The BEST episodes written by Shū Matsubara
#9 - Geezers Carve the Things They Shouldn't Forget into Their Wrinkles
Gintama - Season 10 - Episode 5
The return of some familiar faces breathes new life into Earth's resistance, but they're as troublesome as they've always been! And when the Liberation Army brings out its big guns, it's up to Gengai to respond.
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#10 - Machines That Pick Up Useless Habits Are Called People
Gintama - Season 10 - Episode 6
The machines have done their part and left Earth's future in the hands of humanity. But Gengai's cannon has also painted a huge target on the Kabuki Distruct, and the Liberation Army immediately marches toward it.
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#16 - And Then There Were Five
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 38
As Sarutobi attempts to rescue the critically wounded Zenzou, Odd Jobs, Hijikata and Kondou desparately fight back against the ruthless Yato clan, trying to get the Shogun to safety. Meanwhile, Takasugi seeks out Gintoki to end things once and for all.
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#19 - Shoguns of Light and Shadow
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 35
After the Shogun nearly falls victim to an assassination attempt by unknown forces, a plan is put into motion to help him escape Edo. Several diversions, each with body doubles set off in different directions, guarded by those loyal to Shigeshige. However the loyalty of some remains uncertain...
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#20 - Undelivered Mail
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 48
Sasaki Isaburo's past with the Shinsengumi, Matsudaira, and Imai Nobume is finally revealed.
#21 - An Inspector's Love Begins With an Inspection
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 3
Yamazaki is on the verge of breaking down after staking out Odd Jobs' place for days on end. Tama offers some words of encouragement at just the right moment. Unfortunately, Yamazaki's new found affection for Tama soon turns into full-blown stalking. Concerned, the Shinsengumi send Okita to help fix things...
#22 - 9 + 1 = Yagyu Jyubei
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 10
Chaos ensues in the Kabuki district after a fanatical cult swaps everyone's genders around.
#23 - Calories Come Back to Bite You Just When You've Forgotten About Them
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 11
Odd Jobs and the Shinsengumi (F) team up to overthrow the cult, but Kyubei starts to question whether he/she wants to turn back into a woman.
#24 - Forget Dates, Remember People / You Can Hide Your Porn Mags, But You Can't Hide Your ***
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 4
Part 1 - Tsukuyo attempts to give Seita history lessons, but he refuses to take it seriously. Gintoki attempts to help, but his version of events may not be very accurate. Part 2 - Shinpachi runs into Gintoki whilst attempting to smuggle "Ho Love-ru" manga. The pair discuss how best to hide them from his sister.
#25 - Iyami, Alone in the Wind
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 2 - Episode 18
Iyami comes across a blind flower girl named Okiku and, despite being poor himself, tries to help her raise money for eye surgery. Failing to win a wrestling match due to interference from Chibita, who develops a crush on Okiku, Iyami begins working an earnest living to raise the money. With Iyami still falling way short of the surgery bill, Chibita tries to give the remaining money under the pretense of a robbery, only to wind up getting him implicated as an actual robber. However, the rest of the town comes to Iyami and he manages to get the money over to Okiku before he gets caught. Years later, after finally being released from prison, Iyami is relieved to see Okiku now living a normal life as a florist.
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#26 - Afuro and Wolfro
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 30
Zura, having successfully infiltrated the Shinsengumi, now attempts to get rid of Wolfro, deeming him a threat.
#27 - Afros of Life and Death
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 29
Katsura attempts to infiltrate the Shinsengumi wearing an afro as a disguise. He gets more than he bargained for when he is assigned to the squad of another Afro-wearer with some serious social issues!
#28 - Cherry Blossoms
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 2 - Episode 24
Matsuzou becomes hospitalized, leading the brothers to seriously think about their lives and get proper jobs to support their family. As Osomatsu starts to find this new life boring, Totoko encourages him to think for himself.
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#29 - Mr. Osomatsu in Hell
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 2 - Episode 25
Osomatsu's big announcement to his brothers is interrupted when Iyami crashes a plane into their house, killing them all and sending them to the underworld. Brought before King Enma, the brothers fail to come up with a good reason why they should go to Heaven and ultimately wind up in Hell. Just as the brothers realize they are still virgins, Totoko and the others, aided by the spirit of Fujio Akatsuka, dive into Hell to bring them back. Receiving further help from other dead allies, the brothers manage to escape Hell and return to life, although they are not exactly happy with the state of their bodies.
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#30 - Chibita and Oden / Jyushimatsu Falls in Love
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 1 - Episode 9
While discussing his career plans, Karamatsu somehow winds up as Chibita's apprentice at his oden stand.
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#31 - Osomatsu-san Returns
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 2 - Episode 1
Learning about Mr. Osomatsu's second season, the sextuplets of the past decide to see how they've turned out in the future.
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#32 - Tidbits Collection 2
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 2 - Episode 20
Yet another collection of random skits. Chibita tries selling some sextuplet meats buns, Choromatsu files his taxes, Osomatsu accuses his brothers of stealing his wallet, a fierce wave of pollen hits town, Totoko tries to escape a creepy maze, Jyushimatsu becomes a raccoon, Todomatsu tries doing something crazy, kindergartners visit a bread factory, the Proper-Rangers prepare to set off, and Osomatsu takes part in a skeleton event.
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#33 - Mr. HNYmatsu
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 3 - Episode 13
Salmon and Pickled Plum look back on the last 2.5 seasons of "Mr. Osomatsu."
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#34 - Cosplaymatsu
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 3 - Episode 15
The Matsus cosplay and do a variety of tidbits!
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#35 - I Found This / Wanabe Detectives / Hide-and-Seek
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 3 - Episode 22
Fourteen pine trees that picked up 100 yen. He makes a serious decision after this ...! ?? / There were two famous detectives at a police station in a hurry. Its names are Oso and Juicy. They were chasing dangerous incidents from various angles today too !! / There are a couple of wannabe detectives and the sextuplets play an epic game of hide and seek.
#36 - Contract Renewals / Shopping / Friend
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 3 - Episode 23
The main players of "Osomatsu-san" are going to renew the contract with the production committee for next season, but the six children are evaluating the success of this season. / Buying " Six children heading to a clothing store to buy new clothes. What kind of new costume will you buy ...! ?? / Choromatsu and a friend recall their high school days and a secret they had left behind.
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#37 - Life, Death, and Shades / All the Answers Can Be Found in the Field
Gintama - Season 9 - Episode 5
Hasegawa has a life-or-death encounter with assassins, and the Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi compete over solving a fictional case.
#38 - Dun Dun
Gintama - Season 10 - Episode 25
Now back in Edo, Gintoki doesn't know how to face his old friends, and so he decides to try and avoid running into any of them. However, that won't be easy.
#39 - There Are Lines Even Villains Can't Cross
Gintama - Season 10 - Episode 26
Having caught Takasugi Shinsfake, the ladies' gang decides to teach him a lesson and try and get him to spill the beans on where Gintoki is. How will Shinsfake survive this?
#40 - A Family
Gintama - Season 9 - Episode 4
The gang discover the truth behind the old man and look to reunite him with Ikumatsu and her ramen.
#41 - Osomatsu-kun Returns
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 1 - Episode 1
The popular Osomatsu brothers are now back?! However, times have changed and the sextuplets try to figure out the best way to come back that will appeal to the current TV audience...
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#42 - 10 - 1 =
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 12
The gang break into the cult's headquarters but the leaders have already escaped. Faced with the possibility of never changing back, everyone must now adjust to their new genders.
#43 - A Bowl of Ramen
Gintama - Season 9 - Episode 3
Katsura, upon hearing Ikumatsu's story about an old man who used to visit her restaurant every New Year's Eve, enlists the Odd Jobs' help to look for him.
#44 - The Line Between Godlike Games and Shitty Games is Paper-Thin
Gintama - Season 9 - Episode 12
In the first half, Gintoki decides that as protagonist, he can't sit and do nothing as a Gintama game is released. He takes matters into his own hands as Odd Jobs looks to produce a super hit. In the second, Shinpachi buys a new pair of glasses that get him rather high spirits...
#45 - Guardian Spirits Are Also a Part of the Soul
Gintama - Season 9 - Episode 13
The Kabuki District Sports Meet begins, and Shinpachi bears witness to the influence guardian spirits have on such events. Will he be able to fight through it and help Odd Jobs win the cash prize?
#46 - The Two Apes
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 28
Whilst out "patrolling" Tae's house, Kondo encounters a notorious thief known as Ape Boy. Sensing his Gorilla-like strength and agility, Ape Boy asks Kondo to become his disciple.
#47 - Chibita's Revenge
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 2 - Episode 11
Already angered over the siblings gambling instead of paying off their oden tab, Chibita vows revenge on them after they pluck out his one-and-only hair. That night, Chibita begins taking out the siblings on by one, shaving all of their hair and stuffing oden in their faces.
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#48 - Estimated Value
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 3 - Episode 3
The sextuplets continue to enjoy all the advantages of having handy AI around, but things start to go south when the AI start to point out all the flaws their friends have.
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#49 - Always Leave Enough Room for Fifty Million in Your Bag
Gintama - Season 7 - Episode 25
Mutsu recalls to Gin how she and Sakamoto first became acquainted.
#50 - Celebrate! New Employment!! / Super Detergent
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 2 - Episode 2
The brothers are pressured by their parents to find a job, the siblings try their hand at internet streaming, only to get flagged for their inappropriate actions. Later, Iyami uses an experimental detergent made by Dekapan to keep his suit clean for a party. However, it ends up getting drunk by the siblings, causing them to turn invisible down to their organs. As a result, they attempt to paint each others bodies, becoming upset that noone notices anything different about them.
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