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As the war temporarily calms down and Edo rebuilds, Gintoki finds Shinpachi—who is still unaware of his return—on a bridge. However, as a fight quickly breaks out between the Yorozuya and the Tenshouin Naraku, suspicion grows, forcing Gintoki to use what is nearest—a loincloth—to mask his identity....
It's the running gag of Ben Johnson episode where animation staff reuse the New Years footage; Yorozuya would sit around the kotatsu eating a bowl of tangerines. They discuss elaborate subjects, Shinpachi complains about reusing animation footage, and then Gin-chan always ending the gag with a point...
A few months after the events of Steins;Gate, Rintarou Okabe and his group of friends are invited to tag along with their acquaintance Faris NyanNyan, who is participating in a Rai-Net battle event in the United States. There, they meet up with an old colleague: Kurisu Makise, who has been recalling...
The light-hearted Working!! franchise comes to a close in this final episode of the concluding season. Will Aoi Yamada get the closure she so desperately needs with her distant mother? Will the relationship between Yachiyo Todoroki and Jun Satou continue to remain stagnant and awkward? Perhaps even...
It is almost the end of the year, and Houkago Tea Time has been invited to participate in a live house on New Year's Eve! The iconic band members are Yui Hirasawa, the carefree guitarist who is enthusiastic to play music; Mio Akiyama, the shy bassist who gets embarrassed easily; Tsumugi Kotobuki, th...
On her day off, Tessa wakes up in her commander chair. After regaining her composure, she notices that her favorite stuffed animal is missing and thus tries to remember what actually transpired the night before. To do so, she will spend time with all the main characters of the Danaan crew, and event...
Gintama: Jump Festa 2014 Special is a special anime episode released as a limited edition bonus with the 58th volume of the Gintama manga. This installment features the "Yorozuya" – samurai-like protectors – confronting familiar challenges and absurd situations characteristic of the series’ unique b...
According to Aniplex, a 10min short anime of Gintama "Shiroyasha Koutan" will be released on September 30th. It was shown at Jump Super Anime Tour 2008 and had never been released as a DVD. It's a trailer of an imaginary Gintama movie. Gintama OVA shown at Jump Anime Tour '05 is also included in the...
Due to the arrival of aliens called the "Amanto," the samurai of feudal Japan have fallen into misery and despair. Denied their swords and stature, they are now treated as an object of pity and utter disregard while the Amanto mercilessly terrorizes the country. To restore the reputation of the samu...
The clueless boys of Sanada North High School never lack a new topic to dissect. Questions about girls are endless, the true meaning of being a man could be hidden in questionable chivalry, and there might be a moral side to silly pranks. With a different predicament always ongoing, the daily lives...
After Kanna Kamui's escapade to New York leads her to make a new friend named Chloe, Kanna invites her to Japan to go sightseeing. Following their reunion at the airport, Kanna—accompanied by Kobayashi, Tooru, and other friends—takes Chloe around the attractions of Japan, starting with Akihabara. Ex...
After overcoming monumental obstacles in their previous adventures, Gintoki Sakata, Shinpachi Shimura, and Kagura gather at the Yorozuya office to discuss important matters. The trio, accompanied by their hilarious and eccentric friends, reveals a long-awaited notice: the biggest Gintama arc is comi...
Gintama: Dai Hanseikai is a special episode of the long-running anime series featuring Gin, Katsura, and Shinichi revisiting their past experiences after four years. The installment highlights character relationships through dialogue and culminates in a comedic conflict regarding screen time. Origin...
Wanting to take her affection for Kobayashi a step further, dragon maid Tooru is confident in her latest creation: a love potion! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Tooru decides there is no better way to use the potion than in homemade chocolates. However, on the special holiday, Tooru's...
Violinist Kiyora Miki meets with Shinichi Chiaki, Megumi "Nodame" Noda, and their two friends to visit world-class conductor Franz von Stresemann; upon arriving at his residence in Vienna, they discover that the maestro has escaped to Japan. As they make the most of their wasted trip by visiting imp...
The summer holidays are coming to an end, but the girls from Houkago Tea Time want to take one more trip before their next semester starts. With countless travel destinations to choose from and as many preferences as there are club members, coming to an agreement seems far-flung. Unable to reach a d...
Honey and Clover features two standalone special episodes expanding upon the series’ narrative. “Lohmeyer” revisits the complex relationship between Romaiya Senpai and Miwako, offering a poignant exploration of unrequited feelings and past interactions. “Finding Fun” focuses on Miwako's playful riva...
Ototo On their way home from school, the Pastime Club encounters Hanako Honda's younger brother, Kentarou. The timid yet studious boy introduces himself to Hanako's friends but quickly attempts to leave the awkward situation. However, he is roped into joining the three girls to have some fun at the...
When Chiaki Oogaki and Aoi Inuyama start the Outdoor Activities Club at their school, it is only the two of them and an array of ambitious plans. Things do not change much even after a new member—Nadeshiko Kagamihara—joins. And yet, the cheerful, cozy atmosphere seems to bring many curious visitors...
A side-story of Darker than Black, also called Episode 26, that takes place during the events of Kuro no Keiyakusha. The Syndicate has another job for Hei and his team. This assignment involves the sought after possessions of a dead contractor, which are believed to have been buried beneath a cherry...
“School Babysitters Episode 13 presents a unique anime story centered around Ryuuichi and Kotaro’s changing dynamics amidst academic pressures. The episode features a special Snow White adaptation created by the Gakuen Babysitters cast. This installment highlights the series' blend of educational th...
As she strives to be an upstanding student council president, Misaki Ayuzawa maintains the same dedication to her secret part-time job at a maid cafe. As if Misaki's everyday life is not busy enough, the people around her only make it more hectic. Each colorful member of the cast has a story to tell...
The main additions in "Little Busters! Ecstasy" are 3 heroine routes involving the characters Futaki Kanata, Sasasegawa Sasami and Tokido Saya. The 3 EX heroines' routes take place of the following: Saya's route - Before the events of Refrain. Sasami's route - After the events of Refrain. Kanata's r...
For the production of their game's poolside scene, Blessing Software's illustrator Eriri Spencer Sawamura wants Megumi Katou to model in a swimsuit for her sketches of the game's heroine. However, Megumi refuses to wear such attire unless everyone else agrees to do the same. To ensure the developmen...
An unaired episode included in the Blu-ray box set. Yuusaku brings an extravagant bento box to share with the class, which makes Ryuuji feel inferior about his own bento making skills. Desperate to beat his bentos, Ryuuji obsessively tries to compete against them to the point where he even brings a...
As the Shinda Sekai Sensen (SSS) continue their vindictive rebellion against God, their leader, Yuri Nakamura, comes up with an ingenious plan to escape the afterlife. Her subordinates prepare to carry out "Operation High Tension Syndrome" to deceive Kanade Tachibana, student council president and a...
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