Gintama Episode 21: If You're A Man, Try The Swordfish! If You Go To Sleep With The Fan On You'll Get A Stomachache, So Be Careful

Canon/LOW

OSHIMETER

10.0

7 Fans

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Gintama Episode 21: If You're A Man, Try The Swordfish! If You Go To Sleep With The Fan On You'll Get A Stomachache, So Be Careful

Canon/LOW

← Prev: EP 20 Next: EP 22 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

7 Fans

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

rynnohana

2 mo

Verified

Why is Gintoki's reflexive behavior always funny even though it seems unscripted but the humor fits perfectly. The depth of each character is also very good, making the storyline even funnier.

kotomi

3 mo

Verified

A really funny episode with new characters that are oddly relatable. It was fun watching the trio go on their chaotic journey trying to solve their problem, plus all the random explosions made it even better.

reirei

3 mo

Verified

This was a great and unexpected episode. The first half was wholesome and still funny in its own way, while the second half became ridiculously chaotic and hilarious. Classic Gintama style.

katana

3 mo

Verified

The first half was actually touching, but still mixed with some crazy moments, which made it very Gintama. Lol. Then the second half became completely hilarious. How did a simple errand turn into that much chaos? Gintoki was seriously unlucky in this episode.

sandaime

3 mo

Verified

The second half was basically just Gintoki ranting the whole time, but it was freaking hilarious. It’s honestly impressive how they managed to turn such a small errand into something so ridiculously entertaining.

tokki0214

3 mo

Verified

The first half of the episode is wholesome with the backstory of Ebina. The second half of the episode is the one that is so absurd but still so hilarious. The jokes were timed well and the gags are just so chaotic, it made this episode fun to watch.

matchablaze1

3 mo

Things escalate quicker here. The humor is still ridiculous, but the confrontations feel slightly sharper. When action kicks in, it actually has weight behind the jokes.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 21 of 201, this is still firmly within Gintama's early episodic stretch, where standalone adventures establish the Yorozuya's dynamic and the show's tonal range before longer arcs begin taking shape. It follows a string of comedic misadventures that have been steadily deepening character bonds between Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura. These one-off episodes serve as essential groundwork for the emotional payoffs that define Gintama's later, more serialized storylines.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

QUICK TAKES

rynnohana

2 mo

Verified

Why is Gintoki's reflexive behavior always funny even though it seems unscripted but the humor fits perfectly. The depth of each character is also very good, making the storyline even funnier.

This was a great and unexpected episode. The first half was wholesome and still funny in its own way, while the second half became ridiculously chaotic and hilarious. Classic Gintama style.

Things escalate quicker here. The humor is still ridiculous, but the confrontations feel slightly sharper. When action kicks in, it actually has weight behind the jokes.

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