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Season 2
Episode 16

Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious

July 19, 2007

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Gintama - S2 - E16

Kagura's beetle was killed during a beetle fighting match. She tries to drag Gintoki and Shinpachi to go beetle hunting with her. That only succeeds when they know there is a high demand for the beetles - meaning they can make money of it. The trio encounters the Shinsengumi who also happens to be capturing beetles for reason unknown.

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Gintama: Season 2 - 50 Episode s

2x1 - Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final
April 5, 2007
Gintoki gives his suggestions to the editor and author of "Gintaman" on what should the series improve on.
2x2 - Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature
April 12, 2007
A baby's dropped off in front of the Yorozuya; claming it's Gintoki's son.
2x3 - If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First
April 19, 2007
Itou Kamotarou (appeared on the previous episode) proceeds with his agenda. Hijikata seeks help from the Yorozuya to save the Shinsengumi from destruction.
2x4 - Stress Makes You Bald, but It's Stressful to Avoid Stress, So You End Up Stressed Out Anyway, So in the End There's Nothing You Can Do
April 26, 2007
While trying to burn old JUMP issues, Gintoki is captured by a female fire fighter in search of a local arsonist.
2x5 - Mothers Everywhere Are All the Same
May 3, 2007
A mother looking for her son in Edo enlists the help of Yorozuya.
2x6 - Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat
May 10, 2007
Continuing from the last episode, it is discovered that the son turned out to be the No.1 "Pimp" in Kabuki District.
2x7 - Keep an Eye on the Chief for the Day
May 17, 2007
Terakado Tsu (Otsu) goes to be one day chief of the Shinsengumi to improve its image.
2x8 - When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It
May 24, 2007
Mutsu requests the Yorozuya recover some stolen cargo.
2x9 - Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls
May 31, 2007
A serial killer has been going around town-- and one of the crew meets him head on! In the meantime, Gintoki is requested to locate "Benizakura", an unlucky sword stolen from its owner.
2x10 - Be Careful Not to Leave Your Umbrella Somewhere
June 7, 2007
Kagura gets captured. Tetsuko goes to visit the injured Gintoki and tells him the truth about the benisakura sword.
2x11 - The Sun Will Rise Again
June 14, 2007
Shinpachi and Elizabeth go on the ship to attack Okada. A battle rages on the ship, at which Kagura manages to escape from captivity. On the other hand, Gintoki and Tetsuko (benisakura forger Tetsuya's sister) head towards Takasugi.
2x12 - On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light
June 21, 2007
The battle comes to a conclusion, with benisakura finally taken over Okada's body, and Gintoki will have to use the sword Tetsuko gave him to stop this.
2x13 - Even Mummy Hunters Sometimes Turn into Mummys
June 28, 2007
Yamasaki is sent by Hijikata to investigate what has happened with that fight between Katsura and Takasugi groups. He goes around asking different people, though fails to get any real answers.
2x14 - The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable
July 5, 2007
Hattori Zenzo has been hired to kidnap a girl who is able to foresee the future. Meanwhile, the Yorozuya has been hired to protect the very same girl.
2x15 - Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time!
July 12, 2007
A set of TV crews follow Katsura around for a day to do a television program special interview.
2x16 - Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious
July 19, 2007
Kagura's beetle was killed during a beetle fighting match. She tries to drag Gintoki and Shinpachi to go beetle hunting with her. That only succeeds when they know there is a high demand for the beetles - meaning they can make money of it. The trio encounters the Shinsengumi who also happens to be capturing beetles for reason unknown.
2x17 - Dango Over Flowers
July 26, 2007
An old dango shop owner accepts a challenge from the owner of a popular new dessert shop.
2x18 - For the Wind Is the Life / The Ideal Girlfriend Is Always Minami
August 2, 2007
Gintoki gets into an accident with a delivery girl who has the "Need for Speed". / As Gintoki recovers from the delivery incident, Sa-chan is forced to weigh both her feminine needs and her assassin duties when working a mission at the same hospital.
2x19 - Like a Haunted House, Life is Filled with Horrors
August 9, 2007
Every year during the Matsuri festival, a "Courage Test" event is held. This year Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura helps out in the event.
2x20 - Please Help by Separating Your Trash
August 16, 2007
Kamenashi (the turtle) tells the group about Otohime, the owner of the Dragon Palace, that they are the only ones who are capable of stopping her plan.
2x21 - Too Many Cuties Can Make You Sick
August 23, 2007
The group goes to save Tae. On their way, Shinpachi, Gintoki and Katsura stumble upon a room where they learn about Otohime's past.
2x22 - Some Data Cannot Be Erased
August 30, 2007
Otohime's past lover's will gives the antidote (to the aging virus) to Shinpachi. However, their time is limited as a missile carrying another batch of the aging virus, aimed at Edo, is about to be sent off.
2x23 - A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant / Drive With a "Might" Attitude
September 6, 2007
Sadaharu is in "heat" and Yorozuya tries to find him a mate. / Katsura attempts to take a driving lesson-- a "Might Happen" driving lesson, that is.
2x24 - Think for a Minute Now, Do Matsutake Mushrooms Really Taste All that Good?
September 13, 2007
Katsura goes undercover at an Amanto-only Japanese restaurant to stop a radical branch of the Joi Faction's plan of causing havoc. Meanwhile, Hasegawa takes over a sushi bar while the owner's at hospital. The Yorozuya ends up helping after the sushi machine went out of order.
2x25 - The Manga Writer Becomes a Pro, After Doing a Stock of Manuscripts
September 20, 2007
Edo's under attack by M-unibrow zombies!
2x26 - Don’t Complain About Your Job at Home, Do It Somewhere Else
September 27, 2007
Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura recaps what has happened to date on their 2nd Year Anniversary special.
2x27 - In Those Situations, Keep Quiet and Cook Red Rice With Beans
October 4, 2007
Otae's childhood friend, Kyubei Yagyu appears and takes Otae back to fufil her childhood promise.
2x28 - Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy
October 11, 2007
Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Kondo, Hijikata and Sogo goes to the Yagyu family premises and attempts to get Otae back.
2x29 - People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too
October 18, 2007
The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.
2x30 - Four Heads are Better than One
October 25, 2007
Gintoki, Isao, Toujou, and Binbokusai are in the toilet, all looking for something to wipe....
2x31 - When Someone Who Wears Glasses Takes Them Off, It Looks Like Something’s Missing
November 8, 2007
The battle between Gintoki and Binbokusai begins; meanwhile, Shinpachi discovered that Kyubei was girl.
2x32 - A Woman's Best Make-up Is Her Smile
November 15, 2007
The final episode in the Yagyu story arc.
2x33 - You Say Kawaii so Often, You Must Really Think You’re Cute Stuff
November 22, 2007
The Yorozuya attempt to rid a town of monsters for some quick cash / The piggish Amanto female saved by the Yorozuya from the drug pirates enlists them to save her boyfriend from his former gang.
2x34 - Rank has nothing to do with luck
November 29, 2007
The cold/flu season hits hard; Yorozuya is enlisted to help out at Otae's workplace.
2x35 - Hard-boiled Egg on a Man's Heart
December 6, 2007
A washed out detective tells his tale about his life-long quest of pursuing of a thief who turned from righteous to evil.
2x36 - Hard-Boiled Eggs Don't Crack
December 13, 2007
The detective, Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura crashed into a mansion in an attempt to capture the thief.
2x37 - It's Often Difficult to Sleep When You're Engrossed With Counting Sheep
December 20, 2007
Sougo's older sister, Mitsuba, arrived in Edo for a visit. Hijikata and Mitsuba's relationship is revealed.
2x38 - Perform a German Suplex on a Woman Who Asks If She or the Job Is More Important
December 27, 2007
Mitsuba is in bad condition due to her sickness; Sougo decides to go help Hijikata.
2x39 - The Most Exciting Part of a Group Date is Before it Starts
January 10, 2008
Tojo Ayumu enlisted the help of Yorozuya to help make a "woman" out of the tomboyish Kyubei. Gintoki's solution: a Gokon.
2x40 - What Happens Twice, Happens Thrice
January 17, 2008
The spirit of the sword that Gintoki carries appears to teach Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura an ultimate technique.
2x41 - The More Delicious the Food, the Nastier It Is When It Goes Bad
January 24, 2008
Gintoki, Shinpachi Kagura and Hasegawa are hospitalised (The Yorozuya gang for food poisoning from eating unfresh crabs; Hasegawa got knocked down by a car). They get themeslves involved when a young nurse falls in love with one of her patients.
2x42 - If You Want To Lose Weight, Then Stop Eating and Start Moving
January 31, 2008
Our female characters joined a "slimming" camp to shed off their extra weights.
2x43 - Be a Person Who Can See People's Strong Points and Not Their Weak Points
February 7, 2008
An assassin has been hired to kill Matsudaira; but encounters unexpected scenerios while carrying out the task.
2x44 - Even a hero has issues
February 14, 2008
It's Valentine's Day, and a space heroine comes to Edo to confess her intention to...
2x45 - When Riding A Train, Make Sure You Grab the Straps With Both Hands
February 21, 2008
Hasegawa gets a job. While commuting on his first day, an accident lands him in jail with harassment charges.
2x46 - Men, Be a Madao
February 28, 2008
The trial of Hasegawa's harassment charge comes to a conclusion.
2x47 - If You're a Man, Don't Give Up
March 6, 2008
A planet's attacked by mysterious beings. It is up to Umi Bouzu to settle things and to out an end to the attacks. How will the end turn out?
2x48 - Exaggerate the Tales of Your Exploits by a Third, So Everyone Has a Good Time / Men Have a Weakness for Girls Who Sell Flowers and Work in Pastry Shops
March 13, 2008
Old gangmates of Catherine try to convince her to join them on a heist.
2x49 - Play Video Games for Only an Hour a Day
March 20, 2008
The popular game console "Owee" is finally on sale. The otaku, as well as the Yorozuya and the Shinsengumi are at the store trying to get their hands on the consoles.
2x50 - Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs
March 27, 2008
Yorozuya and Shinsengumi are divided into two teams to play against each other in a video-gaming contest (for their chance to win free "Owee").

Gintama: All seasons

S0: Specials
18 Episode s
S1: Season 1
49 Episode s
S2: Season 2
50 Episode s
S3: Season 3
51 Episode s
S4: Season 4
51 Episode s
S5: Gintama'
51 Episode s
S6: Gintama': Enchousen
13 Episode s
S7: Gintama°
51 Episode s
S8: Gintama.
12 Episode s
S9: Gintama. - Slip Arc
13 Episode s
S10: Gintama. - Silver Soul Arc
12 Episode s
S11: Gintama. - Silver Soul Arc 2
16 Episode s

2x1 - Pending Means Pending, It's Not Final

2x2 - Milk Should Be Served at Body Temperature

2x3 - If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First

2x4 - Stress Makes You Bald, but It's Stressful to Avoid Stress, So You End Up Stressed Out Anyway, So in the End There's Nothing You Can Do

2x5 - Mothers Everywhere Are All the Same

2x6 - Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat

2x7 - Keep an Eye on the Chief for the Day

2x8 - When Looking For Things You've Lost, Remember What You Were Doing On The Day You Lost It

2x9 - Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls

2x10 - Be Careful Not to Leave Your Umbrella Somewhere

2x11 - The Sun Will Rise Again

2x12 - On a Moonless Night, Insects Are Drawn to the Light

2x13 - Even Mummy Hunters Sometimes Turn into Mummys

2x14 - The Preview Section in JUMP is Always Unreliable

2x15 - Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time!

2x16 - Rhinoceros Beetles Teach Boys that Life is Precious

2x17 - Dango Over Flowers

2x18 - For the Wind Is the Life / The Ideal Girlfriend Is Always Minami

2x19 - Like a Haunted House, Life is Filled with Horrors

2x20 - Please Help by Separating Your Trash

2x21 - Too Many Cuties Can Make You Sick

2x22 - Some Data Cannot Be Erased

2x23 - A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant / Drive With a "Might" Attitude

2x24 - Think for a Minute Now, Do Matsutake Mushrooms Really Taste All that Good?

2x25 - The Manga Writer Becomes a Pro, After Doing a Stock of Manuscripts

2x26 - Don’t Complain About Your Job at Home, Do It Somewhere Else

2x27 - In Those Situations, Keep Quiet and Cook Red Rice With Beans

2x28 - Yesterday’s Enemy, After All Is Said and Done, Is Still the Enemy

2x29 - People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too

2x30 - Four Heads are Better than One

2x31 - When Someone Who Wears Glasses Takes Them Off, It Looks Like Something’s Missing

2x32 - A Woman's Best Make-up Is Her Smile

2x33 - You Say Kawaii so Often, You Must Really Think You’re Cute Stuff

2x34 - Rank has nothing to do with luck

2x35 - Hard-boiled Egg on a Man's Heart

2x36 - Hard-Boiled Eggs Don't Crack

2x37 - It's Often Difficult to Sleep When You're Engrossed With Counting Sheep

2x38 - Perform a German Suplex on a Woman Who Asks If She or the Job Is More Important

2x39 - The Most Exciting Part of a Group Date is Before it Starts

2x40 - What Happens Twice, Happens Thrice

2x41 - The More Delicious the Food, the Nastier It Is When It Goes Bad

2x42 - If You Want To Lose Weight, Then Stop Eating and Start Moving

2x43 - Be a Person Who Can See People's Strong Points and Not Their Weak Points

2x44 - Even a hero has issues

2x45 - When Riding A Train, Make Sure You Grab the Straps With Both Hands

2x46 - Men, Be a Madao

2x47 - If You're a Man, Don't Give Up

2x48 - Exaggerate the Tales of Your Exploits by a Third, So Everyone Has a Good Time / Men Have a Weakness for Girls Who Sell Flowers and Work in Pastry Shops

2x49 - Play Video Games for Only an Hour a Day

2x50 - Life and Video Games are Full of Bugs

S0: Specials

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4

S5: Gintama'

S6: Gintama': Enchousen

S7: Gintama°

S8: Gintama.

S9: Gintama. - Slip Arc

S10: Gintama. - Silver Soul Arc

S11: Gintama. - Silver Soul Arc 2