The official Twitter account for Gintama anime series reveals a new key visual for the upcoming Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen / Gintama on Theater 2D: Courtesan of the Nation Arc compilation film.
Hideki Sorachi’s popular Gintama series began with the manga in 2004 and ran all the way until June 2021. In March 2023, an anime adaptation for the 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei spin-off novel was confirmed. At Jump Festa 2024, a 2025 premiere window for the anime spin-off was confirmed as fans finished catching up with Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki Arc in theaters.
Gintama Courtesan of the Nation Arc Key Visual
Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen, or Gintama on Theater 2D: Courtesan of the Nation Arc, will premiere in theaters on June 21 for three weeks. It covers episodes 257 through 261 of the anime series with re-edits and bonus footage. A new website for the theatrical screenings is now live as well.
The Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen compilation film is part of the Gintama franchise’s 20th anniversary plans, which also includes Gintama Exhibition – Hatachi no Tsudoi. Fans can also expect updates on 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei in the near future.
While waiting on the new spin-off anime, 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.
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.
