayame to train them on ninja skills in preparation for their Elizabeth rescue.
- 45 Walk Your Dog at an Appropriate Speed Mar 1, 2007 · 24m Sadaharu becomes a demon that the Yorozuya tries to rescue with the help of former priestess sisters.
- 46 Adults Only. We Wouldn’t Want Anyone Immature in Here Mar 8, 2007 · 24m Otae and Ane square off to keep their jobs by trying to out-earn each other.
- 47 Do Cherries Come from Cherry Trees? Mar 15, 2007 · 24m The Yorozuya get a new neighbor, a frightening looking Amanto named Hedoro, and assume he's up to something.
- 48 The More You're Alike, the More You Fight / Whatever You Play, Play to Win Mar 22, 2007 · 24m Part 1 - A group of assassins want to take Hijikata out. The problem: none of them really expected what would happen when he encountered Gintoki Part 2 - Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura…
- 49 A Life Without Gambling is Like Sushi Without Wasabi Mar 29, 2007 · 24m Gintoki and Hasegawa run into some gambling problems.