Ep 72. Episode 72 - "A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant" / "Drive With A "Might" Attitude"

In Gintama season 1 episode 72, titled "A Dog's Paws Smell Fragrant" / "Drive With A "Might" Attitude", the plot revolves around Gintoki and Hasegawa's attempt to cheer up a depressed dog.

The episode begins with Hasegawa and his beloved dog, Lupin, strolling through the park. Suddenly, Lupin runs off and disappears, leaving Hasegawa frantically searching for him. Meanwhile, Gintoki and Kagura are on a mission to help a customer retrieve a stolen car. In the process, they manage to get themselves into a car chase with the thieves. However, the chase gets interrupted when they come across a stray dog lying in the middle of the road.

Gintoki and Kagura decide to take care of the dog while waiting for the police to arrive. As they wait, they learn that the dog had been abandoned by its owner and has been depressed ever since. Feeling sympathy for the dog, Gintoki and Kagura decide to find a way to cheer it up. Meanwhile, Hasegawa approaches them with his own problem, having lost Lupin and feeling guilty for it.

Gintoki and Kagura suggest that they try to lift Lupin's spirits by introducing him to the stray dog they had found earlier. They bring Lupin to the park where they had found the dog, and the two canines take an instant liking to each other. They run around and play together, making Hasegawa feel relieved and grateful.

Later, Gintoki and Kagura continue their mission to retrieve the stolen car. They come across a group of yakuza who own the car, and a car chase ensues. Gintoki showcases his impressive driving skills, dodging obstacles and taking on the yakuza head-on. He even manages to drive the car up a large flight of steps and onto a rooftop, impressing both Kagura and the yakuza.

In the end, the episode concludes with Hasegawa and Lupin being reunited, and the two dogs continuing to play together in the park. Gintoki and Kagura also successfully retrieve the stolen car and return it to their customer.

Overall, episode 72 of Gintama showcases the character's compassion towards animals and their determination to help those in need. It also highlights the show's comedic moments, as seen in Gintoki's over-the-top driving abilities and the interaction between the two dogs.