The official trailer and poster for the new animated film "Gintama: The New Movie - Yoshiwara Enjo," based on Hideaki Sorachi's popular manga "Gintama," have been released. Set in Yoshiwara Shangri-La, a huge underground red-light district beyond the reach of the law, the film depicts Sakata Gintoki and his friends as they face a great darkness to protect the bond between parent and child. It was also announced that the band "SUPER BEAVER" will be performing the theme song "Sanzen," and the song was unveiled in the trailer. It was also announced that original author Sorachi will be taking on the role of "Super Advisor Gorilla" in the new film.
SUPER BEAVER commented, "The feelings that people have, and the reasons why they want to be stubborn. For example, the background to the beliefs that remain deep in the heart of the nonchalant Gintoki-san. We wanted to put into song the feelings of each individual that cannot be understood at a glance on the surface. We are honored to be involved in 'Gintama: The New Movie - Yoshiwara Inferno'. We would be happy if the song 'Sanzen' can play a part in livening up the movie."
Takamatsu Shinji, who supervised the TV anime version of "Yoshiwara Burning Arc" and was the first director of the anime "Gintama," said, "Nearly 20 years ago, Gintama began as an obscure anime, but after being moved to a different time slot due to low viewership ratings, receiving numerous complaints and scoldings, and being canceled and restarted repeatedly, it has somehow become the fine content it is today. I have been watching Gintama, changing roles from director, supervisor, and sound director, but this is the first time I have had the opportunity to see the new Gintama as a member of the audience. I am excited to see what kind of 'new Gintama' they will show us. I am looking forward to it!"
Yoichi Fujita, the second director of the anime "Gintama," who directed the TV anime version of "Yoshiwara in Flames" and is participating in this film as a supervisor, said, "It's been about 16 years since the TV series "Yoshiwara in Flames," right? Of course it's going to be remade. Filming techniques have evolved dramatically since then, and the level of intensity required for animation has changed. Also, other than the title, Yoshiwara isn't really in flames. I'm looking forward to seeing how Director Ando will power up that aspect."
To commemorate the release of the new movie, it was also announced that the 2021 anime movie "Gintama THE FINAL" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo and other networks from 12:45 a.m. on January 2, 2026. This will be the first time the work will be broadcast on terrestrial television.
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.
