Good Smile Company announced new Gintama Nendoroid figures of Gintoki Sakata, Shinpachi Shimura, and Kagura are in the works. The announcement comes just one month after the reveal of the new compilation movie.
Hideki Sorachi’s popular Gintama series began with the manga in 2004. The manga ran until June 2021 with an impressive 17-year run. In addition, the 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei spin-off novel series will receive a new anime adaptation, and the Gintama on Theater 2D Baragaki Arc compilation movie will premiere this November.
Gintama Nendoroid Figures Announced at WonFes 2023
During Wonder Festival 2022-2023 in Shanghai, Good Smile Company revealed that Gintama Nendoroid figures of Gintoki Sakata, Shinpachi Shimura, and Kagura are coming soon. Chibi artwork of Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura was revealed since the prototypes are not ready yet. The new figures will be designed and developed by Good Smile Arts Shanghai. Further details about the new figures, including measurements and pricing, were not revealed yet.
Check out the new artwork below, via Good Smile Company’s Twitter account.
Fans may catch up with the Gintama anime right now by streaming the series on Crunchyroll. A total of 382 episodes are available to watch on the platform. Moreover, the Gintama: The Very Final anime movie is available to stream as well. Manga volumes may be purchased at VIZ Media.
Gintama on Theater 2D Baragaki Arc will premiere on November 10 in Japan and run for three limited weeks. The special anime compilation film will include re-edits of the Baragaki arc anime episodes with bonus content such as additional scenes.
Finally, here’s an overview of the Gintama anime series, via Crunchyroll.
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.
