Gintama: 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei Season 1 Episode 10 Review: Chaos, Fashion Crimes, and Long-Awaited Yato Vibes

If you thought Gintama’s school AU couldn’t get any more unhinged, Episode 10 of 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei just dropped and it’s a masterclass in chaotic fun—perfect for anyone who loves their anime with a side of nostalgia, meme-worthy moments, and way too many pop culture references. Let’s dive into why this ep had fans screaming (in the best way possible) across Reddit and MyAnimeList.

First off, Takasugi’s crew is back—and they’re committing fashion homicide. The bontan pants joke? Chef’s kiss. Fans were right to roast those baggy, tragic trousers; who looks at that and thinks, “This is the fit to strike fear into classmates”? But even with their cringe-worthy fashion, Takasugi’s gang brings that classic Gintama energy—serious vibes clashing with the school’s chaos, and it works. Shinpachi’s failed infiltration attempt was comedy gold: dude tried to blend in, ended up with a Vegeta haircut (who let Takasugi do that?), and lost his jacket. Commenters couldn’t stop laughing at his shirtless street walk—relatable fail, tbh.

The real star of the ep? Kamui’s long-awaited arrival. Fans have been begging for this moment, and it didn’t disappoint. Seeing Abuto clean up Kamui’s messes (like the loyal right-hand man he is) hit that nostalgic chord—reminding us why we love the Yato crew so much. And let’s not forget Kagura’s usual chaos; her one-liners had fans rolling, as per usual. We’re all crossing our fingers for a Kagura-Kamui interaction soon—those two siblings causing trouble together would be iconic.

Pop culture references? This ep was packed. From Shinpachi’s Vegeta cosplay fail to Gradius shoutouts (shoutout to old-school gamers!), Gundam nods, and even a random Naruto quote about hard work—each Easter egg felt like a little gift for us nerds. The OPM3 shade (fans said this ep’s fights are better than OPM3’s first seven eps) was a nice touch too—relatable, honestly.

Now, let’s talk about the fights… or lack thereof. Fans were low-key disappointed we only got three quick punches, but most agreed it’s okay—this ep was more about setting up the next arc. We’re all hoping for epic Yato-style battles in the final two episodes (fingers crossed!).

Shoutout to the MonHun arc reference—original Gintama fans were hyped for that callback. And Takasugi’s return? Even though he’s not a “bad guy” here, his serious energy in a comedic setting is so funny. Like, why is he so committed to his crew’s weird mission when they’re just wearing bad pants?

Overall, Episode 10 was a solid 8/10. It had everything we love: humor, heart, and chaos. Whether you’re here for the school AU vibes, iconic characters, or endless references, this ep delivers. Can’t wait to see what Kamui and Kagura get up to next—let’s hope it’s as wild as this one!

P.S. If you haven’t watched it yet, go do it—just prepare to laugh until your sides hurt (and maybe cringe at those bontan pants). You won’t regret it!
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