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.
Episode 1
Nobody with Natural Straight Hair Can Be That Bad
Oct 4, 2012
Gintoki returns from a six-month vacation to find he has been replaced by a gold-haired imposter.
Episode 2
Kintoki and Gintoki
Oct 11, 2012
Tama reveals Kintoki's origins and hatches a plan with Gintoki and Sadaharu to make the town remember the real Odd Jobs leader.
Episode 3
Kin-san's Kintama
Oct 18, 2012
After Gintoki saves Tama from Kintoki, he finds the whole town turned against him after Kintoki frames him for the attack! Now Gintoki must face not only Kintoki, but all his former friends too! However, some of them are beginning to have doubts.
Episode 4
The Meaning of a Main Character
Oct 25, 2012
It's time for the final showdown. Gintoki's friends rally around him once more, but Kintoki still has one more trick up his sleeve that could spell the end of Gintama forever!
Episode 5
Courtesan Turns the Tables
Jan 10, 2013
Many years ago, the famous courtesan Suzuran made a promise with one of her clients. She has waiting in Yoshiwara ever since, hoping meet this man again. Many years have passed and Suzuran is now old and on her deathbed. Gintoki and Tsukuyo decide to track down this man, but are shocked when they find out just who he is.
Episode 6
Inside the Palace!!
Jan 17, 2013
Whilst trying to hide the unconscious Shogun, Gintoki and the gang encounter his uncle, the former Shogun, the man who allegedly made the promise with Suzuran. However, when Tsukuyo asks about her, they discover something that could spell danger for them all.
Episode 7
Five Pinkies
Jan 24, 2013
Gintoki and the gang storm the palace looking for Maizo and Sadasada, the former Shogun. They find and confront Sadasada, but he still has a few tricks up his sleeve...
Episode 8
Pinky Swear
Jan 31, 2013
Just when it looks like all is lost, the Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi arrive to lend their aid to our heroes. Sadasada attempts to escape but Gintoki is hot in pursuit.
Episode 9
Unsetting Moon
Feb 7, 2013
As the Tendoshu arrive to take control of the situation, Shigeshige makes an unexpected announcement.
Episode 10
The Sound of a Beam Can Pierce Every Heart
Mar 7, 2013
Otae has decided that it's finally time to re-open the dojo to new students. Shortly after deciding this, she and Shinpachi meet with an unexpected acquaintance from the past. His name is Hajime, a former student of the dojo who was missing, assumed dead after being caught in an explosion in the terminal. Now that he has returned, he will help them revive the dojo, however there is something different about him.
Episode 11
Two Brothers
Mar 14, 2013
Hajime's secret is revealed and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Gintoki, seemingly ignoring Otae's pleas, decides to settle the score with Hajime himself.
Episode 12
Liquor and Gasoline, Smiles and Tears
Mar 21, 2013
Shinpachi arrives and saves Gintoki at the last moment. Although Gintoki was trying to save Hajime, Shinpachi and Otae have now resolved to put an end to this no matter what.
Episode 13
Dog Food Doesn't Taste Like You Think
Mar 28, 2013
Sadaharu, fed up with the lack of food at Odd Jobs, decides to leave to fend for himself. On the way he meets a starving puppy that he can't ignore.