: The episode features the first major clash with the Shinsengumi, specifically Toshiro Hijikata and Sougo Okita , setting up their long-standing rivalry with the Yorozuya. English Dub Production & Cast
In this episode, the Yorozuya trio (Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura) are tasked with delivering a package to an alien embassy after a deliveryman crashes into their building. The seemingly simple errand turns explosive—literally—when the package turns out to be a bomb. Caught in the fallout, the trio is branded as terrorists by the , Edo’s special police force. Key Highlights & Character Introductions Gintama (Dub) Episode 5
: One of the most famous running gags in anime history begins here. Gintoki immediately calls his old friend "Zura," prompting Katsura’s iconic catchphrase. : The episode features the first major clash
The fifth episode of 's English dub marks a significant milestone in the series, introducing a legendary recurring character and establishing the complex, bombastic dynamic between Gintoki and his past. Episode Overview Caught in the fallout, the trio is branded
The English dub for the first season was produced by and is currently available on Hulu . Notably, the cast for this version differs from the one used by Crunchyroll for later seasons (Episodes 266+). English Voice Actor (Hulu/Cinergia Dub) Gintoki Sakata Roly Gutierrez Shinpachi Shimura Clay Cartland Kagura Crystal Lopez Katsura Kotaro Phil DuBois Toshiro Hijikata Jason Kesser Sougo Okita Christian Vandepas Where to Watch
: We get our first real glimpse into Gintoki's history as a "Shiroyasha" (White Demon) during the Joui Wars, highlighting the different paths he and Katsura have taken since the war ended.