Essentially Gintama is warming up old fans and attempting to introduce new fans to their trademark slack stick style, while having as much fun as possible. No doubt it will be a while before a proper arc commences and even longer before a major Takasugi arc. This is the first episode of the new season to be split into two storylines, both connected by featuring a national holiday, New Years and Valentines Day respectfully. The first segment seems to cram in as many supporting characters as possible through the quite ingenuous means one line New Years cards.
The second segment sees Kagura-chan attempting to give Gin and Shinpachi chocolates for Valentines Day, of course she feels nervous – it’s great that Kagura is able to remain childlike without automatically becoming bratty. Unable to success in her endeavours alone she turns to older female cast members, Tsukuyo and Sarutobi Ayame for assistance, this naturally doesn’t go to plan. Sa-chan is among my favourite female characters, too often she gets overlooked so it’s nice to see her making not one but two appearances. It’s also nice to see the writers not resorting to the tired glasses gag. It feels like ages since I’ve seen that one.
Verdict: Good
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