Ep 5. Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart

Gintama Season 1 Episode 5, "Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart," features the cast of the show in a comedic adventure. The episode begins with Gintoki and Shinpachi being asked by their landlord to help him with an event. The event is basically a gathering of old friends who have lost touch with each other and are trying to reconnect.

The landlord, who is an old man, wants Gintoki and Shinpachi to help him get the event off the ground by helping him contact his old friends. The catch is that the friends all have nicknames that they go by rather than their real names, which makes finding them quite difficult.

The episode follows Gintoki and Shinpachi as they go around town trying to find the landlord's old friends. They meet some interesting characters along the way, including a man who dresses like a fish and a group of men who are obsessed with trains.

As they search, Gintoki and Shinpachi start to realize the importance of having close friends throughout their lives. They see how the landlord has lost touch with his old friends and how much he regrets it.

Finally, they manage to locate all of the landlord's friends and bring them together for the event. It is a heartwarming moment as the old friends are able to reconnect and reminisce about old times.

Overall, "Make Friends You Can Call by Their Nicknames, Even When You're an Old Fart," is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the importance of friendship. The chemistry between the characters is strong and the humor is well-executed. Fans of Gintama will not be disappointed with this episode.