The official Twitter/X account for the Gintama anime franchise has confirmed that the series will receive more compilation screenings in fall 2024. The compilation screenings will combine one of the anime’s arcs, “Kintama”, into a set of films. It is currently unknown if they will air in the west.
Hideki Sorachi’s popular Gintama series initially started in 2004 with a manga. It ran all the way until June 2021. In March 2023, the anime’s staff confirmed an adaptation for the 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei spin-off novel. At Jump Festa 2024, they revealed a 2025 premiere window for the anime spin-off as fans finished catching up with Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki Arc in theaters.
Gintama Reveals Kintama Arc Getting Compilation Films in Fall
The official Twitter/X account for Gintama has confirmed that one of the anime’s arcs, Kintama, will air compilation screenings in Fall 2024. At the time of writing, the anime film’s release date is currently unknown. However, the anime’s staff will likely confirm more details in the coming months.
The first of the new Gintama compilation films, Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen compilation film is part of the Gintama franchise’s 20th anniversary plans. This also includes Gintama Exhibition – Hatachi no Tsudoi. Fans can also expect updates on 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei in the near future.
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.
