The English dub for the first season was produced by and is currently available on Hulu . Notably, the cast for this version differs from the one used by Crunchyroll for later seasons (Episodes 266+). English Voice Actor (Hulu/Cinergia Dub) Gintoki Sakata Roly Gutierrez Shinpachi Shimura Clay Cartland Kagura Crystal Lopez Katsura Kotaro Phil DuBois Toshiro Hijikata Jason Kesser Sougo Okita Christian Vandepas Where to Watch

: One of the most famous running gags in anime history begins here. Gintoki immediately calls his old friend "Zura," prompting Katsura’s iconic catchphrase.

: This episode introduces Gintoki’s former comrade-in-arms, Katsura Kotaro (often called "Zura"), a leader of the Joui resistance.

: The episode features the first major clash with the Shinsengumi, specifically Toshiro Hijikata and Sougo Okita , setting up their long-standing rivalry with the Yorozuya. English Dub Production & Cast

The fifth episode of 's English dub marks a significant milestone in the series, introducing a legendary recurring character and establishing the complex, bombastic dynamic between Gintoki and his past. Episode Overview

You can stream the dubbed version of Episode 5 on Hulu or Plex , which hosts the first 49 episodes of the series with this specific English voice cast.

In this episode, the Yorozuya trio (Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura) are tasked with delivering a package to an alien embassy after a deliveryman crashes into their building. The seemingly simple errand turns explosive—literally—when the package turns out to be a bomb. Caught in the fallout, the trio is branded as terrorists by the , Edo’s special police force. Key Highlights & Character Introductions