3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei: Ginpachi, Shinpachi, Kagura, and Others Get an Early Start on a Snowball Fight! New Original Illustration Merchandise Released

Get Ready for a Snowball Fight! New ‘Yukigassen!’ Goods from TV Anime 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei Revealed

Exciting new merchandise featuring illustrations of Ginpachi-sensei and seven other beloved characters enjoying a lively snowball fight is now available from the TV anime 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei! This charming “Yukigassen!” (Snow Fight!) series includes a total of 10 items, also showcasing adorable mini-character illustrations.

Let’s take a look at the charming new goods:

About 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei

Gintama 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei is a popular spin-off novel series from Sorachi Hideaki’s hit manga Gintama, with stories penned by Oosaki Tomohito. This beloved series transports the eclectic cast of Gintama characters into a school setting, where they navigate their uniquely peculiar high school lives under the guidance of their homeroom teacher, Sakata Ginpachi. The TV anime adaptation, animated by BN Pictures, began its broadcast in October 2025, bringing these hilarious school antics to the screen.

The original Gintama series has captivated audiences with its blend of side-splitting gags, thrilling action, and heartfelt stories of humanity and bonds, all set in an Edo period suddenly transformed by the arrival of Amanto (aliens). The TV anime adaptation enjoyed a lengthy run, broadcasting from 2006 to 2018, concluding with its 367th episode. The franchise also boasts several successful animated films, including Gekijouban Gintama Shin’yaku Benizakura-hen (which can be translated as Gintama: A New Retelling of the Benizakura Arc) in 2010, the original story by Sorachi Hideaki, Gekijouban Gintama Kanketsu-hen: Yorozuya yo Eien Nare (which can be translated as Gintama The Movie: The Final Chapter – Be Forever Yorozuya) in 2013, and the grand finale, Gintama THE FINAL, which adapted the manga’s concluding arc in 2021.

The “Yukigassen!” Goods Lineup

Join Sakata Ginpachi, Shimura Shinpachi, Kagura, Hijikata Toushirou, Okita Sougo, Katsura Kotarou, Takasugi Shinsuke, and Kamui as they immerse themselves in a joyful snowball fight! These new “Yukigassen!” series goods capture the characters riding sleds, holding snowballs, or even brandishing a bat, all ready for winter fun.

The extensive lineup features fan favorites such as the classic Acrylic Stand, the Trading Can Badge (which includes special benefits for BOX purchases), Real Film Photos produced using FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI film, and the sparkling Kirakira Acrylic Key Chain Collection, complete with a ball chain.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! The collection also includes practical items for daily use, alongside charming decorations for your space. Dive into the variety with Acrylic Key Holders, A4 Clear Files, a Bromide Set, Trading Can Badges Mini Character Ver. (also with BOX purchase benefits), Yurakko Acrylic Stands (adorable swaying acrylic stands), and Carabiner with Acrylic Key Chains.

These exciting items are available for pre-order until November 9th at 23:59 JST on various platforms, including the online store “Charalog,” Animate stores, nationwide anime shops, variety stores, and other EC sites. Don’t miss your chance to grab these charming goods!

TV Anime 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei New Goods Details:

• Trading Can Badge (with BOX purchase benefits) – 8 types total: Single item 440 yen, BOX 3,520 yen (tax included)
• Real Film Photo – 8 types total: Single item 660 yen, BOX 5,280 yen (tax included)
• Kirakira Acrylic Key Chain Collection – 8 types total: Single item 880 yen, BOX 7,040 yen (tax included)
• Acrylic Stand – 8 types total: Each 1,760 yen (tax included)
• Acrylic Key Holder – 8 types total: Each 880 yen (tax included)
• A4 Clear File – 9 types total: Each 495 yen (tax included)
• Bromide Set: 1,650 yen (tax included)
• Trading Can Badge Mini Character Ver. (with BOX purchase benefits) – 8 types total: Single item 440 yen, BOX 3,520 yen (tax included)
• Yurakko Acrylic Stand – 8 types total: Each 1,870 yen (tax included)
• Carabiner with Acrylic Key Chain – 8 types total: Each 1,320 yen (tax included)

(C) Sorachi Hideaki・Oosaki Tomohito/Shueisha・”3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei” Production Committee

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