: It continues the story of Gintoki Sakata , a lazy samurai living in an Edo-period Japan that has been conquered by aliens called Amanto.

: This season consists of 13 new episodes interspersed with several "Yorinuki Gintama-san" (remastered reruns) of older episodes.

: A meta-comedy arc where Gintoki returns to find he has been replaced by a "perfect" golden-haired version of himself, Kintoki Sakata , who has brainwashed everyone into forgetting the original lead.

: The season maintains the series' signature blend of irreverent, meta-heavy comedy and high-stakes dramatic action. Key Story Arcs The season is defined by three primary storylines:

: Widely considered one of the series' "pinnacle" serious arcs. It follows the Yorozuya as they attempt to fulfill a long-lost promise for an elderly courtesan in Yoshiwara, eventually leading to a massive political conspiracy involving the Shogun and the Tendoshu.