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Gin Tama

Fight fair...

Fair?

[Lake Toya]

Gimme a break!

Ah! He's getting away! He's running for his life!

Get him!

Since the Sword Ban nobody does this chanbara stuff anymore!

Gintoki Sakata. Trademark: naturally-wavy hair.

Has a sweet tooth and high blood-sugar. And he's kinda the main character.

Stop!

Sorry, but I have a TV show to watch at four.

Gin!

Shinpachi?

Gin, help me!

Shinpachi Shimura. The straight man.

Working for Gintoki in hopes of finding the samurai spirit.

Hey, why are you letting them chase you like that?

I don't know! Nobody wants to be chased!

Anyway, run for it!

Stop!

We've got you now... Whoa!

Gin! There's no one here!

Kagura. Member of the "Yato Clan", the most powerful warrior race in the universe. She's cute but has a sharp tongue.

Um...

What's this?

Sadaharu, Kagura's pet. A mysterious, giant space creature.

Geez, pay attention! I think they're pissed.

K-Kagura. You'd better get out of here!

Hurry up, "Lady's Four" is about to start.

The host, Toshio Shiba, will wait for us!

After them!

Hold it!

No!

A dead end...

End of the line for you.

What are you talking about? We let you catch us.

You should be thankful!

What? You losers!

You're the ones running all over town. You should talk!

What group do you belong to?

Anyway, you're the spy who came to find our secret.

Before we cut you down, I'll ask you again. Who are you?

Who are we?

Hah... All right, since you asked...

We do anything from housework to finding missing persons!

If you're in trouble, just come to us!

We'll take any case. We'll take any kind of job as long as we get paid.

We're Odd Jobs Gin!

Odd Jobs? You mean, you'll do anything?

I see. That's why you snuck into our factory facility and...

There it is!

That must be it!

That's Kuromi of Yamatoya!

Come on. Have some pickled seaweed.

Hey, you damned cat! Wait!

They were looking for a cat?

[Hi, nice to meet you. Welcome to the anime series, Gin Tama.]

[It's written as "Gin" for silver and "Tama" for soul.]

[Don't write "Kin Tama" by accident, because that means "testicles"!]

[We're gonna kick off with a one hour special!]

[The Plot Thus Far]

The land of the samurai. There was a time, long ago, when our country was called by that name.

With the arrival of the "Amanto" from outer space and the Sword Ban twenty years ago,

the samurai class fell into decline.

In such hard times, there was one man left with the spirit of the samurai. His name is Gintoki Sakata.

Kagura and I, Shinpachi Shimura, work at Odd Jobs Gin, which is coincidentally run by this guy.

Which reminds me, we've been working for him for about a year now, but I don't think he's paid us yet.

["You Jerks! And You Claim to Have Gin Tama?!"]

Mr. Kariya has arrived!

Yo!

Yo!

I can't hear you! Again!

Yo!

Yo!

Still not enough! Care to try it again?

No, there's no time.

I see...

[Kariya Shishimura]

Today's guest characters.

[Shimomoto Puu]

They're definitely not regulars.

Oh, hi, Mr. Kariya.

Thank you for coming all this way.

Dispense with the intros... So, how is that matter we talked about going?

Fine. Everything is going very well.

First, please take a look at this proposal.

The goal of the project...

"This project is... "

I have no idea what this means!

Is this a presentation for the spring anime season or what?!

Please forgive me.

There.

The Shinsengumi. A special government police force.

Hijikata. Vice-chief of Shinsengumi. He's the brains.

Okita. One of the Shinsengumi's best swordsmen.

Yamazaki, sit-rep?

They're in a private meeting in the back room on the second floor.

Four of them: one Amanto, two businessmen and one tough-looking ronin...

Great...

Let's go!

Speaking of the Amanto device, which we obtained with Mr. Kariya's support...

We just finished assembling it at our secret factory. All we need to do is get it into position.

If this project succeeds, all of Edo will fall under my control.

That's right, Mr. Kariya.

This is a raid!

It's the Shinsengumi!

Everyone stay still!

Sogo! Come on!

Okay!

Freeze, Shinsengumi!

Good-bye, Vice-chief. Hope you enjoy sucking on mayonnaise in the next world.

Hey, Sogo, what are you doing here?

Hey, were you trying to kill me?!

No way, it was a joke. A joke, you know?

I'm always doing that.

You mean you're always trying to kill me?!

Anyway, Hijikata, it seems that all our efforts end in failure.

Well...

Not really...

[Odd Jobs Gin]

Ah...

I'm too old to be reading JUMP. But I just bought it.

That's right, Gin.

Reading manga like that won't fill your stomach. Your blood-sugar level will remain the same.

I know, but I'm addicted to it.

I keep thinking I won't buy the next one, but...

Gin, this doesn't look good.

I know. Someone my age shouldn't be reading JUMP.

Yeah, and your onigiri taste terrible.

That's not what I'm talking about!

Look at this!

A bankbook?

Hah, you can't fool me. You can't eat that.

We won't be able to eat anything, not even rice!

Our balance is almost zero, so I feel really blue!

We failed to catch the missing cat yesterday, so it was all for nothing!

Calm down. You're the little punk who failed to buy JUMP, are you?

Having no money is just a condition, like chronic nasal infection, you know?

Get used to it. Having no money is our destiny.

You think you're being defiant? I'm not talking about JUMP! I said we're in a pinch!

Even bread crust would be like a feast tomorrow!

This is...

A nasal infection?

It's an earthquake, moron!

It stopped.

We're having a lot of earthquakes lately.

Yeah. It's shaking like a high school boy who has to simultaneously confront all five girls who asked him out.

As if that ever happens.

But it could happen in JUMP.

Customer?

It can't be. It's probably a newspaper salesman or something.

Shinpachi, if he's from anywhere other than the Nikkei, tell him that we subscribe already and send him away.

And if he is from Nikkei, send him away gently, like the rising sun.

Yes, I'm coming!

We're already subscribed to a newspaper.

Huh?

Um...

I'm here because I heard you guys will take any job.

No...

Shinpachi, what are you doing? "Lady's Four" is about to start!

I heard this is Odd Jobs Gin.

...frigging...

What's wrong? Can't get rid of this guy?

He's not trying to strongarm you, is he?

This is Odd Jobs, right?

...way!

No...

...frigging...

...way!

Hello? Hello? Hey, all three of you.

You can't be...

Are you a client?!

Ken Kato. Ronin. This episode's client.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Ken Kato. I've been a ronin for a few days now.

Hey, what's going on?

We've had clients two days in row?! Must be a special version of the show!

H-Here's some tea for you.

Hot!

Oops!

Um...

You're really in for it if this is a joke!

What? You're shocked and getting uppity?

So what can we do for you?

Well, I... want to get something back that I lost.

Something very important to me.

Well, what did you lose?

Well... I need about thirty million yen to get it back.

Listen, baldy! I said you were in for it if this was a joke, remember?!

What's an easy way to earn money? Every time I grab it, it runs through my fingers...

Ah-ha, that's it! Every time you move your hand, we go further into the red!

But I heard you would take any kinds of jobs for troubled people.

We can't even pay our rent now!

There's no way we can take care of someone's business! Don't come here again!

Calm down, both of you. So, what would you do with the money if you had it?

A month ago, I ended up as dead weight at the company and got laid off.

And three weeks ago, I was swindled and lost my house.

Then two weeks ago, my wife and daughter left me, without even leaving a note.

And one week ago...

Why did you stop?!

Spit it out! Do tragedies like this befall you every single week?!

Tell us what happened to you last week!

Would you... like to hear the rest?

Why will he tell us the rest only after we complete the job?

Whatever, I'm sure we won't be able to complete this job.

Um...

Where are we going?

All right... The point is that we get the money as quickly as possible, right?

Welcome... Oh, it's you guys.

Otose. Proprietor of Otose Snack House and Gintoki's landlord.

I see.

You guys are such dopes.

If you could make money that quickly, there would be no thieves in the world! Idiots!

So says the ex-thief!

Indeed.

Catherine. Works for Snack House Otose. She came to Earth as a migrant worker.

Well, there might be one way...

So, what'll it be?

Well... Um...

You've got two of those, so why don't you sell one?

You'd sell one if you were a real man!

This isn't gonna work.

So disappointing. You're just a big talker.

It's not going to happen if you're not prepared, right?

Forget it. It won't happen.

Oh hello, everyone. Fancy meeting you here!

Ayame Sarutobi. Nickname: Sachan. An elite ninja and a former a member of the Oniwabanshu.

What?

A way to get money quickly?

Sachan, why don't you put your glasses on?

You're getting on everyone's nerves. I don't care if your character looks like mine.

What are you talking about?

I couldn't care less about you.

All I care about is...

...you, Gin.

See?! I told you it would help to put on your glasses!

I see.

So the money you were talking about is not for the purchase of our little love nest?

Our love nest?

Man, I can't even bear to think about sitting next to you at the diner.

Always so cold, as usual.

But I don't give up so easily.

And what's with the natto, anyway?

[natto = fermented soy beans; popular as a diet food]

Just holding on to it isn't gonna help you you'll lose weight. Seriously.

Oh? Do you think that pushing me away is going to make me happy?

Stop blabbering, and do something with the natto, you natto woman!

Here we go!

That's it! Just like that!

More! More! Just keep blasting away at me!

You're really turning me on!

What's this? It stinks!

What's that smell?

Smells like natto and masochism.

Kato.

Kato.

Yo, Kato. How's it going?

Well, uh...

I bet that was hard on you, huh?!

You put your seal on a contract like that? You'd better be more careful as to what you agree to.

Too bad. We know you're hard up.

Huh? How did you know?

Anyway, what have you been doing lately?

Well, I'm trying to work hard and buy my house back...

Buy it back? That'll never happen.

Because...

Hey...

W-Well... That's right...

Well, let us know when you find a house.

We'll at least send a New Year's card when you do, Kato.

Take a bath!

Brush your teeth!

See you next week!

Hey, you...

Yes?

Maybe you oughta rethink your request.

I'm available for assassination jobs since I'm a professional killer.

Let's kill them!

Why don't we roll them up and throw 'em into the ditch now?!

No, wait.

I'm changing my request.

But it's not going to be assassination.

I... want to be stronger!

We got it!

Hey, everyone...

Well, at any rate, we can jack up his hit points another hundred or so.

So where are you going, Gin?

I have something to take care of.

That's all.

I see.

Oh, so this is a blueprint...

Isao Kondo. Commander of the Shinsengumi. Strikes fear in the hearts of others.

By the way, Hijikata...

I have no idea what this says...

I've been trying to explain that this is a blueprint for an Amanto device, Kondo!

I see. Some sort of device...

Yes, and someone seems to be planning to use that device for some heinous deed here in Edo.

Toshi...

What does "heinous deed" mean?

You haven't heard a word I said!

[Drift Star Embassy]

An embassy?

Gintoki.

Zura?

It's not Zura. It's Katsura.

Kotaro Katsura. Member of the exclusionist rebels. An activist trying to rid Edo of aliens called Amanto.

Elizabeth. What the hell is this?

Gintoki, what are you doing here?

Well... you know, jogging, taking a walk, something like that... I'm not really sure, you know...

Very well.

What do you mean?

I heard some dangerous rumors around here.

Rumors?

I've heard about an Amanto who's plotting to destroy all of Edo.

Why would an Amanto do something like that?

I don't know... But if it's true, we must punish them.

Gintoki, I don't know what you're going to do, but you'd better be careful.

The Embassy is considered foreign soil.

Foreign soil...

I should be careful, then.

Later, Zura.

It's not Zura. It's Katsura.

That hat is so out of style.

Okay! Why don't you give it a try?

He can't do that!

What are you talking about? It's easy!

Suppress your inner "self" and even you can look like Antonio Inoki.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Okay, you can start any time.

Right...

What? Your eyes are bloodshot. Were you up all night playing Tetris?

The game is just about to begin.

Give it a rest.

Something bad could happen if you swing that toy around like that.

Did he notice my sword cane?

Whatever, but can you at least tell me why you're trying to kill me?

Don't play dumb! We already know you're nosing around.

Wrong. That was Zura. It wasn't me.

No more discussion!

An earthquake?

You're leaving yourself wide open!

You think you'll become stronger like that?! Dumbass!

You're surprisingly intense.

Ah, I'm sorry. Are you all right?

Get up! Stand up! Katoken!

Listen! Keep your elbows close to your body and strike, strike, and strike!

Wait! That's a jab.

That won't work for tomorrow, right? It doesn't have anything to do with swordsmanship!

Cross Namida Bridge carefully!

It looks like it's my turn.

I'll make you stronger!

Stronger!

L-Like this?

More! More!

Oh yes!

That's it. Good!

How about this?!

You have potential.

What is this training for?

What kind of potential does he have?!

As a dominatrix...

He's a man! Anyway, that's not the point!

Oh, you're very patient! You'll get another appetizer!

Untie me now!

Um...

Thank you so much, but that's enough.

I don't think I'll ever get any stronger.

I give up...

Huh? B-But...

So I'll just leave.

Katoken...

Boy, my best clothes... ruined. My mom is going to be really mad, you bastard!

You'd better be more worried about your life than your clothes!

Who is Shishimura, Gintoki's mysterious attacker?

And what heinous deed is Kariya the Amanto planning?

Did Kato really give up?

It's time to say good-bye to those who live in a certain area.

For the rest of you, please keep watching!

[To be continued]

You've got some skill... Are you a former Exclusionist rebel?

And you're a former gangster, aren't you?

You shouldn't have damaged your hair when you were young.

I don't have to take that from someone with naturally wavy hair!

You're breakin' my heart...

It's not like I wanted wavy hair!

I'll kill you this time! You'd better say your prayers!

Shimura! Look out behind you.

Hey! I'm not Shimura...

Hey!

We're still under the Sword Ban! What're you doing?

Um... Well...

Nice catch.

Oh, I see, sideshow practice...

Yes! Isn't that right?

Right? Huh? Where'd he go?

He's gone.

Hey, hey. You feeling nostalgic?

Trying to control the urge to run toward the sunset, you idiots?

Gin!

We have to apologize, Gin.

Katoken left.

Katoken?

Oh, our client.

Hey, get me down from here!

Ah well, so it goes.

We're getting used to working for nothing.

It's no use worrying about it.

I had a feeling when we took the job that it wouldn't work out. Really.

Gin!

Oh, well...

I didn't know Gin would be so cold-hearted.

That's how he is.

He'll let anyone in, but doesn't stand in their way if they want to leave.

By the way, Kagura, why did you come to my house?

Why are you eating my rice?

Dinner is right next door.

It's not next door!

Why would you two say something like that?

Sis...

Otae. Shinpachi's big sister.

Works part-time in order to save the dojo her father left her.

If you don't believe in Gin, who will?

No! He doesn't deserve it, Otae.

Like I've been saying,

you can't trust a guy who has the eyes of a dead fish.

You're the bastard! You stalker!

Is he still stalking her?

I'll finish you off!

Yeah, but it's hard to explain.

I wonder what Gin is doing now.

[Higucchan Bar]

You want some?

Wh-What's that?

It's Azuki ala Gintoki. Rice with azuki beans.

N-No thanks.

[Side Road to Enka]

This is good sake.

Helps me forget all my worries for a moment.

But I'll be reminded of them tomorrow.

And I think they'll be even bigger headaches than they were today.

It is not like you can run away from them.

Especially...

...those things you really want to forget.

I may have wanted an excuse.

An excuse?

I already told you that I was fired, my house was taken from me,

and my family left me, didn't I?

I used to be a salesman.

I kept working for the sake of my family day after day...

And we were finally able to buy our own house.

I was happy.

I believed that I could keep working for them. But...

I still don't understand it.

I didn't do anything wrong, but I was fired from the company.

So, I went and got drunk,

and those guys stamped my seal on a contract without my permission.

Then the land shark came and showed us the bogus contract, saying I had to leave my house.

My wife couldn't stand their harassment and left with my daughter.

I said that something happened to me every week, remember?

What do you think happened last week then?

I don't know.

A letter?

Yes. My daughter sent me a letter right before my eviction.

"Daddy, I want to come home soon."

By then, I had given up on everything.

But after reading her letter, I wanted to give it another try.

Does that sound stupid?

I believed that if I got my house back, my family would return.

But now I realize...

I'm useless.

Even though I worked so hard...

Let's go.

Um...

Thank you!

Sir, your bill.

Um... Sorry, but since I'm unemployed, can we split the bill at least?

Let's go, Katoken!

Huh? To where?

What? Don't you want to get the contract back?

Th-Then...

I'm Odd Jobs Gin. I'll do anything for...

I don't feel so good.

Can we postpone the raid until tomorrow?

Huh?

Did I drink too much?

My head feels like it's shaking.

No, this is an earthquake...I think.

Urgh! I can't hold it anymore!

I feel I'm going to throw up, too.

You don't have to...

Man, what a headache.

This is a total hangover.

I need some water.

Leave it to Gin.

I knew we would do something like this.

Really? You said Gin was cold-hearted, didn't you?

What about you?

You said that he lets anyone in, didn't you?!

Shut up! Stop talking so loudly.

It really hurts my head.

Oh, here it is.

We'll get Katoken's contract back, right?

How do we sneak in?

Huh? We're not going to sneak in - we're going to break in.

That means we'll storm in through the front.

Gin...

Knock knock!

Wait!

Bunta! Are you trying to act like Bunta Sugawara?

Hello! Anyone here?

You don't need to let them know we're here.

Strange. There doesn't seem to be anyone here.

It's still warm. That is, like they just left!

That's right. This is really warm.

Is this real meat? It's so tender!

Hey, hey! What are you doing?!

Well, we're not supposed to waste food, are we?

Saving the best for last.

You guys are like pigs!

What will you do if there's poison in it?

Don't worry. There's no poison in it.

Are these the ones who have been sniffing around?

Yes, Mr. Kariya.

Kato, is that you?

What are you doing here?

W-Well...

Say, aren't you embarrassed for laying a trap like this?

Speak for yourself! You're the ones that got caught!

I prefer a little stronger flavor!

You listen to us!

Hey, you guys! Give us back Katoken's contract!

Huh?

What are you talking about?

You're telling us you guys came all this way just for that?

So what if we did?

It looks like Shishimura overestimated them.

Sorry about that.

Let's go. We don't have much time.

But what should I do with these guys?

Just throw them out.

Don't worry, Kato.

Soon, you won't have to worry about your house or anything else.

You'll get flattened in here anyway.

Flattened?

Course gate open!

Higashi-Murayama One, prepare for launch.

Higashi-Murayama One, prepare for launch.

Let's go!

Roger!

Enjoy this view while you can.

This is your last view of Edo.

It's no use!

Help me, you guys!

Hey, Kagura! Go help him.

You're from the Yato clan, aren't you?

I ain't falling for that.

I won't move until I finish all the food.

Geez.

Elizabeth!

What are you doing here?

Ah, Zura must be here, right?

It's not Zura. It's Katsura.

While you guys were living it up, we snuck in the back.

And we found something in the safe.

What? Did you find it? Is that Katoken's contract?

I don't know anything about that. But look at this.

I would, but... I'm having a hard time with small print.

What do you think about these documents, Gintoki?

I have no idea.

Then let me explain.

They intend to raze Edo to the ground.

What?!

They'll have a rave in Edo?

He said "raze," stupid!

Let me give you a brief explanation.

They discovered an earthquake fault line

and they stimulated that point with an Amanto-made device.

It will cause a giant artificial earthquake.

And Edo will be destroyed!

Oh, no...

That sounds like some kind of evil anime organization.

But why would they do something like that?

Those people who were with Kariya are land sharks.

They snatch up homes lost by others.

And their goal is the old city?

Buildings that weren't constructed by Amanto are not very strong.

If a big earthquake hits, they'll collapse in a moment.

Oh no! Edo will...

But we don't know where the point is.

Aren't there any clues?

Well, unfortunately...

So what do we do now?

We don't have time to find the land sharks in Edo!

Kagura! You've had enough food, right?

Break us out of this cage!

You got it!

Why didn't you do this earlier?!

Katoken!

Y-Yes!

Where is your house?

Hey, Gintoki!

Where are you going?

It's dangerous if you go alone!

I know, but we still have to go!

See you, Zura.

It's not Zura! It's Katsura!

Gin! What's going on?

Basically, their goal is to clear the land in Edo and then sell it at a higher price.

Right...

Then why did they clear Katoken's house first?

Well...

I got it!

It's the earthquake fault line!

That's right.

So he's fired and cheated and has his house taken away ...

All part of their plan.

That's terrible!

Anyway, let's go!

Yah!

Um...

What is it?

If you have something to say, say it now!

Right!

We have no time to lose.

Then I say... We're going the wrong direction.

What?!

So, this is the Drift Star earthquake machine, hehe!

And this device will realize Mr. Kariya's ambition!

Our time will come soon.

Begin!

All right!

Rock drilling beam activated!

Ten minutes to reach the target!

Go! No one can stop us!

Intruders! Get them!

What?

This is a raid!

We're the Shinsengumi! Calm yourselves!

Government dogs!

Oh, so you're ready to take on the Shinsengumi?

Interesting.

I'm Isao Kondo!

Toshiro Hijikata!

Sogo Okita!

Let's go!

Hold it right there!

What did you say? No, you hold it!

Let me spell it out for you.

This is Drift Star territory.

If you take a single step into this house, it'll be an international incident.

Damn it! Extraterritoriality, huh?

Crap!

Anyway, what's extraterritoriality?

If you want to get into the house, you need to go through official procedures.

Sogo, what are you doing?

Well, if I tore down this house, we could go inside, right?

Are you Mr. Ikkyu or something?

Feh... If you understand, then you'd better leave.

Thanks for the assistance! Make way for the star!

That's...

Odd Jobs?

He's here...

Leave the rest to us!

Hocha!

Odd Jobs Gin will take care of the problem!

Hocha!

I see. He can do whatever he likes!

I'm addicted...

Mr. Kariya, let's go inside.

Wait!

It's time you and I settled this.

Huh, stop playing the role of my rival, Mr. Sideshow!

You!

Five minutes until we reach the target!

Good. Allow it to approach the epicenter and pull out!

Right!

Machine, surface!

An Earthquake?

Did they already...?

What?

What the hell is this contraption? It could destroy the world!

This is too much, even for a special two-part episode!

So this is the device that Zura was talking about?

Excellent. Our plan is on the verge of success.

No! Edo will...

Shinpachi!

You'll have to fight me.

You...

Three minutes until we reach the target!

M-My house...

What?

Katoken!

Dumbass! Why did you leave him alone?

Well, he looked really sick.

Go, Katoken! Stop them!

B-But...

I'll cut you down.

I-I...

Don't run away!

You have to change first, or nothing else will!

...Change...?

You can't run away!

Especially from those things you really want to forget!

Daddy...

I...

I...will change!

If I suppress my inner "self", my face will look just like Antonio Inoki's!

What?

How are you?

You're bluffing!

Keep my elbow to my side and just strike...

Strike!

Oh, this sucks!

It worked!

Mr. Kariya!

Help him!

I'm so proud of my student! He's become really strong!

Kagura, you taught him to jab, not strike.

What are you doing, Katoken?

Go and stop the earthquake machine now!

A-All right!

Um...

Is this it?

Fifty seconds left?! But the speed was doubled, so there's only twenty-five seconds left!

Hurry! Just stop it!

Um... Is this it?

Or this...?

This must be it!

It broke!

I knew that would happen! It broke!

Wait!

We didn't finish our fight yet!

Shut up, you flunkie! I don't have time to waste on you!

One hit and I'm down?

Stop!

I-It stopped...

Hey, let's get out of here!

A-All right!

Yahoo!

They did it!

Hey, you know if you take a single step across that line you're no longer on foreign soil, right?

Gintoki did a great job.

["Buy a car."]

My side hurts.

Our... house...

Sakata...

Don't worry about your house.

But...

You've changed, right?

Yes!

It's Kuromi of Yamatoya!

Hey, you stupid cat, wait!

[Odd Jobs Gin]

Why can't I have a Bankai or something like that.

Gin, look at the TV!

Samba! Oh, Katoken samba!

Hey, can this be...

That's it! That's Katoken!

Oh, yeah, Katoken's gaining popularity as a dancing enka singer.

Oh?

He looks so happy!

["To everyone at Odd Jobs Gin: I have my family back. Thanks a lot! -Kato"]

[Preview]

One year ago, I met this man.

He was too delicate to be a samurai

and his eyes were too honest for him to be a gangster.

The next episode:

"Nobody with Naturally Wavy Hair Can Be That Bad."

I forgot I was in the second part of the show.