Ep 15. Pets Resemble Their Owners

Gintama season 1 episode 15, "Pets Resemble Their Owners," centers around the idea that people often resemble their pets in both personality and appearance. The episode begins with Sakata Gintoki, the show's protagonist, being asked by his landlady to look after her pet monkey, Saru. Initially, Gintoki is hesitant to take on the responsibility, as he has never been a fan of monkeys. However, he decides to do it as a favor to his landlady.

As the day goes on, Gintoki starts to notice some similarities between Saru and his landlady. Both are loud and attention-seeking, and both have a tendency to get into trouble. Gintoki realizes that pets really do resemble their owners, and he starts to wonder if he is like his own pet, Sadaharu, a giant white dog.

Meanwhile, Shinpachi and Kagura, Gintoki's partners at the Yorozuya odd jobs service, are also dealing with pets that resemble their owners. Shinpachi is asked to watch over a talking bird, whose owner is an eccentric old man with a similar voice. Kagura, on the other hand, is tasked with caring for a dangerous-looking dog that belongs to a beautiful and deadly female ninja.

As the day goes on, the pets and their owners become more and more intertwined, and the episode explores the idea that people and animals are not so different after all. The episode ends with Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura each coming to their own realizations about themselves and their pets.

Overall, "Pets Resemble Their Owners" is a lighthearted and funny episode that explores one of the show's recurring themes: the idea that there is more to people than meets the eye. The episode is full of clever jokes and amusing situations, and it is a great example of the kind of humor that has made Gintama one of the most beloved anime series of all time. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing their favorite characters interacting with a new set of quirky and lovable animals, and newcomers will find it to be a great introduction to the show's irreverent and unpredictable style.