Gintama Episode 8: There Is Butt A Fine Line Between Persistence And Stubbornness

Manga chapter 15-16

Canon/LOW

OSHIMETER

10.0

8 Fans

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← Prev: EP 7Next: EP 9 →

Gintama Episode 8: There Is Butt A Fine Line Between Persistence And Stubbornness

Manga chapter 15-16

Canon/LOW
← Prev: EP 7Next: EP 9 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

8 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

rynnohana's avatar
rynnohana
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This episode is incredibly funny. Hijikata, Isao, and Gintoki's antics are all hilarious, and the jokes work. The story is also lighthearted and easy to follow.
tokki0214's avatar
tokki0214
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Kondo being a simp and doing whatever simp ways he does is just outrageous and hilarious. The amount of breaking the fourth wall is also peak comedy. The characters, even the newly added ones, are what makes this show funny.
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matchablaze1
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There’s a soft layer under the comedy here. It reminds you this isn’t just gag spam—the characters actually matter.
reirei's avatar
reirei
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This episode introduced new characters, expanding the world and deepening the plot. It was a mix of chaotic humor, random gags, and completely unhinged moments.
katana's avatar
katana
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The captions in the first minute were silly—definitely a fourth-wall break. This episode focuses on the Shinsengumi and throws some side-eye at Otae’s infamous cooking skills. It was chaotic, but a great way to introduce more characters into the story.
sandaime's avatar
sandaime
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All the characters in this anime are unhinged, and these new additions only amplified the chaos. The episode mainly centered on the Shinsengumi, the police force of Edo.
misschaax04's avatar
misschaax04
Honestly the funniest duel ever! I couldn't stop laughing when Gintoki outsmarted Kondo. It's so chaotic but that's exactly why I love Gintama. The humor is just on another level compared to other shows!
kotomi's avatar
kotomi
A light and entertaining episode showing unique style of blending samurai themes with over-the-top humor. Kagura and Shinpachi's facial expressions and reactions make it even funnier.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 8 sits firmly in Gintama's early run of episodic stories that establish its sprawling cast, shifting away from the previous episode's Amanto-related plot to spotlight the Shinsengumi through Kondo's personal escapades. This character-focused outing deepens the dynamic between Kondo, Otae, and Gintoki, laying groundwork for Shinsengumi-related developments that carry into the following episode. At this stage, the series is still building its foundation — investing in these comedic character beats pays off significantly as the show progresses.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 8 sits firmly in Gintama's early run of episodic stories that establish its sprawling cast, shifting away from the previous episode's Amanto-related plot to spotlight the Shinsengumi through Kondo's personal escapades. This character-focused outing deepens the dynamic between Kondo, Otae, and Gintoki, laying groundwork for Shinsengumi-related developments that carry into the following episode. At this stage, the series is still building its foundation — investing in these comedic character beats pays off significantly as the show progresses.

QUICK TAKES

rynnohana's avatar
rynnohana
VerifiedVerified
This episode is incredibly funny. Hijikata, Isao, and Gintoki's antics are all hilarious, and the jokes work. The story is also lighthearted and easy to follow.
tokki0214's avatar
tokki0214
VerifiedVerified
Kondo being a simp and doing whatever simp ways he does is just outrageous and hilarious. The amount of breaking the fourth wall is also peak comedy. The characters, even the newly added ones, are what makes this show funny.
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
VerifiedVerified
There’s a soft layer under the comedy here. It reminds you this isn’t just gag spam—the characters actually matter.
reirei's avatar
reirei
VerifiedVerified
This episode introduced new characters, expanding the world and deepening the plot. It was a mix of chaotic humor, random gags, and completely unhinged moments.
katana's avatar
katana
VerifiedVerified
The captions in the first minute were silly—definitely a fourth-wall break. This episode focuses on the Shinsengumi and throws some side-eye at Otae’s infamous cooking skills. It was chaotic, but a great way to introduce more characters into the story.
sandaime's avatar
sandaime
VerifiedVerified
All the characters in this anime are unhinged, and these new additions only amplified the chaos. The episode mainly centered on the Shinsengumi, the police force of Edo.
misschaax04's avatar
misschaax04
Honestly the funniest duel ever! I couldn't stop laughing when Gintoki outsmarted Kondo. It's so chaotic but that's exactly why I love Gintama. The humor is just on another level compared to other shows!
kotomi's avatar
kotomi
A light and entertaining episode showing unique style of blending samurai themes with over-the-top humor. Kagura and Shinpachi's facial expressions and reactions make it even funnier.

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com