Ep 55. Episode 55 - Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat

The Episode 55 of Gintama season 1 is titled "Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat". In this episode, we see Gintoki, the protagonist of the series, become frustrated with his friend Hijikata, and his annoying eating habits. Hijikata, a member of the Shinsengumi, is known for his love of mayonnaise and his tendency to make loud munching noises while he eats. Gintoki, unable to tolerate this any longer, decides to take matters into his own hands and teach Hijikata some manners.

The episode begins with Hijikata having a meal in a restaurant, with Gintoki and a few other members of the Shinsengumi. As he eats, Hijikata makes loud slurping noises and smacks his lips, much to the annoyance of Gintoki and the other customers. Gintoki, unable to take it any longer, yells at Hijikata to eat properly. Hijikata is offended by this and the two get into an argument, but eventually, Hijikata agrees to try to eat more quietly.

Gintoki decides to take Hijikata to a restaurant run by a chef named Toshiro, who specializes in manners when it comes to eating. Toshiro challenges Hijikata by serving him a meal that is impossible to eat quietly, and Hijikata fails the challenge miserably. Gintoki becomes even more frustrated with Hijikata, but Toshiro convinces him that there is still hope for Hijikata to improve his manners.

Toshiro teaches Hijikata various techniques for eating quietly and politely, such as using a napkin to cover his mouth when he chews and taking smaller bites. Hijikata struggles with these techniques, but eventually becomes quite good at them. Gintoki is proud of Hijikata's progress, but their celebration is short-lived when Toshiro reveals that he has one more challenge for Hijikata.

The final challenge is to eat a bowl of ramen, which is known to be a noisy dish to eat. Hijikata is nervous about this challenge but manages to surprise everyone by eating the ramen in complete silence. Gintoki is impressed and happy, and Hijikata thanks him for his help in improving his manners.

Overall, the episode "Don't Make Munching Noises When You Eat" is a hilarious and lighthearted episode that showcases the dynamic between Gintoki and Hijikata, as well as their love-hate relationship. The episode is also a fun commentary on manners and the importance of respecting others when it comes to eating. Fans of Gintama will enjoy this episode for its humor and its heart, and will appreciate the growth and development of Hijikata's character.