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Gintama

Gintama remains active as a franchise through the compilation film Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames, now streaming on Netflix, and a steady run of merchandise and cafe events. The manga's 77 volumes stay in print and were offered free for three days in May 2026, while the spin-off 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei began its collected edition in June.

Synthesized from 11 Yomimono stories · updated 6d ago

Gintama's coverage this year runs on two tracks: the theatrical compilation film and the retail calendar. Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames opened in Japan on February 13 and ranked second its opening weekend, selling 262,700 tickets and earning 405,617,328 yen in three days. Naoya Ando directed at BN Pictures, with a script by Taku Kishimoto and supervision by Yoichi Fujita. The film covers episodes 139 to 146 with newly animated scenes and an original character voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi. 4DX screenings began May 29, and Netflix began streaming it August 27.

The merchandise schedule is dense. A pop-up shop themed Cool Summer Breeze started at Daimaru Tokyo on June 17 and moved to Daimaru Kobe and Matsuzakaya Shizuoka. A Don Quijote and Apita collaboration launched August 22 with low-angle art of five characters and seven item types priced from 660 to 3,850 yen. COSPA released embroidery T-shirts, pouches, and towels shipping in late November, and an Autumn Tea House cafe ran from September 9 to October 7 at three locations.

The manga side also moved. All 77 volumes of Hideaki Sorachi's series were free on LINE Manga and ebookjapan from May 29 to May 31, tied to the 4DX start. The first collected volume of the 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei spin-off came out June 4. Banpresto showed Gintama prize figures for an October to December 2026 release window.

At a September 26 stage greeting, Sorachi said he expected the anime to flop and counted only on manga royalties. He said he was happy people wanted to make it with him, which is why he did not interfere much. First editor Kohei Onishi recalled doubting the manga was popular enough for an adaptation.

Key facts

Film director and studio
Naoya Ando directed Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames at BN Pictures. ↗
Film opening weekend
The film ranked second its opening weekend, selling 262,700 tickets and earning 405,617,328 yen in three days. ↗
Netflix streaming date
Netflix began streaming the film on August 27, 2026. ↗
Manga free read
All 77 volumes were free on LINE Manga and ebookjapan from May 29 to May 31, 2026. ↗
Spin-off collected volume
The first volume of the 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei manga adaptation was released on June 4, 2026. ↗
Don Quijote merchandise
The Don Quijote and Apita collaboration launched August 22, 2026 with seven item types priced from 660 to 3,850 yen. ↗
Autumn cafe run
The Gintama Autumn Tea House cafe ran from September 9 to October 7, 2026 at three stores in Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya. ↗
Creator's account
Hideaki Sorachi said at a September 26, 2026 stage greeting that he expected the anime to flop and counted only on manga royalties. ↗
Voice cast death
Asami Yaguchi, who voiced the childhood version of Gintoki Sakata, died on September 26, 2026 at age 47. ↗
Prize figures
Banpresto displayed Gintama prize figures for an October to December 2026 release window at the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
pop-up shop (Shinjuku Marui Annex 7F) · 2026-08-15
Announced
new illustration (pop-up shop) · 2026-08-15
Announced
collaboration cafe Gintama Autumn Tea House · 2026-08-15
Noted
goods lineup and purchaser bonuses will be announced later · 2026-08-15
Noted
from September 9 to October 7 at three stores in Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya · 2026-08-15
Noted
The autumn-themed event features new illustrations of eight characters in tea house attire, plus mini character art, themed food and drinks, and merchandise. · 2026-08-15
Noted
The cafe pairs a full autumn-themed original illustration set with two merchandise lines, giving Gintama fans a seasonal event that runs nearly a month across three and GALLERY locations. · 2026-08-15
Noted
The collection features newly drawn low-angle illustrations of five characters: Gintoki Sakata, Toshiro Hijikata, Sougo Okita, Kotaro Katsura, and Shinsuke Takasugi. · 2026-08-12
Noted
Seven item types are available, ranging from trading badges and clear cards to acrylic stands, keyholders, clear files, desk mats, and a large badge. · 2026-08-12
Noted
Prices range from 660 yen to 3,850 yen. · 2026-08-12
Noted
A purchase bonus offers random illustration cards that connect into a single image when all five are collected. · 2026-08-12
Noted
Gintama pop-up shop themed 'Cool Summer Breeze' runs at Daimaru Tokyo Store from June 17, 2026, then at Daimaru Kobe and Matsuzakaya Shizuoka · 2026-06-05
Release
manga · late November 2026 · 2026-08-30
Release
manga · May 29 to May 31 · Japan · 2026-05-29

Connections

Voice cast of
asami yaguchi
Writes of
hideaki sorachi

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Claim activity

When a claim about Gintama was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed manga May 29 to May 31 Japan May 31 · source
  • Confirmed Hideaki Sorachi writes Gintama May 30 · source

All coverage

Oct 4

Voice Actress Asami Yaguchi Dies Suddenly at 47

Asami Yaguchi, the voice actress who played Kuchipatchi across the Tamagotchi anime franchise and the childhood version of Gintoki Sakata in Gintama, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026. She was 47. Her agency, Kenyu Office, announced the death on Monday, September 28. A private funeral service is being held with only close relatives in attendance, in line with the family's wishes. Oricon News reported that the agency said Yaguchi died suddenly from heart failure, though the agency's own obituary did not state a cause of death. Yaguchi was born on July 31, 1979 in Saitama Prefecture and made her professional debut in 2002. Her credits also include Katina Tarask in Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars and Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector, Tarlant in Fantastic Children, Eleonore Von Wittenburg in Dies irae, Pith in Arknights, and Young Eliwood in Fire Emblem Heroes.

Sep 27

Sorachi Says He Expected Gintama Anime To Flop

Hideaki Sorachi said at a Tokyo stage greeting for Gintama The Movie - Yoshiwara In Flames on Sept. 26, 2026 that he expected the anime to flop and counted only on manga royalties. He said he was happy that people wanted to make it with him, which is why he did not interfere much. First editor Kohei Onishi recalled doubting the manga was popular enough for an adaptation.

Aug 30

Gintama Embroidery T-Shirts, Pouches, and Towels Launch From COSPA

COSPA is releasing a new line of Gintama merchandise, including point embroidery T-shirts featuring Gintoki on a bike, Sadaharu, Elizabeth, and Okita's eye mask. The line also includes four carabiner mini pouches and two full-color hand towels. Orders are open now, with items shipping in late November 2026.

Aug 15

Gintama Pop-Up Shop Brings Water Gun Art to Shinjuku in September

A Gintama pop-up shop will run September 12 to 27, 2026 at Shinjuku Marui Annex 7F. To mark the event, a newly drawn illustration shows Yorozuya and Shinsengumi members holding water guns. Entry on the first two days requires advance application through the LINE app "mogily," with applications opening August 22 at 12:00. The goods lineup and purchaser bonuses will be announced later.

Aug 15

Gintama Autumn Tea House Cafe Opens September 9 at Three and GALLERY Stores

TV anime Gintama and and GALLERY will hold the collaboration cafe Gintama Autumn Tea House from September 9 to October 7 at three stores in Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya. The autumn-themed event features new illustrations of eight characters in tea house attire, plus mini character art, themed food and drinks, and merchandise.

Aug 12

Gintama x Don Quijote Collab Goods Launch August 22 With New Low-Angle Art

TV anime Gintama collaborates with Don Quijote and Apita stores for a new merchandise lineup launching August 22, 2026. The collection features newly drawn low-angle illustrations of five characters: Gintoki Sakata, Toshiro Hijikata, Sougo Okita, Kotaro Katsura, and Shinsuke Takasugi. Seven item types are available, ranging from trading badges and clear cards to acrylic stands, keyholders, clear files, desk mats, and a large badge. Prices range from 660 yen to 3,850 yen. A purchase bonus offers random illustration cards that connect into a single image when all five are collected.

Jul 27

Netflix to Stream Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames on August 27

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.

Jun 5

Gintama Pop-Up Shop Launches at Daimaru and Matsuzakaya on June 17

A Gintama pop-up shop themed 'Cool Summer Breeze' runs at Daimaru Tokyo Store from June 17, 2026, then at Daimaru Kobe and Matsuzakaya Shizuoka. Newly drawn yukata illustrations of Gintoki, Hijikata, Okita, Katsura, Takasugi, and Kamui appear on limited goods including hologram badges, acrylic stands, and venue-exclusive items. Purchase bonuses of random bromide prints are offered with every 2,000 yen spent.

May 29

All 77 Volumes of Gintama Free for 3 Days on LINE Manga and ebookjapan

All 77 volumes of Hideaki Sorachi's manga series Gintama are available to read for free on the LINE Manga and ebookjapan platforms from May 29 to May 31. The three-day campaign celebrates the long-running popularity of the series and the start of 4DX screenings for the film New Gintama Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames, which began on May 29. On LINE Manga's special page, readers can participate in a user-voted ranking of the best Gintama episodes and browse a curated collection of famous scenes. A separate gacha event, running from May 29 to May 30, offers chances to win manga coins or time-saving items. The campaign covers the monochrome edition of the series, published by Shueisha, and is exclusive to the two services.