The original Gintama series has been getting some distribution for a number of years through different services after Sentai Filmworks originally released the first 49 episodes. We’ve had some movie material along the way but we also have a new compilation film coming out this year with the Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen release. It’s was recently formally scheduled for a June 21st, 2024 premiere, and a now a new expanded trailer for it has arrived coming in at a full minute.
The film will include pieces that weren’t in the TV episodes themselves to help flesh it out and have a bit more fun with it.
The series comes from the manga by Hideaki Sorachi and began its animated life back in 2006, first with a 201-episode series and then with another 64-episode series a couple of years ago. Add in numerous specials and a pair of theatrical movies and there is a lot of material for the property and plenty more to adapt as the manga has been ongoing since 2003. There are currently 77 published volumes in Japan as well as five light novels.
Plot concept: The values of the city of Edo suddenly changed when the aliens, called Amanto, invaded. In a world where anything goes, from aliens to motorbikes and even electric trains, a man known as the last samurai clings to his unchanging spirit. His name is Gintoki Sakata, a.k.a. Odd Jobs Gin. He’s reckless and irresponsible, but somehow he does what needs to be done in his own subtle way. The lifestyles of Gin and his companions will make you laugh, make you cry, and warm your heart!
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