: A massive 10km marathon to Oedo TV Station. The catch? If any single member of a team drops out, the entire team is disqualified.
Episode 158: The Great Fan Club War Begins In , titled "If a Friend Gets Injured, Take Him to the Hospital, Stat!" , the chaos of the Otsu Arc officially hits high gear. The episode marks the beginning of the grueling contest to determine the official fan club for the pop idol Tsu Terakado. The Battle of the Otaku Gintama Episode 158
: One of the most legendary "extra" characters in the series, Taka-tin , makes his mark in this episode. After a team member (Taka-chin) is hilariously run over by Okita Sougo's taxi, the Yorozuya must find a replacement on the fly. : A massive 10km marathon to Oedo TV Station
The episode centers on the rivalry between Shinpachi Shimura, leading the original Terakado Tsu Fan Club, and the "Tsusengumi," a rival group led by the otaku-possessed Hijikata Toushirou (under his "Tosshi" persona). Episode 158: The Great Fan Club War Begins
: The episode features a brilliant parody of the famous Japanese variety show host Tamori-san, appearing as Tamo-san. He hosts a variety segment where Otsu-chan and even Sadaharu appear as guests. Featured Soundtrack