Big News for Gintama Fans!
The Gintama franchise is roaring back with a new cinematic adventure! During the Gintama Super Stage at Jump Festa 2026, a treasure trove of updates was unveiled for Gintama Movie: Yoshiwara Daienjou, also known as Gintama Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames. Fans were treated to a fresh key visual, a trailer, and announcements about the crew and theme song. Circle February 13, 2026 on your calendars, because that’s when this hotly anticipated film storms into Japanese theaters.
Meet the Creative Team
A stellar lineup of talent is assembling to bring this chaotic world to life once more. Here’s a breakdown of the key staff, with some new faces joining the fray!
| Role | Staff Member | Notable Previous Work | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Works | Nakamura Yumi | Gintama: The Final (Animation Director) | |
| Color Design | Utagawa Ritsuko | Gintama Movie 2: Kanketsu-hen – Yorozuya yo Eien Nare | |
| Art Director | Wada Chiho | Akuyaku Reijou Tensei Ojisan | NEW |
| CG Director | Taniguchi Kenya | — | NEW |
| Director of Photography | Gomyou Mari | — | NEW |
| Editing | Shiraishi Akane | Kakushigoto Movie | |
| Sound Director | Nagasaki Yukio | Blend S | NEW |
| Music | Audio Highs | Bakuman. | |
| Distribution | Warner Bros. Japan | — |
Note: Staff marked with NEW are stepping into their roles for this movie for the first time.
The Movie’s Rock Anthem
Adding to the hype, the theme song has been revealed! The Japanese rock band SUPER BEAVER will perform the track titled “Sanzen”. A preview of the song was featured in the new trailer, promising an energetic soundtrack to match the film’s fiery action.
Leadership at the Helm
Guiding this project is director Andou Naoya, whose credits include Paradox Live the Animation. He’s not alone—Fujita Youichi, the director behind the original Gintama TV series, is on board as supervisor. The script is penned by Kishimoto Taku of Ousama Ranking fame, while the iconic character designs are in the trusted hands of Takeuchi Shinji, a Gintama veteran serving as character designer and chief animation director. Production is being handled by Bandai Namco Pictures.
A Quick Look at Gintama’s Legacy
This new film adapts the legendary manga by Sorachi Hideaki. The series carved its place in history, serialized in Weekly Shounen Jump from 2003 to 2018, with a final run in Jump Giga and a dedicated app. For English-speaking audiences, VIZ Media licensed the manga, releasing numerous volumes starting in 2007.
The anime legacy is just as impressive, beginning with a TV series by Sunrise in 2006. It spawned multiple seasons, OVAs, and movies, culminating in the supposed finale, Gintama: The Final, in 2021. But as any true fan knows, with Gintama, the end is never really the end!
Source
This announcement was first reported by Comic Natalie.
