Netflix to Stream Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames on August 27
The film's Netflix streaming release extends its availability to international audiences after its Japanese theatrical run, offering a reworked version of a key arc with new content.
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Netflix announced it will stream Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames starting August 27. The compilation film, which opened in Japan on February 13, ranked #2 in its opening weekend, selling 262,700 tickets and earning 405,617,328 yen (US$2.64 million) in three days. It covers episodes 139-146 with newly animated scenes and an original character voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi. Naoya Ando directed at BN Pictures, with a script by Taku Kishimoto and supervision by Yoichi Fujita.
The film adapts the Yoshiwara in Flames arc from Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga, covering episodes 139-146 of the anime. It includes newly animated scenes and introduces an anime-original character, Enkaku, voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi. The film opened in Japanese theaters on February 13, where it ranked second in its opening weekend with 262,700 tickets sold and over 405 million yen earned. Netflix will begin streaming the film on August 27. Naoya Ando directed at BN Pictures, with Taku Kishimoto writing the script and Yoichi Fujita supervising. Shinji Takeuchi handled character design and chief animation direction. Rock band SUPER BEAVER performed the theme song 'Sanzen'.
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