Gintama Episode 158 Apr 2026

Episode 158: The Great Fan Club War Begins In , titled "If a Friend Gets Injured, Take Him to the Hospital, Stat!" , the chaos of the Otsu Arc officially hits high gear. The episode marks the beginning of the grueling contest to determine the official fan club for the pop idol Tsu Terakado. The Battle of the Otaku

The episode centers on the rivalry between Shinpachi Shimura, leading the original Terakado Tsu Fan Club, and the "Tsusengumi," a rival group led by the otaku-possessed Hijikata Toushirou (under his "Tosshi" persona). Gintama Episode 158

: Gintoki and Shinpachi find themselves surrounded by 5,000 competing otaku, making the physical challenge even more absurd. Key Highlights Episode 158: The Great Fan Club War Begins

: A massive 10km marathon to Oedo TV Station. The catch? If any single member of a team drops out, the entire team is disqualified. : Gintoki and Shinpachi find themselves surrounded by

: One of the most legendary "extra" characters in the series, Taka-tin , makes his mark in this episode. After a team member (Taka-chin) is hilariously run over by Okita Sougo's taxi, the Yorozuya must find a replacement on the fly.

Music plays a massive role in Otsu-centric episodes. Featured tracks include: "Your Brother is a Hikikomori" "Your Grandma is Wearing Your Basketball Shoes"