Episode 150 - Gintama

A traditional Shonen ending where Shinpachi leaves to hone his swordsmanship skills.

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An alternate reality where Gintoki is a professional baseball player and the boss of the Shinsengumi, Shinpachi has died in battle, and Elizabeth is a cyborg. A traditional Shonen ending where Shinpachi leaves to

Despite being a "filler" episode, fans have noted that the very first fake ending—a gritty, cinematic battle between Gintoki and Takasugi on top of a burning Terminal—accidentally (or geniusly) foreshadowed the series' actual climax years before it was written. The imagery of their final confrontation and the destruction of Edo in this segment bears a striking resemblance to the eventual "real" ending of the series. The Verdict Despite being a "filler" episode, fans have noted

The episode opens in a somber, black-and-white tone, with Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura dressed in funeral suits. They announce that because the series has run out of source material from the manga and lacks further budget, they must create a series finale immediately. This sets the stage for a series of "fake endings" that parody various anime tropes and famous franchises. The Multiple "Fake Endings"