It's a big weekend for Gintama fans! Today marks the 20th anniversary Gintama Multiverse Festival, and we're already hearing lots of news about the series coming out of the event. At the top of the list is a new film project and a release date for upcoming spinoff 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei . First up is the new film project, which will once again adapt the manga's "Yoshiwara in Flames" arc. This arc was first adapted in the TV anime in 2009, spanning eight episodes. A teaser trailer and teaser visual are now available for the project, which is titled New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames and is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2026. New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames Teaser Trailer New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames Teaser Visual RELATED: Gintama Spin-off Anime 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-Sensei Debuts New Teaser Trailer Additionally, the upcoming spinoff 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei has confirmed a premiere date of October 6 . Along with the announcement come a new trailer, key visual and information about the show's opening and ending themes. Check out the new trailer, featuring samples of opening theme "Sakurakaze" by BOTCHI BOROMARU and ending theme "Underclass HERO" by LONGMAN. Then, check out a new key visual featuring Ginpachi-sensei's many (and familiar) students: 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-Sensei Trailer 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei Key Visual RELATED: Two Gintama "Final" Anime Movies Get 4DX Screenings 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-Sensei is directed by Natsumi Higashida ( Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun episode director) with chief direction from Makoto Moriwaki ( Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun ) at BN Pictures. The series composition is written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun ) and “To be determined MarkII,” character designs/chief animation direction by Shinji Takeuchi ( Gintama ) and music by Audio Highs. Crunchyroll currently streams Gintama , describing the series thus: In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions. Source: Comic Natalie ( 1 , 2 )
