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After two episodes of pure classroom absurdity, Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei Episode 3 has officially brought back one of the franchise’s most iconic characters: Takasugi Shinsuke. And in true Gintama fashion, what could have been a dramatic reintroduction instantly devolved into chaos, meta-commentary, and ridiculous humor about sticker scams, broadcast interviews, and “on standby” jokes that sent long-time fans into fits of nostalgia.
Takasugi’s return from suspension and into madness
The Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei Episode 3 opens with Takasugi finally returning from his long suspension or, as he casually calls it, “a vacation.” In the Gintama High setting, he’s reimagined as the school’s most notorious delinquent, freshly reinstated just as rumors swirl about a violent “sticker scam” shaking up the student body.
From the very beginning, Takasugi keeps his trademark intensity intact, ranting about corrupt laws and broken systems, while Katsura immediately derails the scene with his timeless “I’m not Zura, I’m Katsura!” gag.
Fans erupted online when that line finally dropped, it took three whole episodes for Katsura to deliver his signature bit, and it landed perfectly. Reddit threads were filled with comments as the callbacks hit home for long-time fans who remember every variation of the joke across Gintama’s main run.
The sticker scam plot: Classic Gintama absurdity
Amid the laughter, Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei Episode 3 actually introduces a surprisingly coherent mystery. Delinquents are selling overpriced “Extreme Evil” stickers to students, using threats and violence for profit.
The humor here is peak Gintama: serious narration about “Sticker Sales” (“Sticker-so” in the Japanese pun) gets undercut by straight-faced delivery, background music parodies, and random musical interludes that break every sense of pacing.
Katsura, now the self-proclaimed investigator, leads an overcomplicated “sticker data” analysis, while Ginpachi-sensei (aka Gintoki in teacher mode) halfheartedly gets dragged into the situation. Meanwhile, Takasugi’s possible involvement keeps everyone on edge, especially when the East Side delinquents accuse him of orchestrating the entire scheme.
But in true Gintama style, the payoff isn’t a big battle, it’s Takasugi appearing on a ridiculous school broadcast talk show to answer shallow questions while completely breaking character.
Takasugi on TV – Losing his aura, gaining laughs
One of the most talked-about moments in Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei Episode 3 was Takasugi’s appearance on the Broadcasting Club’s show. Fans joked that Takasugi really tried to lose all his aura points on live TV and they weren’t wrong.
Known in Gintama for his stoic menace and poetic monologues, this version of Takasugi stumbles through awkward answers like “I’m thrilled school’s back,” before making nonsensical quips like “If you want depth, I sank it to the bottom of Edo Bay.”
The juxtaposition of his cool image and his comedic fumbling had fans howling, especially when the interview ended with a bizarre “riddle” about anime being like “gift wrapping at the register.”
The show even threw in an OG Gintama flashback montage, complete with clips from the Benizakura Arc and other fan-favorite moments, sealing the nostalgia factor. Many viewers said it “finally felt like old-school Gintama” again, combining parody, chaos, and self-awareness in one glorious mess.
Nostalgia, meta jokes, and the spirit of Gintama
What makes Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei Episode 3 shine isn’t just the comedy, but how it balances nostalgia with self-parody. Takasugi and Ginpachi’s eventual confrontation teases their long-running rivalry from the main series but the tension is constantly undercut by jokes about “expulsion plans,” frappuccinos, and sticker-based symbolism.
Fans particularly loved the moment when Katsura proudly flashed his “Standby” sticker, symbolizing how he’s always ready for anything, or nothing at all. Between his Starbucks parody (“Sitarbucks”) and references to the old anime staff’s “overflowing backstories,” Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei Episode 3 plays like both a love letter and a roast to Gintama’s own production history.
By the time Ginpachi mutters, “Go straight home, do your homework, brush your teeth, and sleep,” the episode has completely spiraled into delightful nonsense. Yet somehow, it still lands emotionally thanks to its familiar rhythm and absurd sincerity.
Final thoughts Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei Episode 3
Episode 3 of Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei is easily the best one so far. It captures everything that made Gintama legendary meta humor, dramatic tension that turns into a joke, and deep-cut references for dedicated fans.
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From Takasugi’s over-the-top reintroduction to Katsura’s long-awaited catchphrase, the episode balances parody and nostalgia perfectly. If you missed the chaotic heart of the original series, this spin-off just reminded everyone why Gintama’s comedy remains untouchable.
Whether it’s a sticker scam, a talk show, or a “gift-wrapped” riddle, Ginpachi-sensei proves once again that stupidity and genius go hand in hand in the Gintama universe.
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