Gintama has been going strong for a reasonable amount of time now and still proves to be the best of the best!
Casually slipping into a slip arc (teehee) is something you would expect from this show and gives it the break from all the seriousness that it deserves. Admittedly, I was slightly surprised about the way this season just presented itself as a silly interlude right from the get go. At the time I was unsure if it would work putting the main story on hold, however, I was pleasantly satisfied after watching.
I must say that it ever so slightly missed the bar that Gintama set itself, just by a smidgen. Although it pulls off what it needed to rather well.
Story - 9
Lacking slightly compared to previous seasons. Seems arcs are a little forced together.
Art - 10
Gintama art has improved tenfold over the years and is at a near-perfect state.
Sound - 10
Voice acting brilliant as always. Soundtracks compliment the art well.
OP is one of my of my favourite from the series, ED lacking slightly.
Character - 10
What do you expect? It's Gintama!
Enjoyment Overall - 10
Watch this show right from the beginning, NOW!