Gintama Episode 215

Neither did I.

So, looks like the previews didn't lie this time. What I didn't see coming, though, was that this episode starred Kamui instead of the usual Yorozuya gang. The fans get to see two things two day: 1) How messed up Kada's become 2) Kamui's eyes staying open for the majority of the episode. Now, just because this episode stars the antagonists of Gintama doesn't mean that the jokes are lacking. In fact, all the usual jokes are still there, ripe as ever.

Kamui looks fudging adorable when his eyes are open.

DUN DUN DUN

The setting is in space aboard the Harusame ship. A superior of Kamui's asks him to murder Takasugi because he sees him as a threat. After the meeting, Koro, a dog-like alien, proposes that Kamui should take over the Harusame. Then we get to see more of the Kihetai, whom we haven't seen in the longest time other than in the opening theme sequences. Their more comedic sides are shown in this little scene, yet at the same time, they throw in some PLOT in there as well.

I don't know why, but that cow and pig amuse me.

He looks like Wolf from Star Fox.

He didn't even bother to cover his left eye? What is this cosplay madness?

These guys amuse me.

Kamui, eager to battle another samurai, confronts Takasugi. Unfortunately, it turns out that Koro was out to get him and Kamui is ambushed. But, Kamui predictably survives his heavy injuries (not that I mind, as I'm beginning to grow more and more fond of him). Takasugi visits both Kada and Kamui later on, and reveals that he would much rather work with Kamui than with the Harusame. Then, the day of Kamui's public execution arrives. Takasugi makes a show of "executing" him, though all he did was release Kamui. The two then take their enemies by surprise, overpower them with both their strength and numbers, and beat the crap out them. Admiral Abo and Koro attempt to escape, but Kamui doesn't let them go unscathed.

Kamui has SKILLZ

The yaoi fangirls are gonna have fun with that line.

I'm loving this combo.

Loved this episode. I didn't think I would because 1) It didn't have Sougo 2) It didn't have the loveable Yorozuya trio 3) It didn't have Sougo. But boy, was I wrong. Kamui and Takasugi make such a great combination, and seeing Kamui with his eyes opened for so long showed that he can be just as adorable as Kagura. This episode was more heavy on the action than the comedy this time around, but judging by the next episode's preview, I'm certain that we'll go back to Gintama's usual random brand of comedy. Oh yeah, and there's also a piffy new ending theme.
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