Get ready for the highly anticipated TV anime 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei, set to grace our screens in the October 2025 season. Here, we’ve compiled all the essential details, including the stellar voice cast and crucial broadcast and streaming information.
Gintama 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei is a popular spin-off novel (written by Oosaki Tomohito) from Sorachi Hideaki’s beloved manga, Gintama. This delightful series transports the iconic Gintama characters into a vibrant school setting, where they navigate their uniquely peculiar youth under the guidance of their eccentric homeroom teacher, Sakata Ginpachi.
About the Gintama Series
A phenomenal manga series with over 73 million copies in circulation worldwide (including digital editions), Gintama by Sorachi Hideaki (published by Shueisha Jump Comics) began its serialization in “Weekly Shonen Jump” in issue 2 of 2004 (released December 8, 2003) and concluded its run in June 2019.
Set in a fictional Edo period under the rule of aliens known as Amanto, the story follows Sakata Gintoki, a sweet-loving and reckless samurai, and his companions like Shinpachi and Kagura, as they take on various cases brought to their Yorozuya (Odd Jobs) business. It’s a thrilling blend of side-splitting gags, intense action, and heartfelt tales of humanity and companionship.
The series was first adapted into a TV anime in 2006, running for approximately 13 years with several hiatuses, before its grand finale with episode 367 on October 7, 2018.
Furthermore, it has seen multiple successful theatrical releases: 2010’s Gekijouban Gintama Shin’yaku Benizakura-hen, 2013’s Gekijouban Gintama Kanketsu-hen: Yorozuya yo Eien Nare (featuring an original story penned by author Sorachi-sensei himself), and 2021’s Gintama THE FINAL, which depicted the manga’s ultimate conclusion. The franchise also boasts live-action films, with the first Gintama movie in 2017 becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film of that year, followed by its sequel Gintama 2 Okite wa Yaburu Tame ni Koso Aru in 2018.
Adding to this rich history, the TV anime adaptation of the spin-off novel Gintama 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei has also been officially greenlit, promising more school-day antics.
Even two decades after its initial serialization, Gintama continues to thrive through various media adaptations, delighting fans and solidifying its place as a beloved cultural icon.
Broadcast & Streaming Information
Broadcast Information
The highly anticipated TV anime 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei is set to premiere on October 6th, broadcasting every Monday at 24:00 (effectively Tuesday 12:00 AM JST) on TV Tokyo and its affiliated networks. Don’t miss out on these additional broadcast times:
- AT-X:
- From October 7th, every Tuesday at 20:30
- Every Thursday at 8:30 (Rebroadcast)
- Every Monday at 14:30 (Rebroadcast)
- BS TV Tokyo: From October 7th, every Tuesday at 24:30
- TV-U Yamagata: From October 17th, every Friday at 25:23
- Miyagi TV: From October 23rd, every Thursday at 25:29
- TV-U Fukushima: From October 24th, every Friday at 25:23
- Hokuriku Broadcasting: From October 27th, every Monday at 25:30
- Kids Station:
- From November 1st, every Saturday at 18:00
- Every Sunday at 17:30 (Rebroadcast)
Streaming Information
Starting October 6th (Monday) at 24:30 JST (effectively Tuesday 12:30 AM JST), 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei will be available on a variety of streaming platforms. Please check each service’s official page for specific details regarding availability in your region.
Unlimited Streaming
- ABEMA
- Anime Times
- Anime Houdai
- J:COM STREAM
- TELASA
- d Anime Store
- Disney Plus Star
- DMM TV
- Netflix
- Bandai Channel
- Flat Douga
- Hulu
- Prime Video
- Ponta Pass
- milplus Unlimited Pack Prime
- U-NEXT
- Lemino
Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD)
- J:COM STREAM
- TELASA
- Nico Nico Channel
- HAPPY! Douga
- Bandai Channel
- Video Market
- FOD
- Prime Video
- music.jp
- milplus
- Movie Full
- YouTube (Rental)
Free Catch-up Streaming
- ABEMA
- Nico Nico Live
From October 9th (Thursday) at 24:00 JST, it will also be available sequentially on:
- TVer
- Net mo TV Tokyo
Cast & Staff
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Sorachi Hideaki |
| Author (Novel) | Oosaki Tomohito (Shueisha JUMP j BOOKS) |
| Chief Director | Moriwaki Makoto |
| Director | Higashida Natsumi |
| Series Composition | Fudeyasu Kazuyuki, Mitei MarkII |
| Character Design / Chief Animation Director | Takeuchi Shinji |
| Art Director | Yoshida Hitomi |
| Color Design | Takaya Chie |
| Director of Photography | TOKUMORI |
| Editing | Shiraishi Akane |
| Sound Director | Gouda Hodzumi |
| Music | Audio Highs |
| Animation Production | BN Pictures |
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Sakata Ginpachi | Sugita Tomokazu |
| Shimura Shinpachi | Sakaguchi Daisuke |
| Kagura | Kugimiya Rie |
| Shimura Tae | Yukino Satsuki |
| Kondou Isao | Chiba Susumu |
| Hijikata Toushirou | Nakai Kazuya |
| Okita Sougo | Suzumura Kenichi |
| Yamazaki Sagaru | Oota Tetsuharu |
| Katsura Kotarou | Ishida Akira |
| Hasegawa Taizou | Tachiki Fumihiko |
| Sarutobi Ayame | Kobayashi Yuu |
| Yagyuu Kyuubee | Orikasa Fumiko |
| Toujou Ayumu | Yuusa Kouji |
| Catherine | Sugimoto Yuu |
| Tama | Minami Oomi |
| Sadaharu | Takahashi Mikako |
| Hata Kouchou | Sakaguchi Kouichi |
| Kyoutou (Jii) | Hirano Toshitaka |
| Otose | Kujira |
| Matsudaira Katakuriko | Wakamoto Norio |
| Hattori Zenzou | Morikawa Toshiyuki |
| Hiraga Gengai | Shimada Bin |
| Sakamoto Tatsuma | Miki Shinichirou |
| Tsukuyo | Kaida Yuuko |
| Takasugi Shinsuke | Koyasu Takehito |
| Kawakami Bansai | Yamazaki Takumi |
| Takechi Henpeita | Chafuurin |
| Kijima Matako | Hayamizu Risa |
| Okada Nizou | Aoyama Yutaka |
| Kamui | Hino Satoshi |
| Abuto | Ootsuka Houchu |
Featured Characters
Sakata Ginpachi (CV: Sugita Tomokazu)
The homeroom teacher of Class 3-Z. He typically sports a sloppily worn white lab coat, sandals, and eyes that often look like a dead fish. Despite his rather unconventional personality and appearance, which might seem unfit for a high school teacher, he somehow commands a unique respect from his students. He also has an undeniable sweet tooth.
Shimura Shinpachi (CV: Sakaguchi Daisuke)
A student in Class 3-Z. While he might seem like an unassuming presence, he’s the indispensable tsukkomi (straight man) of the group, delivering precise and merciless retorts to both classic and surreal gags.
Kagura (CV: Kugimiya Rie)
A foreign exchange student in Class 3-Z. Known for her insatiable appetite, she’s often seen carrying a rice cooker and absolutely adores vinegared kelp (sukonbu).
Shimura Tae (CV: Yukino Satsuki)
A student in Class 3-Z and Shinpachi’s older sister, though they surprisingly share the same class. She’s a prim and beautiful woman, but with a notoriously fierce personality. She shows no mercy to her gorilla-like classmate who constantly pursues her.
Kondou Isao (CV: Chiba Susumu)
A student in Class 3-Z. He serves as the head of the disciplinary committee, with Hijikata and Okita under his command. However, his intense infatuation with Tae-chan has turned him into a relentless stalker. He’s practically a gorilla.
Hijikata Toushirou (CV: Nakai Kazuya)
A student in Class 3-Z. The vice-chairman of the disciplinary committee, known for his sharp gaze. He’s an extreme ‘mayora’ (mayonnaise lover), often seen directly squeezing mayonnaise from the tube.
Okita Sougo (CV: Suzumura Kenichi)
A student in Class 3-Z. A sadistic member of the disciplinary committee who constantly plots to dethrone Hijikata. He frequently naps during class.
Yamazaki Sagaru (CV: Oota Tetsuharu)
A student in Class 3-Z. Another member of the disciplinary committee, but unlike the other vibrant personalities, he’s a rather plain and inconspicuous presence. He’s trying his best to enjoy his youth, despite being a bit of an ‘in-kyara’ (introvert).
Katsura Kotarou (CV: Ishida Akira)
A student in Class 3-Z and the class representative. He’s quick to threaten legal action over even minor issues. He keeps a mysterious creature named Elizabeth as his pet.
Elizabeth
A student in Class 3-Z. An enigmatic creature who communicates using placards. She’s almost always seen with Katsura. Her stats are 180cm tall and 123kg in weight.
Hasegawa Taizou (CV: Tachiki Fumihiko)
A student in Class 3-Z. Kagura affectionately refers to him as ‘Madao,’ a portmanteau for ‘Maru de Dame na Ossan’ (a completely useless old man). Constantly short on cash, he’s always on the lookout for part-time job opportunities.
Sarutobi Ayame (CV: Kobayashi Yuu)
A student in Class 3-Z, affectionately known as Sacchan. She’s madly in love with Ginpachi-sensei, relentlessly pursuing him, though her affections are largely unrequited.
Yagyuu Kyuubee (CV: Orikasa Fumiko)
A student in Class 3-Z. She uses ‘boku’ (a masculine pronoun) as her first-person pronoun and comes from an ultra-wealthy background. She is close friends with Otae.
Toujou Ayumu (CV: Yuusa Kouji)
A student in Class 3-Z. He refers to Kyuubee as ‘Waka’ (young master) and constantly hovers around her, though Kyuubee often pays him little mind. He frequently finds himself covered in lotion.
Catherine (CV: Sugimoto Yuu)
A student in Class 3-Z. She often gets into skirmishes with Kagura over lunchbox snacks. She struggles with English.
Tama (CV: Minami Oomi)
A student in Class 3-Z. Being a Karakuri (mechanical doll), she can detach her head. Due to her mechanical nature, she exhibits little emotional fluctuation.
Takasugi Shinsuke (CV: Koyasu Takehito)
A student in Class 3-Z. He’s known as the most fearsome, notorious, and powerful delinquent since Gintama High School’s founding, and leads the Takasugi Faction.
Kawakami Bansai (CV: Yamazaki Takumi)
A student at Gintama High School and a member of the delinquent group, the Takasugi Faction. He calls Takasugi ‘Shinsuke’ and tries to recruit him into his band.
Takechi Henpeita (CV: Chafuurin)
A student at Gintama High School and a member of the delinquent group, the Takasugi Faction. He sports a ‘shichisan-wake’ (7:3 parting) hairstyle and is a known pervert.
Kijima Matako (CV: Hayamizu Risa)
A student at Gintama High School and a member of the delinquent group, the Takasugi Faction. She idolizes Takasugi, referring to him as ‘Shinsuke-sama,’ and serves as the tsukkomi (straight woman) of the Takasugi Faction.
Okada Nizou (CV: Aoyama Yutaka)
A student at Gintama High School and a member of the delinquent group, the Takasugi Faction. He calls Takasugi ‘Shin-chan’ and has an insatiable craving for croquette buns.
Hedoro
A student in Class 3-Z. Despite his intimidating appearance, he possesses a kind nature and dislikes conflict.
Mone
A student in Class 3-Z. She’s always seen with a recorder in hand and has a twin sister.
Hata Kouchou (CV: Sakaguchi Kouichi)
The principal of Gintama High School. He has antennae on his forehead and enjoys flashy things.
Kyoutou (Jii) (CV: Hirano Toshitaka)
The vice-principal of Gintama High School. Like Principal Hata, he also has antennae on his forehead. His attitude towards the principal can sometimes be quite casual.
Otose (CV: Kujira)
The director of Gintama High School. She usually remains behind the scenes.
Matsudaira Katakuriko (CV: Wakamoto Norio)
The physical education teacher at Gintama High School. He has a fondness for hostess clubs.
Hattori Zenzou (CV: Morikawa Toshiyuki)
The Japanese history teacher at Gintama High School. He suffers from hemorrhoids.
Hiraga Gengai (CV: Shimada Bin)
The science teacher at Gintama High School. He is constantly conducting peculiar experiments.
Sakamoto Tatsuma (CV: Miki Shinichirou)
The mathematics teacher at Gintama High School. His most prominent feature is his loud voice; otherwise, he’s rather ordinary.
Tsukuyo (CV: Kaida Yuuko)
The health and physical education teacher at Gintama High School. She transferred from Yoshiwara Commercial High School.
Sadaharu (CV: Takahashi Mikako)
A dog that has taken up residence at Gintama High School. He is particularly fond of Kagura.
Kamui (CV: Hino Satoshi)
A student from Yato Kougyou High School. He is Kagura’s elder brother and an incredibly strong fighter. He has a rivalry with Takasugi and prefers to save his favorite things for last.
Abuto (CV: Ootsuka Houchu)
A student from Yato Kougyou High School. He is always seen accompanying Kamui.
Theme Songs
Opening Theme
“Sakurakaze” by Bocchi Borumaru (Sony Music Labels/FUNSUI)
Ending Theme
“Underclass HERO” by LONGMAN (Sony Music Labels)
(C) Sorachi Hideaki・Oosaki Tomohito / Shueisha・’3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei’ Production Committee
By Yoneda Kaori
