History TearJerker / Gintama

** Mitsuba's death, with the normally sadistic {{Jerkass}} Sougo beside her bed. He desperately clutches her hand and holds it to his cheek as she dies, showing for the first time a totally heartbroken Sougo taking the hand of his sister.

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** The arc ends with Kagura saying farewell to his mother along with her home planet as they go back to Earth... for the final battle.

For a gag series, there are surprisingly many moments that are bound to make readers cry waterfalls. '''Beware of unmarked spoilers.'''

For a gag series, there's surprisingly many moments that are bound to make readers cry waterfalls. '''Beware of unmarked spoilers.'''

* The Amenesia Arc (episodes 31-32). Gintoki gets amnesia from a traffic accident, and any attempts to help him fail. The Yorozuya house is later destroyed by an incoming spaceship (courtesy of Sakamoto), with Gintoki claiming it's impossible for a human to stop it. Gintoki then tells Shinpachi and Kagura, more or less, "The Gintoki you knew isn't here anymore", and then leaves. Thankfully, he regains his memories in the end.
* Umibozu arc (episode 40-42) has Umibozu, Kagura's father, coming to take her back against her will.
** The arc shows a glimpse into Kagura's background: She was born into a poor and dysfunctional family. Her father rarely ever came home due to work, her mother was sick and dying, and her brother was a blood-thirsty fighter. One day, her brother attempted to kill their father to test his strength. The fight got out of control, father lost an arm and brother was almost killed. After that her brother left, her father stopped coming home in fear that he would one day destroy their family, and her mother died from illness. Little Kagura was left growing up in an empty house waiting for someone to return, until she had enough and ran away to Earth.

* At the end of episode 226, when the old prisoner revealed that he knew the letters he was receiving were all written by]] the prison warden, his "nasty but dedicated son."

** The expansion on Kamui and Kagura's backstory. As it turns out, Kamui used to be a gentle child who did everything to protect his mother and sister while Umibozu was away. However he was stubborn and always tried to deal with everything alone, refusing to show any weakness to his family because he did not want to worry them. Kamui overheard the story and found out Umibouzu was the one who took Kouka away from that planet, making him the one responsible for her state. The stress from trying to protect his mother and sister by himself, the pain from seeing his mother's declining health, the emptiness from his father's absence, and the newfound anger for his father eventually broke Kamui, causing him to give in to his violent Yato nature and try to kill Umibouzu, breaking the family apart.

*** Takasugi dying in Gintoki's arms. Takasugi tells him that although the last thing his left eye saw was Gintoki's saddened face before he seemingly killed Shoyo, he tells him that when his right eye closes he doesn't want the last thing he sees to be Gintoki's disheartened face.

** The arc shows a glimpse into Kagura's background: She was born on a rainy planet and lived in the slums. Her father Umibozu rarely ever came home due to work, her mother was sick and dying, and her brother was a bloodthirsty child. One day, her brother tried to revive an old tradition of their clan - the parent killing tradition - and tried to kill father. The fight got out of control, father lost an arm and brother was almost killed. After that the brother left, the father stopped coming home all together - fearing he would one day destroy their family - and mother died from her illness. Little Kagura was left all alone waiting for someone to return, until she couldn't wait anymore and ran away to Earth.

* The Rakuyou arc:

** Katsura's past: Having lost his parents at an early age, Katsura and his grandmother became homeless and had to live on the streets. She eventually died and left him behind as well, reminding him to survive at all costs, no matter how cowardly he has to live and no matter how lonely it gets. The nickname "Zura" was revealed to be Gintoki's attempt of making Katsua feel at ease around his friends.

** TheReveal in the backstory of how Umibouzu met his wife Kouka and then what led to her death that made Kamui the way he is today. She was an immortal like Utsuro who feeds off the Altana of her planet and being away from it led to her illness and eventual death. Kamui overheard the story and found out Umibouzu was the one who took Kouka away from that planet, making him the one responsible for her state. The stress from trying to protect his mother and sister by himself, the pain from seeing his mother's declining health, the emptiness from his father's absence, and the newfound anger for his father eventually broke Kamui, causing him to give in to his violent Yato nature and try to kill Umibouzu, breaking the family apart.

** TheReveal in the backstory of how Umibouzu met his wife Kouka and then what led to her death that made Kamui the way he is today. She was an immortal like Utsuro who feeds off the Altana of her planet and being away from it led to her illness and eventual death. Kamui overheard the story and found out Umibouzu was responsible for his mother's state. The stress from trying to protect his mother and sister alone, the pain from seeing his mother's declining health, the emptiness from Umibouzu's absence eventually broke Kamui, causing him to give in to his violent Yato nature and try to kill Umibouzu, breaking the family apart.
** The whole history of Utsuro, starting from how he came to be to his personality Shouyo getting killed by his darker side Utsuro at the time Gintoki was forced to execute him.
** Oboro's dying words to Takasugi about how Utsuro came to be and him being responsible for his capture which he came to regret as he wished to make friends with the other disciples Shouyo made. The kicker? ''Takasugi'' decides to pay his respect by taking Oboro back to Earth for a proper burial, along with resolve to stop Utsuro once and for all.

** Takasugi and Gintoki hated each other because they were one and the same. Takasugi knew if he was in Gintoki's place he would have chosen to kill Shouyou, while Gintoki knew if he was in Takasugi's place he would have wanted to destroy the world. By trying to kill each other, the two were metaphorically committing suicide - both cursed themselves for being weak and unable to protect their teacher and comrades.

** In Chapter 559, Kagura visits her mother's grave and remembers her past. It's revealed she promised to return with her dad and her brother... but despite them now being on the planet, they aren't reunited.
** Katsura's past: not only he lost his parents at early age, but his grandmother (who was taking care to him to become a "general") also eventually dies, leaving him alone and without anyone who cares about him.

** TheReveal in the backstory of how Umibouzu met his wife Kouka and then what led to her death that made Kamui the way he is today. She was an immortal like Utsuro who feeds off the Altana of her planet and being away from it led to her illness and eventual death. Kamui resents and blames his father for causing her death and tries to kill him to prove himself as the strongest.

** The reveal that '''[[TheHero Gintoki]]''' was the one to kill Shouyou, and against his will; it was either kill Shouyou or kill Takasugi and Katsura (who were being held hostage). Remembering his promise to Shouyou to protect his friends, he ultimately decided to kill his teacher despite Takasugi begging him not to. This revelation also puts all of Gintoki's speeches, Takasugi's hatred and Gintoki's promise with Shouyou in a different light.

* The Amenesia Arc (episodes 31-2). Gintoki gets amnesia from a traffic accident, and any attempts to help him fail. The Yorozuya house is later destroyed by an incoming spaceship (courtesy of Sakamoto), with Gintoki claiming it's impossible for a human to stop it. Gintoki then tells Shinpachi and Kagura, more or less, "The Gintoki you knew isn't here anymore", and then leaves. Thankfully, he regains his memories in the end.

*** Takasugi dying in Gintoki's arms. Takasugi tells him that although the last thing his left eye saw was Gintoki's saddened face before he seemingly killed Shoyo, he tells him that when his right eye closes he doesn't want the last thing he sees to be Gintoki's disheartened face.

* Mitsuba's arc:

** Chapter 703: Shoyo admits that if he hadn't met Gintoki, Katsura and Takasugi, they wouldn't have met the harsh fate of having to fight Utsuro. He also says that he is not worthy of being called their master and that he wasn't able to save them and they saved him instead.

** Chapter 703: Shoyo admits that if he hadn't met Gintoki, Katsura and Takasugi, they wouldn't have met the harsh fate of having to fight Utsuro.

** The anime adaptation's ending outro, which goes through every single episode in the anime and so includes many posthumous characters from previous episodes/chapters.

* The Rakuyu arc:

** Katsura's past: not only he lost his parents at early age, but his grandmother (who was taking care to him to become a "general") also eventually dies, leaving him alone and without anyone who cares them.
** Sakamoto's reason that why he is not using a sword: he simply can't since he got a heavy injury, courtesy of Batou, making it impossible for him to use a sword again. Takasugi and Gintoki offer some words of comfort and inspiration to him before leaving to find Batou, visibly pissed off and seeking revenge. Gintoki's murderous intent was so great Batou sensed it from a distance while fighting someone else (Pakuyasha to be exact). In the present, the aloof Gintoki becomes a lot angrier once Batou ridicules Sakamoto and he goes out of his way to stab his sword-wielding hand, which implies he's still saddened by the tragedy.

* Gin's speech about "carrying a heavy weight on a long journey" in Chapter 13, with the heavy weight referring to his comrades (both during the Joui 4 and the newly-formed Yorozuya trio in the present), can definitely induce ManlyTears.

* Episode 31, when Gintoki gets amnesia from a traffic accident. Any attempts to help him fail. At the end, Yorozuya is destroyed by an incoming spaceship (courtesy of Sakamoto), with Gintoki claiming it's impossible for a human to stop it. Gintoki then tells Shinpachi and Kagura, more or less, "The Gintoki you knew isn't here anymore", and then leaves. Thankfully, he regains his memories by the next episode.

* Tama's HeroicSacrifice at the end of her introduction arc. It made it worse since she forgot what she was, at least initially.

** Hijikata rejecting a heartbroken Mitsuba before the Shinsengumi left for Edo, and the real reason behind why he did it: he didn't want the woman he loved to be unhappy with him, as his dangerous occupation was bound to bring her sadness. He preferred she went and found happiness with another man than himself, despite his feelings.

* At the end of episode 108, a short story about an orphan, Kyojiro, taken in by a group of Yakuza, he dies by the grave of the leader who he considered a father, believing until just before the end that he had failed to protect the people important to him. Of course, as soon as Gin-chan manages to convince him otherwise, he is fatally shot.

** The flashback of Gintoki's sensei and adoptive father being taken away from him, and how he tries to calm Gintoki by telling him that he'll be back very soon... while also asking him to promise to protect all their friends while he's gone. Made even worse when you realize that most serious arcs, all the times we have seen Gintoki risk his life for someone, especially when we didn't understand why he did it when it was just some random kid he didn't know anything about or the old courtesan in this very arc... it's because of the simple fact that ''he never comes back.''

* Tama is able to be friends with machines, as it was shown some times before in the series. Long story short, there's a chapter where she befriends a malfunctioning cigars' vending machine from a local shop that was going to be shut down soon. She spends all the chapter talking to it, reassuring it would be fine even if the shop was going to close. The shop closes, it gets torn down and Tama still gave it some refuge... until the moment it is retired and thrown to a local litter... and it finally gives it up. ''She'' is still there, protecting it from the rain, no matter how things ended up and the rain made it like she was ''crying'' too.

** The reveal that '''[[TheHero Gintoki]]''' was the one to kill Shouyou-sensei, and against his will; it was either kill Shouyou or kill Takasugi and Katsura. Remembering his promise to Shouyou to protect his friends, he ultimately decided to kill his teacher despite Takasugi begging him not to. This revelation also puts all of Gintoki's speeches, Takasugi's hatred and Gintoki's promise with Shouyou in a different light.

** The funeral for Shigeshige marches through Edo, with Soyo and Maizo walking alongside with depressed looks. Meanwhile, Zenzo thinks about how all his efforts to save him have been in vain.

** Katsura's past: not only he lost his parents at early age, but his grandmother )who was taking care to him to become a "general") also eventually dies, leaving him alone and without anyone who cares them.

For a gag series, this happens surprisingly often.

* Gin's speech about "carrying a heavy weight on a long journey" in chapter 13 can definitely induce ManlyTears.
* Episode 17, showing Gengai's backstory and then in the Festival when the robot he created Saburo, didn't responded and got damaged by Gintoki, he said that he ''loved'' him as the father he knew, despite the problem they had in the past and that's why the reason why he didn't attacked Gintoki, implying that his son's soul was in the robot Gengai created!
* The Inugami Arc.
* Early on in the series, Sougo asks the Yorozuya to investigate the illegal underground fighting ring, the top fighter of which turns out to be a kindhearted father to orphaned children who wants to try and start a new life. Just as he sets out to escape Edo and start over, the Tendoshu (who are behind the ring) have him killed. The following scenes with his last words and the children tearfully asking Gintoki to help them in exchange for their treasures (read children's trinkets) is touching in a heartwrending way.
* Episode 31, when Gintoki gets amnesia from a traffic accident. Any attempts to help him fail. At the end, Yorozuya is destroyed by an incoming spaceship (Gintoki claims it's impossible for a human to stop it). Gintoki then tells Shinpachi and Kagura, more or less, "The Gintoki you knew isn't here anymore", and then leaves. Thankfully, he regains his memories by the next episode.
* Tama's HeroicSacrifice at the end of her arc. It made it worse since [[spoiler: she forgot what she was. At least initially.]]
* Another early one occurs in episode 73 about a man and a bear cub he raised, only for him to be forced to kill it later when it becomes infected by a disease and goes rampaging in a mad fit.
* Mitsuba's arc in general, but especially her death, with the normally sadistic {{Jerkass}} Sougo beside her bed, desperately clutching her hand and holding it to his cheek as she dies, showing for the first time a totally heartbroken Sougo taking the hand of his sister.
** And how about Hijikata's reaction? Well, he was eating Mitsuba's favorite food, ''while sobbing'' mumbling that the food is too spicy.
* [[spoiler:Ito's death]] at the end of Shinsengumi Rebellion Arc. Considering his past and how alone he felt, only to find that he wasn't alone when he entered to the Shinsengumi is totally heartbreaking.

* Danzo Tobita AKA [[ArcVillain Jiraia]]'s backstory as revealed at the end of the Red Spider Arc.
* Chapter 175/Episode 115 of the Ryugujo Arc: Even though Shinpachi's' '' actually dreaming'', his TragicDream consists of him being stranded on an island for ''60 years'' while being reduced into a weak old man until he was saved by the rescue team. During the interview, he told the reporters & the audiences that he need to find the rest of the Yorozuya members, only to find out that the place that is once his office has become a Lingerie pub, and he eventually claims that he's "Alone in the world" after he unsuccessfully looks for Gintoki and Kagura anywhere on the crowd.
** [[spoiler: And then [[HarsherInHindsight there's an almost similar thing happened to him after 2 years in the 669th Chapter]].]]
* The Four Devas Arc feature one in the form of Otose's [[DisneyDeath supposed death]] at the hands of Jirocho in front of her husband's grave. It's heart-wrenching.
** The moments leading up to the end were terrible too. Otose gets Kagura, Shinpachi, Tama, and Catherine out of harm's way by telling them she's taking them out to eat. She tells them to go ahead before [[FaceDeathWithDignity turning around to go to the graveyard and meet Jirocho]].
-->'''Otose:''' ''"I have a favor to ask. They call me one of the Four Devas, but I don't have any members in my faction. My life is all you need. They serve no use at all. [[TrueCompanions They just happen to be my family.]]"''

-->'''Jirocho:''' ''"Get lost, watchdog. There's nothing for you to protect here."''

* The end of the Renho Arc, which was filled to the brim with about as many shout-outs and parodies as ever, takes a sharp turn hard enough to induce severe MoodWhiplash and seemingly ends in one of these when Elizabeth left the series for good, [[spoiler:only for it to be ultimately subverted when it's revealed that the Elizabeth leaving is a temp, and the real Elizabeth was only on vacation. NEVER FORGET THAT SORACHI IS A TROLL OF THE HIGHEST DEGREE.]]
* The Timeskip Arc counts for Shinpachi and Hijikata. They spent some time on vacation, and when they came back they found their world and their friends so changed that they felt they had no place in it anymore, but they had nowhere to go so leaving wasn't an option for them either.
* In the Kintama Arc, our protagonist sudden returns to the Yorozuya after a drinking night, and he goes and salute their comrades, he finds out that he has been replaced by someone who is better than him, and the guys he thought to be his friends don’t EVEN remember him. It's not a joke. They aren’t the only ones to have forgotten his own existence. And he just wants to beat the hell out of him to know a reason of why everyone forgot about him and he is just... there, taking the credit of everything he has done (over the past 40+ volumes/250+ episodes) but those who were his friends tell him that he is nuts, and that he just have to keep out of Kabukicho. Just dammit, seeing his face as Shinpachi and Kagura tell him that he CAN'T be acting that friendly on them is heartbreaking.
** Oh, and it goes downhill from there. Kintoki convinces Gin that everything he lived is a lie, just his own invention... puts in doubt everything about him! It's painful!
** Someone cannot cry when after [[DespairEventHorizon losing all hope of his own existence]], Sadaharu and Tama comes to his rescue, the robot maid tells him that he doesn't really have to lose his own light because it's what is differs him with Kintoki... and that he is the only one that must try to recover the memories of him with his friends.
* The Courtesan of a Nation Arc has quite a few:
** The 2 seconds still image of how the Bafuku sent Gintoki, Katsura, and Takasugi their beloved teacher's head after they executed him is truly riveting. After that still image, it's truly a miracle that Gintoki and Katsura end up relatively sane after the war in comparison to Takasugi, who's gone on a world-ending rampage.

** Maizo and Suzuran's tragic love story in general, but the end of the arc deserves special mention. They're finally reunited after so many years of being apart, only for Suzuran to die ''just as they meet again''. It's not all bad, as Maizou's spirit seems to carry Suzuran in his arms into the afterlife, but it's still one hell of a tear jerker.
*** Originally the implication seems to have been Maizo died there as well, but with him being revealed as alive out of nowhere, the moment becomes far less of a tear-jerker.
* The whole damn arc with the return of Shinpachi and Tae's big brother figure Hajime Obi "return", and their joy at having him back. The whole thing literally ends in a giant flaming ball crafted from the tears of fans. Dammit Sorachi.

* Tama is able to be friends with machines, as it was shown some times before in the series. Long story short, there's a chapter where she befriends a malfunctioning cigars' vending machine from a local shop that was going to be shut down soon. She spends all the chapter talking to it, reassuring it would be fine even if the shop was going to close. The shop closes, it gets torn down and Tama still gave it some refuge... until the moment it is retired and thrown to a local litter... and it finally gives it up. ''She'' is still there, protecting it from the rain, no matter how things ended up and the rain made it like she was ''crying'' too. How does Sorachi make a story about a machine and we end up crying over it?!
* The reveal that [[spoiler:'''[[TheHero Gintoki]]''' was the one to kill Shouyou-sensei.]]
** Perhaps even more heartrending is just how much of the different light this paints EVERYTHING in the manga. All of Gintoki's speeches, Takasugi's hatred, Gintoki's promise with Shouyou, all of it.
** Then there's [[spoiler: Utsuro's reveal as Shouyo]], when his mask finally comes off. It's downright shocking to see Gintoki stare in awe and confusion as he sees a man who [[spoiler: looks exactly like his teacher and father figure]] fight him. The smile he gives to Gin after this reveal is almost a punch to the gut, as it's the same kind of heartwarming smiles he used to give him [[spoiler: as his teacher]].
* Chapter 524 ends the Shogun Assassination Arc with a heart-breaking surprise. [[spoiler:Despite everyone's efforts to protect the Shogun as he and his sister go into hiding, two weeks later he gets hit by a poisoned needle. He spends his last moments with his sister who ''doesn't know he is dying'' resting his head on her lap. In other words, the freaking Shogun... is ''gone''.]]
** The Anime adaptation decides to twist the knife further by having the scene play out as the credits start to roll. The entire time the credits are rolling [[spoiler: Soyo is lovingly petting the Shogun as he's resting his head on her lap. Unbeknownst to her, he's already passed on.]]
* The beginning of the Farewell Shinsengumi arc pretty much confirms that [[spoiler:Shigeshige is really dead as the funeral marches through Edo, Soyo and Maizo walking alongside with depressed looks. Meanwhile, Zenzo thinks about how all his efforts to save him have been in vain.]] And to make these [[SarcasmMode MUCH better]], Nobunobu orders Matsudaira and Kondo arrested and sentenced to death for [[spoiler:failing to prevent Shigeshige's murder.]]
** Kondo sends the Shinsengumi as guards for the march, preventing them from risking their lives to stop his arrest. They come back in time just to see him arrested. With the Shinsengumi disbanded and [[spoiler:the Shogun dead]], the Shinsengumi roam around endlessly without purpose or plan.
** Even Tae is sad about the news of Kondo's arrest and eventual execution and stands up tearfully to Nobunobu, while praising her usually annoying stalker.
** Things get even sadder with the reveal of Isaburo's backstory, which add a dark twist to his e-mail obsession. His pregnant wife forced him to use a phone so they could communicate while she delivered the baby and he spent much time and effort coming up with a name for their child. When he finally comes up with a name, he finds both his wife and newborn killed murdered by the Naraku.
** Twisting the knife further, it is revealed he was going to name her ''Nobume'', which he gives to supposedly responsible Mukoro (who is truly innocent), pretty much proving they have an adoptive father-daughter relationship.
** Right as they're all about to escape the island, Isaburo uses his own body to protect Nobume and his previously scorned half-brother from a bunch of half-dead Naraku, but [[spoiler:falls to his death as a piece of the ship is blown up by Utsuro's cannons. All while Nobume watches him fall with a smile on his face.]]
** In reognition of his efforts [[spoiler:both the Shinsengumi and Mimawarigumi salute together while facing the sun. Nobume writes one last message to him on a phone, thanking him for her name, before she throws it overboard.]]
** Finally, to end the arc [[spoiler:the Shinsengumi are forced to leave Edo for their own safety. Before that, they each bid farewell to different people. Kondo goes to the Shimura house, where both Tae and Shinpachi appear to accept him and welcome him to visit next time. Okita fights one last time with Kagura to see who is strongest. Finally, Hijikata eats together with Gintoki at their favorite place, both laughing as friends. After this, the Shinsengumi take their leave for who knows how long.]]
* Chapter 555 delivers us a sad surprise:[[spoiler: Kagura decides to temporary leave the Yorozuya in order to find her family (Kamui and Umibozu). The sad part comes since Kagura was really sad about that desicion.]]
* Chapter 559 delivers another very sad moment: Kagura visits her mother's grave and remembers her past. The sad part is that she promised to return with her dad and her brother... but despite them now being on the planet, they aren't reunited.
* Katsura's past: Yeah, is really sad since he lost his parents at early age and his grandmother was taking care to him to become a "general", however she dies too leaving him alone and without anyone who cares them.
* Sakamoto's reason that why he is not using a sword: The reason is that [[spoiler:he simply can't since he got a heavy injury, courtesy of Batou, making it impossible for him to use a sword again.]]
* TheReveal in the backstory of how Umibouzu met his wife Kouka and then what led to her death that made Kamui the way he is today. [[spoiler:She was an immortal like Utsuro who feeds off the Altana of her planet and being away from it led to her illness and eventual death. Kamui resents and blames his father for causing her death and tries to kill him to prove himself as the strongest.]]
* The whole history of Utsuro, starting from how he came to be to [[spoiler:his personality Shouyo getting killed by his darker side Utsuro at the time Gintoki was forced to execute him.]] Also [[spoiler:Oboro's dying words to Takasugi about how Utsuro came to be and him being responsible for his capture which he came to regret as he wished to make friends with the other disciples Shouyo made.]] The kicker? [[spoiler:''Takasugi'' decides to pay his respect by taking Oboro back to Earth for a proper burial, along with resolve to stop Utsuro once and for all.]]
* The end of the Rakuyou Arc with Kagura saying farewell to his mother along with her home planet as they go back to Earth... for the final battle.

** Chapter 609, with one of the downright cruelest examples of Mood Whiplash ever put on paper. [[spoiler:Gengai reveals that the Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon, a downright ancient gag from the series, has been built and is ready to fire on the enemy fleet. A quick dirty joke is made (Kintoki and Tama are needed to fire the cannon, Kin + Tama = slang for testicles), and as the chapter ends we are suddenly informed that this is a suicide attack and that both Tama and Kintoki are about to die.]]
** Chapter 610 makes the previous chapter look like an absolutely joyful affair. [[spoiler: Barely functioning after the blast, the nanomachines tearing her to pieces from within, Tama stumbles out of the pod and collapses. The Yorozuya rush towards her screaming her name in fear of the worst while her life flashes before her eyes, and she dies in Gengai's arms.]] Jesus Christ, Sorachi.
*** Gengai's reaction is what takes it from heartbreaking to outright soul-crushing.
-->'''Gengai:''' "Why are you all so quiet? Why don't ya spit out some bitter words of hatred? I know these pieces of junk can't talk too well, even at the best of times... but why ''now'', of all times... do they have to put on those admirable faces... and silently break down... Machines are meant to be of use to people. That's certainly true. But if you had said that you didn't want to, I don't think I would have minded. Even if you don't serve a purpose... even if you are pieces of junk... If I am with you, my friends... ''I'm ready to drop dead beside you.'' Yet I... I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
*** And if that didn't finish you off, consider this: [[spoiler:Gengai has just lost his children for ''the '''second''' time''.]] It's a wonder he's still sane.
** Chapter 640 delivers to us a shocking decision: [[spoiler: Henpeita will go to [[HeroicSacrifice stop]] the Hinokagutsuchi by himself, even if there are more people willing to go with him. ]]
** Chapter 641 happens again: [[spoiler: Bansai does the [[HeroicSacrifice same]] in order to buy time for Takasugi.]]
** Chapter 642 is done: [[spoiler: Bansai and Henpeita [[HeroicSacrifice sacrifice themselves]] at the same time in order to stop the Hinokagutsuchi. ]]
** Chapter 649: [[spoiler: Nobunobu dies. Indeed, he was recognized as the shogun even for that short time leading the country, but he dies knowing that. ]]
** The Anime adaptation's ending outro, which includes many [[spoiler:posthumous characters from previous Episodes/Chapters.]]

** The reunion of Jirocho and Pirako, damn you Gintama.