Gintama Episode 119 -

: Planet Hamek, a wasteland where cigarette production has been halted.

: Characters like the elder and a young boy named Derude (parodying Dende) guide Hijikata through his "quest." Gintama Episode 119

: Brieza (a play on Frieza), a tyrant who has destroyed the planet's resources. : Planet Hamek, a wasteland where cigarette production

The episode also serves as a meta-commentary on the industry. It opens with a Public Service Announcement by Okita Sougo about the dangers of smoking, which reviewers from Tumblr suggest was the production team's way of legally distancing themselves from Hijikata’s addiction. This layered storytelling—where the show mocks its own characters, its peers, and its own legal constraints—is why Gintama remains a cult favorite. Conclusion : Planet Hamek