Gintama' (2015) Episode 35 -

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: The episode sets the stage for the long-awaited confrontation between Gintoki Sakata and his former comrade, Shinsuke Takasugi . Gintama' (2015) Episode 35

: It is one of the highest-rated episodes in the series, currently holding a 9.5/10 on IMDb . Watch a reaction mashup to see the impact

's "gag" era, leading into the series' final, serious storyline. ), which corresponds to of the overall series,

), which corresponds to of the overall series, marks the beginning of the highly acclaimed Shogun Assassination Arc . Titled " Shoguns of Light and Shadow ," it shifted the series from its typical episodic comedy into a high-stakes action drama. Episode Overview Original Air Date : December 2, 2015 Arc : Shogun Assassination Arc (Part 1) Director : Chizuru Miyawaki Studio : BN Pictures (formerly Sunrise) Plot Summary