The dubbing for the new animated film "Gintama: The New Movie - Yoshiwara Enjo," based on Hideaki Sorachi's popular manga "Gintama," has been completed, and comments have been made by Akira Ishida, who plays Kotaro Katsura, Susumu Chiba, who plays Kondo Isao, who plays the Shinsengumi, Kenichi Suzumura, who plays Toshiro Hijikata, Kenichi Suzumura, who plays Sougo Okita, and Tetsuji Ota, who plays Tai Yamazaki. New cuts featuring the characters they each play have also been released. The cuts show the Shinsengumi and Kotaro Katsura appearing in the streets of Yoshiwara and in action, something that was not depicted in the original work.
Ishida said, "For those who have been watching the TV series all this time, and for those who have also seen the movie which is being billed as the final one, we have thrown in a big surprise that is typical of Gintama, that we have made another movie. So it is like a huge bonus that you get because it is a series that has been going on for so many years? (laughs) I hope that you will enjoy it with the feeling that you have been given a huge surprise gift at the end. I don't know if they will surprise us by saying that another movie will be made in the future, but since those involved with Gintama have been continuing despite all this false talk that it will end, if this movie is a big hit, I am sure they will have the lewd desire to make another one, so I think that future developments will depend on everyone's efforts. Please make sure to make this movie a success as well."
Chiba, who plays Kondo Isao, said, "A new phrase has come to mind for me regarding this work. That is, 'Because it's Gintama...' I think that it has become a work where it is officially allowed to do anything because it's Gintama, and I think that this is something that is unique to Gintama, and that it stands out to me. However, I occasionally see comments online such as, 'I was born and raised on Gintama, so I can't help but give the historical figures these names.' The names of the Gintama characters have become so widespread that many people, even adults, have misunderstood them, so I cannot take responsibility for any historical awareness in that area (laughs). I would like to ask you to please do your best."
Nakai, who plays Hijikata Toushirou, commented, "During the interview for 'THE FINAL,' while everyone was sad to see each other go, I said that there are times when you have to break up because you love each other (laughs). I remember saying something like, 'If you love someone, you have to keep saying it, and if you keep expressing that you love them, then the world will connect and spread with all kinds of love, and all kinds of miracles will happen, and even things that might seem a little sloppy to an outsider will become like, 'this is good, it's fun.' Looking back, I may have been putting on a bit of a show back then (laughs), but from now on I'm going to be honest. Everyone, please let me continue to do Gintama!"
」。 English: Suzumura, who plays Okita Sougo, said, "When you talk about behind the scenes in the anime industry, the animation is often not finished at the time of recording, but this time there was more art than I expected. There was color. From what I saw, it was clear that it was made with very good quality, so everyone should look forward to it (laughs). How can I put it, it looks like it's going to be visually amazing (laughs). I feel that it will be. Also, what's amazing is that they re-recorded everything. It's been 16 years, but they all got together again to record it. This is actually amazing. For us actors, it will be interesting if people think that we haven't changed, but conversely, if people think that we've evolved, that will be the greatest reward for us as actors. I think it's a chance to compare the past and the present, so if there are any of you reading this before the movie starts, I think you'll enjoy it even more if you watch the previous TV series, Yoshiwara Burning Arc, and then watch this movie version. I personally recommend watching it that way."
Ota, who retired from the role of Yamazaki, commented, "There are a lot of little surprises in the series, so I think both those who know the series and those who don't will enjoy them, so please look forward to it. Since it's a surprise, I can't say much (laughs), but I hope you'll keep your expectations high."
The new film is a brand new anime adaptation of "Yoshiwara Burning Arc," one of the most exciting and memorable episodes in the original manga's history. The story is set in the underground red-light district of Yoshiwara, where Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura of the Yorozuya family enter a city that has lost its light and is now under the control of the "King of the Night," Housen. Directed by Naoya Ando and produced by BN Pictures, the film is scheduled for release on February 13, 2026.
"Gintama" is set in a fictional Edo, and the story follows Sakata Gintoki as he solves various cases brought to the general store with his friends Shinpachi and Kagura. The series began serialization in December 2003 in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha), and the final episode aired in June 2019.
The first season of the TV anime aired from 2006 to 2010, the second from 2011 to 2013, the third from 2015 to 2016, and the fourth from 2017 to 2018. The animated feature films "Gintama: The Movie - The Red Cherry Blossom Arc" was released in 2010, and "Gintama: The Movie - The Final Chapter - Be Forever Yorozuya" was released in 2013. The film "Gintama: The Final" was released in 2021. The TV anime "3rd Year Z Class Ginpachi Sensei", based on the spin-off of the "Gintama" spin-off "Gintama: 3rd Year Z Class Ginpachi Sensei", is currently airing on TV Tokyo.
