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Shinpachi Shimura

Present
Be Forever Yorozuya
Past
2 years later
2 years later (in original clothing)

Information

Japanese Name:

志村新八

Hiragana: しむらしんぱち
Katakana: シムラシンパチ

Romanized Name:

Shimura Shinpachi

Official English Name:

Shinpachi Shimura

Date of Birth:

12 Aug/Leo

Age:

16
18 (Post-Silver Soul)
21-22 (Movie 2)

Titles:

Megane (Glasses)
Shin-chan
Patsuan
Pachie
Shinpachi-kun
Maxwell
Yorozuya
Mama
Shinichi

Physical Features

Race:

Human

Gender:

Male

Height:

166 cm (5' 5½")

Weight:

55 kg (121 lb)

Eye Color:

Brown

Hair Color:

Black

Status:

Alive

Professional Status

Affiliation(s):

Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards

Occupation(s):

Yorozuya

Strong Point(s):

Glasses
Straight Man

First Appearances

Chapter:

Lesson 1

Volume:

1

Episode:

Episode 1 (special)
Episode 3 (official)

Voice Actors

Japanese VA:

Sakaguchi Daisuke
Natsumi Takamori (child)

English VA:

Mark X. Laskowski (movie)
Cole Howard (Gintama°)
Clay Cartland (Hulu Dub)
(English Dub)

Daniele Raffaeli(ep.1-49)
Mosè Singh (ep.50+)
Francesca Tretto (child) (Italian Dub)

"Once a Samurai decides to protect something, he protects it to the very end!"

Shinpachi Shimura

Shinpachi Shimura (志村新八, Shimura Shinpachi^?) is a member of the Yorozuya, a samurai in training, and one of the three main protagonists of Gintama. He is one of the more normal characters of the series, delivering the requisite reality-checks or punchlines against other characters' antics. Other than working at the Yorozuya, Shinpachi is also the leader of Terakado Tsuu's fanclub: Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards.

Background[]

Shinpachi grew up with his sister Shimura Tae and his father Shimura Ken in their family dojo Koudoukan. Their father died when they were young, leaving them to take care of the dojo and the debt to the Loan Shark Amanto.^[1] At his local temple school, Shinpachi befriended Takachin. When Takachin was bullied by other children, Shinpachi tried to help but ended getting beaten up as well until Otae saved them. They were close friends until Takachin accidentally soiled himself while Shinpachi pretended to be sleeping to avoid helping Takachin.

Shinpachi would later become acquainted with Yagyuu Kyuubei due to his sister's friendship with her. When the debt collectors tried to harm Tae and her brother, Shinpachi was knocked out by the time Kyuubei came to help them, although it cost her her left eye. Shinpachi mentioned that he ate his sister's cooking when he was younger, which made his eyesight go bad and resulted in his need to wear glasses. While working at a café and being beaten by the manager behind the shop, Shinpachi encountered Terakado Tsuu during one of her street performances. Although he didn't understand her song, he was emotionally moved. After gaining encouragement and motivation from this encounter, Shinpachi would create the Terakado Tsuu fanclub: Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards.

Appearance[]

Shinpachi has black hair and brown eyes. He wears a light blue keikogi with blue linings and a blue hakama. Many other characters have pointed out that Shinpachi's glasses are his charm point. Sakata Gintoki even went as far as to say that Shinpachi's glasses make out 95% of him and that they are more Shinpachi than Shinpachi himself, with the rest being 3% water and 2% garbage.^[2] His poor eyesight is supposedly caused by chronic ingestion of dark materials (egg) cooked by his beloved elder sister, Otae.

Throughout the series, he is seen wearing various disguises and has been shown in different styles for gags.

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Shimura Shinpachi's Gallery

Personality[]

Shinpachi is best known for his Tsukkomi (being a straight man) when other people especially Gintoki or Kagura say or do idiotic things, which happens very often. He is frequently teased by Sakata Gintoki, his supposed employer, and later on by Yagyuu Kyuubei for having a 'sister-complex' because of his attachment towards his sister. Since he doesn't have as much physical strength as Kagura, he is often bullied by her, who often tends to literally give him a thrashing. He takes charge of all the household chores in the Yorozuya due to his 'inclination to care for other people' (as he explained during the Goukon in Episode 88). He also likes to save leftovers, bringing Tupperware to store the food and is called 'domestic' because of it.

All of the above points, combined with his plain bespectacled look has made him the archetypical downtrodden nerdy character. Shinpachi is also a rabid fan of fictional pop-idol Terakado Tsuu, and often gets so moved by her songs that he starts crying listening to them. He is the strict leader of the Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards, a fan club with deep admiration and devotion to her, and has made 99 regulations that he makes sure the members loyally follow. Whenever someone breaks one of the rules and regulations of the fanclub, he personally issues their punishment with a flying nose-hook. Most of the time, the Sergeant is on the receiving end. Shinpachi himself has been shown to break some of the regulations that he punishes others for doing the same.
Shinpachi also likes to sing, and has been seen singing karaoke-versions of various songs by Tsuu, but is completely tone-deaf.^[3]

Strength & Abilities[]

He has limited dojo training, but inherited a dojo together with his older sister Shimura Tae called Koudoukan (恒道館), specializing in the Tendoumushin sword-fighting style (天堂無心流, Tendou Mushin Ryuu).

Although Shinpachi's fighting abilities are not as powerful as that of his two friends (Kagura with her monstrous Yato strength and Gintoki with his sword mastery), and is joked that his combat ability was merely two Kelp above normal human; in truth, he is still stronger than average swordsmen and can fight alongside with others in battles without being only a burden to them. He grew a lot stronger over the years and also finally gained actual combat experience, which he lacked according to Takechi Henpeita. Sorachi himself had stated that Shinpachi is pretty skilled, the reason for not being obvious is because he is always surrounded by "monsters" and is often not the main fighter in the group.

He has been shown to be able to fight with not only his sword, but using hand-to-hand combat in a boxing match, and also using his intelligence; as seen when he was able to knock back Kyuubei and beat her grandfather, winning the game against the Yagyuu clan,^[4] when he figured out a way to get past Tosshi's human wall,^[5] and when he fought with Tosshi in a boxing match.^[6]

In Episode 213, he defeated Chin Pirako who was a feared and extremely skilled swordsman herself, in two blows, proving how strong he became. He also defeated Obi Hajime in a deathmatch, causing Hajime to admit that Shinpachi has become a strong warrior.

In the manga, by Lesson 422, he is strong enough to knock down 2 members of the giant clan with a single kick (knocking one out), albeit with a surprise attack. Each member of the giant clan is big and strong enough to knock over buildings with a single blow. Once again, as Sorachi said, his contribution is made insignificant next to his monster allies, as Gintoki and Umibozou annihilate an entire invading force of the Giants that were preparing to eradicate the human race.

On a recurring note, as the series progresses, every time there is one of the trademark fights against hordes of enemies, Shinpachi without fail will defeat several dozen, or even hundreds of mob class enemies without much difficulty. By chapter 500 of the manga, even elite special ops units are treated like fodder to him.

In addition to his skill with the sword, he has also been seen using the powerful nose hook technique that is used by several characters in the series, and possibly even invented it.

At some point in the series, he switches from using a katana to using a bokuto like Gintoki. This seems to coincide with his growth in strength and skill, as he casually defeats elite fighters armed with live steel with his bokuto.

His combat ability drastically changes depending on whether or not he is wearing his glasses, as he has very poor eyesight. Just like Sa-chan, his poor eyesight makes it impossible for him to fight against decent combatants. This seems to change as the series progresses.

5 years in the future, Shinpachi seems to have caught up to Kagura and (past) Gin in fighting ability, in the 2nd Gintama movie.

Relationships[]

Family[]

Shimura Tae: Shinpachi's older sister. They care about each other very much to the point that Gintoki says Shinpachi has a sister complex.
Shimura Ken: Shinpachi's father. When they were young Shinpachi & her older sister Shimura Tae were always getting punished by their father for fooling around.

Mentor[]

Obi Hajime: He was the former chief coach of the Koudoukan. He was like an older brother to Shinpachi and Otae. He went missing before Shinpachi met Gintoki traveling around the Galaxy.

Sakata Gintoki: Shinpachi follows Gintoki with admiration for him in order to learn the way of the samurai, which leads him to work in Yorozuya. He quite regrets following him because of Gintoki's irresponsibility for everything, but at the same time, they started to have adventures which lead Shinpachi to start considering him as a mentor and brother. He even got mad at Gintoki when he didn't consider him as a brother when Gintoki told Umibouzu about not having a family. Gintoki is the only person he would listen to whenever he refuses to listen to his sister. During the Guardian Dog Arc, he said to Nakamura Kyoujirou that he considered Gintoki as a family.

Friends and Allies[]

Kagura :

Episode 203

Kagura is close to Shinpachi even though she beats him or offends him often. However, they both care for each other very deeply as comrades as even though they have their differences they would always help each other when they need it and they have the common care and respect for Gintoki. They mostly have siblings relationship. Shinpachi acts like a elder brother to Kagura.

Yagyuu Kyuubei: Shinpachi and Kyuubei are friends due to the fact that the latter is friends with Otae.

Kondou Isao: Shinpachi views him as an annoying stalker and most of the time he would prefer having Gintoki as a brother-in-law rather than Kondou. Just as Kagura and Gintoki share parallels with Okita and Hijikata, Shinpachi and Kondou seem to share is the softer ones of the trio and often the butt of their jokes.

Katsura Kotarou: They are very respectful to each other, but at times Shinpachi wonders about Katsura's lack of common sense. Just like the other members of Yorozuya, he does seek advice from Katsura every once in a while.

Taka-Chin: Taka-chin is Shinpachi's childhood friend from temple school. They managed to reconcile after Shinpachi saved him from his old biker gang. He has become a member of Terakada Tsu's Imperial Guard, of which Shinpachi is a captain of.

Yamazaki Sagaru: They both share being the plain characters as well as the straight man in many situations. They are often opponents when the Yorozuya goes against the Shinsengumi.

Okita Sougo:

Shinpachi been ambushed by Sougo in Episode 184

Unlike most of the other people who become his torturing victims, Sougo had a respect for him as most of other Shinsengumi, as shown during pen pal arc. This could be because Kondou has instructed the Shinsengumi to be nice to Shinpachi.

Takechi Henpeita: Shinpachi once fought Henpeita during the Benizakura Arc to clear Katsura a path. They've become allies during the Choshu War in order to protect Shige Shige, but this was a set up by Tendoshu and Nobu Nobu.

Abuto: When Kagura was overwhelmed by Abuto during their battle, Shinpachi tried to help Kagura but was easily defeated. Later, he and Kagura were saved by Abuto from falling. They later became allies in the near end of the Shogun Assassination arc.

Love Interest[]

Otsu: Otsu was girl meet on the streets performing that he met during the times he was looking for a job before meeting with Gintoki. He started to like her songs as far to create a fan club for her.

Kirara: They became penpals after Shinpachi found her message in a bottle near the beach.

Pandemonium: Pandemonium larvae are snacks for Shikigami. Shinpachi fell in love with one of the grotesque creatures after their lips accidentally met. He sees only a beautiful face of a lady on the disgusting larva. Pandemonium was chomped by a Shirino Clan's Shikigami. Pandemonium was later seen in Satan Festival where Shinpachi once again fell in love with the larva. This time Pandemonium was crushed by Gedoumaru who was irritated by Shinpachi's idiotic behavior.

Anigasaki Momo: A game character from Love Choris, Shinpachi chose her due to his taste of older sister type.

Enemies[]

Eromes: Eromes tricked Shinpachi into thinking she is interested in him to steal his wallet.

Hitotsubashi Nobu Nobu: After what the tyrant did to Shinpachi's sister while she opposed against the tyrant's regime for killing an innocent people heartlessly since the day after he sold his humanity to Tendoshu, letting the assassination attempt on Shige Shige, Shinsengumi being disbanded and at the same time Kondo and Matsudaira are about to be executed five days later, Shinpachi hated they way how Nobu Nobu treated, at a time when he’s still a pawn Tendoshu and Utsuro, until they betrayed the last shogun and deem him to have no use of them anymore.

Story[]

Shinpachi would soon start working at the register in a café, but only having known the way of the sword, he made a lot of mistakes. Some Amanto who were there as customers, tripped him over so he spilled Gintoki's chocolate parfait. Enraged by this, Gintoki attacked the Amanto and fled the scene, leaving his wooden sword and the blame with Shinpachi. Shinpachi followed him and they would soon encounter Tae, who brought them back to the dojo. Debt collectors then came along and took Tae with them so she could start working in an illegal flying nightclub. However, after a series of events, the nightclub crashed into the ocean, Tae was rescued by Shinpachi with help from Gintoki and the debt collectors went to jail, as stated by Gintoki in episode 3. This led Tae to give her "permission" for Shinpachi to join the Yorozuya, after which he would become a regular member, share many exploits and do various jobs with Sakata Gintoki and Kagura.

Harusame Arc[]

The Yorozuya is trying to search for a missing person in a club where they suspect the missing person frequently comes. While Gintoki is in the bathroom because of his hangover, Kagura asked Shinpachi if they can just fool the client by bringing in a stranger, but the stranger passes out. The bartender suggests that he should have been taking the latest recreational drug.

As they further investigate, a group of pirates from the Harusame suspects Shinpachi and Kagura are from the Joi Faction because of their actions and they are captured.

In the boat, they are forced to talk where the Joi faction HQ is or Kagura will be killed by the Daraku, even though Shinpachi does not know anything. Kagura does not want to cause more trouble so she kicks Daraku and lets herself fall down the sea.

Fortunately, Katsura and Gintoki come to the rescue. Since Shinpachi and Katsura are both being poisoned they claim they cannot move an inch anymore. Gintoki then offers a piggyback ride them home. Katsura asks Gintoki to good take care of things he treasures as they depart.

Gengai Arc[]

Otose calls the Yorozuya to help the neighbors stop a noisy inventor, Gengai. So the Yorozuya prepares a mic and speaker for Shinpachi to sing in a volume loud enough for Gengai to come out. After a while, one of Gengai's robots comes out and they soon manage to get into his garage. They move Gengai's invention to a place that would not disturb the neighbors. But then Gengai needs to fix the robots all over again to prepare them for the coming festival.

At the festival, Kagura and Shinpachi become somewhat attached to robot Saburo until he is called out by Gengai. Shinpachi and Kagura continue to enjoy the festival, meeting Hasegawa and Okita Sougo along the way.

Later on, they learn that Gengai is actually planning his revenge to the Bokufu using the robots. When Gengai tries to attack the Shogun and the Shinsengumi, Shinpachi tries to convince him to stop before Gintoki comes to the scene and finally stops him.

Rengokukan Arc[]

Okita Sougo offers a job to the Yorozuya to track down the champion of Rengokukan, an underground fight club called Kidoumaru. They succeed in finding Kidoumaru, but they also realize that secretly Kidoumaru raises dozens of orphaned children. He no longer wishes to fight and tries to escape with the children. As Rengokukan is actually secretly run by the Amanto, Kidoumaru is killed by the new Rengokukan champion, Onijishi, as he is escaping with the children.

After this, the children ask Yorozuya to avenge their warden's murder as they offer to give away all their toys as payment. The Yorozuya and Okita agree to help and arrive at the scene with masks on their faces. Shinpachi joins the fight with the Rengokukan and is later joined by Hijikata and Shinsengumi.

Memory Loss Arc[]

Kagura and Shinpachi drag an amnesia-stricken Gintoki around town. Kagura and Shinpachi try to restore his memory, almost succeeding for few times, but always returning back to start by outside interference. They meet various characters like Otose, Catherine, Katsura, Sachan, Otae, and Kondou. When their place becomes a crash landing pad for Sakamoto Tatsuma's spaceship, Gintoki encourages them to live on without him and disband the Yorozuya. Despite their attempts to reason with him, Gintoki leaves them behind.

Shinpachi goes to the Yorozuya and finds Kagura there waiting for Gintoki to come home. He feels that Gintoki's memory tree has withered and their existence is like a small branch of the tree, not being able to rustle Gintoki's memories. But Kagura believes that even if she is just one branch in his memory tree, she will still cling and believe in him. After that Shinpachi joins her and waits together for Gintoki's return.

With a tip from Otose, they learn of a "silver-haired worker" in the Justaway factory. Kagura and Shipachi arrive just in time to protect Gintoki from harm along with the Shinsengumi, only to trigger his memories. After Gintoki destroys the cannon that is threatening Edo, Gintoki walks away telling Shinpachi and Kagura that "We are going home".

Umibozu Arc[]

Shinpachi and Gintoki arrives at the bank to retrieve Kagura while she is attacked by an alien. Umibouzu appears and saves them altogether. As Gintoki plans to let Kagura leave with her father, Shinpachi strongly refuses to the point that he hands in a letter of resignation to Gintoki. He is the only person who tries to persuade Kagura to stay on Earth before the alien attacks again.

Another alien goes haywire upon the Yato's departure, causing Gintoki to rush back and help. After the defeat of the alien, Kagura is given a choice to stay or leave. Shinpachi overhears the discussion between Umibouzu and Gintoki. He then withdraws his resignation letter before stomping off, tears in his eyes.

Go-Ninja Arc[]

Katsura approaches the Yorozuya as Elizabeth has gone missing. As the mission likely requires them to infiltrate into a prison, they enlist the help of Sarutobi to train them into ninjas. Shinpachi is the only one who can accomplish Sarutobi's task during the training as he goes unnoticed due to his forgettable appearance. Upon their operation, Shinpachi, Kagura, and Katsura are quickly outclassed by the Shinobi 5. However, as their curry dishes are drugged with laxatives, Shinpachi takes Gou, Shuwa, and Matsuo out rather effortlessly.

Inugami Arc[]

Shinpachi alongside the Yorozuya and the witches tries his best in reverting Sadaharu back to normal after it turns into a demon. During this arc, it is revealed that Shinpachi did most work in taking care of Sadaharu.

Infant Strife Arc[]

Together with the Yorozuya, Shinpachi helps Ofusa to reunite with her son.

Mother Arc[]

The Yorozuya tries to locate Hachirou as requested by a mother who travels far from her village in search of her son. They join Takamagahara temporarily during their quest while in the end successfully completed the mission.

Benizakura Arc[]

Elizabeth approaches the Yorozuya as Katsura has gone missing. Shinpachi is asked to team up with Elizabeth to look for any evidence that may point towards Katsura. They are attacked by Nizou but are promptly saved by Gintoki. During the fight, Gintoki is severely injured, while Shinpachi sliced off Nizou's right arm in a surprise attack.

Shinpachi asks Otae to take care of the injured Gintoki, while he carries on to search for Katsura and Kagura. He is aided by Elizabeth during his infiltration onto Kiheitai's ship. He saves Kagura from being bombed, but is then surrounded by many Kiheitai members. Katsura saves the day eventually, but is quickly beaten by Shinpachi and Kagura due to his sudden disappearance.

In order to eliminate Nizou, the Yorozuya fights together again. Shinpachi duels Takechi, but their fight ceases shortly as Nizou becomes completely overwhelmed and controlled by his sword. Finally, Nizou is defeated by Gintoki and Katsura orders everyone to leave. Despite his unwillingness, Shinpachi is carried away by Elizabeth to safety.

Fuyo Arc[]

During the rebellion of the robots, Shinpachi is forced to separate with Gintoki and Kagura. He successfully delivers Fuyo No. 0's head to Gengai's warehouse before he himself is being captured. He is then being saved by the Yorozuya, Gengai and Fuyo No. 0. After the incident, he and Kagura run all over the place to collect every bits and pieces related to this event in order to rebuild Fuyo.

Yagyu Arc[]

The Yorozuya is on a job of fixing a roof and Shinpachi cannot concentrate after noticing his sister's odd and gloomy behavior wondering if there is a man behind this. At first, he suspects it is Kondou Isao who, on the same place, is having an arranged marriage with the Orangutan Planet princess, Bubbles who is a 100% pure gorilla. After receiving their payment, Shinpachi catches a glance that Otae and Kyuubei are kissing. Enraged, Shinpachi attacks Kyuubei but he is taken down easily. It shocks him when his sister suddenly decides to keep her promise to Kyuubei and bids goodbye to everyone while tears flowing from her eyes.

Shinpachi cannot accept Otae's rash actions and decides to come to the Yagyuu household together with Kondou to challenge Kyuubei and bring his sister home. Hijikata, Sougo, Gintoki, and Kagura set in to help, calling themselves the students of the Kodoukan Dojo. Kyuubei shows up and decides to play a game where each member of the parties need to put a plate somewhere on their body. Whoever has a broken plate is out of the game and if the leader's plate broke, that concludes the match.

After choosing Shinpachi as the leader and doing random acts together, the students went separate ways. Shinpachi and Kondou enters the room where Kagura, Sougo, and Nishino Tsukamu once fight. They are surprised to see Sougo defeated as he is an elite fighter. As Shinpachi gets closer to him, he notices a phone at the side and checks on it hoping to find some kind of evidence pointing the responsible. As he opens the phone, he sees an image of Kagura grinning while stepping on Sougo and Nishimaru. As Kondou rants for the person responsible, Shinpachi calmly stands and ferociously stomps on the phone until it shattered into pieces. He gives Kondou a tense look pretending he is mad as well and is seeking revenge. Kondou notices him sweating a lot, but Shinpachi blames the room for being hot and not having an air conditioner.

They continue until they reach the room where Hijikata and Kitaooji Itsuki are having meals at the same table. Right after finishing the meal, Shinpachi and Kondou watch the two as they clash swords through the end in which Hijikata wins. After that, the three of them head to a toilet. As they wait outside, Shinpachi is starting to get worried over Hijikata as he lit a firework thinking it like a cigarette. As soon as they see Kyuubei and Toujou Ayumu coming, they run away, leaving Kondou who is stuck in one of the stalls because the toilet paper rack is empty. Hijikata on the other hand, lets Shinpachi escape as Kyuubei spotted them.

While the others finish their own battles, Shinpachi makes his way to Otae and asks her to run off together. The two share a sister-brother time with Otae expresses her struggle. Shinpachi slaps Otae on the cheek as she is getting more and more stubborn. As it becomes clear that Otae is actually unwilling to get married, Kyuubei brings along a defeated Hijikata.

Eventually, Shinpachi learns of Kyuubei's real gender as well as the reason why Otae wishes to stay. In the past when the Amanto is trying to take over the dojo, Shinpachi, and Otae fight to protect it. Since they are weak and small, Shinpachi is knocked down and Otae is almost being caught. Kyuubei comes to rescue, at the cost of losing her left eye. Shinpachi attacks Kyuubei, and teams up with Gintoki who is fighting Yagyuu Binbokusai. During the fight, Shinpachi's glasses are off. Shinpachi and Gintoki are at a disadvantage as Kyuubei and Binbokusai gang up on them. Kyuubei talks on how Shinpachi is weak and always needs to be protected, keeping Otae making fake smiles. Gintoki retorts that Kyuubei has no right to criticize Shinpachi as she knows nothing about him and she is actually the one whose family tries their best to protect her.

Shinpachi is temporarily knocked down, as Gintoki continues to fight Binbokusai, Kyuubei tries to reach Shinpachi to destroy his plate. He gets his glasses and throws an attack that Kyuubei is forced to defend. The four-fight again with Gintoki defeated Kyuubei but he is then taken down by Binbokusai. At the last moment, Gintoki let go of his sword to Shinpachi, while the latter gives a surprising and accurate attack towards Binbokusai's plate, sealing their victory.

After Shinpachi's victory, Otae is able to go back home, as Kyuubei learns that she should not force Otae into marrying her. Later on, they all attend Kondou and Princess Bubbles' wedding. As Kondou asks for back up, Shinpachi ignores him and keeps putting bananas in a container to take home. Otae arrives in a dramatic entrance as she spears Kondou on the wall and runs away with a wide smile on her face along with Shinpachi and the others.

Hardboiled Detective Arc[]

Shinpachi, as part of the Yorozuya, helps Heiji to hunt down Chougorou.

Hasegawa Prosecution Arc[]

The Yorozuya visits Hasegawa at the prison while bringing him information from outside. Shinpachi and Kagura investigate Haga's relationship with various women and bring up evidence during the trial. They witness Hasegawa's move Kinniku Buster when they try to spread out the news that Hasegawa is found innocent.

Owee Arc[]

A brand new game console is hitting the streets of Edo— The Owee! Shinpachi together with Gintoki and Kagura try different ways to get ahead of the line. When the time comes, everyone is trying to fetch one. As a public stunt, the Yorozuya and Shinsengumi compete against each other for the Owee. Katsura v.s. Kondo in dating sims and Yamazaki vs Shinpachi in Tetris. The final match is a tag team battle in a role-playing game simulator.

Shinpachi is lost to Yamazaki in the Tetris game and is unknowingly beaten by Gintoki, Kagura, Hijikata, and Okita during the RPG.

Shinsengumi Crisis Arc[]

Shinpachi meets Hijikata as "Tosshi" in a televised debate between a 2D otaku and a 3D otaku. He takes Hijikata back to see Gintoki, and finds out that Hijikata has been affected by his newly-acquired sword. Meanwhile, the Shinsengumi is falling apart under the plot of Itou Kamotarou and secretly, Kawakami Bansai. Hijikata's original personality comes back again temporarily, and commissions the Yorozuya to save Shinsengumi. After accepting it, the Yorozuya brings Tosshi (and Hijikata) along to save Kondou. During the operation, Shinpachi is asked to drive the car as they hurry to the scene.

Guardian Dog Arc[]

The Yorozuya are commissioned by a local gangster to persuade his son out of his room. After a few failed attempts, Shinpachi and Kagura go back home while Gintoki stays. As Gintoki discovers that the son is no longer in the room, he is attacked by the second-in-command Nakamura Kyoujirou. Under the effect of poison, Gintoki loses and falls into the river.

Noticing Gintoki's disappearance, Shinpachi and Kagura visit the gangster home again, just to find out that the gangster has already died due to sickness. They express that Gintoki will not run away from a commission without letting anyone know.

Ryugujo Arc[]

The Yorozuya goes to the beach with the mission to catch a suspicious person, however, instead of finding the guy, they start to look at chicks with binoculars. Kagura catches Kamenashi, a suspicious turtle, videotaping girls in their swimsuit and proceeds to beat him up. They agree on not to take Kamenashi to the police as he would take them to Ryugujo Palace for free.

They go to the sea with a little boat, on the way they see a cruiser which Kyuubei, Otae and a golden turtle are on board. It is revealed that they are also going to Rygujo as they help a turtle Amanto's daughter, Similarly, Hasegawa, Katsura, and Elizabeth are being invited to the Ryugujo as well due to various reasons. A mayhem breaks out as two of the turtle Amantos start attacking each other, they all fall into the sea and get washed ashore onto an island.

Shinpachi wakes up on the shore and saw a skeleton in a cave nearby. He imagines for the worst, but later starts to think positively and strips naked to feel the 'freedom'. He starts to run naked before he meets Hasegawa, who is doing the same. They put on their clothes and start to speak like nothing has happened. Along the way, they find Gintoki practicing Kamehameha, Otae singing B'z songs, Kyuubei protecting a poo-like sand drawing, Kagura fantasizing the presence of Laputa and Katsura doing everything above (except getting nude) while peeing. Excluding Katsura, each of them are extremely embarrassed when they are spotted by Shinpachi and the gang and everyone acts as nothing happened afterward.

Kyuubei and Shinpachi are asked to find shelter. They go to the cave that Shinpachi found earlier and they find Kamenashi there. They are surprised when Kamenashi states that this is the Ryugujo Palace. Hasegawa and Otae come and they enter into the cave. Through TV, they see the people in Edo are getting old and Kamenashi explains that this is the work of Otohime and stated that they are the only ones that can stop her. Turtles appear on the shore and attack them. They try to hold on until Gintoki and Katsura come back. Yet as the two come back as old men, the turtles capture everyone.

In the prison, they start to talk about their strategies and Gintoki is watching Sumo watches with Katsura. They are annoyed by Katsura and Gintoki’s behaviors, especially Gintoki repeating Shinpachi’s sentences, and some turtles appear. They take Otae and leave, making Shinpachi worrying for his sister. Then Kamenashi comes and pushes the guard to the bars to make them take the keys. The turtles attack them but Kyubei and Kagura defeat them.

They go into the palace and Kamenashi tells them to act like turtles, resulting in Kagura and Kyuubei acting like they are going to lay some eggs and Shinpachi has to take care of them. Kamenashi tells everyone that Otohime is doing this to make everyone look ugly, so she can be the most beautiful creature.

Before they go to take Otae back, Kamenashi uses his spouzer to divide their power equally. Shinpachi gets mad because he is only two konbu stronger than normal people despite his 10 years long sword training. The spouzer gets destroyed as Gintoki and Katsura were too much of a burden. The soldiers find them and start to attack. Shinpachi tells them to take one of the old men but Kagura and Kyuubei quickly escape as they do not want to be team up with the burdens. Kamenashi and Hasegawa try to hold the turtles so Shinpachi and others can escape. However, they are too weak to do so, making Shinpachi even angrier. Shinpachi carries Gintoki and Katsura while trying to escape.

After getting away from the soldiers, Shinpachi, Katsura, and Gintoki enter a room and there is a man in a capsule. Katsura sits on the controller and the computer opened, showing Otohime’s journal, mostly about Urashima. After reading the journal, Gintoki asks Zura if he can run straight, and goes off to ‘’rehabilitate a 3000-year-old woman’’. Urashima communicates with Shinpachi through the computer and tells him about the antidote.

Shinpachi catches up with Gintoki and Katsura with the antidote on his shoulder. But their new challenge becomes the stairs, and it is very hard for Katsura and Gintoki. As Hasegawa, Kamenashi, Kyubei, and Kagura try to stop Otohime. they earn them some time. Shinpachi gives Gintoki the antidote and attacks Otohime. Katsura and Gintoki manage to launch the antidote eventually. Everyone in Edo gets back to their normal selves. Otohime loses and is stuck under the parts of the cannon that is being destroyed. Shinpachi and others save her with the turtles.

Monkey Hunter Arc[]

Shinpachi is found to be a victim of some Amanto who loves to replace certain body parts or whole body into different types of tools. In hope of reverting back to normal, Shinpachi and others are forced to enter the PSP game Monkey Hunter.

Ghost Ryokan Arc[]

The Yorozuya and Otae are asked by Otose to go for a hot spring trip during winter. As they approach the hotel called Senboukyou ran by Oiwa, Gintoki spots a girl walking nearby. Shinpachi notices that girl (Rei) is unlikely human as she does not leave any footprints on the snow. As they enter, Shinpachi and Gintoki notice a lot of ghosty figures while Kagura and Otae are unaware of them. Frightened, Gintoki regards them as 'stands', as in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure which Shinpachi strongly doubts.

Shinpachi and Gintoki originally try to inform Otae and Kagura about the 'stands', but Oiwa threatens to kill them all if they do. They also find that they cannot leave as the road is blocked by an enormous rock. Reluctantly, Shinpachi accompanies the others to the hot spring. He and Gintoki are surrounded by many other 'stands' there and Shinpachi is possessed by one of them, mostly due to Gintoki's carelessness and clumsiness. A possessed Shinpachi is bounded to play Uno with the possessed Otae and Kagura.

Since he is possessed, he cannot work for the hotel like Gintoki, much to Oiwa's dismay. His soul, later on, becomes a 'stand' as well to help Gintoki. Shinpachi and Kagura perform a comedic sketch to the guests, making them happy enough to enter reincarnation as Gintoki sings them a song to bid them goodbye. Shinpachi almost reincarnates as well as he is praised by one of the 'stands'. In the final showdown, they take turns to possess Gintoki to lend their power to him, but Shinpachi is replaced by other 'stands' when it is his turn.

With Rei sacrificing herself, they are all saved from being devoured. They depart after 10 days staying there as Oiwa gives them a farewell.

Correspondence Arc[]

During the intro, Shinpachi finds a message in a bottle at the seashore. The message is from Urara, who attaches a photo of herself, and that charms Shinpachi instantly.

The scene cuts to Otae seeking help from Gintoki after noticing her brother's odd behaviors e.g. locking himself in his room, seeing a lot of crumpled white papers everywhere, and his unwillingness to talk about them. Gintoki later finds out the truth.

With the help of Gintoki and the Shinsengumi, Shinpachi writes up the reply and becomes pen-pal with Urara. Eventually, a date is set up between him and his pen-pal. Out of shame, they use a picture with a handsome Okita Sougo beating up Shinpachi to show Shinpachi's face to Urara.

However, it is later revealed that his pen-pal is not the out-going, beautiful girl as shown in the photo, but her shy elder sister Kirara. Kirara offers to help Shinpachi to date Urara after knowing the truth about the photo, but it is too late as Urara is already enslaved by Okita. Out of guilt and embarrassment, Kirara plans to jump off a building.

Shinpachi and Gintoki go separately to look for Kirara. Shinpachi realizes the truth midway in the chase, but he fails to find Kirara. Gintoki and the Shinsengumi on the other hand successfully track Kirara and save her from jumping off. While Kirara is depressed with the current situation, Shinpachi arrives at the building opposite to them and writes on a sketchbook to communicate with Kirara. Upon telling her real name to Shinpachi, they resume being pen-pals again.

Kintaro Arc[]

Sadaharu is feeling bad so they take him to a veterinary. By doing an X-Ray, a human hand-shaped shadow is found in his stomach. Terrified, Shinpachi and Gintoki tell the doctor that they do not need his help and they will make Sadaharu puke by themselves. Timely, Sadaharu pukes in the room. It is just a human-sized doll. Gintoki and Shinpachi take the doll away while Kagura notices on other inhabitants in the veterinary.

Then, a client calls them to the hospital and wants them to find their father. While they are on their way, Katsura appears and tells Gintoki everything about Kintarou. Katsura requests to ride on his bike, but they just give Katsura the doll and leave.

While the cats are targeting Kintarou, Gintoki accidentally hits them with his bike and wonders if he has done something. Shinpachi tells him that he definitely hits something.

Yoshiwara in Flames Arc[]

Shinpachi welcomes Seita to work in Otose shop and accompanies him back to Yoshiwara. He is then attacked by Tsukuyo and is forced into a fight with the 7th division of Harusame. They escape with Tsukuyo while Seita is captured by Kamui. Soon they learn about the truth behind Seita, Housen and Hinowa and plan to fight back.

As the gang infiltrates Yoshiwara, Shinpachi and Kagura are encountered by Abuto. They are quickly outclassed by him and are almost beaten to death. Kagura's Yato blood is awakened at this juncture and Abuto is defeated by a blood-lust Kagura. Before Kagura kills off Abuto, Shinpachi stops her with all his might and eventually turns her back to her normal self. Yet the roof they are standing suddenly breaks and the three all fall down. Hating to see fights within their race, Abuto pushes Shinpachi and Kagura back to safety as he continues to fall into oblivion.

The two continue their task to save Seita. They meet him in the midway and together they try to locate the switch of the ceiling of Yoshiwara. The three open up Yoshiwara and let the sun shines in, which aids Gintoki to defeat Housen in their final battle. After the fight, Shinpachi witnesses the change (or rather remains unchanged) in Yoshiwara after Housen's demise while Gintoki enjoys a cup of wine served by Hinowa.

Yorozuya Barbers Arc[]

The Yorozuya is forced to replace the barber as he needs to buy back a comic book. During their replacement, Kondou, Katsura and the Shogun Shige Shige enter the shop one by one and ask for a hair cut.

Otsu Arc[]

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Shinpachi is on a quest of being an official Terakado Tsu Fan Club but an unexpected enemy appears before him — the Tsusengumi led by Tosshi. During the fight, Shinpachi lost almost all his comrades, except Takachin. Together with Yorozuya, they take part in the quest of being the official Tsu Fan Club.

Tosshi enlists Yamazaki, Okita, and Kondou as his teammates for the quest. After three rounds of strange competitions, Shinpachi and Tosshi fight each other in a boxing game. Shinpachi wins off-screen, but gives up the title of being the official fan club to Tosshi, whereas Tosshi happily 'dies' and leaves Hijikata completely. Tosshi is given the title of the first and only member of the Otsu official fan club by Shinpachi. Despite Hijikata is seemingly annoyed with the arrangement, he states that will further increase what he owes towards the Yorozuya.

Tama Quest Arc[]

Tama is being infected by a new form of computer virus. The Yorozuya is sent to fight the virus by Gengai. Upon their quest, they meet Leukocyte King and fight beside him.

Red Spider Arc[]

The Yorozuya visits the Yoshiwara for a commission from Hinowa. While Tsukuyo and Gintoki head to the hideout of the Benigumoto (Red Spiders), Shinpachi and Kagura gather information about the person responsible for spreading illegal drugs in Yoshiwara. They find out that the mastermind is a mystical person that possesses many faces and names, and is strong enough to destroy other leading drug syndicates through his webs effectively.

Shinpachi and Kagura stay together with Hinowa and Seita as they wait for Gintoki and Tsukuyo to return. Hinowa is happy and thankful for them seeing how Tsukuyo can relax, can act as an ordinary girl when with them, and can act stupidly in which Shinpachi wonders if it is a compliment or an insult. Hinowa also tells them Tsukuyo's past revealing the reason behind Tsukuyo's resolve on giving up her womanhood.

After Gintoki was defeated by Jiraia, Hattori Zenzou saves him and brings him to Yoshiwara. Shinpachi is seen calling for him, together with Kagura and Seita. When a fire spreads on Yoshiwara, Gintoki orders Shinpachi and Kagura to exterminate the fire. Doing so, they cut every thread causing the fire, in keeping with the title 'Savior of Yoshiwara' that they earn since last time.

When the town is recovering, they visit Yoshiwara again and especially Tsukuyo who is injured both physically and emotionally. They later find out that Tsukuyo is just faking her rest while continuously patrolling around Yoshiwara. They look on while Tsukuyo is requested by Hinowa to serve Gintoki as a customer.

Shinpachi is one of the victims of Tsukuyo after getting drunk and one of the persons who waves at her after she thanks them.

Character Poll Arc[]

Upon getting the 8th place, again and again, Shinpachi questions whether if character poll is necessary. He meets Yamazaki (9th place), who is being attacked shortly after their departure. He then witnesses Otae (17th place), Sarutobi (26th place) and Kyuubei (14th place) join forces to destroy the images of the higher-rank characters in order to aim for high ranks for themselves. The author is also being attacked by Otae off-screen causing a change in drawing style.

Since the Yorozuya is no longer a safe place to stay, the higher-rank characters isolated themselves in a hotel. However, they are quickly infiltrated by Otae, Sarutobi, Kyubei, and a newly-joined Tsukuyo. The fight ensues with everyone trying to aim for a higher rank. In the heat of the fight, all characters are being down-voted by the viewers as a punishment of this mayhem.

Realizing the truth behind all this, Shinpachi meets up with the villain - Yamazaki - who fakes his attack in the first place to start off all this. Shinpachi gives a speech stating ranking does not really matter, and he is contented with his place. As Yamazaki repents, he and Shinpachi are being celebrated by the cast and subsequently thrown down from the hotel rooftop.

Rokkaku Arc[]

The Yorozuya is commissioned by Okita Sougo to dispose of Rokkaku Kirie, a young girl who tries to assassinate Okita but fails. They soon find out the truth and aids Okita in the final battle towards the true villain - Sokai Faction.

Kabukicho Stray Cat Arc[]

Shinpachi accompanies Gintoki to fetch the legendary stray cat Houichi. As Gintoki turns into a cat as well Shinpachi continues the job with Kagura.

Diviner Arc[]

The Yorozuya sets in to help Ketsuno Ana after her divorce with Shirino Douman. They join forces with Gedoumaru in the quest. Shinpachi is forced to become a Shikigami to take part in the tournament. He meets Pandemonium and falls in love with her after an accidental kiss. After the battle, the Yorozuya is thanked by both diviner families during their departure and Ketsuno Ana via television.

Santa Arc[]

Shinpachi, Hasegawa, Kagura, and Otae are among the judges to decide who makes the best Santa Claus.

Timeskip Arc[]

In this arc, Shinpachi is the center character as he shockingly discovers everyone has miraculously grown and changed a lot after a short break from the last issue. He is offered a place in Shinsengumi by Kondou (who is now his brother-in-law), where he meets a seemingly unchanged Hijikata. After a brief discussion on the current events, they originally decided to adapt to the new environment, accepting everyone has changed except them. Their minds change as the news come in that these are all the effect of a parasitic species and set off to save their friends.

After a hectic and crazy chase, everyone is being saved from the parasite. Shinpachi discovers Hijikata is actually also infected in the last scene and hits him with a paper fan, the only useful tool to remove the parasite. Relieved, Shinpachi calls it a day. As an ironic twist, Gintoki states Shinpachi is being infected as well and hits him. It appears that this kind of parasite loves to feed on their host's motivation, and (therefore) the only one left unaffected is actually Gintoki.

Glasses Arc[]

Shinpachi, Kagura and Sadaharu browbeat Gintoki into buying a new pair of glasses for Sarutobi. As Gintoki has bought one randomly that cannot fix Sarutobi's sight, Sarutobi ends up being targeted by Shimatsuya (the assassins trained to wipe off assassins). The Yorozuya sets off the protect her with the reluctant Zenzou.

Kabukicho Four Devas Arc[]

With the newcomer Pirako, the Yorozuya is inadvertently drawn into the fight of the four devas in the Kabukicho district. At a street brawl, Gintoki and Pirako are being separated from Kagura and Shinpachi. Believing Gintoki will eventually be OK, Shinpachi and Kagura go back home. Otose later on claims to invite them for a meal and asks them to go to the restaurant first. On the way, they meet Ginoki rushing back to protect Otose from Jirouchou.

Despite Gintoki's effort, Otose is severely injured already before his arrival. He also loses his fight with Jirouchou and becomes hospitalized. As Pirako and Kada's plan unfolds, Shinpachi and Kagura finally learn the truth. Gintoki originally tries to fight by himself, but is convinced by Shinpachi that they are going to help as well after an emotional speech by him.

At the final showdown, the Yorozuya tries their best to protect Otose's bar from Pirako's army. Their friends turn up one by one as well. During the match, Shinpachi duels Pirako by himself and successfully defeated her in one move. He and Kagura then join Catherine to save Saigou's son (Teruhiko) who is held by Kada as a hostage to force Saigo to join forces with them. After Teruhiko is being rescued, Gintoki and Jirochou finish off Kada's army and save Kabukicho from her control finally.

Shinpachi follows Gintoki to protect the injured devas outside the hospital from Kada's last attack. As Pirako apologizes to them and offers her life to the Yorozuya, they leave her an address and ask her to wait there. Following their advice, Pirako meets up with her father Jirouchou and the two start off a new life together.

Jugem Arc[]

Shinpachi helps Kyubei to think of a "simple" name for the pet monkey. Eventually, his name appears twice in Jugem's final name. As Jugem is released back to its original master, it quickly escapes from him and the Yorozuya is commissioned by Toujou to take Jugem back again.

Jail Arc[]

Shinpachi accompanies Gintoki to investigate in a club where they meet a real jail warden. He does not appear again throughout the arc.

Love Choriss Arc[]

Shinpachi gets addicted to a dating sim game called Love Chroiss, his character is Anigasaki Momo which he chooses due to his taste of older sister type. Shinpachi later introduces her to his sister Shimura Tae.

In order to save Shinpachi, Gintoki plays the game as well. Shinpachi has demonstrated amazing skills in this dating game and becomes one of the finalists in a tournament. However, during the final battle, he is educated by Gintoki on the meaning of love and therefore stop playing the game completely.

Renho Arc[]

Shinpachi goes to the universe with Gintoki, Katsura, and Sakamoto in search of Elizabeth and to protect the Earth from being controlled by the Renho. They infiltrate the spaceship of the Renho and find out that Elizabeth is actually part of the Renho tribe, and is gathering information in order to take over the world they are living in.

As they discover that Elizabeth is actually helping them and the true villain is the death star Sagi. While Sakamoto turns the whole Renho tribe with them, they are not enough to take down Sagi. Mutsu, therefore, transforms their spaceship into a transformer-like thingy, and Shinpachi is asked to control the seemingly useless boil at the head.

After Sagi's defeat, all except Katsura are being brainwashed by the Renho tribe were like others Shinpachi seems to have forgotten everything. While Katsura brings along his Uno to bid a last farewell to Elizabeth, the Yorozuya and Kaientai show up, revealing that their memories are still there. Surprisingly in the last moment, Elizabeth appears again and Katsura explains that Elizabeth is actually two persons taking shifts.

Vacation Arc[]

The Yorozuya and Otae go for a vacation in the snow mountain where they meet the Shinsengumi and Shige Shige. During a chaotic chase, they all end up in the wilderness.

Scandal Arc[]

Shinpachi accompanies every one to the feast and witnesses how derailed a drunk Gintoki is. Eventually, they all make up a plan to punish Gintoki once and for all.

Host Club Arc[]

The Yorozuya helps Kyoushirou again to protect Takamagahara from Madame Yagami's second visit.

Kintama Arc[]

Like the others, Shinpachi is being brainwashed by Kintoki. He is seen extremely loyal to Kintoki until the last moments of the event. During the Sarutobi incident, Shinpachi, Kagura, and Sadaharu save Gintoki from the fall. It is by this event Gintoki realizes deep down Shinpachi and others are the same person he knows from the past and decides to leave if that is what they actually want.

During Gintoki's fight with Kintoki, the brainwashing effect wears off and Shinpachi realizes what has happened finally. They rush back to meet up with Gintoki, and as Kintoki explodes they make a promise to find each other again no matter what happened afterward. They are then transferred to another universe where Kintoki becomes the protagonist. Upon destroying this universe, everything is back to normal.

Gintoki has left Kintoki into the hands of Tama. Shinpachi and Kagura beg Tama not to destroy Kintoki completely as the creation of Kintoki is their idea to start with.

Courtesan of a Nation Arc[]

The Yorozuya is commissioned by Hinowa to find the lover of the most beautiful courtesan Suzuran in Yoshiwara many years ago. They find out that Suzuran was once the courtesan of former Shogun Sada Sada. As Kagura has become good friends with Soyo, the Yorozuya and Tsukuyo enter the palace rather easily. They then play a kick-the-can game that accidentally knocks Shige Shige unconscious.

Gintoki pretends to be Shige Shige as Sada Sada comes to visit him. Out of his surprise, Sada Sada is actually trying to gain further political power by attacking Sasaki while framing the Yorozuya for the attack. Shinsengumi is called in to guard the prison. With their help, the Yorozuya escapes and learns the truth - Suzuran's lover is not Sada Sada, but his subordinate and manservant Maizo. Maizo begs Sada Sada to release the prisoners as he knows they are not involved. Sada Sada learns of Suzuran's current status and orders Maizo to kill himself.

The Yorozuya fights back to save Maizo from Sada Sada, during the fight Shinpachi is at the right side of the attacking formation. During the fight Oboro intercepts and fights Gintoki, while Shinpachi and Kagura proceed to save Maizo with the help of the two police groups in Edo.

They succeed to save Maizo but things get complicated when Tendoushuu is involved as well. As Shige Shige solves everything by hand in a resignation letter, Sada Sada is brought away by Tendoushuu while each party returns back to normal. Shinpachi joins Gintoki and Shige Shige in a game of kick-the-can in order to free Maizo off to see Suzuran, who is at her death bed.

Beam Sword Style Arc[]

An old friend and senpai of Shinpachi Obi Hajime return to help her sister in her dojo. Shinpachi is extremely happy as both his former and current brother figures, Hajime and Gintoki are both presents. In hope of restoring their dojo, they try to change ordinary sword into beam sword style under the help of Hajime. However, they discover that Hajime has been severely injured in the past to the point that more than half of his body is being replaced by robots.

Gintoki later finds out Hajime is actually here as part of the plan to destroy the Earth. In order to save Shinpachi from the shame, he takes up the role of a villain and fights Hajime on his own. Learning the fact of Hajime's past, Shinpachi man up and stops Gintoki from fighting Hajime. With the witness of Otae, Shinpachi duels Hajime on a one-on-one sword fight and wins.

During the fight, Hajime's human side wins over his robotic side and decides to stop the Amanto, despite that equates to his destruction. While Shinpachi and Otae leave the scene, they wear a wide smile as tears running down their faces. After the incident, Shinpachi and Otae go for a tour and come back tanned, seemingly recovered. Positively, Shinpachi continues his now not-so-lonely path to restore his father's dojo.

Frozen Time Arc[]

Shinpachi and Kagura are walking on the streets while the other; living or non-living have been frozen. They soon discover that is all due to Ginoki's clumsiness and carelessness of bringing back a suspicious clock. While they try to restore everything back to normal, they go into multiple universes which none work out good.

Patriot Reunion Party Arc[]

The Joui Patriots, Sakata Gintoki, Katsura Kotarou, Sakamoto Tatsuma are having a reunion organized by an old friend they cannot remember — Kurokono Tasuke. Shinpachi never makes an appearance in this arc.

Dekobokko Arc[]

Shinpachi does not switch his gender but his glasses turn pink is a female. Therefore he is one of the least-affected characters during this arc. Eventually, he helps Gintoki to summon others to fight to change back to their original gender again.

Grim Reaper Arc[]

Shinpachi joins Gintoki to help Ikeda Asaemon to complete her job while investigating the true identity of the Phantom Killer. They learn more about Gintoki's past in this arc. In the end, the framed Yorozuya is freed by Ikeda.

Confessional Arc[]

Shinpachi is among one of those who confessed to Tama that he destroys a figurine of Ketsuno Ana that belongs to Gintoki.

Soul Switch Arc[]

After the switching of souls of Gintoki and Hijikata, the Yorozuya becomes extremely disciplined and punctual. Shinpachi even makes a parody of Saito Hajime in Rurouni Kenshin. In the end, Shinpachi helps to convince Otae to release the cat that contains half of Ginoki's soul. Yet after Hijikata and Gintoki switch their souls back, Shinpachi and others all become some sort of fecal matter after a messy soul exchange.

Afro Arc[]

With the Yorozuya, Shinpachi helps Saito Shimaru to convey his feelings as he almost cannot speak a word.

Kagura's Boyfriend Arc[]

Unlike Umibouzu and Gintoki, Shinpachi welcomes the news that Kagura is dating. He tries his best to calm the two over-caring fathers down and to arrange a proper meeting with both parties. After Kagura's boyfriend reveals to be a selfish, immature giant who just wants Kagura for her fighting genes, they finds Soyo to obtain more information.

While the two "fathers" try to stop the marriage after learning their usual dating place. Soyo informs Shinpachi that Kagura's boyfriend is a prince from another planet whose culture involves destroying the mother planet of their queens. Soyo then proceeds to inform Shige Shige, but is stopped by Shinpachi as he is very sure the giants will not destroy the Earth - because the two fathers (monsters) will wipe them out first.

Shinpachi then interrupts Kagura's wedding, causing the giant prince to kiss the chaplain instead of Kagura. He expresses his opposition to their wedding, also reflects that he too, does not wish Kagura to leave them after her marriage as that makes him lonely. Angered by Shinpachi, the prince orders his army to attack. But unbeknownst to him, Gintoki and Umibouzu have already knocked the whole army unconscious while Shinpachi is giving that speech.

After the incident, the prince writes to Kagura and apologizes for his selfishness. It is also revealed that now the prince is in love with the chaplain. In her reply letter, Kagura states that although she does not know the differences of love between family members and lovers, she is happy with her current 'boyfriends'. Behind that sentence, a photo with Kagura holding hands with Gintoki and Shinpachi while Umibouzu intercedes is shown in the background.

Excalibur Arc[]

Shinpachi tries to help as the strange sword gets stuck in Gintoki's buttocks. Things get complicated as they discover that the sword is actually an amanto in search of his wife...who is now seemingly belonging to Okita Sougo.

Homeless Arc[]

The Yorozuya accompanies Katsura to visit Ikumatsu's Ramen shop. Katsura enlists them to help Ikumatsu to find an old man who previously will go to their shop yearly, but ceased to come again recently. As Gintoki and Katsura join the homeless, Shinpachi and Kagura interview Ikumatsu. They find out that the lonely man who visits the shop yearly is likely Ikumatsu's father.

On the other hand, Ikumatsu's brother-in-law tries to revenge and interrupt their reunion. Shinpachi and Kagura guard Ikumatsu and her shop from their attacks while Katsura identifies and brings Ikumatsu's father to her after a brief fight. Despite their plan fails, the Yorozuya and Katsura eventually successfully let them meet after the incident.

HDZ48 Arc[]

Tsuu faces tough competition as the rise of group idols. To compete with them, they target Kagura to form a new girl-group called HDZ48. Meanwhile, Diamond Perfume (Otae, Sarutobi, Kyubei, and Tsukuyo) also team up as a back-up girl band. Shinpachi and Gintoki act as the managers of the newly-formed girl group but is then challenged by the galaxy-renowned girl group GKB48.

The Imperial Guards actually hate the idea of forming a girl group, so Shinpachi has to soothe them while trying not to expose himself as the manager of HDZ48. Upon the challenge of GKB48, most members of the Imperial Guards switch side after a mere 'handshake' with the GKB48 members. The Yorozuya and Diamond Perfume team up to compete against GKB48.

Eventually, Shinpachi volunteers to try GKB48's 'handshake' to confirm his undying loyalty towards Tsuu. Despite being stripped just like the previous Imperial Guards, Shinpachi discovers the real technique GKB48 used to hypnotize those who enter their 'handshake' room. The Imperial Guards revives and goes on to an enthusiastic cheer towards HDZ48 and Diamond Perfume members. Eventually, GKB48 is defeated upon Tsuu's arrival.

Feigned Illness Arc[]

During a mission, the Gintoki takes Kagura's umbrella and leaves her under strong sunlight that causes her to faint. Afterward, Kagura fakes her illness and successfully tricked every one except Okita Shogo. Upon the scheming of Okita and possibly Soyo, Kagura becomes 'dead' and a nation-wide funeral is prepared for her.

Shinpachi and Gintoki discover Kagura is still alive in the middle of the ceremony and try to keep the funeral going as it already becomes an enormous event of the country. Their plan foils eventually with everyone trying to beat them up in the end, while Okita and Soyo observe and enjoy from distance.

Kaientai Arc[]

Shinpachi is not involved in this arc, except in the end the Yoruzuya receives a gift from Mutsu and opens up the package together.

Love Potion Arc[]

As Gintoki is being exposed to the love potion, Shinpachi and Kagura aid Tsukuyo to investigate the event. Unfortunately, they both inhaled the potion and fall in love...with Shinpachi's glasses. As Gintoki and Tsukuyo save the day, they help Hotaru to meet up with her lover outside Yoshiwara.

Shogun Assassination Arc[]

In the beginning, the Yorozuya takes up the role of fake Shogun to avoid the attack of Nobu Nobu's alliances. They are then found surrounded by ninjas and eventually meet up with Shige Shige. After a brief fight with Fujibayashi Gaimon, they settle in the ninja village for a transient rest lead by Momochi Rappa. However, they are then attacked by Takasugi and Kamui, Shinpachi accompanies Shige Shige all the way to the exit of the ninja village until they are stopped by Tendoushuu in the end.

During the fight, Shinpachi fights Kiheitai and Yato alongside with Gintoki, Kagura, Hijikata, Kondou, Shige Shige, Zenzou, Momochi, and Sarutobi. After the fight, Tendoushuu announces the new Shogun will be Nobu Nobu while Shige Shige resorts to move to Kyou under the help of Katakuriko. As the Yorozuya reads Soyo's letter, things seem going well there. Nonetheless, shortly afterward, Shige Shige is poisoned by one of his former friends and dies on Soyo's lap.

Farewell, Shinsengumi Arc[]

Shinpachi is shown very depressed about the assassination of Shige Shige. As Kondou and Katakuriko are being arrested by Mimawarigumi, Yorozuya sets out to help rescue them as well. Shinpachi fights the members of Tenshouin Naraku on the ship and successfully lands on the prison island with others. Eventually, Shinpachi gets back to the airship together with Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi. He later greets Kondou at his dojo while he comes to visit Otae one last time before going off to space. Shinpachi states that he will make tea for Kondou if he comes through the gates properly next time.

Rakuyou Decisive Battle Arc[]

Shinpachi and Kagura help to promote the Yorozuya as they go hiding, while Nobume enlists their help to find Takasugi as he is injured and gone missing after previous events. Kagura departs the group alone to join Kijima and Takechi to her homeland Rakuyou as she senses she is going to meet Kamui there. To aid Kagura and very possibly Takasugi, Shinpachi, Sadaharu, and Gintoki takes off with Katsura and Sakamoto to the same planet.

In Sakamoto spaceship, they meet up with Kawakami Bansai, who is being saved by Sakamoto after the Shogun Assassination arc. After landing on Rakuyou, Shinpachi fights alongside with Gintoki and Kawakami with members from Harusame. Winning over the pirates, Shinpachi goes on to fight Naraku and is saved by Takasugi in the middle and reunites with Gintoki. Shinpachi is being asked by Takasugi to keep Gintoki alive.

They eventually meet up with Kagura after Umibouzu is severely injured by Utsuro. Shinpachi takes care of the wounded Umibouzu and orders Sadaharu to carry him off to Sakamoto. Meanwhile, a frenzied Kamui is attacking everyone including his subordinate Abuto out of Yato's blood rage. Shinpachi joins Kagura to fight him after Abuto and Gintoki are knocked unconscious. After Gintoki's return, both of them restrain Kamui so that Kagura can deal the final blow, defeating him.

Kamui retreats. The Yorozuya then receives medical treatment by Kaientai, Shinpachi joins Sadaharu and Gintoki to throw Kagura into the ocean when she requests a paid leave during this whole period. He learns of Oboro and Utsuro's past as Takechi comes to relay the information. Utsuro's final plan is unveiled: to trigger other planets to attack the Earth. At the finale at this arc, Shinpachi recites his words from the beginning about the samurai country again, while it transitioned into the Silver Soul arc directly.

Silver Soul Arc[]

As the Earth is surrounded by Amantos from various planets, Kabukicho district is occupied by Amantos as well. While Hasegawa suits up to protect it (with instant failure), the Yorozuya rushes back to take the commissions of the inhabitants to protect everyone. Then the story splits into two simultaneous parts: 1. In Kabukicho while the Yorozuya and others try to protect Edo, and 2. In the space while Sakamoto, Katsura and Nobu Nobu try to negotiate with the Amanto alliance army.

While Nobu Nobu tries to negotiate with Shijaku, one of the Amanto alliance leader, the Yorozuya is joined by the combined forces of the 4 Devas, Yagyuu clan, Yoshiwara's Hyakka, Oniwabanshu, and other residents of Kabukicho such as Tetsuko, Tatsumi, Kyoushirou and Kozenigata. A truce is made and there is a brief moment of peace, yet it is destroyed by another alliance leader Enshou. The Amanto alliance army attacks with the aid of 3 infamous mercenary tribes: Dakini, Shinra and Yato.

As Gengai, Tama and Kintoki resurrect and fire the Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon, a type of nano-robot is being spread and electronic weapons are deactivated by it. Shinpachi and others continue to fight their opponents, while their allies also appear one by one including the Shinsengumi, Nobume, Jirouchou and Pirako, the Diviners and Gedoumaru, Hedoro, the WItches, Kamui, Abuto and their Yatos and so on. As the amanto alliance is losing the battle, Utsuro opens up the doors to Earth's Atlantas and sends his zombie Naraku warriors to fight with them.

Gintama The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yoruzuya[]

The second Gintama movie shows a grown-up, 21 years old Shinpachi. He is now a better swordsman, his hair grows a bit, is more serious, and wears a black outfit (in reference to Gintoki's black shirt and pants). He also inherits Gintoki's bokuto. 5 years after Gintoki's disappearance, Shinpachi aims to protect what is left of Edo (without Kagura) and starts his own odd job business, as to follow Gintoki's footsteps. He has abandoned his interest in Otsu, forgotten the need of friends, and ceases to do Tsukkomi.

He meets a baffled Gintoki when the latter is being taunted by a group of gangsters with Mohawk hairstyles. Shinpachi cannot recognize Gintoki as Gintoki has got a mole stuck onto him to distort his outlook when others look at him. Gintoki is extremely surprised by his maturation and is brought back to the original Yorozuya. Shinpachi remains silent while Kagura does most of the explanation.

They then save Katsura and Kondou from the execution. Shinpachi pays a visit to his sister, who is in the grave clinical state due to the white curse. Shinpachi, Kagura and Gintoki vow to start Yorozuya again in front of Otae. They go on to investigate Enmi, who is in turn defeated by Gintoki. As Gintoki needs to travel back in time to set things right, Shinpachi and Kagura, realizing that Gintoki has been with them all along try to stop Gintoki with no avail.

After Gintoki's disappearance, Shinpachi and Kagura wander in the street, just to see a universe that Gintoki has never existed. Distraught, they try their best not to forget Gintoki. That fails as well, but Tama comes into the scene and brings back their memories after recorded them for 15 years.

With their memories back, Shinpachi and others travel back in time to help Gintoki. They fight their way through the Amanto and Enmi armies. Shinpachi and Kagura give a critical hit to Enmi but are then captured by their opponent. Luckily Joui four come to the rescue and finish off Enmi once and for all.

Since Enmi vanishes, Gintoki is no longer infected so the future is rewritten again. Tama explains that because of that, they will cease to exist in the current universe. The Yorozuya makes a promise to meet each other again in the new timeline, and they disappear one by one. As Shinpachi's glasses also vanishes, the remaining of Shinpachi is left in the Joui years, to his dismay.

Trivia[]

When the characters of Gintama were being made, Shinpachi was originally going to be a part of the Shinsengumi as Nagakura Shinpachi (永倉新八), who was the captain of the Shinsengumi's second unit. Instead, he was given glasses and became the one to throw the punch lines, receiving his last name from Shimura Ken (志村けん), a Japanese comedian.
A recurring running gag for Shinpachi's glasses which other characters concerned the glasses itself is Shinpachi, which mostly makes the owner of the glasses being irritated due the presence of the real Shinpachi was ignored.
Stated in the series, the name, Shinpachi can be a pun of Chimpanzee and Sympathy.
Whenever Makoto, the 'Centaur' character/mascot played by Gintoki with Kagura as a corpse makes an appearance, Shinpachi is the hindquarters of the horse (for example Episode 124).
The name of his okama counterpart and his gender-bend version is Pachie.
The name of his magical girl counterpart in his own version of the Gintama ending is Magical Yun Yun Pachina.
In Episode 106, he was portrayed as a horse with eye-glasses while the others were shown as warriors on horses.
Shinpachi's name contains kanji 八 which means 8, which also means infinite or glasses (he wears glasses). He also placed on 8th rank in all the Gintama character polls to date (4 in total).
Until now fans created 'Shinsengumi' version of him along with Hijikata Toushirou, Kondou Isao, and Okita Sougo.
In Episode 241, it's said that Shinpachi looks similar to Sakaguchi Daisuke, who plays the character himself.
For unknown reasons in the Dekobokko arc, while all the characters (except for his sister, Otae) had their genders changed, Shinpachi had his frame changed from blue to pink instead.
Shinpachi's look in Gintama the Movie: Be Forever Yorozuya is a parody of Kazuto Kirigaya/Kirito from Sword Art Online.
- His clothes are mostly black-colored.
- Shinpachi also wields two swords.
Both Shinpachi and Kagura don't make appearance in some of Shinsengumi's serious arc.
- They don't appear in Okita Mitsuba Arc.
In Tales of the Rays, in the collaboration event with Gintama, Hubert Oswell from Tales of Graces gains a costume of Shinpachi through the mirrage arte Expansion.

Quotes[]

(To Shimura Tae) "You're so unfair, Sis... Smiling brightly every single day, but you never show your true feelings in the slightest. Even if you're hurt or want to cry, you're forcing yourself to smile. Always without saying anything to anyone. You bear the burden alone, you decide alone and you end up smiling alone! Please stop forcing yourself! If you're hurt, then tell us! I won't let you say you're alone! Because we all... Because we saw your crying face... We all gathered here for that one reason alone! Those guys would rather die than say it was for your sake! But you know, when you cry... there are others that share your pain! Please remember that!
(To Shimura Tae) "Sister... Sister... Sister! It doesn't matter if two years have passed! I can go anywhere as long as I'm with you!"
(To loan shark amanto) "I don't care about the dojo. I love the dojo where my sister laughed, if it only makes her cry, then I don't need that kind of dojo!"
(To Daraku) "This is the Samurai Country, you guys get the hell out of here!"
(To Goemon) "Do you still call yourself human? You're mother is a XX!!!"
( To Terakado Tsuu) "Scandal or not, we'll never stop being your fans."
(To Banzou along with Kagura) "If you want to shoot then go ahead and shoot, whether Edo burns or what ever that has nothing to do with me! But if you shoot this person, it'll be a problem."
(To Sakata Gintoki along with Kagura) "Without you saying, we're already living how we wanted to. We're here because we wanted to. We're with you because we wanted to!"
(To Sakata Gintoki and Kagura) "If you want to say that I am a SinCon that's fine. I love my sister, i don't want to leave her, i want to stay with her always but...if she's going to leave with a man she truly loves, whether that man's lazy and always late playing his rent, or a gorilla stalker, a crazy mayo addict, a sadistic freak, madao, or a guy with hemorrhoids, as long as she's happy that's okay."
(To Sakata Gintoki and Kagura)"If I have to see my sister cry like that, I can't just do nothing. I just want to see her smiling always, I guess that's sibling for you"
(To Sakata Gintoki) "Just so you know, I'll always be at Yoruzuya, so you can think of me as a family."
(To Tama) "Living without protecting what needs to be protected, is the same as death to a samurai."
(To Sakata Gintoki) "Aren't you supposed to be Sakata Gintoki? The man who's let so much slip away, who's failed to protect so much...but swore that he would never run away from his responsibilities! Didn't you promise her husband? Once you've decided to protect something, you'll protect it to the very end! Isn't that what makes you Sakata Gintoki?! So what if Otose-san's life was in danger? This isn't enough to kill Otose-san off! Isn't enough to kill us off! Isn't enough to kill you off! Because you're going to protect us! Because we're going to protect you! Isn't that what Yorozuya is about? Isn't that how the three of us protected so much (To Gintoki) " If you're in this planet for tourism, you're either have real guts or a complete moron. If you don't want to die, go home. Country bumpkin or thug, I'm not letting anyone else make things worse in this town. But if you people think that wearing a mask can protect you from the white plague, maybe you are the dumb ones."

(To Kagura) " Talking about it won't change what happened. No matter how much we want it back, those days are long gone. The job he left behind. I'm going to finish it. I'm going to stop the white plague!"
(To Gintoki) " This is the world where we met him. I don't want to abandon the Yorozuya's homeworld or the fact that I worked here."
(To Gintoki) " Are you goofing off the first thing in the morning? You haven't forgotten the promise you made with my sister and us have you?"
(To Gintoki) " We kept them this whole time. As worthless as it might be, it was the last memory we had of him. We thought that one day, we'd have the complete set again. But now.. But now..! Why are you leaving again?! And we finally got to see you again! You're going to leave us, leave everyone behind and run off somewhere?! Gin-san!"
(To Gintoki along with Kagura) " You created a peaceful future, and we're going to wreck it. You gave your life to protect our future, but we chose... To bring you back to that future!"

Battles[]

Fight	Outcome	Time it Occurred
Yorozuya and Shimura Tae vs. Eromes	Win	Episode 30
Shimura Shinpachi vs. Takechi Henpeita	Interrupted	Episode 61
Sakata Gintoki and Shimura Shinpachi vs. Yagyuu Kyuubei and Yagyuu Binbokusai	Win	Episode 81
Yorozuya and Tsukuyo vs. Kamui, Abuto and Ungyo	Loss	Episode 140
Kagura and Shimura Shinpachi vs. Abuto	Win	Episode 142
Shimura Shinpachi vs. Hijikata Toushiro (Tosshi)	Win	Episode 163
Shimura Shinpachi vs. Chin Pirako	Win	Episode 213
Yorozuya, Kaientai, Katsura Kotarou, and Elizabeth vs. Dark Vader	Win	Episode 235
Shimura Shinpachi vs. Obi Hajime	Win	Episode 264
Shimura Shinpachi vs. Takechi Henpeita	Win	Episode 303
Shimura Shinpachi vs. Utsuro	Interrupted	Episode 314
Yorozuya and Abuto vs. Kamui	Win	Episode 326
Shimura Shinpachi vs. Utsuro	Draw	Lesson 662

References[]

↑ Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. VIZ media, Vol. 1, Lesson 1, p. 27.
↑ Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. Shueisha, Vol. 24, Lesson 203, p. 17.
↑ Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. VIZ media, Vol. 4, Lesson 29, p. 6.
↑ Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. VIZ media, Vol. 15, Lesson 122, p. 19.
↑ Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. Shueisha, Vol. 28, Lesson 241, p. 17.
↑ Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. Shueisha, Vol. 28, Lesson 245, p. 13.

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[1] Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. VIZ media, Vol. 1, Lesson 1, p. 27.

[2] Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. Shueisha, Vol. 24, Lesson 203, p. 17.

[3] Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. VIZ media, Vol. 4, Lesson 29, p. 6.

[4] Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. VIZ media, Vol. 15, Lesson 122, p. 19.

[5] Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. Shueisha, Vol. 28, Lesson 241, p. 17.

[6] Sorachi Hideaki. Gintama. Shueisha, Vol. 28, Lesson 245, p. 13.

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+{{Nihongo|'''Shinpachi Shimura'''|志村 新八|Shimura Shinpachi}} is a member of the [[Yorozuya]], a samurai in training, and one of the three main protagonists of Gintama. He is one of the more normal characters of the series, delivering the requisite reality-checks or punchlines against other characters' antics.
-'''Shimura Shinpachi ('''志村 新八, ''Shimura Shinpachi'') is a member of the [[Yorozuya]], a samurai in training, and one of the three main protagonists of Gintama. He is one of the more normal characters of the series, delivering the requisite reality-checks or punchlines against other characters' antics.
 Other than working at the Yorozuya, Shinpachi is also the leader of [[Terakado Tsuu|Terakado Tsuu's]] fanclub: [[Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards|Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards]].
 ==Background==
+Shinpachi grew up with his sister [[Shimura Tae]] and his father [[Shimura Ken]] in their family dojo [[Locations & Settings#Koudoukan|Koudoukan]]. Their father died when they were young, leaving them to take care of the dojo and the debt to the Loan Shark Amanto.<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. VIZ media, Vol. 1, Lesson 1, p. 27.</ref> At his local temple school, Shinpachi befriended [[Takachin]]. When Takachin was bullied by other children, Shinpachi tried to help but ended getting beaten up as well until Otae saved them. They were close friends until Takachin accidentally soiled himself while Shinpachi pretended to be sleeping to avoid helping Takachin.
-Shimura Shinpachi grew up with his sister [[Shimura Tae]] and his father in their family dojou [[Koudoukan]].
-Their father died when they were young, leaving them to take care of the dojou and the debt to the Loan Shark Amanto.<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. VIZ media, Vol. 1, Lesson 1, p. 27.</ref>
-At his local temple school, Shinpachi befriended [[Takachin]].
-When Takachin was bullied by other children, Shinpachi tried to help but ended getting beaten up as well until Otae saved them. They were close friends until Takachin accidently soiled himself while Shinpachi pretended to be sleeping to avoid helping Takachin.
-Shinpachi would later become acquainted with [[Yagyuu Kyuubei]] due to his sister's friendship with her. When the debt collectors tried to harm Tae and her brother, Shinpachi was knocked out by the time Kyuubei came to help them, although it cost her her left eye.
-Shinpachi mentioned that he ate his sister's cooking when he was younger, which made his eyesight go bad and resulted in his need to wear glasses.
-While working at a café and being beaten by the manager behind the shop, Shinpachi encountered Terakado Tsuu during one of her street performances. Although he didn't understood her song, he was emotionally moved. After gaining encouragement and motivation from this encounter, Shinpachi would create the Terakado Tsuu fanclub: Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards.
+Shinpachi would later become acquainted with [[Yagyuu Kyuubei]] due to his sister's friendship with her. When the debt collectors tried to harm Tae and her brother, Shinpachi was knocked out by the time Kyuubei came to help them, although it cost her her left eye. Shinpachi mentioned that he ate his sister's cooking when he was younger, which made his eyesight go bad and resulted in his need to wear glasses. While working at a café and being beaten by the manager behind the shop, Shinpachi encountered Terakado Tsuu during one of her street performances. Although he didn't understand her song, he was emotionally moved. After gaining encouragement and motivation from this encounter, Shinpachi would create the Terakado Tsuu fanclub: Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards.
 ==Appearance==
-Shinpachi has black hair and brown eyes. He wears a light blue [[wikipedia:keikogi|keikogi]] with blue linings and a blue [[wikipedia:hakama|hakama]]. Many other characters have pointed out that Shinpachi's glasses are his ''charm point''. [[Sakata Gintoki]] even went as far as to say that Shinpachi's glasses make out 95% of him and that they are more ''Shinpachi'' than Shinpachi himself, with the rest being 3% water and 2% garbage. <ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. Shueisha, Vol. 24, Lesson 203, p. 17.</ref>
+Shinpachi has black hair and brown eyes. He wears a light blue [[wikipedia:keikogi|keikogi]] with blue linings and a blue [[wikipedia:hakama|hakama]]. Many other characters have pointed out that Shinpachi's glasses are his ''charm point''. [[Sakata Gintoki]] even went as far as to say that Shinpachi's glasses make out 95% of him and that they are more ''Shinpachi'' than Shinpachi himself, with the rest being 3% water and 2% garbage.<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. Shueisha, Vol. 24, Lesson 203, p. 17.</ref> His poor eyesight is supposedly caused by chronic ingestion of dark materials (egg) cooked by his beloved elder sister, [[Shimura Tae|Otae]].
-Throughout the series he is seen wearing various disguises and has been shown in different styles for gags.
+Throughout the series, he is seen wearing various disguises and has been shown in different styles for gags.
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+pachiesamurai.jpg|Shinpachi in full samurai armor
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+Screen Shot 2020-06-18 at 12.52.03 AM.png|A picture of [[Okita Sougo|Sougo]] slaying Shinpachi with his sword in [[Episode 126]]
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+Shinpachi_SS.png|Shinpachi two years after the war in [[Episode 362]]
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 ==Personality==
-Shinpachi is best known for his trash talking when the people (especially Gintoki or Kagura) say or do idiotic things (which is very often).  He is frequently teased by [[Sakata Gintoki]], his supposed employer, and later on by [[Yagyuu Kyuubei]] for having a 'sister-complex' because of his attachment towards his sister. Since he doesn't have as much physical strength as Kagura, he is often bullied by her, who often tends to literally give him a thrashing. He takes charge of all the household chores in the [[Yorozuya]] due to his 'inclination to care for other people (as he explained during the Goukon in Episode 88). He also likes to save leftovers, bringing Tupperware to store the food and is called 'domestic' because of it.
+Shinpachi is best known for his Tsukkomi (being a straight man) when other people especially Gintoki or Kagura say or do idiotic things, which happens very often. He is frequently teased by [[Sakata Gintoki]], his supposed employer, and later on by [[Yagyuu Kyuubei]] for having a 'sister-complex' because of his attachment towards his sister. Since he doesn't have as much physical strength as Kagura, he is often bullied by her, who often tends to literally give him a thrashing. He takes charge of all the household chores in the [[Yorozuya]] due to his 'inclination to care for other people' (as he explained during the Goukon in Episode 88). He also likes to save leftovers, bringing Tupperware to store the food and is called 'domestic' because of it.
-All of the above points, combined with his plain bespectacled look has made him the archetypical downtrodden nerdy character. Shinpachi is also a rabid fan of fictional pop-idol [[Terakado Tsuu]], and often gets so moved by her songs that he starts crying listening to them. He is the strict leader of the [[Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards|Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards]],a fan club with deep admiration and devotion to her, and has made 99 regulations that he makes sure the members loyally follow. Whenever someone breaks one of the rules and regulations of the fanclub, he personally issues their punishment with a flying nose-hook. Most of the time, the Sergeant is on the receiving end. Shinpachi himself has been shown to break some of the regulations that he punishes others for doing the same.<br />
+All of the above points, combined with his plain bespectacled look has made him the archetypical downtrodden nerdy character. Shinpachi is also a rabid fan of fictional pop-idol [[Terakado Tsuu]], and often gets so moved by her songs that he starts crying listening to them. He is the strict leader of the [[Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards|Terakado Tsuu's Imperial Guards]], a fan club with deep admiration and devotion to her, and has made 99 regulations that he makes sure the members loyally follow. Whenever someone breaks one of the rules and regulations of the fanclub, he personally issues their punishment with a flying nose-hook. Most of the time, the Sergeant is on the receiving end. Shinpachi himself has been shown to break some of the regulations that he punishes others for doing the same.
+<br />
 Shinpachi also likes to sing, and has been seen singing karaoke-versions of various songs by Tsuu, but is completely tone-deaf.<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. VIZ media, Vol. 4, Lesson 29, p. 6.</ref>
-==Strength & Abilities==
+== Strength & Abilities==
-He has limited dojo training, but inherited a dojo together with his older sister [[Shimura Tae]] called [[Koudoukan]] (恒道館), specialising in the Tendoumushin sword-fighting style (天堂無心流, ''Tendou Mushin Ryuu'').
+He has limited dojo training, but inherited a dojo together with his older sister [[Shimura Tae]] called '''Koudoukan''' (恒道館), specializing in the Tendoumushin sword-fighting style (天堂無心流, ''Tendou Mushin Ryuu'').
-Although Shinpachi's fighting abilities are not as powerful as that of his two friends (Kagura with her monstrous [[Yato Tribe|Yato]] strength and Gintoki with his sword mastery), and is joked that his combat ability was merely two Kelp above normal human; in truth he is still stronger than average swordsmen and can fight alongside with others in battles without being only a burden to them. He grew a lot stronger over the years and also finally gained actual combat experience, which he lacked according to [[Takechi Henpeita]]. Sorachi himself had stated that Shinpachi is pretty skilled, the reason for not being obvious is because he is always surrounded by "monsters" and is often not the main fighter in the group.
+Although Shinpachi's fighting abilities are not as powerful as that of his two friends (Kagura with her monstrous [[Yato Tribe|Yato]] strength and Gintoki with his sword mastery), and is joked that his combat ability was merely two Kelp above normal human; in truth, he is still stronger than average swordsmen and can fight alongside with others in battles without being only a burden to them. He grew a lot stronger over the years and also finally gained actual combat experience, which he lacked according to [[Takechi Henpeita]]. Sorachi himself had stated that Shinpachi is pretty skilled, the reason for not being obvious is because he is always surrounded by "monsters" and is often not the main fighter in the group.
-He has been shown to be able to fight with not only his sword, but using hand-to-hand combat in a boxing match, and also using his intelligence; as seen when he was able to knock back Kyuubei and beat her [[Yagyuu Binbokusai|grandfather]], winning the game against the [[Yagyuu Family|Yagyuu clan]]<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. VIZ media, Vol. 15, Lesson 122, p. 19.</ref>, when he figured out a way to get past [[Tosshi|Tosshi's]] human wall<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. Shueisha, Vol. 28, Lesson 241, p. 17.</ref>, and when he fought with Tosshi in a boxing match<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. Shueisha, Vol. 28, Lesson 245, p. 13.</ref>.
+He has been shown to be able to fight with not only his sword, but using hand-to-hand combat in a boxing match, and also using his intelligence; as seen when he was able to knock back Kyuubei and beat her [[Yagyuu Binbokusai|grandfather]], winning the game against the [[Yagyuu Family|Yagyuu clan]],<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. VIZ media, Vol. 15, Lesson 122, p. 19.</ref> when he figured out a way to get past [[Tosshi|Tosshi's]] human wall,<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. Shueisha, Vol. 28, Lesson 241, p. 17.</ref> and when he fought with Tosshi in a boxing match.<ref>Sorachi Hideaki. ''Gintama''. Shueisha, Vol. 28, Lesson 245, p. 13.</ref>
 In [[Episode 213]], he defeated [[Chin Pirako]] who was a feared and extremely skilled swordsman herself, in two blows, proving how strong he became. He also defeated [[Obi Hajime]] in a deathmatch, causing Hajime to admit that Shinpachi has become a strong warrior.
-In the manga, by chapter 422, he is strong enough to knock down 2 members of the giant clan with a single kick (knocking one out), albeit with a surprise attack. Each member of the giant clan is big and strong enough to knock over buildings with a single blow. Once again, as Sorachi said, his contribution is made insignificant next to his monster allies, as Gintoki and Umibozou annihilate an entire invading force of the Giants that were preparing to eradicate the human race.
+In the manga, by Lesson 422, he is strong enough to knock down 2 members of the giant clan with a single kick (knocking one out), albeit with a surprise attack. Each member of the giant clan is big and strong enough to knock over buildings with a single blow. Once again, as Sorachi said, his contribution is made insignificant next to his monster allies, as Gintoki and Umibozou annihilate an entire invading force of the Giants that were preparing to eradicate the human race.
 On a recurring note, as the series progresses, every time there is one of the trademark fights against hordes of enemies, Shinpachi without fail will defeat several dozen, or even hundreds of mob class enemies without much difficulty. By chapter 500 of the manga, even elite special ops units are treated like fodder to him.
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 At some point in the series, he switches from using a katana to using a bokuto like Gintoki. This seems to coincide with his growth in strength and skill, as he casually defeats elite fighters armed with live steel with his bokuto.
-His combat ability drastically changes depending on whether or not he is wearing his glasses, as he has a very poor eyesight. Just like Sa-chan, his poor eyesight makes it impossible for him to fight against decent combatants. This seems to change as the series progresses.
+His combat ability drastically changes depending on whether or not he is wearing his glasses, as he has very poor eyesight. Just like Sa-chan, his poor eyesight makes it impossible for him to fight against decent combatants. This seems to change as the series progresses.
 years in the future, Shinpachi seems to have caught up to Kagura and (past) Gin in fighting ability, in the 2nd Gintama movie.
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 ==Relationships==
 ===Family===
-*'''[[Shimura Tae]] ''': Shinpachi's older sister. They care about each other very much to the point that Gintoki says Shinpachi has a sister complex.
+*'''[[Shimura Tae]]''': Shinpachi's older sister. They care about each other very much to the point that Gintoki says Shinpachi has a sister complex.
-*'''[[Shimura Ken]] ''': Shinpachi's father. When they were young Shinpachi & her older sister Shimura Tae always gets punished by their father for fooling around.
+*'''[[Shimura Ken]]''': Shinpachi's father. When they were young Shinpachi & her older sister Shimura Tae were always getting punished by their father for fooling around.
 ===Mentor===
-*'''[[Obi Hajime]]''': He was the former chief coach of the Koudoukan. He was like an older brother to Shinpachi and Otae. He went missing before Shinpachi met Gintoki travelling around the Galaxy.
+*'''[[Obi Hajime]]''': He was the former chief coach of the Koudoukan. He was like an older brother to Shinpachi and Otae. He went missing before Shinpachi met Gintoki traveling around the Galaxy.
-* '''[[Sakata Gintoki]]''': Shinpachi follows Gintoki with admiration for him in order to learn the way of the samurai, which leads him to work in Yorozuya. He quite regrets following him because of Gintoki's irresponsibility for everything, but at the same time they started to have adventures which leads Shinpachi to start considering him as mentor and brother. He even got mad at Gintoki when he didn't consider him as a brother when Gintoki told Umibouzu about not having a family. Gintoki is the only person he would listen to whenever he refuses to listen to his sister. During the Guardian Dog Arc, he said to Nakamura Kyoujirou that he considered Gintoki as a family.
+*'''[[Sakata Gintoki]]''': Shinpachi follows Gintoki with admiration for him in order to learn the way of the samurai, which leads him to work in Yorozuya. He quite regrets following him because of Gintoki's irresponsibility for everything, but at the same time, they started to have adventures which lead Shinpachi to start considering him as a mentor and brother. He even got mad at Gintoki when he didn't consider him as a brother when Gintoki told Umibouzu about not having a family. Gintoki is the only person he would listen to whenever he refuses to listen to his sister. During the Guardian Dog Arc, he said to Nakamura Kyoujirou that he considered Gintoki as a family.
-===Friends and Allies===
+=== Friends and Allies===
-*'''[[Kagura]] ''': [[File:Kagura in pink.jpg|thumb|[[Episode 203]]]] Kagura is like a sister to Shinpachi even when she beats him or offends him. However they both care for each other very deeply as comrades as even though they have their differences they would always help each other when they need it and they have the common care and respect for Gintoki.
+*'''[[Kagura]] ''': [[File:Kagura in pink.jpg|thumb|[[Episode 203]]]] Kagura is close to Shinpachi even though she beats him or offends him often. However, they both care for each other very deeply as comrades as even though they have their differences they would always help each other when they need it and they have the common care and respect for Gintoki. They mostly have siblings relationship. Shinpachi acts like a elder brother to Kagura.
 *'''[[Yagyuu Kyuubei]]''': Shinpachi and Kyuubei are friends due to the fact that the latter is friends with Otae.
-*'''[[Kondou Isao]]''': Shinpachi views him as a annoying stalker and most of the times he would prefer having Gintoki as a brother-in-law rather than Kondou. He the least person Shinpachi would pay attention to.
+*'''[[Kondou Isao]]''': Shinpachi views him as an annoying stalker and most of the time he would prefer having Gintoki as a brother-in-law rather than Kondou. Just as Kagura and Gintoki share parallels with Okita and Hijikata, Shinpachi and Kondou seem to share is the softer ones of the trio and often the butt of their jokes.
 *'''[[Katsura Kotarou]]''': They are very respectful to each other, but at times Shinpachi wonders about Katsura's lack of common sense. Just like the other members of Yorozuya, he does seek advice from Katsura every once in a while.
-*'''[[Takachin|Taka-Chin]]''': Taka-chin is Shinpachi's childhood friend from temple school. They managed to reconcile after Shinpachi saved him from his old biker gang.
+*'''[[Takachin|Taka-Chin]]''': Taka-chin is Shinpachi's childhood friend from temple school. They managed to reconcile after Shinpachi saved him from his old biker gang. He has become a member of Terakada Tsu's Imperial Guard, of which Shinpachi is a captain of.
-*'''[[Yamazaki Sagaru]] ''': They both basically share the same personality and are both considered plain by their companions. They are often opponents when the Yorozuya goes against the Shinsengumi.
+*'''[[Yamazaki Sagaru]]''': They both share being the plain characters as well as the straight man in many situations. They are often opponents when the Yorozuya goes against the Shinsengumi.
-*'''[[Okita Sougo]] ''': [[File:Shinpachi and Sougo Episode 184.jpg|thumb|Shinpachi been ambushed by Sougo in [[Episode 184]]]] Unlike most of other people who become his torturing victims, Sougo had a respect for him like most of other Shinsengumi, as shown during pen pal arc.
+*'''[[Okita Sougo]]''': [[File:Shinpachi and Sougo Episode 184.jpg|thumb|Shinpachi been ambushed by Sougo in [[Episode 184]]]] Unlike most of the other people who become his torturing victims, Sougo had a respect for him as most of other Shinsengumi, as shown during pen pal arc. This could be because Kondou has instructed the Shinsengumi to be nice to Shinpachi.
-*'''[[Takechi Henpeita]] ''': Shinpachi once fought Henpeita during the Benizakura Arc to clear Katsura a path. They've become allies during the Choshu War in order to protect Shige Shige, but this was a set up by Tendoshu and Nobu Nobu.
+*'''[[Takechi Henpeita]]''': Shinpachi once fought Henpeita during the Benizakura Arc to clear Katsura a path. They've become allies during the Choshu War in order to protect Shige Shige, but this was a set up by Tendoshu and Nobu Nobu.
-*'''[[Abuto]]''': When Kagura was overwhelmed by Abuto during their battle, Shinpachi tried to help Kagura but was easily defeated. Later, he and Kagura were saved by Abuto from falling.They later became allies in the near end of Shogun Assassination arc.
+*'''[[Abuto]]''': When Kagura was overwhelmed by Abuto during their battle, Shinpachi tried to help Kagura but was easily defeated. Later, he and Kagura were saved by Abuto from falling. They later became allies in the near end of the Shogun Assassination arc.
 ===Love Interest===
 *'''[[Otsu]]''': Otsu was girl meet on the streets performing that he met during the times he was looking for a job before meeting with Gintoki. He started to like her songs as far to create a fan club for her.
-*'''[[Kirara]] ''': They became penpals after Shinpachi found her message in a bottle near the beach.
+*'''[[Kirara]]''': They became penpals after Shinpachi found her message in a bottle near the beach.
-*'''[[Pandemonium]]''': Pandemonium larvae are snacks for Shikigami. Shinpachi fell in love with one of the crotesque creatures after their lips accidentally met. He sees only a beautiful face of a lady on the disgusting larva. Pandemonium was chomped by a Shirino Clan's Shikigami. Pandemonium was later seen in Satan Festival where Shinpachi once again fell in love with the larva. This time Pandemonium was crushed by Gedoumaru who was irritated by Shinpachi's idiotic behavior.
+*'''[[Pandemonium]]''': Pandemonium larvae are snacks for Shikigami. Shinpachi fell in love with one of the grotesque creatures after their lips accidentally met. He sees only a beautiful face of a lady on the disgusting larva. Pandemonium was chomped by a Shirino Clan's Shikigami. Pandemonium was later seen in Satan Festival where Shinpachi once again fell in love with the larva. This time Pandemonium was crushed by Gedoumaru who was irritated by Shinpachi's idiotic behavior.
 *'''[[Anigasaki Momo]]''': A game character from '''Love Choris''', Shinpachi chose her due to his taste of older sister type.
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 *'''[[Eromes]]''': Eromes tricked Shinpachi into thinking she is interested in him to steal his wallet.
-*'''[[Hitotsubashi Nobu Nobu]]''': After what the tyrant did to Shinpachi's sister while she opposed against the tyrant's regime for killing an innocent people heartlessly since the day after he sold his humanity to Tendoshu, the assassination attempt on Shige Shige, Shinsengumi being disbanded and at the same time Kondo and Matsudaira are about to be executed five days later, Shinpachi becomes more enraged and wished the tyrant was dead as hell like Shige Shige's evil late-uncle, Sada Sada was.
+*'''[[Hitotsubashi Nobu Nobu]]''': After what the tyrant did to Shinpachi's sister while she opposed against the tyrant's regime for killing an innocent people heartlessly since the day after he sold his humanity to Tendoshu, letting the assassination attempt on Shige Shige, Shinsengumi being disbanded and at the same time Kondo and Matsudaira are about to be executed five days later, Shinpachi hated they way how Nobu Nobu treated, at a time when he’s still a pawn Tendoshu and [[Utsuro]], until they betrayed the last shogun and deem him to have no use of them anymore.
-==Story==
+== Story==
-Shinpachi would soon start working at the register in a café, but only having known the way of the sword, he made alot of mistakes. Some [[Amanto]] who were there as customers, tripped him over so he spilt [[Sakata Gintoki|Sakata Gintoki's]] chocolate parfait. Enraged by this, Gintoki attacked the Amanto and fled the scene, leaving his wooden sword and the blame with Shinpachi. Shinpachi followed him and they would soon encounter Tae, who brought them back to the dojou. Debt collectors then came along and took Tae with them so she could start working in an illegal ''flying nightclub''. However, after a series of events, the nightclub crashed into the ocean, Tae was rescued by Shinpachi with help from Gintoki and the debt collectors went to jail, as stated by Gintoki in episode 3. This led Tae to give her "permission" for Shinpachi to join the [[Yorozuya]], after which he would become a regular member, share many exploits and do various jobs with Sakata Gintoki and Kagura.
+Shinpachi would soon start working at the register in a café, but only having known the way of the sword, he made a lot of mistakes. Some [[Amanto]] who were there as customers, tripped him over so he spilled [[Sakata Gintoki|Gintoki's]] chocolate parfait. Enraged by this, Gintoki attacked the Amanto and fled the scene, leaving his wooden sword and the blame with Shinpachi. Shinpachi followed him and they would soon encounter Tae, who brought them back to the dojo. Debt collectors then came along and took Tae with them so she could start working in an illegal ''flying nightclub''. However, after a series of events, the nightclub crashed into the ocean, Tae was rescued by Shinpachi with help from Gintoki and the debt collectors went to jail, as stated by Gintoki in episode 3. This led Tae to give her "permission" for Shinpachi to join the [[Yorozuya Gin-chan|Yorozuya]], after which he would become a regular member, share many exploits and do various jobs with Sakata Gintoki and Kagura.
 ===[[Harusame Arc]]===
-Shinpachi with Kagura and Gintoki is trying to search for a missing person. In the club where they suspect the missing person frequently come. While Gintoki was in the bathroom because of his hangover Kagura asked Shinpachi if they could just fool the client by bringing in a stranger, but the stranger passed out and was suspected for the drug "Tensei Kyou"
+The Yorozuya is trying to search for a missing person in a club where they suspect the missing person frequently comes. While Gintoki is in the bathroom because of his hangover, Kagura asked Shinpachi if they can just fool the client by bringing in a stranger, but the stranger passes out. The bartender suggests that he should have been taking the latest recreational drug.
-A group of pirates from the Harusame, suspects Shinpachi and Kagura from the Joi Faction because of their suspicious act and they were captured.
+As they further investigate, a group of pirates from the Harusame suspects Shinpachi and Kagura are from the Joi Faction because of their actions and they are captured.
-In the boat they were forced to wake up and talk where the Joi faction HQ or Kagura will be killed by[[ Daraku]], even though Shinpachi doesn't know anything. Kagura doesn't want to trouble him so she kicked Daraku and let herself fall but was saved by Gintoki.
+In the boat, they are forced to talk where the Joi faction HQ is or Kagura will be killed by the [[Daraku]], even though Shinpachi does not know anything. Kagura does not want to cause more trouble so she kicks Daraku and lets herself fall down the sea.
+Fortunately, Katsura and Gintoki come to the rescue. Since Shinpachi and Katsura are both being poisoned they claim they cannot move an inch anymore. Gintoki then offers a piggyback ride them home. Katsura asks Gintoki to good take care of things he treasures as they depart.
-Gintoki then piggyback ride them home.
 ===[[Gengai Arc]]===
-Otose calls the Yorozuya to help the neighbours stop a noisy inventor, [[Gengai]]. So the Yorozuya prepared a mic and speaker for Shinpachi to sing in a louder volume enough for Gengai to come out scolding for being noisy. After a while one of the man's robots comes out and they soon manage to get inside his garage. They move Gengai's invention to a place that wouldn't disturb the neighbors. But then Gengai needs to fix the robots all over again to prepare them for the Amanto festival, so when he asks the Yorozuya to help, they run away instead but ended up helping him anyway.
+Otose calls the Yorozuya to help the neighbors stop a noisy inventor, [[Hiraga Gengai|Gengai]]. So the Yorozuya prepares a mic and speaker for Shinpachi to sing in a volume loud enough for Gengai to come out. After a while, one of Gengai's robots comes out and they soon manage to get into his garage. They move Gengai's invention to a place that would not disturb the neighbors. But then Gengai needs to fix the robots all over again to prepare them for the coming festival.
-At the festival, Kagura and Shinpachi became somewhat attached to robot Saburo until he was called out by Gengai. Shinpachi and Kagura continued to enjoy the festival and meet Hasegawa and Okita Sougo along the way.
+At the festival, Kagura and Shinpachi become somewhat attached to robot Saburo until he is called out by Gengai. Shinpachi and Kagura continue to enjoy the festival, meeting Hasegawa and Okita Sougo along the way.
-When Gengai tried to attack the Shogun and the Shinsengumi, Shinpachi faced and tried to convince him to stop before Gin came to the scene and finally stopped him.
+Later on, they learn that Gengai is actually planning his revenge to the Bokufu using the robots. When Gengai tries to attack the Shogun and the Shinsengumi, Shinpachi tries to convince him to stop before Gintoki comes to the scene and finally stops him.
 ===[[Rengokukan Arc]]===
+Okita Sougo offers a job to the Yorozuya to track down the champion of Rengokukan, an underground fight club called [[Kidomaru|Kidoumaru]]. They succeed in finding Kidoumaru, but they also realize that secretly Kidoumaru raises dozens of orphaned children. He no longer wishes to fight and tries to escape with the children. As Rengokukan is actually secretly run by the Amanto, Kidoumaru is killed by the new Rengokukan champion, [[Onijishi]], as he is escaping with the children.
-Sougo offered to Yorozuya a job which involved them tracking down the champion of Rengokukan, Kidoumaru. They later found out that Kidoumaru raised dozens of orphaned children and in the end tried to aid them to escape from the wrath of Tendoshu. Kidoumaru was killed by the new Rengokukan champion, Onijishi, as he was escaping with the children. Later on, the children asked Yorozuya to avenge their sensei's murder as they offer to give away their toys as payment. After Gintoki finishes his speech to Hijikata ignoring his warning of not to interfere, he decides to join him along with Kagura. When Gin finishes off Onijishi in their revenge mask, he enters the arena with Kagura to fight the Rengokukan forces. The Shinsengumi then also shows up to arrest the Rengokukan owners even though their interference would have cost them their heads.
+After this, the children ask Yorozuya to avenge their warden's murder as they offer to give away all their toys as payment. The Yorozuya and Okita agree to help and arrive at the scene with masks on their faces. Shinpachi joins the fight with the Rengokukan and is later joined by Hijikata and Shinsengumi.
 ===[[Memory Loss Arc]]===
-Kagura and Shinpachi drag an anmesia-stricken Gintoki around town. Kagura and Shinpachi tried to restore his memory, almost succeeding few times, but always returning back to start by outside interference. They met with various characters like Otose, Catherine, Katsura, Sachan, Otae and Kondo. When their place becomes a crash landing pad for [[Sakamoto Tatsuma]]'s spaceship, Gintoki encourages them to live on without him and disbanded the Yorozuya. Despite their attempts to reason him, Gin leaves them behind.
+Kagura and Shinpachi drag an amnesia-stricken Gintoki around town. Kagura and Shinpachi try to restore his memory, almost succeeding for few times, but always returning back to start by outside interference. They meet various characters like Otose, Catherine, Katsura, Sachan, Otae, and Kondou. When their place becomes a crash landing pad for [[Sakamoto Tatsuma]]'s spaceship, Gintoki encourages them to live on without him and disband the Yorozuya. Despite their attempts to reason with him, Gintoki leaves them behind.
-Shinpachi goes to the Yorozuya building and whatever has remained. He finds Kagura there waiting until Gin comes home. He feels that Gintoki's memory tree has withered and their existance is like a small branch of the tree, not being able to rustle Gintoki's memories. But Kagura believes even if she is just one branch in his memory tree, so she'll still cling and believe in him. After that Shinpachi joins her and wait together for Gin's return.
-With a tip from [[Otose]], they learn of a "silver-haired worker" in the Justaway factory. Kagura and Shipachi arrive just in time to protect Gintoki from harm along with the Shinsengumi, only to trigger his memories. After Gin destroyed the cannon that was threatening Edo, Gin walked away telling Shinpachi and Kagura that "We are going home".
-===[[Train Samurai Arc]]===
-The Tsu Terakado Fan Club is on a train discussing about a new pop idol with cat-ears that has overthrown Otsu in the Edocon sales ranking. The Sergeant of the Fan Club comments on how cat-ears are the factor that make the new pop idol better than Otsu, which infuriates Shinpachi. In the meantime, next to them a drunken Matsudaira is harassing a cat-eared Amanto girl. Shinpachi throws the Sergeant and accidentally knocks out Matsudaira, helping the girl unwillingly. The girl thanks Shinpachi and wants to show her appriciation to him in the future.
-For the next days, Shinpachi is dazing off unable to take that girl out of his mind. He goes to the Yorozuya and finds out that Kagura and Gintoki have opened a box mailed to him, eating the cake and reading the letter it contained. Shinpachi grabs the letters and learns that it's from Eromesu, the girl he saved at the train. She wants to meet with him to show her gratitude towards her hero. Shinpachi gets all nervous because he has a date, but he wants to stay loyal to Otsu as the President of her fan club. As he can't find anyone to ask advice, he goes to an Internet shop and asks question on a Samurai Chat. Several characters of the show with humorous nicknames respond to him like Katsura, Hasegawa, Kondo and Sachan. This results in a hilarious exchange of messages through the net, which leads Shinpachi to go to the date prepared for anything that will come.
+Shinpachi goes to the Yorozuya and finds Kagura there waiting for Gintoki to come home. He feels that Gintoki's memory tree has withered and their existence is like a small branch of the tree, not being able to rustle Gintoki's memories. But Kagura believes that even if she is just one branch in his memory tree, she will still cling and believe in him. After that Shinpachi joins her and waits together for Gintoki's return.
-He goes to the meeting place in order to meet that girl. During the date, Eromesu displays a huge level of cuteness, which makes Shinpachi even more shaky than usual. After taking a walk, Eromesu proposes to Shinpachi that they go at her home because she is tired, taking advantage of the fact that her parents are missing. Eromesu takes a bath, while Shinpachi is worrying about moving on too quickly, having also fears that "the show will get cut off, if they show such stuff in a shounen anime". As soon as Eromesu finishes her bath and encourages Shinpachi to take a bath and that she will be waiting at the bed, he forgets about his doubts and decides that he will become a man this day no matter the consequences to the show.
+With a tip from [[Otose]], they learn of a "silver-haired worker" in the [[Justaway]] factory. Kagura and Shipachi arrive just in time to protect Gintoki from harm along with the Shinsengumi, only to trigger his memories. After Gintoki destroys the cannon that is threatening Edo, Gintoki walks away telling Shinpachi and Kagura that "We are going home".
-Shinpachi takes a bath and heads to bed to meet Eromesu and become a man. Meanwhile, outside of her house, Gintoki, Kagura and Otae continue to stalk the pair, when they suddenly see Eromesu leaving the house with a laugh on her face. Shinpachi finds his clothes along with a card from her saying that he stole his heart and his wallet. The same thing has happened with Matsudaira before while they were on the train. Shinpachi is furious about that. As Eromesu is attacked by Gin, Kagura and Otae, who have been stalking him during his date, a huge sign is about to fall on Eromesu. Shinpachi comes in and protects her at the last moment. He forgives her and says that he doesn't have any hard feeling towards her, but at the last moment he draws his sword and knocks her out, telling that what he said was a lie. Shinpachi says that he has become stronger after this incident and he will be more loyal from now and on having Otsu in mind.
 ===[[Umibozu Arc]]===
-Shinpachi and Gintoki arrives the bank to retrieve Kagura while she is attacked by an alien. Umibouzu appears and saves them altogether. As Gintoki plans to let Kagura leave with her father, Shinpachi strongly refuses to the point that he hands in a letter of resignation to Gintoki. He is the only person who try to persuade Kagura to stay on Earth before the alien attacks again.
+Shinpachi and Gintoki arrives at the bank to retrieve Kagura while she is attacked by an alien. [[Umibouzu 星海坊主|Umibouzu]] appears and saves them altogether. As Gintoki plans to let Kagura leave with her father, Shinpachi strongly refuses to the point that he hands in a letter of resignation to Gintoki. He is the only person who tries to persuade Kagura to stay on Earth before the alien attacks again.
-After the defeat of the alien by Umibouzu and Gintoki, Kagura is given a choice to stay or leave. Shinpachi then withdraws his resignation letter before stomping off, tears in his eyes.
+Another alien goes haywire upon the Yato's departure, causing Gintoki to rush back and help. After the defeat of the alien, Kagura is given a choice to stay or leave. Shinpachi overhears the discussion between Umibouzu and Gintoki. He then withdraws his resignation letter before stomping off, tears in his eyes.
 ===[[Go-Ninja Arc]]===
-Katsura approaches the Yorozuya as Elizabeth has gone missing. As the mission likely requires them to infiltrates into a prison, they enlist the help of Sarutobi to train them into ninjas. Shinpachi is the only one who can accomplish Sarutobi's task during the training as he goes unnoticed due to his forgettable appearance. Upon their operation, Shinpachi, Kagura and Katsura are quickly outclassed by the Shinobi 5. However, as their curry dishes are drugged with laxatives, Shinpachi takes Gou, Shuwa and Matsuo out rather effortlessly.
+Katsura approaches the Yorozuya as Elizabeth has gone missing. As the mission likely requires them to infiltrate into a prison, they enlist the help of Sarutobi to train them into ninjas. Shinpachi is the only one who can accomplish Sarutobi's task during the training as he goes unnoticed due to his forgettable appearance. Upon their operation, Shinpachi, Kagura, and Katsura are quickly outclassed by the Shinobi 5. However, as their curry dishes are drugged with laxatives, Shinpachi takes Gou, Shuwa, and Matsuo out rather effortlessly.
 ===[[Inugami Arc]]===
-Shinpachi alongside with the Yorozuya and the witches, tries his best in reverting Sadaharu back to normal after it turns into a demon. During this arc, it is revealed that Shinpachi did most work in taking care of Sadaharu.
+Shinpachi alongside the Yorozuya and the witches tries his best in reverting [[Sadaharu]] back to normal after it turns into a demon. During this arc, it is revealed that Shinpachi did most work in taking care of Sadaharu.
 ===[[Infant Strife Arc]]===
-Together with the Yorozuya, Shinpachi helps Ofusa to reunite with her son.
+Together with the Yorozuya, Shinpachi helps [[Ofusa]] to reunite with her son.
 ===[[Mother Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya tries to locate Hachirou as requested by a mother who travels far from her village in search of her son. They join Takamagahara temporarily during their quest while in the end successfully completed the mission.
+The Yorozuya tries to locate [[Honjou Kyoushirou|Hachirou]] as requested by a mother who travels far from her village in search of her son. They join Takamagahara temporarily during their quest while in the end successfully completed the mission.
 ===[[Benizakura Arc]]===
-Elizabeth approaches the Yorozuya as Katsura has gone missing. Shinpachi is asked to team up with Elizabeth to look for any evidence that may point towards Katsura. They are attacked by Nizou but are promptly saved by Gintoki. During the fight Gintoki is severely injured, while Shinpachi sliced off Nizou's right arm in a surprise attack.
+Elizabeth approaches the Yorozuya as Katsura has gone missing. Shinpachi is asked to team up with Elizabeth to look for any evidence that may point towards Katsura. They are attacked by [[Okada Nizou|Nizou]] but are promptly saved by Gintoki. During the fight, Gintoki is severely injured, while Shinpachi sliced off Nizou's right arm in a surprise attack.
-Shinpachi asks Otae to take care of the injured Gintoki, while he carries on to search for Katsura and Kagura. He is aided by Elizabeth during his infiltration onto Kiheitai's ship. He saves Kagura from being bombed, but is then surrounded by many Kiheitai members. Katsura saves the day eventually, but are quickly beaten by Shinpachi and Kagura due to his sudden disappearance.
+Shinpachi asks Otae to take care of the injured Gintoki, while he carries on to search for Katsura and Kagura. He is aided by Elizabeth during his infiltration onto Kiheitai's ship. He saves Kagura from being bombed, but is then surrounded by many Kiheitai members. Katsura saves the day eventually, but is quickly beaten by Shinpachi and Kagura due to his sudden disappearance.
-In order to eliminate Nizou, the Yorozuya fights together again. Shinpachi duels Takechi and wins, whereas Nizou is defeated by Gintoki. Katsura orders everyone to leave afterwards, despite his unwillingness, Shinpachi is carried away by Elizabeth to safety.
+In order to eliminate Nizou, the Yorozuya fights together again. Shinpachi duels [[Takechi Henpeita|Takechi]], but their fight ceases shortly as Nizou becomes completely overwhelmed and controlled by his sword. Finally, Nizou is defeated by Gintoki and Katsura orders everyone to leave. Despite his unwillingness, Shinpachi is carried away by Elizabeth to safety.
 ===[[Fuyo Arc]]===
-During the rebellion of the robots, Shinpachi is forced to separate with Gintoki and Kagura. He successfully delivers Fuyo No. 0's head to Gengai's warehouse before being captured. He is then being saved by the Yorozuya, Gengai and Fuyo No. 0. After the incident, he and Kagura run all over the place to collect every bits and pieces related to this event in order to rebuild Fuyo.
+During the rebellion of the robots, Shinpachi is forced to separate with Gintoki and Kagura. He successfully delivers Fuyo No. 0's head to Gengai's warehouse before he himself is being captured. He is then being saved by the Yorozuya, Gengai and Fuyo No. 0. After the incident, he and Kagura run all over the place to collect every bits and pieces related to this event in order to rebuild Fuyo.
 ===[[Yagyu Arc]]===
+The Yorozuya is on a job of fixing a roof and Shinpachi cannot concentrate after noticing his sister's odd and gloomy behavior wondering if there is a man behind this. At first, he suspects it is Kondou Isao who, on the same place, is having an arranged marriage with the Orangutan Planet princess, Bubbles who is a 100% pure gorilla. After receiving their payment, Shinpachi catches a glance that Otae and [[Kyuubei]] are kissing. Enraged, Shinpachi attacks Kyuubei but he is taken down easily. It shocks him when his sister suddenly decides to keep her promise to Kyuubei and bids goodbye to everyone while tears flowing from her eyes.
-Shinpachi is on his way of saving his sister Shimura Tae from the forced marriage with the help of his friends Sakata Gintoki and Kagura and the Shinsengumi Kondou Isao, Hijikata Toushirou and Okita Sougo.
+Shinpachi cannot accept Otae's rash actions and decides to come to the Yagyuu household together with Kondou to challenge Kyuubei and bring his sister home. Hijikata, Sougo, Gintoki, and Kagura set in to help, calling themselves the students of the Kodoukan Dojo. Kyuubei shows up and decides to play a game where each member of the parties need to put a plate somewhere on their body. Whoever has a broken plate is out of the game and if the leader's plate broke, that concludes the match.
-The Yorozuya is on a job of fixing a roof and Shinpachi cannot concentrate after noticing his sister's odd and gloomy behavior wondering if there is man causing her actions. At first, he suspected Kondou Isao who, on the same place, is having an arranged marriage to the Orangutan Planet princess, Bubbles who is a 100% pure gorilla. After receiving their payment, Shinpachi caught a glance at Otae and Kyuubei kissing. Enraged, Shinpachi attacked Kyuubei but he got taken down easily. It shocked him when his sister suddenly decided to keep her promise to Kyuubei and bid goodbye to everyone while tears flowing from her eyes.
+After choosing Shinpachi as the leader and doing random acts together, the students went separate ways. Shinpachi and Kondou enters the room where Kagura, Sougo, and [[Nishino Tsukamu]] once fight. They are surprised to see Sougo defeated as he is an elite fighter. As Shinpachi gets closer to him, he notices a phone at the side and checks on it hoping to find some kind of evidence pointing the responsible. As he opens the phone, he sees an image of Kagura grinning while stepping on Sougo and Nishimaru. As Kondou rants for the person responsible, Shinpachi calmly stands and ferociously stomps on the phone until it shattered into pieces. He gives Kondou a tense look pretending he is mad as well and is seeking revenge. Kondou notices him sweating a lot, but Shinpachi blames the room for being hot and not having an air conditioner.
-Shinpachi cannot accept Otae's rash actions and decided to come to the Yagyuu household together with Kondou to challenge Kyuubei and bring his sister home with the reason of taking back the student of the Kodoukan Dojo. They are then followed by Hijikata, Sougo, Gintoki and Kagura acting as students and as they run amok, Kyuubei showed herself and decided to make a game where each member of the parties need to put a plate somewhere on their body and with rules whoever has a broken plate is out of the game and if the leader's plate broke, that concludes the match.
-After choosing Shinpachi as the leader and doing random acts together, the students went separate ways. After the battle betweek Kagura, Sougo and Nishino Tsukami, Shinpachi and Kondou were surprised to see Sougo defeated knowing he is an elite fighter. As Shinpachi gets closer to him, he noticed a phone at the side and checked on it hoping to find some kind of evidence pointing the responsible. As he opens the phone, he has seen an image of Kagura grinning while stepping on Sougo and Nishimaru. As Kondou rants for the person responsible, Shinpachi calmly stands and ferociously stomped on the phone until it shattered into pieces. He faced Kondou with a tensed look pretending he is mad as well and is seeking for revenge. When Kondou noticed him sweating a lot, he acts mad and blamed the room for being hot and not having an air conditioner. He passed through several rooms until he and Kondou reached the room where Hijikata and Kitaooji Itsuki are having meal at the same table. Right after finishing the meal, Shinpachi and Kondou watched the two as they clashed swords through the end in which Hijikata won. After that, the three of them headed to a toilet. As they wait outside, Shinpachi is starting to get worry over Hijikata seeing he lit a firework and thought of it as a cigarette. As soon as they see Kyuubei and Toujou Ayumu coming, they ran, leaving Kondou who is stucked in one of the stall because of the toilet paper rack being empty. Hijikata on the other hand, let Shinpachi escaped after Kyuubei spotted them.
+They continue until they reach the room where Hijikata and [[Kitaooji Itsuki]] are having meals at the same table. Right after finishing the meal, Shinpachi and Kondou watch the two as they clash swords through the end in which Hijikata wins. After that, the three of them head to a toilet. As they wait outside, Shinpachi is starting to get worried over Hijikata as he lit a firework thinking it like a cigarette. As soon as they see Kyuubei and [[Toujou Ayumu]] coming, they run away, leaving Kondou who is stuck in one of the stalls because the toilet paper rack is empty. Hijikata on the other hand, lets Shinpachi escape as Kyuubei spotted them.
+While the others finish their own battles, Shinpachi makes his way to Otae and asks her to run off together. The two share a sister-brother time with Otae expresses her struggle. Shinpachi slaps Otae on the cheek as she is getting more and more stubborn. As it becomes clear that Otae is actually unwilling to get married, Kyuubei brings along a defeated Hijikata.
-While the others finished their own battles, Shinpachi made his way to Otae and ran together, not listening to everything she is saying as she tried to resist but Otae kept being stubborn forcing Shinpachi to slap her only to be punched back. Shinpachi later found out Kyuubei's real gender as well as the reason why Otae wished to stay even if she wants to be with everyone–it is because she felt responsible for losing Kyuubei's left eye when she saved them against the debt collectors. Shinpachi attacked Kyuubei unaccepting the idea Otae marrying another girl despite knowing it and later on teamed up with Gintoki who is fighting Yagyuu Binbokusai. Shinpachi and Gintoki were in disadvantage as Kyuubei and Binbokusai ganged up on them. Kyuubei talked on how Shinpachi is weak and always needed to be protected, keeping Otae from making fake smiles when Gintoki protected him after he got knocked down but Gintoki defended Shinpachi telling them they don't have the right to talk against him for they don't know anything about him. As soon as he got his glasses back, he was able to throw Kyuubei out, destroy Binbokusai's dish and won the match.
+Eventually, Shinpachi learns of Kyuubei's real gender as well as the reason why Otae wishes to stay. In the past when the Amanto is trying to take over the dojo, Shinpachi, and Otae fight to protect it. Since they are weak and small, Shinpachi is knocked down and Otae is almost being caught. Kyuubei comes to rescue, at the cost of losing her left eye. Shinpachi attacks Kyuubei, and teams up with Gintoki who is fighting [[Yagyuu Binbokusai]]. During the fight, Shinpachi's glasses are off. Shinpachi and Gintoki are at a disadvantage as Kyuubei and Binbokusai gang up on them. Kyuubei talks on how Shinpachi is weak and always needs to be protected, keeping Otae making fake smiles. Gintoki retorts that Kyuubei has no right to criticize Shinpachi as she knows nothing about him and she is actually the one whose family tries their best to protect her.
-Later on, they all attended Kondou and Princess Bubbles' wedding. As Kondou asks for back up, Shinpachi ignored him and keep putting bananas in a container to take home. Otae arrived in a dramatic entrance as she speared Kondou on the wall and ran with a wide smile on her face along with Shinpachi and the others.
+Shinpachi is temporarily knocked down, as Gintoki continues to fight Binbokusai, Kyuubei tries to reach Shinpachi to destroy his plate. He gets his glasses and throws an attack that Kyuubei is forced to defend. The four-fight again with Gintoki defeated Kyuubei but he is then taken down by Binbokusai. At the last moment, Gintoki let go of his sword to Shinpachi, while the latter gives a surprising and accurate attack towards Binbokusai's plate, sealing their victory.
+After Shinpachi's victory, Otae is able to go back home, as Kyuubei learns that she should not force Otae into marrying her. Later on, they all attend Kondou and Princess Bubbles' wedding. As Kondou asks for back up, Shinpachi ignores him and keeps putting bananas in a container to take home. Otae arrives in a dramatic entrance as she spears Kondou on the wall and runs away with a wide smile on her face along with Shinpachi and the others.
 ===[[Hardboiled Detective Arc]]===
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 ===[[Hasegawa Prosecution Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya visits Hasegawa at the prison while bringing him information from outside. Shinpachi and Kagura investigate Haga's relationship with various woman, and brings up evidences during the trial. They witness Hasegawa's move Kinniku Buster when they try to spread out the news that Hasegawa is found innocent.
+The Yorozuya visits Hasegawa at the prison while bringing him information from outside. Shinpachi and Kagura investigate Haga's relationship with various women and bring up evidence during the trial. They witness Hasegawa's move Kinniku Buster when they try to spread out the news that Hasegawa is found innocent.
 ===[[Owee Arc]]===
-A brand new game console is hitting the streets of Edo— The Owee! The Yorozuya and Shinsengumi compete against each other for the Owee. Katsura v.s. Kondo in dating sims and Yamazaki vs Shinpachi in Tetris. The final match is a tag team battle in a role-playing game simulator.
+A brand new game console is hitting the streets of Edo— The Owee! Shinpachi together with Gintoki and Kagura try different ways to get ahead of the line. When the time comes, everyone is trying to fetch one. As a public stunt, the Yorozuya and Shinsengumi compete against each other for the Owee. Katsura v.s. Kondo in dating sims and Yamazaki vs Shinpachi in Tetris. The final match is a tag team battle in a role-playing game simulator.
-Shinpachi together with Gintoki and Kagura tried different ways to get ahead of the line.
+Shinpachi is lost to Yamazaki in the Tetris game and is unknowingly beaten by Gintoki, Kagura, Hijikata, and Okita during the RPG.
 ===[[Shinsengumi Crisis Arc]]===
+Shinpachi meets Hijikata as "Tosshi" in a televised debate between a 2D otaku and a 3D otaku. He takes Hijikata back to see Gintoki, and finds out that Hijikata has been affected by his newly-acquired sword. Meanwhile, the Shinsengumi is falling apart under the plot of [[Itou Kamotarou]] and secretly, [[Kawakami Bansai]]. Hijikata's original personality comes back again temporarily, and commissions the Yorozuya to save Shinsengumi. After accepting it, the Yorozuya brings Tosshi (and Hijikata) along to save Kondou. During the operation, Shinpachi is asked to drive the car as they hurry to the scene.
-As Hijikata was taken over by an otaku spirit of a cursed sword, Shinpachi, as one of the Yorozuya helped Hijikata fulfill his last request–save the Shinsengumi.
-Shinpachi met Hijikata as "Tosshi" in a televised debate between a 2D otaku and a 3D otaku. After accepting Hijikata's commission, Shinpachi drives the Yorozuya and Hijikata to catch up with Kondou.
 ===[[Guardian Dog Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya are commissioned by a local gangster to persuade his son out of his room. Shinpachi and Kagura appears shortly during the initial moments only.
+The Yorozuya are commissioned by a local gangster to persuade his son out of his room. After a few failed attempts, Shinpachi and Kagura go back home while Gintoki stays. As Gintoki discovers that the son is no longer in the room, he is attacked by the second-in-command [[Nakamura Kyoujirou]]. Under the effect of poison, Gintoki loses and falls into the river.
+Noticing Gintoki's disappearance, Shinpachi and Kagura visit the gangster home again, just to find out that the gangster has already died due to sickness. They express that Gintoki will not run away from a commission without letting anyone know.
 ===[[Ryugujo Arc]]===
-Yorozuya went to the beach with the mission to catch a suspicious person, however, instead of finding the guy, he started to look at chicks with binoculars. Kagura caught Kamenashi, the suspicious turtle, videotaping girls in their swimsuit and proceeded to beat him up. They agreed on not to take Kamenashi to the police as he would take them to Ryugu Palace for free.
+The Yorozuya goes to the beach with the mission to catch a suspicious person, however, instead of finding the guy, they start to look at chicks with binoculars. Kagura catches [[Kamenashi]], a suspicious turtle, videotaping girls in their swimsuit and proceeds to beat him up. They agree on not to take Kamenashi to the police as he would take them to Ryugujo Palace for free.
-They went to the sea with a little boat, and in the sea, he saw a cruiser and Kyubei, Otae and a golden turtle was on board. They have saved his daughter from some punks, so he was taking them to Ryugu Palace. While they were leaving, Shinpachi wanted to go with them but they didn’t hear him. Later, they saw a warship and Hasegawa was on board with a badass turtle. The turtle had saved Hasegawa when he was about to jump of a cliff, not saving but getting saved surprised Shinpachi, and was taking him to Ryugu Palace. Suddenly, Katsura appeared, riding a flying soft-shelled turtle, and was going to Tianzhu. These two turtles started to fight and everyone got lost in the sea as their boats got destroyed.
+They go to the sea with a little boat, on the way they see a cruiser which Kyuubei, Otae and a golden turtle are on board. It is revealed that they are also going to Rygujo as they help a turtle Amanto's daughter, Similarly, Hasegawa, Katsura, and Elizabeth are being invited to the Ryugujo as well due to various reasons. A mayhem breaks out as two of the turtle Amantos start attacking each other, they all fall into the sea and get washed ashore onto an island.
+Shinpachi wakes up on the shore and saw a skeleton in a cave nearby. He imagines for the worst, but later starts to think positively and strips naked to feel the 'freedom'. He starts to run naked before he meets Hasegawa, who is doing the same. They put on their clothes and start to speak like nothing has happened. Along the way, they find Gintoki practicing [[w:c:dragonball:Kamehameha|Kamehameha]], Otae singing B'z songs, Kyuubei protecting a poo-like sand drawing, Kagura fantasizing the presence of Laputa and Katsura doing everything above (except getting nude) while peeing. Excluding Katsura, each of them are extremely embarrassed when they are spotted by Shinpachi and the gang and everyone acts as nothing happened afterward.
-Shinpachi woke up on the shore and saw a skeleton in a cave nearby. He thinked about things such as getting old in the island, but later started to think positively and stripped naked. He started to run and thought that he isn’t alone as he is a part of the world. He really wasn’t alone. Hasegawa was doing the same thing as him. They put on their clothes and started to speak like nothing happened. They found Gintoki practicing [http://dragonball.wikia.com/Kamehameha Kamehameha] and when he saw them, he got embarrassed. They pretended like they saw nothing. Then, they saw Otae singing B’z’s Taiyo no Komachi Angel, and she got emberassed when she saw them. He tried to make her feel better by saying that they are always at the top of the charts and found Kyubei on their way. She drew an ice cream, but the waves erased half of it and made it look like poop, and she used her body as a wall to protect it from the waves. After she saw them, she got emberassed and Otae tried make her feel better. They found Kagura, stating that Laputa must definitely be on that huge cloud. She also felt very bad when she saw them and Otae tried to make her feel better with Kyubei. At last, they saw Katsura. He was drawing an SOS with his piss and was singing Taiyo no Komachi Angel. He saw a giant cloud and stated that Takizawa Crystal must be there and ran out of piss. He also protected the SOS from the waves with his body, making Shinpachi furious. They talked about their situation and made three groups. Kyubei and Shinpachi were in charge of finding shelter and went to the cave that he found earlier. They found Kamenashi there and Shinpachi started to beat him. He caught Kamenashi from his hair and blamed him for being stuck on this deserted island, but Kamenashi stated that this is the Ryugu Palace. Hasegawa and Otae came and they entered into the cave. The skeleton was Kamenashi’s wife. Through tv, they saw the people in Edo getting old and Kamenashi explained that this is the work of Otohima and stated that they are the only ones that can stop her. Turtles appeared on the shore and attacked them. They tried to hold on until Gintoki and Katsura comes back, however, they returned as old mans, shocking Shinpachi, and the turtles caught them.
+Kyuubei and Shinpachi are asked to find shelter. They go to the cave that Shinpachi found earlier and they find Kamenashi there. They are surprised when Kamenashi states that this is the Ryugujo Palace. Hasegawa and Otae come and they enter into the cave. Through TV, they see the people in Edo are getting old and Kamenashi explains that this is the work of [[Otohime]] and stated that they are the only ones that can stop her. Turtles appear on the shore and attack them. They try to hold on until Gintoki and Katsura come back. Yet as the two come back as old men, the turtles capture everyone.
-In the prison, they started to talk about their strategies and Gintoki was watching sumo watches with Katsura. Kagura thought Gintoki was eating something and attacked him. Katsura got disturbed by the noise and stated that kids must stop playing with the mega drive and go outside. They all got annoyed by Katsura and Gintoki’s behaviours, especially Gintoki repeating Shinpachi’s sentences, and some turtles appeared. They took Otae and left, making Shinpachi feeling afraid for his sister. Then Kamenashi came and pushed the guard to the bars to make them take the keys, but Kagura kicked the bars down. The turtles attacked them but Kyubei and Kagura defeated them.
+In the prison, they start to talk about their strategies and Gintoki is watching Sumo watches with Katsura. They are annoyed by Katsura and Gintoki’s behaviors, especially Gintoki repeating Shinpachi’s sentences, and some turtles appear. They take Otae and leave, making Shinpachi worrying for his sister. Then Kamenashi comes and pushes the guard to the bars to make them take the keys. The turtles attack them but Kyubei and Kagura defeat them.
-They went into the palace and Kamenashi told them to act like turtles, resulting Kagura and Kyubei acting like they are going to lay some eggs and Shinpachi had to take care of them. Kamenashi told everyone that Otohime is doing this to make everyone look ugly, so she can be the most beautiful creature.
+They go into the palace and Kamenashi tells them to act like turtles, resulting in Kagura and Kyuubei acting like they are going to lay some eggs and Shinpachi has to take care of them. Kamenashi tells everyone that Otohime is doing this to make everyone look ugly, so she can be the most beautiful creature.
-Before they went to take Otae back, Kamenashi used spouzer to divide their power equally. Shinpachi got mad because he was only two konbu stronger than normal people despite his 10 year long sword training. The spouzer got destroyed as Gintoki and Katsura were too much of a burden. The soldiers found them and started to attack. Shinpachi told them to take one of the old mans but Kagura and Kyubei fastly escaped as they didn’t want to be team up with burdens. Kamenashi and Hasegawa tried to hold the turtles so Shinpachi and others can escape, however, they couldn’t even stop one soldier and fell down, making Shinpachi even more angry. Shinpachi carried Gintoki and Katsura, and tried to escape from the soldiers.
+Before they go to take Otae back, Kamenashi uses his spouzer to divide their power equally. Shinpachi gets mad because he is only two konbu stronger than normal people despite his 10 years long sword training. The spouzer gets destroyed as Gintoki and Katsura were too much of a burden. The soldiers find them and start to attack. Shinpachi tells them to take one of the old men but Kagura and Kyuubei quickly escape as they do not want to be team up with the burdens. Kamenashi and Hasegawa try to hold the turtles so Shinpachi and others can escape. However, they are too weak to do so, making Shinpachi even angrier. Shinpachi carries Gintoki and Katsura while trying to escape.
-After getting away from the soldiers, Shinpachi,Katsura and Gintoki entered into a room and there was a man in a capsule. Katsura sit on the controller and the computer opened, showing Otohime’s journal, mostly about Urashima.
-After reading the journal, Gintoki asked Zura if he can run straight, and went to ‘’rehabilitate a 3000 year old woman’’.  Urashima communicated with Shinpachi through the computer and told him about the antidote.
+After getting away from the soldiers, Shinpachi, Katsura, and Gintoki enter a room and there is a man in a capsule. Katsura sits on the controller and the computer opened, showing Otohime’s journal, mostly about [[Urashima]]. After reading the journal, Gintoki asks Zura if he can run straight, and goes off to ‘’rehabilitate a 3000-year-old woman’’. Urashima communicates with Shinpachi through the computer and tells him about the antidote.
-Shinpachi catched up to Gintoki and Katsura with the antidote on his shoulder. But, their new challenge was stairs, and it was very hard for Katsura and Gintoki. However, Hasegawa, Kamenashi, Kyubei, and Kagura tried to stop Otohime and earned them some time. Shinpachi gave Gintoki the antidote and attacked to Otohime. Katsura and Gintoki managed to launch the antidote. Everyone in Edo got back to their old selves. Otohime lost and got stuck under the parts of the cannon that was destroyed. Shinpachi and others saved her.
+Shinpachi catches up with Gintoki and Katsura with the antidote on his shoulder. But their new challenge becomes the stairs, and it is very hard for Katsura and Gintoki. As Hasegawa, Kamenashi, Kyubei, and Kagura try to stop Otohime. they earn them some time. Shinpachi gives Gintoki the antidote and attacks Otohime. Katsura and Gintoki manage to launch the antidote eventually. Everyone in Edo gets back to their normal selves. Otohime loses and is stuck under the parts of the cannon that is being destroyed. Shinpachi and others save her with the turtles.
 ===[[Monkey Hunter Arc]]===
-Shinpachi's is found to be a victim of some Amanto who love to replace certain body parts or whole body into different types of tools. In hope of reverting back to normal, Shinpachi and others are forced to enter the PSP game Monkey Hunter.
+Shinpachi is found to be a victim of some Amanto who loves to replace certain body parts or whole body into different types of tools. In hope of reverting back to normal, Shinpachi and others are forced to enter the PSP game Monkey Hunter.
 ===[[Ghost Ryokan Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya and Otae are asked by Otose to go for a hot spring trip. Shinpachi and Gintoki are the only ones that can see the 'Stands'. However, Shinpachi is quickly possessed by one of them (partly due to Gintoki's carelessness). Despite so, his soul becomes a 'Stand' as well to help Gintoki in the final showdown.
+The Yorozuya and Otae are asked by Otose to go for a hot spring trip during winter. As they approach the hotel called Senboukyou ran by [[Oiwa]], Gintoki spots a girl walking nearby. Shinpachi notices that girl ([[Rei]]) is unlikely human as she does not leave any footprints on the snow. As they enter, Shinpachi and Gintoki notice a lot of ghosty figures while Kagura and Otae are unaware of them. Frightened, Gintoki regards them as 'stands', as in [[wikipedia:JoJo's Bizarre_Adventure|Jojo's Bizarre Adventure]] which Shinpachi strongly doubts.
+Shinpachi and Gintoki originally try to inform Otae and Kagura about the 'stands', but Oiwa threatens to kill them all if they do. They also find that they cannot leave as the road is blocked by an enormous rock. Reluctantly, Shinpachi accompanies the others to the hot spring. He and Gintoki are surrounded by many other 'stands' there and Shinpachi is possessed by one of them, mostly due to Gintoki's carelessness and clumsiness. A possessed Shinpachi is bounded to play Uno with the possessed Otae and Kagura.
+Since he is possessed, he cannot work for the hotel like Gintoki, much to Oiwa's dismay. His soul, later on, becomes a 'stand' as well to help Gintoki. Shinpachi and Kagura perform a comedic sketch to the guests, making them happy enough to enter reincarnation as Gintoki sings them a song to bid them goodbye. Shinpachi almost reincarnates as well as he is praised by one of the 'stands'. In the final showdown, they take turns to possess Gintoki to lend their power to him, but Shinpachi is replaced by other 'stands' when it is his turn.
+With Rei sacrificing herself, they are all saved from being devoured. They depart after 10 days staying there as Oiwa gives them a farewell.
 ===[[Correspondence Arc]]===
-Shinpachi found a message in a bottle a shore and he is in trouble of giving a proper reply.
+During the intro, Shinpachi finds a message in a bottle at the seashore. The message is from [[Urara]], who attaches a photo of herself, and that charms Shinpachi instantly.
+The scene cuts to Otae seeking help from Gintoki after noticing her brother's odd behaviors e.g. locking himself in his room, seeing a lot of crumpled white papers everywhere, and his unwillingness to talk about them. Gintoki later finds out the truth.
+With the help of Gintoki and the Shinsengumi, Shinpachi writes up the reply and becomes pen-pal with Urara. Eventually, a date is set up between him and his pen-pal. Out of shame, they use a picture with a handsome Okita Sougo beating up Shinpachi to show Shinpachi's face to Urara.
+However, it is later revealed that his pen-pal is not the out-going, beautiful girl as shown in the photo, but her shy elder sister [[Kirara]]. Kirara offers to help Shinpachi to date Urara after knowing the truth about the photo, but it is too late as Urara is already enslaved by Okita. Out of guilt and embarrassment, Kirara plans to jump off a building.
+Shinpachi and Gintoki go separately to look for Kirara. Shinpachi realizes the truth midway in the chase, but he fails to find Kirara. Gintoki and the Shinsengumi on the other hand successfully track Kirara and save her from jumping off. While Kirara is depressed with the current situation, Shinpachi arrives at the building opposite to them and writes on a sketchbook to communicate with Kirara. Upon telling her real name to Shinpachi, they resume being pen-pals again.
-Shimura Tae seeks help to Sakata Gintoki after noticing her brother's odd behavior like locking himself in his room and seeing a lot of crumpled white papers everywhere. Gintoki later finds out the truth.
-With the help of Gintoki and Shinsengumi, Shinpachi is able to go for a date with his pen-pal. However, it is later revealed that his pen-pal is not the out-going, beautiful Urara as shown in the photo, but her shy elder sister Kirara. As the mess clears up, Shinpachi resumes to be Kirara's pen-pal.
 ===[[Kintaro Arc]]===
-Sadaharu was feeling bad so they took him to a veterinary. There was a human hand-shaped shadow in his stomach, and when he saw it Shinpachi got terrified. He and Gintoki told the doctor that they don’t need his help and they will make Sadaharu puke themselves, but Sadaharu puked in the room. It was just a human-sized doll. Gintoki and Shinpachi took the doll and went home.
+Sadaharu is feeling bad so they take him to a veterinary. By doing an X-Ray, a human hand-shaped shadow is found in his stomach. Terrified, Shinpachi and Gintoki tell the doctor that they do not need his help and they will make Sadaharu puke by themselves. Timely, Sadaharu pukes in the room. It is just a human-sized doll. Gintoki and Shinpachi take the doll away while Kagura notices on other inhabitants in the veterinary.
-Then, a client called them to the hospital and wanted them to find their father. While they were on their way, Katsura appeared on foot and told Gintoki everything about Kintarou. Katsura also wanted to ride on his bike, but they stopped, gave Katsura the doll and left.
+Then, a client calls them to the hospital and wants them to find their father. While they are on their way, Katsura appears and tells Gintoki everything about [[Kintarou]]. Katsura requests to ride on his bike, but they just give Katsura the doll and leave.
-While the cats were targeting Kintarou, Gintoki accidentally hit them with his bike and wondered if he has done something and Shinpachi told him that he definitely hit something.
+While the cats are targeting Kintarou, Gintoki accidentally hits them with his bike and wonders if he has done something. Shinpachi tells him that he definitely hits something.
 ===[[Yoshiwara in Flames Arc]]===
-Shinpachi welcomes Seita to work in Otose shop and accompanies him back to Yoshiwara. He is then attacked by Tsukuyo and is forced into a fight with the 7th division of Harusame. They escape with Tsukuyo while Seita is captured by Kamui. Soon they learn about he truth behind Seita, Housen and Hinowa and plan to fight back.
+Shinpachi welcomes [[Seita]] to work in Otose shop and accompanies him back to [[Yoshiwara Paradise|Yoshiwara]]. He is then attacked by [[Tsukuyo]] and is forced into a fight with the 7th division of Harusame. They escape with Tsukuyo while Seita is captured by [[Kamui]]. Soon they learn about the truth behind Seita, [[Housen]] and [[Hinowa]] and plan to fight back.
-As the gang infiltrates Yoshiwara, Shinpachi and Kagura are encountered by Yabuto. They are quickly outclassed by him and are almost beaten to death. Kagura's Yato blood is awakened at this juncture and Yabuto is defeated by a blood-lust Kagura. Before Kagura kills off Yabuto, Shinpachi stops her with all his might and eventually turns her back to her normal self. Yet the roof they are standing suddenly breaks and the three people all fall down. Hating to see fights within their race, Yabuto pushes Shinpachi and Kagura back to safety as he continues to fall into oblivion.
+As the gang infiltrates Yoshiwara, Shinpachi and Kagura are encountered by [[Abuto]]. They are quickly outclassed by him and are almost beaten to death. Kagura's Yato blood is awakened at this juncture and Abuto is defeated by a blood-lust Kagura. Before Kagura kills off Abuto, Shinpachi stops her with all his might and eventually turns her back to her normal self. Yet the roof they are standing suddenly breaks and the three all fall down. Hating to see fights within their race, Abuto pushes Shinpachi and Kagura back to safety as he continues to fall into oblivion.
-The two continues their task to save Seita. They meet him in the mid-way and tries to locate the switch of the ceiling. The three opens up Yoshiwara and lets the sun shines in, which aids Gintoki to defeat Housen in their final battle. After the fight, Shinpachi witnesses the change (or rather remains unchanged) in Yoshiwara after Housen's demise while Gintoki enjoys a cup of wine served by Hinowa.
+The two continue their task to save Seita. They meet him in the midway and together they try to locate the switch of the ceiling of Yoshiwara. The three open up Yoshiwara and let the sun shines in, which aids Gintoki to defeat Housen in their final battle. After the fight, Shinpachi witnesses the change (or rather remains unchanged) in Yoshiwara after Housen's demise while Gintoki enjoys a cup of wine served by Hinowa.
 ===[[Barber Arc|Yorozuya Barbers Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya is forced to replace the barber as he needs to buy back a comic book. During their replacement, Kondou, Katsura and the Shogun Shige Shige enter the shop one by one and ask for a hair cut.
+The Yorozuya is forced to replace the barber as he needs to buy back a comic book. During their replacement, Kondou, Katsura and the Shogun [[Tokugawa Shige Shige|Shige Shige]] enter the shop one by one and ask for a hair cut.
 ===[[Otsu Arc]]===
-[[File:Vlcsnap-2015-03-16-18h47m45s197.png|thumb|left|Hijikata vs. Shinpachi in [[Episode 163]]]]Shinpachi is on a quest of being an official Terakado Tsu Fan Club but an unexpected enemy appeares before him—the Tsusengumi led by Tosshi. During the fight Shinpachi lost almost all his comrades, except Takachin. Together with Yorozuya, they take part in the quest of being the official Tsu Fan Club.
+[[File:Vlcsnap-2015-03-16-18h47m45s197.png|thumb|left|Hijikata vs. Shinpachi in [[Episode 163]]]]Shinpachi is on a quest of being an official Terakado Tsu Fan Club but an unexpected enemy appears before him — the Tsusengumi led by [[Tosshi]]. During the fight, Shinpachi lost almost all his comrades, except [[Takachin]]. Together with Yorozuya, they take part in the quest of being the official Tsu Fan Club.
-Tosshi enlists Yamazaki, Okita and Kondou as his teammates for the quest. After three rounds of strange competitions, Shinpachi and Tosshi fights each other in a boxing game. Shinpachi wins off-screen, but gives up the title of being the official fan club to Tosshi, whereas Tosshi happily 'dies' and leaves Hijikata completely. Tosshi is given the title of the first and only member of the Otsu official fan club by Shinpachi. Despite Hijikata is seemingly annoyed with the arrangement, he states that increase more on what he owes towards the Yorozuya.
+Tosshi enlists Yamazaki, Okita, and Kondou as his teammates for the quest. After three rounds of strange competitions, Shinpachi and Tosshi fight each other in a boxing game. Shinpachi wins off-screen, but gives up the title of being the official fan club to Tosshi, whereas Tosshi happily 'dies' and leaves Hijikata completely. Tosshi is given the title of the first and only member of the Otsu official fan club by Shinpachi. Despite Hijikata is seemingly annoyed with the arrangement, he states that will further increase what he owes towards the Yorozuya.
 ===[[Tama Quest Arc]]===
-Tama is being infected by a new form of computer virus. The Yorozuya is sent to fight the virus by Gengai. Upon their quest they meet Leukocyte King and fight beside him.
+Tama is being infected by a new form of computer virus. The Yorozuya is sent to fight the virus by Gengai. Upon their quest, they meet [[Leukocyte King]] and fight beside him.
 ===[[Red Spider Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya visited the Yoshiwara for a job request from Hinowa. While Tsukuyo and Sakata Gintoki head to the hideout of the Benigumoto (Red Spiders), Shinpachi along with Kagura gathers information about the person responsible for spreading illegal drugs in Yoshiwara. They found out that the mastermind's identity is unknown, having many faces and names yet he was able to destroy the other leading drug syndicates through his webs in an instant.
+The Yorozuya visits the Yoshiwara for a commission from Hinowa. While Tsukuyo and Gintoki head to the hideout of the Benigumoto (Red Spiders), Shinpachi and Kagura gather information about the person responsible for spreading illegal drugs in Yoshiwara. They find out that the mastermind is a mystical person that possesses many faces and names, and is strong enough to destroy other leading drug syndicates through his webs effectively.
-Shinpachi and Kagura stayed at Hinoya together with Hinowa and Seita as they wait for Gintoki and Tsukuyo. Hinowa is happy and thankful for them seeing how Tsukuyo can relax, can act as an ordinary girl when with them and can act stupidly in which Shinpachi wonders if it is a compliment or an insult. Hinowa also told them Tsukuyo's past revealing the reason behind Tsukuyo's resolve on giving up her womanhood and keeping the burdens alone, not relying on others.
+Shinpachi and Kagura stay together with Hinowa and Seita as they wait for Gintoki and Tsukuyo to return. Hinowa is happy and thankful for them seeing how Tsukuyo can relax, can act as an ordinary girl when with them, and can act stupidly in which Shinpachi wonders if it is a compliment or an insult. Hinowa also tells them Tsukuyo's past revealing the reason behind Tsukuyo's resolve on giving up her womanhood.
-After Gintoki was defeated by Jiraia, Hattori Zenzou saved him and brought him in Yoshiwara. Shinpachi is seen calling for him, together with Kagura and Seita. When a fire spreads on Yoshiwara, Gintoki ordered Shinpachi and Kagura to exterminate the fire. Doing so, they cut every threads causing the fire with the task of keeping the title 'Savior of Yoshiwara'.
+After Gintoki was defeated by [[Jiraia]], Hattori Zenzou saves him and brings him to Yoshiwara. Shinpachi is seen calling for him, together with Kagura and Seita. When a fire spreads on Yoshiwara, Gintoki orders Shinpachi and Kagura to exterminate the fire. Doing so, they cut every thread causing the fire, in keeping with the title 'Savior of Yoshiwara' that they earn since last time.
-When the town is on recovery, they visited Yoshiwara again especially Tsukuyo who had injuries both physically and emotionally. They later found out that Tsukuyo is just faking her rest and continuously patrolling around Yoshiwara. Shinpachi accidentally spilled the idea of keeping Tsukuyo working while having fun in which they framed Gintoki for a free drinks but instead spending time with Tsukuyo who acts as a courtesan under Hinowa's request.
+When the town is recovering, they visit Yoshiwara again and especially Tsukuyo who is injured both physically and emotionally. They later find out that Tsukuyo is just faking her rest while continuously patrolling around Yoshiwara. They look on while Tsukuyo is requested by Hinowa to serve Gintoki as a customer.
-Shinpachi is one of the victims of Tsukuyo after getting drunk and one of the persons who waved at her after thanking for meeting them all.
+Shinpachi is one of the victims of Tsukuyo after getting drunk and one of the persons who waves at her after she thanks them.
 ===[[Character Poll Arc]]===
-Upon getting the 8th place again and again, Shinpachi questions whether if character poll is necessary. He meets Yamazaki (9th place), who is being attacked shortly after their departure. He then witnesses Otae (17th place), Sarutobi (26th place) and Kyubei (14th place) join forces to destroy the images of the higher-rank characters in order to aim for high ranks for themselves. The author is also being attacked by Otae off-screen causing a change in drawing style.
+Upon getting the 8th place, again and again, Shinpachi questions whether if character poll is necessary. He meets [[Yamazaki Sagaru|Yamazaki]] (9th place), who is being attacked shortly after their departure. He then witnesses Otae (17th place), Sarutobi (26th place) and Kyuubei (14th place) join forces to destroy the images of the higher-rank characters in order to aim for high ranks for themselves. The author is also being attacked by Otae off-screen causing a change in drawing style.
-Since the Yorozuya is no longer a safe place to stay, the higher-rank characters isolated themselves in a hotel. However, they are quickly infiltrated by Otae, Sarutobi, Kyubei and a newly-joined Tsukuyo. The fight ensues with every one trying to aim for a higher rank. In the heat of the fight all characters are being down-voted by the viewers as a punishment of this mayhem.
+Since the Yorozuya is no longer a safe place to stay, the higher-rank characters isolated themselves in a hotel. However, they are quickly infiltrated by Otae, Sarutobi, Kyubei, and a newly-joined Tsukuyo. The fight ensues with everyone trying to aim for a higher rank. In the heat of the fight, all characters are being down-voted by the viewers as a punishment of this mayhem.
-Realizing the truth behind all this, Shinpachi meets up with the villain - Yamazaki - who fakes his attack to start off all this. Shinpachi gives a speech stating ranking does not really matter, and he is contented with his place. Yamazaki repents, he and Shinpachi are being celebrated by the cast and subsequently thrown down from the hotel rooftop.
+Realizing the truth behind all this, Shinpachi meets up with the villain - Yamazaki - who fakes his attack in the first place to start off all this. Shinpachi gives a speech stating ranking does not really matter, and he is contented with his place. As Yamazaki repents, he and Shinpachi are being celebrated by the cast and subsequently thrown down from the hotel rooftop.
 ===[[Rokkaku Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya is commissioned by Okita Sougo to dispose off Rokkaku Kirie, a young girl who tries to assassinate Okita but fails.They soon finds out the truth and aids Okita in the final battle towards Sokai Faction.
+The Yorozuya is commissioned by Okita Sougo to dispose of [[Rokkaku Kirie]], a young girl who tries to assassinate Okita but fails. They soon find out the truth and aids Okita in the final battle towards the true villain - Sokai Faction.
 ===[[Kabukicho Stray Cat Arc]]===
-Shinpachi accompanies Gintoki to fetch the legendary stray cat Houichi. As Gintoki turns into a cat as well he continues the job with Kagura.
+Shinpachi accompanies Gintoki to fetch the legendary stray cat [[Houichi]]. As Gintoki turns into a cat as well Shinpachi continues the job with Kagura.
 ===[[Diviner Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya sets in the help Ketsuno Ana after her divorce with Shirino Douman. They join forces with Gedoumaru in the quest. Shinpachi is forced to become a Shikigami to take part in the tournament. He meets Pandemonium and falls in love with her after an accidental kiss. After the battle the Yorozuya is thanked by both diviner families during their depature and Ketsuno Ana via television.
+The Yorozuya sets in to help [[Ketsuno Ana]] after her divorce with [[Shirino Douman]]. They join forces with Gedoumaru in the quest. Shinpachi is forced to become a Shikigami to take part in the tournament. He meets [[Pandemonium]] and falls in love with her after an accidental kiss. After the battle, the Yorozuya is thanked by both diviner families during their departure and Ketsuno Ana via television.
 ===[[Santa Arc]]===
-Shinpachi, Hasegawa, Kagura and Otae are among the judges to decide who makes the best Santa Claus.
+Shinpachi, Hasegawa, Kagura, and Otae are among the judges to decide who makes the best Santa Claus.
 ===[[Timeskip Arc]]===
-In this arc Shinpachi is the center character as he shockingly discovers every one has miraculously grown and changed a lot after a short break from the last issue. He is offered a place in Shinsengumi by Kondou (who is now his brother in-law), where he meets a seemingly unchanged Hijikata. After a brief discussion on the current events, they originally decided to adapt into the new environment, accepting every one has changed except them. Their minds change as the news come in that these are all the effect of a parasitic species and set off to save their friends.
+In this arc, Shinpachi is the center character as he shockingly discovers everyone has miraculously grown and changed a lot after a short break from the last issue. He is offered a place in Shinsengumi by Kondou (who is now his brother-in-law), where he meets a seemingly unchanged Hijikata. After a brief discussion on the current events, they originally decided to adapt to the new environment, accepting everyone has changed except them. Their minds change as the news come in that these are all the effect of a parasitic species and set off to save their friends.
-After a hectic and crazy chase, every one is being saved from the parasite. Shinpachi discovers Hijikata is actually also infected in the last scene and hits him with a paper fan, the only useful tool to remove the parasite. Relieved, Shinpachi calls it a day. As an ironic twist, Gintoki states Shinpachi is being infected as well and hits him. It appears that this kind of parasite loves to feed on their host's motivation, and (therefore) the only one left unaffected is actually Gintoki.
+After a hectic and crazy chase, everyone is being saved from the parasite. Shinpachi discovers Hijikata is actually also infected in the last scene and hits him with a paper fan, the only useful tool to remove the parasite. Relieved, Shinpachi calls it a day. As an ironic twist, Gintoki states Shinpachi is being infected as well and hits him. It appears that this kind of parasite loves to feed on their host's motivation, and (therefore) the only one left unaffected is actually Gintoki.
 ===[[Glasses Arc]]===
-Shinpachi, Kagura and Sadaharu browbeat Gintoki into buying a new pair of glasses for Sarutobi. As Gintoki has bought one randomly that cannot fix Sarutobi's sight, Sarutobi ends up being targeted by Shimatsuya (the assassins trained to wipe off assassins). The Yorozuya sets off the protect her with the reluctant Zenzou.
+Shinpachi, Kagura and Sadaharu browbeat Gintoki into buying a new pair of glasses for [[Sarutobi Ayame|Sarutobi]]. As Gintoki has bought one randomly that cannot fix Sarutobi's sight, Sarutobi ends up being targeted by Shimatsuya (the assassins trained to wipe off assassins). The Yorozuya sets off the protect her with the reluctant [[Hattori Zenzou|Zenzou]].
 ===[[Kabukicho Four Devas Arc]]===
-With the newcomer Pirako, the Yorozuya are inadvertently drawn into the fight of the four devas in Kabukicho district. At a street brawl, Gintoki and Pirako are being separated from Kagura and Shinpachi. Believing Gintoki will eventually be OK, Shinpachi and Kagura go back home. Otose later on claims to invite them for a meal and asks them to go to the restaurant first. On the way they meet Ginoki rushing back to protect Otose from Jirouchou.
+With the newcomer [[Pirako Chin|Pirako]], the Yorozuya is inadvertently drawn into the fight of the four devas in the Kabukicho district. At a street brawl, Gintoki and Pirako are being separated from Kagura and Shinpachi. Believing Gintoki will eventually be OK, Shinpachi and Kagura go back home. [[Otose]] later on claims to invite them for a meal and asks them to go to the restaurant first. On the way, they meet Ginoki rushing back to protect Otose from [[Doromizu Jirochou|Jirouchou]].
-Despite Gintoki's effort, Otose is severely injured already right before his arrival. He also lose his fight with Jirouchou and becomes hospitalized. As Pirako and Kada's plan unfolds, Shinpachi and Kagura finally learns the truth. Gintoki originally tries to fight by himself, but is convinced by Shinpachi that they are going to help as well after an emotional speech by him.
+Despite Gintoki's effort, Otose is severely injured already before his arrival. He also loses his fight with Jirouchou and becomes hospitalized. As Pirako and [[Kujaku Hime Kada|Kada]]'s plan unfolds, Shinpachi and Kagura finally learn the truth. Gintoki originally tries to fight by himself, but is convinced by Shinpachi that they are going to help as well after an emotional speech by him.
-At the final showdown, the Yorozuya tries their best to protect Otose's bar from Pirako's army. Their friends turns up one by one as well. During the match Shinpachi duels Pirako by himself and successfully defeated her in one move. He and Kagura then join Catherine to save Saigou's son (Teruhiko) who is held by Kada as a hostage to force Saigou to join forces with them. After Teruhiko is being rescued, Gintoki and Jirochou finish off Kada's army and save Kabukicho from her control finally.
+At the final showdown, the Yorozuya tries their best to protect Otose's bar from Pirako's army. Their friends turn up one by one as well. During the match, Shinpachi duels Pirako by himself and successfully defeated her in one move. He and Kagura then join [[Catherine]] to save [[Saigou Tokumori|Saigou]]'s son ([[Saigou Teruhiko|Teruhiko]]) who is held by Kada as a hostage to force Saigo to join forces with them. After Teruhiko is being rescued, Gintoki and Jirochou finish off Kada's army and save Kabukicho from her control finally.
-Shinpachi follows Gintoki to protect the injured devas outside the hospital from Kada's last attack. As Pirako apologizes to them and offers her life to the Yorozuya, they leave her an address and ask her to wait there. Following their advice, Pirako meet up with her father Jirouchou and the two start off a new life together.
+Shinpachi follows Gintoki to protect the injured devas outside the hospital from Kada's last attack. As Pirako apologizes to them and offers her life to the Yorozuya, they leave her an address and ask her to wait there. Following their advice, Pirako meets up with her father Jirouchou and the two start off a new life together.
-=== [[Jugem Arc]] ===
+===[[Jugem Arc]]===
-Shinpachi helps Kyubei to think of a "simple" name for the pet monkey. Eventually his name appears twice in Jugem's final name. As Jugem is released back to its original master, it quickly escapes from him and the Yorozuya is commissioned by Toujou to take Jugem back again.
+Shinpachi helps [[Yagyuu Kyuubei|Kyubei]] to think of a "simple" name for the pet monkey. Eventually, his name appears twice in [[Jugem Jugem|Jugem]]'s final name. As Jugem is released back to its original master, it quickly escapes from him and the Yorozuya is commissioned by Toujou to take Jugem back again.
+===[[Jail Arc]] ===
+Shinpachi accompanies Gintoki to investigate in a club where they meet a real jail warden. He does not appear again throughout the arc.
 ===[[Love Choriss Arc]]===
-Shinpachi gets addicted to a dating sim game called '''Love Chroiss''', his character is [[Anigasaki Momo]] which he choose due to his taste of older sister type. Shinpachi later introduce her to his sister [[Shimura Tae]].
+Shinpachi gets addicted to a dating sim game called '''Love Chroiss''', his character is [[Anigasaki Momo]] which he chooses due to his taste of older sister type. Shinpachi later introduces her to his sister [[Shimura Tae]].
-In order to save Shinpachi, Gintoki plays the game as well. Shinpachi has demonstrated amazing skill in this dating game and becomes one of the finalists in a tournament. However during the final battle he is educated by Gintoki on the meaning of love and therefore stop playing the game completely.
+In order to save Shinpachi, Gintoki plays the game as well. Shinpachi has demonstrated amazing skills in this dating game and becomes one of the finalists in a tournament. However, during the final battle, he is educated by Gintoki on the meaning of love and therefore stop playing the game completely.
 ===[[Renho Arc]]===
-Shinpachi goes to the universe with Gintoki, Katsura and Sakamoto in search of Elizabeth and to protect the Earth from being controlled by the Renho. Shinpachi is asked to control the seemingly useless boil at the head of the Kaien Transformer.
+Shinpachi goes to the universe with Gintoki, Katsura, and Sakamoto in search of Elizabeth and to protect the Earth from being controlled by the [[Renho Tribe|Renho]]. They infiltrate the spaceship of the Renho and find out that Elizabeth is actually part of the Renho tribe, and is gathering information in order to take over the world they are living in.
+As they discover that Elizabeth is actually helping them and the true villain is the death star [[Sagi]]. While Sakamoto turns the whole Renho tribe with them, they are not enough to take down Sagi. Mutsu, therefore, transforms their spaceship into a transformer-like thingy, and Shinpachi is asked to control the seemingly useless boil at the head.
+After Sagi's defeat, all except Katsura are being brainwashed by the Renho tribe were like others Shinpachi seems to have forgotten everything. While Katsura brings along his Uno to bid a last farewell to Elizabeth, the Yorozuya and Kaientai show up, revealing that their memories are still there. Surprisingly in the last moment, Elizabeth appears again and Katsura explains that Elizabeth is actually two persons taking shifts.
 ===[[Vacation Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya and Otae go for a vacation in the snow mountain where they meet the Shinsengumi and Shige Shige. During a chaotic chase, they all end up in the wilderness.
+The Yorozuya and Otae go for a vacation in the snow mountain where they meet the Shinsengumi and [[Tokugawa Shige Shige|Shige Shige]]. During a chaotic chase, they all end up in the wilderness.
 ===[[Scandal Arc]]===
-Shinpachi accompanies every one to the feast and witnesses how derailed a drunk Gintoki is. Eventually they all make up a plan to punish Gintoki once and for all.
+Shinpachi accompanies every one to the feast and witnesses how derailed a drunk Gintoki is. Eventually, they all make up a plan to punish Gintoki once and for all.
 ===[[Host Club Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya helps Kyoushirou again to protect Takamagahara from Madam Yagami's second visit.
+The Yorozuya helps [[Honjou Kyoushirou|Kyoushirou]] again to protect Takamagahara from [[Madame Yagami]]'s second visit.
 ===[[Kintama Arc]]===
-Like the others, Shinpachi is being brainwashed by Kintoki. He is seen extremely loyal to Kintoki until the last moments of the event. During the Sarutobi incident, Shinpachi, Kagura and Sadaharu save Gintoki from the fall. It is by this event Gintoki realized deep down Shinpachi and others are the same person he knows from the past, and decides to leave if that is what they actually want.
+Like the others, Shinpachi is being brainwashed by [[Sakata Kintoki|Kintoki]]. He is seen extremely loyal to Kintoki until the last moments of the event. During the Sarutobi incident, Shinpachi, Kagura, and Sadaharu save Gintoki from the fall. It is by this event Gintoki realizes deep down Shinpachi and others are the same person he knows from the past and decides to leave if that is what they actually want.
-During Gintoki's fight with Kintoki, the brainwashing effect wears off and Shinpachi realized what happened finally. They rush back to meet up with Gintoki, and as Kintoki explodes they make a promise to find each other again no matter what happened afterwards. They are then transferred to another universe where Kintoki becomes the protagonist. Upon destroying this universe, everything is back to normal.
+During Gintoki's fight with Kintoki, the brainwashing effect wears off and Shinpachi realizes what has happened finally. They rush back to meet up with Gintoki, and as Kintoki explodes they make a promise to find each other again no matter what happened afterward. They are then transferred to another universe where Kintoki becomes the protagonist. Upon destroying this universe, everything is back to normal.
-Gintoki has left Kintoki into the hands of Tama. Shinpachi and Kagura begs Tama not to destroy Kintoki completely as the creation of Kintoki is actually their idea to start with.
+Gintoki has left Kintoki into the hands of Tama. Shinpachi and Kagura beg Tama not to destroy Kintoki completely as the creation of Kintoki is their idea to start with.
 ===[[Courtesan of a Nation Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya is commissioned by Hinowa to find the lover of the most beautiful courtesan Suzuran in Yoshiwara many years ago. They find out that Suzuran was once the courtesan of former Shogun Sada Sada. As Kagura has become good friends with Soyo, the Yorozuya and Tsukuyo enter the palace rather easily. They then play a kick-the-can game that accidentally knocks Shige Shige unconscious.
+The Yorozuya is commissioned by Hinowa to find the lover of the most beautiful courtesan [[Suzuran]] in Yoshiwara many years ago. They find out that Suzuran was once the courtesan of former Shogun [[Tokugawa Sada Sada|Sada Sada]]. As Kagura has become good friends with [[Soyo Hime|Soyo]], the Yorozuya and Tsukuyo enter the palace rather easily. They then play a kick-the-can game that accidentally knocks [[Tokugawa Shige Shige|Shige Shige]] unconscious.
-Gintoki pretends to be Shige Shige as Sada Sada comes to visit him. Out of his surprise Sada Sada is actually trying to gain further political power by attacking Sasaki while framing the Yorozuya for the attack. Shinsengumi is called in to guard the prison. With their help, the Yorozuya escapes and learns the truth - Suzuran's lover is not Sada Sada, but his subordinate and manservent Maizo. Maizo begs Sada Sada to release the prisoners as he knows they are not involved. Sada Sada learns of Suzuran's current status and orders Maizo to kill himself.
+Gintoki pretends to be Shige Shige as Sada Sada comes to visit him. Out of his surprise, Sada Sada is actually trying to gain further political power by attacking [[Sasaki Isaburo 佐々木異三郎|Sasaki]] while framing the Yorozuya for the attack. Shinsengumi is called in to guard the prison. With their help, the Yorozuya escapes and learns the truth - Suzuran's lover is not Sada Sada, but his subordinate and manservant [[Rotten Maizou|Maizo]]. Maizo begs Sada Sada to release the prisoners as he knows they are not involved. Sada Sada learns of Suzuran's current status and orders Maizo to kill himself.
-The Yorozuya fights back to save Maizo from Sada Sada, during the fight Shinpachi is at the right side of the attacking formation. During the fight Oboro intercepts and fights Gintoki, while Shinpachi and Kagura proceeds to save Maizo with the help of the two police groups in Edo.
+The Yorozuya fights back to save Maizo from Sada Sada, during the fight Shinpachi is at the right side of the attacking formation. During the fight [[Oboro]] intercepts and fights Gintoki, while Shinpachi and Kagura proceed to save Maizo with the help of the two police groups in Edo.
-They succeed to save Maizo but things get complicated when Tendoushuu is involved as well. As Shige Shige solve everything by handing in a resignation letter, Sada Sada is brought away by Tendoushuu while each party returns back to normal. Shinpachi joins Gintoki and Shige Shige in a game of kick-the-can in order to free Maizo off to see Suzuran, who is at her death bed.
+They succeed to save Maizo but things get complicated when Tendoushuu is involved as well. As Shige Shige solves everything by hand in a resignation letter, Sada Sada is brought away by Tendoushuu while each party returns back to normal. Shinpachi joins Gintoki and Shige Shige in a game of kick-the-can in order to free Maizo off to see Suzuran, who is at her death bed.
 ===[[Beam Sword Style Arc]]===
-An old friend and senpai of Shinpachi Obi Hajime returns to help her sister in her dojo. Shinpachi is extremely happy as both his former and current brother figures, Hajime and Gintoki are both present. In hope of restoring their dojo, they try to change ordinary sword into beam sword style under the help of Hajime. However, they discover that Hajime has been severely injured in the past to the point that more than half of his body is being replaced by robots.
+An old friend and senpai of Shinpachi [[Obi Hajime]] return to help her sister in her dojo. Shinpachi is extremely happy as both his former and current brother figures, Hajime and Gintoki are both presents. In hope of restoring their dojo, they try to change ordinary sword into beam sword style under the help of Hajime. However, they discover that Hajime has been severely injured in the past to the point that more than half of his body is being replaced by robots.
-Gintoki later finds out Hajime is actually here as part of the plan to destroy the Earth. In order to save Shinpachi from the shame, he takes up the role as a villain and fights Hajime on his own. Learning the fact of Hajime's past, Shinpachi man up and stops Gintoki from fighting Hajime. With the witness of Otae, Shinpachi duels Hajime on a one-on-one sword fight and wins.
+Gintoki later finds out Hajime is actually here as part of the plan to destroy the Earth. In order to save Shinpachi from the shame, he takes up the role of a villain and fights Hajime on his own. Learning the fact of Hajime's past, Shinpachi man up and stops Gintoki from fighting Hajime. With the witness of Otae, Shinpachi duels Hajime on a one-on-one sword fight and wins.
-During the fight Hajime's human side wins over his robotic side and decides to stop the Amanto, despite that equates to his destruction. While Shinpachi and Otae leaves the scene, they wears a wide smile as tears running down their faces. After the incident Shinpachi and Otae go for a tour and come back tanned, seemingly recovered. Positively, Shinpachi continues his now not-so-lonely path to restore his father's dojo.
+During the fight, Hajime's human side wins over his robotic side and decides to stop the Amanto, despite that equates to his destruction. While Shinpachi and Otae leave the scene, they wear a wide smile as tears running down their faces. After the incident, Shinpachi and Otae go for a tour and come back tanned, seemingly recovered. Positively, Shinpachi continues his now not-so-lonely path to restore his father's dojo.
-===[[Freeze Time Arc]]===
+===[[Frozen Time Arc]]===
 Shinpachi and Kagura are walking on the streets while the other; living or non-living have been frozen. They soon discover that is all due to Ginoki's clumsiness and carelessness of bringing back a suspicious clock. While they try to restore everything back to normal, they go into multiple universes which none work out good.
 ===[[Patriot Reunion Party Arc]]===
-The Joui Patriots, Sakata Gintoki, Katsura Kotarou, Sakamoto Tatsuma are having a reunion organized by an old friend they cannot remember—Kurokono Tasuke. Shinpachi never made any appearance in this arc.
+The Joui Patriots, Sakata Gintoki, Katsura Kotarou, Sakamoto Tatsuma are having a reunion organized by an old friend they cannot remember — [[Kurokono Tasuke]]. Shinpachi never makes an appearance in this arc.
 ===[[Dekobokko Arc]]===
-Shinpachi does not switch his gender but his glasses turn pink is a female. Therefore he is one of the least-affected character during this arc. Eventually, he helps Gintoki to summon others to fight to change back to their original gender again.
+Shinpachi does not switch his gender but his glasses turn pink is a female. Therefore he is one of the least-affected characters during this arc. Eventually, he helps Gintoki to summon others to fight to change back to their original gender again.
 ===[[Shinigami Arc|Grim Reaper Arc]]===
-Shinpachi joins Gintoki to help Ikeda Asaemon to complete her job while investigating the true identity of the Phantom Killer. They learn more of Gintoki's past in this arc. In the end, the framed Yorozuya is freed by Ikeda.
+Shinpachi joins Gintoki to help [[Ikeda Asaemon]] to complete her job while investigating the true identity of the Phantom Killer. They learn more about Gintoki's past in this arc. In the end, the framed Yorozuya is freed by Ikeda.
 ===[[Confessional Arc]]===
-Shinpachi is among one of those who confessed to Tama that he destroys a figurine of Ketsuna Ana that belongs to Gintoki.
+Shinpachi is among one of those who confessed to Tama that he destroys a figurine of [[Ketsuno Crystel|Ketsuno Ana]] that belongs to Gintoki.
 ===[[Soul Switch Arc]]===
-After the switching of souls of Gintoki and Hijikata, the Yorozuya becomes extremely disciplined and punctual. Shinpachi even makes a parody of Saito Hajime in Rurouni Kenshin. In the end, Shinpachi helps convincing Otae to release the cat that contains half of Ginoki's soul. Yet after Hijikata and Gintoki switch their souls back, Shinpachi and others all become some sort of faecal matter after a messy soul exchange.
+After the switching of souls of Gintoki and Hijikata, the Yorozuya becomes extremely disciplined and punctual. Shinpachi even makes a parody of Saito Hajime in Rurouni Kenshin. In the end, Shinpachi helps to convince Otae to release the cat that contains half of Ginoki's soul. Yet after Hijikata and Gintoki switch their souls back, Shinpachi and others all become some sort of fecal matter after a messy soul exchange.
 ===[[Afro Arc]]===
-With the Yorozuya, Shinpachi helps Saito Shimaru to convey his feelings as he almost cannot speak a word.
+With the Yorozuya, Shinpachi helps [[Saitou Shimaru|Saito Shimaru]] to convey his feelings as he almost cannot speak a word.
 ===[[Kagura's Boyfriend Arc]]===
-Unlike Umibouzu and Gintoki, Shinpachi welcomes the news that Kagura is dating. He tries his best to calm the two over-caring fathers down and to arrange a proper meeting with both parties. After Kagura's boyfriend reveals to be a selfish, immature giant who just wants Kagura for her fighting genes, they finds Soyo to obtain more information.
+Unlike [[Umibouzu]] and Gintoki, Shinpachi welcomes the news that Kagura is dating. He tries his best to calm the two over-caring fathers down and to arrange a proper meeting with both parties. After Kagura's boyfriend reveals to be a selfish, immature giant who just wants Kagura for her fighting genes, they finds [[Soyo Hime|Soyo]] to obtain more information.
-While the two fathers run off to stop their marriage after learning their usual dating place, Soyo informs Shinpachi that Kagura's boyfriend is a prince from another planet whose culture involves destroying the mother planet of their queens. Soyo then proceeds to inform Shige Shige, but is stopped by Shinpachi as he is very sure the giants will not destroy the Earth - because the two fathers (monsters) will wipe them out first.
+While the two "fathers" try to stop the marriage after learning their usual dating place. Soyo informs Shinpachi that Kagura's boyfriend is a prince from another planet whose culture involves destroying the mother planet of their queens. Soyo then proceeds to inform Shige Shige, but is stopped by Shinpachi as he is very sure the giants will not destroy the Earth - because the two fathers (monsters) will wipe them out first.
-Shinpachi then interrupts Kagura's wedding, causing the giant prince to kiss the chaplain instead of Kagura. He express his opposition to their wedding, also reflects that he too, does not wish Kagura to leave them after her marriage as that makes him lonely. Angered by Shinpachi, the prince order attacks. But unbeknownst to him is that, Gintoki and Umibouzu already knock the whole army unsconscious.
+Shinpachi then interrupts Kagura's wedding, causing the giant prince to kiss the chaplain instead of Kagura. He expresses his opposition to their wedding, also reflects that he too, does not wish Kagura to leave them after her marriage as that makes him lonely. Angered by Shinpachi, the prince orders his army to attack. But unbeknownst to him, Gintoki and Umibouzu have already knocked the whole army unconscious while Shinpachi is giving that speech.
 After the incident, the prince writes to Kagura and apologizes for his selfishness. It is also revealed that now the prince is in love with the chaplain. In her reply letter, Kagura states that although she does not know the differences of love between family members and lovers, she is happy with her current 'boyfriends'. Behind that sentence, a photo with Kagura holding hands with Gintoki and Shinpachi while Umibouzu intercedes is shown in the background.
 ===[[Excalibur Arc]]===
-Shinpachi tries to help as the strange sword get stuck in Gintoki's buttocks. Things get complicated as they discover that the sword is actually an amanto in search of his wife...who is now seemingly belonging to Okita Sougo.
+Shinpachi tries to help as the strange sword gets stuck in Gintoki's buttocks. Things get complicated as they discover that the sword is actually an amanto in search of his wife...who is now seemingly belonging to Okita Sougo.
 ===[[Homeless Arc]]===
-The Yorozuya accompanies Katsura to visit Ikumatsu's Ramen shop. Katsura enlist them to help Ikumatsu to find an old man who previously will go to their shop yearly, but ceased to come again recently. As Gintoki and Katsura join the homeless, Shinpachi and Kagura interview Ikumatsu. They find out that the lonely man who visit the shop yearly is likely Ikumatsu's father.
+The Yorozuya accompanies Katsura to visit [[Ikumatsu]]'s Ramen shop. Katsura enlists them to help Ikumatsu to find an old man who previously will go to their shop yearly, but ceased to come again recently. As Gintoki and Katsura join the homeless, Shinpachi and Kagura interview Ikumatsu. They find out that the lonely man who visits the shop yearly is likely Ikumatsu's father.
-On the other hand, Ikumatsu's brother in-law tries to revenge and interrupt their reunion. Shinpachi and Kagura guard Ikumatsu and her shop from their attacks while Katsura identifies and brings Ikumatsu's father to her after a brief fight. Despite their plan fails, the Yorozuya and Katsura eventually successfully let they meet after the incident.
+On the other hand, Ikumatsu's brother-in-law tries to revenge and interrupt their reunion. Shinpachi and Kagura guard Ikumatsu and her shop from their attacks while Katsura identifies and brings [[Musashi|Ikumatsu's father]] to her after a brief fight. Despite their plan fails, the Yorozuya and Katsura eventually successfully let them meet after the incident.
 ===[[HDZ48 Arc]]===
-Tsuu faces tough competition as the rise of group idols. To compete with them, they target Kagura to form a new girl-group called HDZ48. Meanwhile, Diamond Perfume (Otae, Sarutobi, Kyubei and Tsukuyo) also team up as a back-up girl band. Shinpachi and Gintoki act as the managers of the newly-formed girl group but is then challenged by the galaxy-renowned girl group GKB48.
+Tsuu faces tough competition as the rise of group idols. To compete with them, they target Kagura to form a new girl-group called HDZ48. Meanwhile, [[Diamond Perfume]] (Otae, Sarutobi, Kyubei, and Tsukuyo) also team up as a back-up girl band. Shinpachi and Gintoki act as the managers of the newly-formed girl group but is then challenged by the galaxy-renowned girl group GKB48.
-The Imperial Guards actually hate the idea of forming a girl group, so Shinpachi has to sooth them while trying not to expose himself as the manager of HDZ48. Upon the challenge of GKB48, most members of the Imperial Guards switch side after a mere 'handshake' with the GKB48 members. The Yorozuya and Diamond Perfume team up to compete against GKB48.
+The Imperial Guards actually hate the idea of forming a girl group, so Shinpachi has to soothe them while trying not to expose himself as the manager of HDZ48. Upon the challenge of GKB48, most members of the Imperial Guards switch side after a mere 'handshake' with the GKB48 members. The Yorozuya and Diamond Perfume team up to compete against GKB48.
-Eventually, Shinpachi volunteeres to try GKB48's 'handshake' to confirm his undying loyalty towards Tsuu. Despite being stripped just like the previous Imperial Guards, Shinpachi discovers the real technique GKB48 used to hypnotize those who enter their 'handshake' room. The Imperial Guards revives and goes on to a enthusiastic cheer towards HDZ48 and Diamond Perfurme members. Eventually GKB48 is defeated upon Tsuu's arrival.
+Eventually, Shinpachi volunteers to try GKB48's 'handshake' to confirm his undying loyalty towards Tsuu. Despite being stripped just like the previous Imperial Guards, Shinpachi discovers the real technique GKB48 used to hypnotize those who enter their 'handshake' room. The Imperial Guards revives and goes on to an enthusiastic cheer towards HDZ48 and Diamond Perfume members. Eventually, GKB48 is defeated upon Tsuu's arrival.
 ===[[Feigned Illness Arc]]===
-During a mission the Gintoki takes Kagura's umbrella and leaves her under strong sunlight that causes her to faint. Afterwards Kagura fakes her illness and successfully tricked every one except Okita Shogo. Upon the scheming of Okita and possibly Soyo, Kagura becomes 'dead' and a nation-wide funeral is prepared for her.
+During a mission, the Gintoki takes Kagura's umbrella and leaves her under strong sunlight that causes her to faint. Afterward, Kagura fakes her illness and successfully tricked every one except Okita Shogo. Upon the scheming of Okita and possibly Soyo, Kagura becomes 'dead' and a nation-wide funeral is prepared for her.
-Shinpachi and Gintoki discover Kagura is still alive in the middle of the ceremony and try to keep the funeral going as it is already become an enormous event of the country. Their plan foils eventually with every one trying to beat them up in the end, while Okita and Soyo observe and enjoy from distance.
+Shinpachi and Gintoki discover Kagura is still alive in the middle of the ceremony and try to keep the funeral going as it already becomes an enormous event of the country. Their plan foils eventually with everyone trying to beat them up in the end, while Okita and Soyo observe and enjoy from distance.
 ===[[Kaientai Arc]]===
-Shinpachi is not involved in this arc, except in the end the Yoruzuya receives a gift from Mutsu and open up the package together.
+Shinpachi is not involved in this arc, except in the end the Yoruzuya receives a gift from [[Mutsu]] and opens up the package together.
 ===[[Love Potion Arc]]===
-As Gintoki is being exposed to the love potion, Shinpachi and Kagura aid Tsukuyo to investigate the event. Unfortunately they both inhaled the potion and fall in love...with Shinpachi's glasses. As Gintoki and Tsukuyo save the day, they help Hotaru to meet up with her lover outside Yoshiwara.
+As Gintoki is being exposed to the love potion, Shinpachi and Kagura aid Tsukuyo to investigate the event. Unfortunately, they both inhaled the potion and fall in love...with Shinpachi's glasses. As Gintoki and Tsukuyo save the day, they help Hotaru to meet up with her lover outside Yoshiwara.
-=== [[Shogun Assassination Arc]] ===
+===[[Shogun Assassination Arc]]===
-In the beginning the Yorozuya takes up the role of fake Shogun to avoid the attack of Nobu Nobu. They are then found fighting with ninjas and eventually meet up with Shige Shige. After a brief fight with Fujibayashi Gaimon, they settles in the ninja village for a brief rest. However they are then attacked by Takasugi, Shinpachi accompanies Shige Shige all the way to the exit of the ninja village until they are stopped by Tendoushuu at the end.
+In the beginning, the Yorozuya takes up the role of fake Shogun to avoid the attack of [[Tokugawa Nobu Nobu 徳川 喜々|Nobu Nobu]]'s alliances. They are then found surrounded by ninjas and eventually meet up with [[Tokugawa Shige Shige|Shige Shige]]. After a brief fight with [[Fujibayashi Gaimon]], they settle in the ninja village for a transient rest lead by [[Momochi Rappa]]. However, they are then attacked by [[Takasugi Shinsuke|Takasugi]] and [[Kamui]], Shinpachi accompanies Shige Shige all the way to the exit of the ninja village until they are stopped by Tendoushuu in the end.
-During the fight, Shinpachi fights with Kiheitai and Yato alongside with Gintoki, Kagura, Hijikata, Kondou, Shige Shige, Zenzou, Momochi and Sarutobi. After the fight, Tendoushuu announces the new Shogun become Nobu Nobu while Shige Shige moves to Kyou under the help of Katakuriko. As the Yorozuya reads Soyo's letter as things seem going well there, Shige Shige is poisoned by one of his former friend and dies on Soyo's lap.
+During the fight, Shinpachi fights Kiheitai and Yato alongside with Gintoki, Kagura, Hijikata, Kondou, Shige Shige, Zenzou, Momochi, and Sarutobi. After the fight, Tendoushuu announces the new Shogun will be Nobu Nobu while Shige Shige resorts to move to Kyou under the help of [[Katakuriko]]. As the Yorozuya reads Soyo's letter, things seem going well there. Nonetheless, shortly afterward, Shige Shige is poisoned by one of his former friends and dies on Soyo's lap.
 ===[[Farewell, Shinsengumi Arc]]===
+Shinpachi is shown very depressed about the assassination of Shige Shige. As Kondou and Katakuriko are being arrested by Mimawarigumi, Yorozuya sets out to help rescue them as well. Shinpachi fights the members of [[Tenshouin Naraku]] on the ship and successfully lands on the prison island with others. Eventually, Shinpachi gets back to the airship together with Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi. He later greets Kondou at his dojo while he comes to visit Otae one last time before going off to space. Shinpachi states that he will make tea for Kondou if he comes through the gates properly next time.
+===[[Rakuyou Decisive Battle Arc]] ===
+Shinpachi and Kagura help to promote the Yorozuya as they go hiding, while [[Imai Nobume|Nobume]] enlists their help to find Takasugi as he is injured and gone missing after previous events. Kagura departs the group alone to join [[Kijima Matako|Kijima]] and [[Takechi Henpeita|Takechi]] to her homeland Rakuyou as she senses she is going to meet Kamui there. To aid Kagura and very possibly Takasugi, Shinpachi, Sadaharu, and Gintoki takes off with Katsura and Sakamoto to the same planet.
+In Sakamoto spaceship, they meet up with [[Kawakami Bansai]], who is being saved by Sakamoto after the Shogun Assassination arc. After landing on Rakuyou, Shinpachi fights alongside with Gintoki and Kawakami with members from Harusame. Winning over the pirates, Shinpachi goes on to fight Naraku and is saved by Takasugi in the middle and reunites with Gintoki. Shinpachi is being asked by Takasugi to keep Gintoki alive.
+They eventually meet up with Kagura after [[Umibouzu]] is severely injured by [[Utsuro]]. Shinpachi takes care of the wounded Umibouzu and orders Sadaharu to carry him off to Sakamoto. Meanwhile, a frenzied [[Kamui]] is attacking everyone including his subordinate [[Abuto]] out of Yato's blood rage. Shinpachi joins Kagura to fight him after Abuto and Gintoki are knocked unconscious. After Gintoki's return, both of them restrain Kamui so that Kagura can deal the final blow, defeating him.
+Kamui retreats. The Yorozuya then receives medical treatment by Kaientai, Shinpachi joins Sadaharu and Gintoki to throw Kagura into the ocean when she requests a paid leave during this whole period. He learns of [[Oboro]] and Utsuro's past as Takechi comes to relay the information. Utsuro's final plan is unveiled: to trigger other planets to attack the Earth. At the finale at this arc, Shinpachi recites his words from the beginning about the samurai country again, while it transitioned into the Silver Soul arc directly.
+===[[Silver Soul Arc]]===
+As the Earth is surrounded by Amantos from various planets, Kabukicho district is occupied by Amantos as well. While [[Hasegawa Taizou|Hasegawa]] suits up to protect it (with instant failure), the Yorozuya rushes back to take the commissions of the inhabitants to protect everyone. Then the story splits into two simultaneous parts: 1. In Kabukicho while the Yorozuya and others try to protect Edo, and 2. In the space while [[Sakamoto Tatsuma|Sakamoto]], [[Katsura Kotarou|Katsura]] and [[Tokugawa Nobu Nobu 徳川 喜々|Nobu Nobu]] try to negotiate with the Amanto alliance army.
+While Nobu Nobu tries to negotiate with [[Shijaku]], one of the Amanto alliance leader, the Yorozuya is joined by the combined forces of the 4 Devas, [[Yagyuu Family 柳生一門|Yagyuu clan]], Yoshiwara's [[Hyakka]], [[Oniwabanshu]], and other residents of Kabukicho such as [[Tetsuko]], [[Tatsumi]], [[Honjou Kyoushirou|Kyoushirou]] and [[Kozenigata Heiji|Kozenigata]]. A truce is made and there is a brief moment of peace, yet it is destroyed by another alliance leader [[Enshou]]. The Amanto alliance army attacks with the aid of 3 infamous mercenary tribes: [[Dakini Tribe|Dakini]], [[Shinra Tribe|Shinra]] and [[Yato Tribe|Yato]].
+As [[Gengai]], [[Tama]] and [[Kintoki]] resurrect and fire the [[Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon]], a type of nano-robot is being spread and electronic weapons are deactivated by it. Shinpachi and others continue to fight their opponents, while their allies also appear one by one including the [[Shinsengumi]], [[Imai Nobume|Nobume]], [[Doromizu Jirochou|Jirouchou]] and [[Chin Pirako|Pirako]], the Diviners and [[Gedoumaru]], [[Hedoro]], the [[Ane and Mone's Family 阿音&百音|WItches]], [[Kamui]], [[Abuto]] and their Yatos and so on. As the amanto alliance is losing the battle, [[Utsuro]] opens up the doors to Earth's Atlantas and sends his zombie Naraku warriors to fight with them.
 ==Gintama The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yoruzuya==
-The second Gintama movie shows a grown-up, 21 years old Shinpachi. He is now a better swordsman, his hair grows a bit, is more serious, and he wears a black outfit(in reference to Gintoki's black shirt and pants). 5 years after Ginoki's disappearance, Shinpachi aims to protect what was left of Edo(without [[Kagura]]), and continues to follow in Gintoki's footsteps. Now he has abandoned his interest in [[Otsu]] , forgotten the need of friends, and throws away his straight man attitude(though at times, Shinpachi almost reverted to this irritated behavior).
+The second Gintama movie shows a grown-up, 21 years old Shinpachi. He is now a better swordsman, his hair grows a bit, is more serious, and wears a black outfit (in reference to Gintoki's black shirt and pants). He also inherits Gintoki's bokuto. 5 years after Gintoki's disappearance, Shinpachi aims to protect what is left of Edo (without [[Kagura]]) and starts his own odd job business, as to follow Gintoki's footsteps. He has abandoned his interest in [[Otsu]], forgotten the need of friends, and ceases to do Tsukkomi.
+He meets a baffled Gintoki when the latter is being taunted by a group of gangsters with Mohawk hairstyles. Shinpachi cannot recognize Gintoki as Gintoki has got a mole stuck onto him to distort his outlook when others look at him. Gintoki is extremely surprised by his maturation and is brought back to the original Yorozuya. Shinpachi remains silent while Kagura does most of the explanation.
+They then save Katsura and Kondou from the execution. Shinpachi pays a visit to his sister, who is in the grave clinical state due to the white curse. Shinpachi, Kagura and Gintoki vow to start Yorozuya again in front of Otae. They go on to investigate Enmi, who is in turn defeated by Gintoki. As Gintoki needs to travel back in time to set things right, Shinpachi and Kagura, realizing that Gintoki has been with them all along try to stop Gintoki with no avail.
+After Gintoki's disappearance, Shinpachi and Kagura wander in the street, just to see a universe that Gintoki has never existed. Distraught, they try their best not to forget Gintoki. That fails as well, but Tama comes into the scene and brings back their memories after recorded them for 15 years.
+With their memories back, Shinpachi and others travel back in time to help Gintoki. They fight their way through the Amanto and Enmi armies. Shinpachi and Kagura give a critical hit to Enmi but are then captured by their opponent. Luckily Joui four come to the rescue and finish off Enmi once and for all.
+Since Enmi vanishes, Gintoki is no longer infected so the future is rewritten again. Tama explains that because of that, they will cease to exist in the current universe. The Yorozuya makes a promise to meet each other again in the new timeline, and they disappear one by one. As Shinpachi's glasses also vanishes, the remaining of Shinpachi is left in the Joui years, to his dismay.
 ==Trivia==
-*When the characters of Gintama were being made, Shinpachi was originally going to be a part of the Shinsengumi as '''Nagakura Shinpachi''' (永倉新八), who was the captain of the Shinsengumi's second unit. Instead, he was given glasses and became the one to throw the punch lines, receiving his last name from '''Shimura Ken''' (志村けん), a Japanese comedian.
+*When the characters of Gintama were being made, Shinpachi was originally going to be a part of the Shinsengumi as [[Wikipedia:Nagakura Shinpachi|Nagakura Shinpachi]] (永倉新八), who was the captain of the Shinsengumi's second unit. Instead, he was given glasses and became the one to throw the punch lines, receiving his last name from [[Wikipedia:Ken Shimura|Shimura Ken]] (志村けん), a Japanese comedian.
 *A recurring running gag for Shinpachi's glasses which other characters concerned the glasses itself is Shinpachi, which mostly makes the owner of the glasses being irritated due the presence of the real Shinpachi was ignored.
-*Stated in the series,the name, Shinpachi can be a pun of '''Chimpanzee''' and '''Sympathy'''.
+*Stated in the series, the name, Shinpachi can be a pun of '''Chimpanzee''' and '''Sympathy'''.
-*Whenever Makoto, the 'Centaur' character/mascot played by Gintoki with Kagura as a corpse makes an appearance, Shinpachi is the hind quarters of the horse (for example [[Episode 124]]).
+*Whenever Makoto, the 'Centaur' character/mascot played by Gintoki with Kagura as a corpse makes an appearance, Shinpachi is the hindquarters of the horse (for example [[Episode 124]]).
-*The name of his okama counterpart and his genderbend version is '''Pachie'''.
+*The name of his ''okama'' counterpart and his gender-bend version is '''Pachie'''.
-*The name of his magical girl counterpart in his own version of the Gintama ending  is '''Magical Yun Yun Pachina'''.
+*The name of his magical girl counterpart in his own version of the Gintama ending is '''Magical Yun Yun Pachina'''.
-*In [[Episode 106]] of the ''Gintama'' anime he was portrayed as a horse with eye-glasses while the others were shown as warriors on horses.
+*In [[Episode 106]], he was portrayed as a horse with eye-glasses while the others were shown as warriors on horses.
-*Shinpachi's name contains "Hachi" which means 8, which also means infinite or glasses (he wore glasses). He also placed on 8th rank in all the Gintama character polls to date (4 in total).
+* Shinpachi's name contains kanji 八 which means 8, which also means infinite or glasses (he wears glasses). He also placed on 8th rank in all the Gintama character polls to date (4 in total).
-*Until now fans created 'Shinsengumi' version of him along with [[Sakata Gintoki#trivia|Hijikata Toushirou]], [[Hasegawa Taizou#trivia|Kondou Isao]], and [[Okita Sougo#trivia|Okita Sougo]].
+* Until now fans created 'Shinsengumi' version of him along with [[Sakata Gintoki#trivia|Hijikata Toushirou]], [[Hasegawa Taizou#trivia|Kondou Isao]], and [[Okita Sougo#trivia|Okita Sougo]].
-* In [[Episode 241]], it's said that Shinpachi looks similar to [[wikipedi:Daisuke_Sakaguchi|Sakaguchi Daisuke]], who plays the character itself.
+*In [[Episode 241]], it's said that Shinpachi looks similar to [[wikipedia:Daisuke_Sakaguchi|Sakaguchi Daisuke]], who plays the character himself.
-*For unknown reasons in the Dekobokko arc, while all the characters (excepting for his sister, Otae) had their genders changer, Shinpachi had his frame changed from blue to pink instead.
+*For unknown reasons in the Dekobokko arc, while all the characters (except for his sister, Otae) had their genders changed, Shinpachi had his frame changed from blue to pink instead.
+*Shinpachi's look in ''Gintama the Movie: Be Forever Yorozuya'' is a parody of Kazuto Kirigaya/Kirito from ''Sword Art Online''.
+** His clothes are mostly black-colored.
+**Shinpachi also wields two swords.
+*Both Shinpachi and Kagura don't make appearance in some of Shinsengumi's serious arc.
+**They don't appear in Okita Mitsuba Arc.
+*In ''Tales of the Rays'', in the collaboration event with Gintama, [[w:c:aselia:Hubert Oswell|Hubert Oswell]] from ''Tales of Graces'' gains a costume of Shinpachi through the [[w:c:aselia:Mirrage Arte|mirrage arte]] [[w:c:aselia:Expansion|Expansion]].
 ==Quotes==
-* (To [[Shimura Tae]]) "You're so unfair, Sis... Smiling brightly every single day, but you never show your true feelings in the slighest. Even if you're hurt or want to cry, you're forcing yourself to smile. Always without saying anything to anyone. You bear the burden alone, you decide alone and you end up smiling alone! Please stop forcing yourself! If you're hurt, then tell us! I won't let you say you're alone! Because we all... Because we saw your crying face... We all gathered here for that one reason alone! Those guys would rather die than say it was for your sake! But you know, when you cry... there are others that share your pain! Please remember that!
+*(To [[Shimura Tae]]) "You're so unfair, Sis... Smiling brightly every single day, but you never show your true feelings in the slightest. Even if you're hurt or want to cry, you're forcing yourself to smile. Always without saying anything to anyone. You bear the burden alone, you decide alone and you end up smiling alone! Please stop forcing yourself! If you're hurt, then tell us! I won't let you say you're alone! Because we all... Because we saw your crying face... We all gathered here for that one reason alone! Those guys would rather die than say it was for your sake! But you know, when you cry... there are others that share your pain! Please remember that!
-* (To [[Shimura Tae]]) "Sister... Sister... Sister! It doesn't matter if two years have passed! I can go anywhere as long as I'm with you!"
+*(To [[Shimura Tae]]) "Sister... Sister... Sister! It doesn't matter if two years have passed! I can go anywhere as long as I'm with you!"
 * (To loan shark amanto) "I don't care about the dojo. I love the dojo where my sister laughed, if it only makes her cry, then I don't need that kind of dojo!"
-* (To [[Daraku]]) "This is the Samurai Country, you guys get the hell out of here!"
+*(To [[Daraku]]) "This is the Samurai Country, you guys get the hell out of here!"
-* (To [[Goemon]]) "Do you still call yourself human? You're mother is a XX!!!"
+*(To [[Goemon]]) "Do you still call yourself human? You're mother is a XX!!!"
-* ( To [[Terakado Tsuu]]) "Scandal or not, we'll never stop being your fans."
+*( To [[Terakado Tsuu]]) "Scandal or not, we'll never stop being your fans."
-* (To [[Banzou]] along with [[Kagura]]) "If you want to shoot then go ahead and shoot, whether Edo burns or what ever that has nothing to do with me! But if you shoot this person, it'll be a problem."
+*(To [[Banzou]] along with [[Kagura]]) "If you want to shoot then go ahead and shoot, whether Edo burns or what ever that has nothing to do with me! But if you shoot this person, it'll be a problem."
-* (To [[Sakata Gintoki]] along with [[Kagura]]) "Without you saying, we're already living how we wanted to. We're here because we wanted to. We're with you because we wanted to!"
+*(To [[Sakata Gintoki]] along with [[Kagura]]) "Without you saying, we're already living how we wanted to. We're here because we wanted to. We're with you because we wanted to!"
-* (To [[Sakata Gintoki]] and [[Kagura]]) "If you want to say that i am a SinCon that's fine. I love my sister, i don't want to leave her, i want to stay with her always but...if she's going to leave with a man she truly loves, whether that man's lazy and always late playing his rent, or a gorrilla stalker, a crazy mayo addict, a sadistic freak, madao, or a guy with hemorrhoids, as long as she's happy that's okay."
+*(To [[Sakata Gintoki]] and [[Kagura]]) "If you want to say that I am a SinCon that's fine. I love my sister, i don't want to leave her, i want to stay with her always but...if she's going to leave with a man she truly loves, whether that man's lazy and always late playing his rent, or a gorilla stalker, a crazy mayo addict, a sadistic freak, madao, or a guy with hemorrhoids, as long as she's happy that's okay."
-* (To [[Sakata Gintoki]] and [[Kagura]])"If i have to see my sister cry like that, i can't just do nothing. I just want to see her smiling always, i guess that's sibling for you"
+*(To [[Sakata Gintoki]] and [[Kagura]])"If I have to see my sister cry like that, I can't just do nothing. I just want to see her smiling always, I guess that's sibling for you"
-* (To [[Sakata Gintoki]]) "Just so you know, I'll always be at Yoruzuya, so you can think of me as a family."
+*(To [[Sakata Gintoki]]) "Just so you know, I'll always be at Yoruzuya, so you can think of me as a family."
 * (To [[Tama]]) "Living without protecting what needs to be protected, is the same as death to a samurai."
-* (To [[Sakata Gintoki]]) "Aren't you supposed to be Sakata Gintoki? The man who's let so much slip away, who's failed to protect so much...but swore that he would never run away from his responsibilities! Didn't you promise her husband? Once you've decided to protect something, you'll protect it to the very end! Isn't that what makes you Sakata Gintoki?! So what if Otose-san's life was in danger? This isn't enough to kill Otose-san off! Isn't enough to kill us off! Isn't enough to kill you off! Because you're going to protect us! Because we're going to protect you! Isn't that what Yorozuya is about? Isn't that how the three of us protected so much over the years?
+*(To [[Sakata Gintoki]]) "Aren't you supposed to be Sakata Gintoki? The man who's let so much slip away, who's failed to protect so much...but swore that he would never run away from his responsibilities! Didn't you promise her husband? Once you've decided to protect something, you'll protect it to the very end! Isn't that what makes you Sakata Gintoki?! So what if Otose-san's life was in danger? This isn't enough to kill Otose-san off! Isn't enough to kill us off! Isn't enough to kill you off! Because you're going to protect us! Because we're going to protect you! Isn't that what Yorozuya is about? Isn't that how the three of us protected so much (To [[Gintoki]]) " If you're in this planet for tourism, you're either have real guts or a complete moron. If you don't want to die, go home. Country bumpkin or thug, I'm not letting anyone else make things worse in this town. But if you people think that wearing a mask can protect you from the white plague, maybe you are the dumb ones."
+*(To [[Kagura]]) " Talking about it won't change what happened. No matter how much we want it back, those days are long gone. The job he left behind. I'm going to finish it. I'm going to stop the white plague!"
-===Movie===
+*(To [[Gintoki]]) " This is the world where we met him. I don't want to abandon the Yorozuya's homeworld or the fact that I worked here."
-* (To [[Gintoki]]) " If you're in this planet for tourism, you're either have real guts or a complete moron. If you don't want to die, go home. Country bumpkin or thug, I'm not letting anyone else make things worse in this town. But if you people think that wearing a mask can protect you from the white plague, maybe you are the dumb ones."
+*(To [[Gintoki]]) " Are you goofing off the first thing in the morning? You haven't forgotten the promise you made with my sister and us have you?"
-* (To [[Kagura]]) " Talking about it won't change what happened. No matter how much we want it back, those days are long gone. The job he left behind.. I'm going to finish it. I'm going to stop the white plague!"
-* (To [[Gintoki]]) " This is the world where we met him. I don't want to abandon the Yorozuya's home world or the fact that I worked here."
-* (To [[Gintoki]]) " Are you goofing off the first thing in the morning? You haven't forgotten the promise you made with my sister and us have you?"
 * (To [[Gintoki]]) " We kept them this whole time. As worthless as it might be, it was the last memory we had of him. We thought that one day, we'd have the complete set again. But now.. But now..! Why are you leaving again?! And we finally got to see you again! You're going to leave us, leave everyone behind and run off somewhere?! Gin-san!"
-* (To [[Gintoki]] along with [[Kagura]]) " You created a peaceful future, and we're going to wreck it. You gave your life to protect our future, but we chose... To bring you back to that future!"
+*(To [[Gintoki]] along with [[Kagura]]) " You created a peaceful future, and we're going to wreck it. You gave your life to protect our future, but we chose... To bring you back to that future!"
-==Battles==
+== Battles==
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 |Yorozuya and Shimura Tae vs. Eromes
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+| Win
 |[[Episode 30]]
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+|[[Episode 163]]
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-|Yorozuya, Kaientai, Katsura Kotarou and Elizabeth vs. Dark Vader
+|Yorozuya, Kaientai, Katsura Kotarou, and Elizabeth vs. Dark Vader
-|Win
+| Win
-|Episode 235
+|[[Episode 235]]
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 |Shimura Shinpachi vs. Obi Hajime
-|Win
+| Win
 |[[Episode 264]]
+|-
+|Shimura Shinpachi vs. Takechi Henpeita
+|Win
+|[[Episode 303]]
+|-
+|Shimura Shinpachi vs. Utsuro
+| Interrupted
+|[[Episode 314]]
+|-
+|Yorozuya and Abuto vs. Kamui
+|Win
+|[[Episode 326]]
+|-
+|Shimura Shinpachi vs. Utsuro
+| Draw
+|[[Lesson 662]]
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