Season 3
13 episodes · 2012
While Gintoki Sakata was away, the Yorozuya found themselves a new leader: Kintoki, Gintoki's golden-haired doppelganger. In order to regain his former position, Gintoki will need the help of those around him, a troubling feat when no one can remember him! Between Kintoki and Gintoki, who will claim the throne as the main character? In addition, Yorozuya make a trip back down to red-light district of Yoshiwara to aid an elderly courtesan in her search for her long-lost lover. Although the district is no longer in chains beneath the earth's surface, the trio soon learn of the tragic backstories of Yoshiwara's inhabitants that still haunt them. With flashback after flashback, this quest has Yorozuya witnessing everlasting love and protecting it as best they can with their hearts and souls. Gintama': Enchousen includes moments of action-packed intensity along with their usual lighthearted, slapstick humor for Gintoki and his friends. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
E01The More Something Is Disliked, the More Lovely It Is
★7.2Gintoki gives his suggestions to the editor and author of "Gintaman" on what should the series improve on.
E02Rules Are Made to be Broken
★7.7Some Shinsengumi member shows up, and it is soon revealed to be a rival of Hijikata.
E03Otaku Are Talkative
★8.3Itou Kamotarou (appeared on the previous episode) proceeds with his agenda. Hijikata seeks help from the Yorozuya to save the Shinsengumi from destruction.
E04There's a Thin Line Between Strengths and Weaknesses
★8.7Okita appears to save Kondou from the rebel Shinsengumi led by Itou. The Yorozuya along with Hijikata are also on their way to the scene.
E05Important Things Are Hard To See
★9.3Now fully free from the curse, Hijikata battles against Itou. Meanwhile, Gintoki is forced into a confrontation with none other than Bansai, right hand man to Takasugi.
E06It’s All About the Beat and Timing
★9.3The concluding finale to the Shinsengumi Crisis Arc.
E07Love Is Often Played Out In Sudden Death
★8.3Kagura accidentally knocks out an international soccer team when their captain was out by giving them water from a janitor's bucket. Now the Yorozuya and others have to fill the team's spots.
E08Kids Don’t Understand How Their Parents Feel
★8.7The Yorozuya are requested to help a Yakuza boss's son who has become a hikikomori, but little do they know how dangerous this job could turn out to be...
E09Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
★9The Yorozuya's Yakuza client has died, and the group's young new leader carries a dark secret about the boss's son.
E10Life is a test
★8.7Yamazaki, with the intent of spying on the Joui faction, undergoes the necessary testing and training as one of its new recruits.
E11People Are All Escapees of Their Own Inner Prisons
★9Katsura is inprisoned, and fellow inmate Suekichi tries to find a way to make Katsura fall asleep so that he can make his escape.
E12Definitely Do Not Let Your Girlfriend See the Things You Use for Cross-Dressing / There's Almost a 100% Chance You’ll Forget Your Umbrella and Hate Yourself For It
★8.7Part 1 - Yorozuya's asked by a crossdresser hostess to help with the courting of a host. Part 2 - A story about Kagura and an umbrella during the rainy season.
E13A Birthday in Your Twenties Has No Deep Meaning / Lucky Is a Man Who Gets Up and Goes to Work
★9.5Part 1 - Katsura briefly takes over the series in an attempt to promote his birthday. Part 2 - Gintoki attempts to help Tama find a way to enjoy herself.