His dynamic with his long-suffering subordinate, Hajime , provides the grounded comedy needed to balance Heiji's delusions. 🥚 Why "Hard-Boiled"?
This episode is a perfect bridge between the series' early "monster-of-the-week" format and the more complex character studies seen later in the show. Where it Fits in the Series Gintama Episode 85
While Heiji remains a gag character, this episode gives him a shred of dignity, proving that even the most ridiculous people in Edo have a code they live by. His dynamic with his long-suffering subordinate, Hajime ,