Even though it ended a long time ago, the Gintama movie continues to "reappear in the world" in a unique way - this time with a compilation film of Kintama Arc that will officially hit Japanese theaters on November 22, 2024. This is the third part of the Gintama on Theater 2D project series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga - a series like no other about samurai, aliens, and a lot of... unbeatable pranks.
Gintama On Theater: Project to "revive" legendary arcs
Announced in 2023, Gintama on Theater is a special film project that compiles the most famous arcs of the Gintama movie to return to theaters for loyal fans. The first two parts of the film have been successfully aired:
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Baragaki-hen (Thorny Arc): Released November 2023
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Ikkoku Keisei-hen (Courtesan of a Nation Arc): premieres June 21, 2024, with many attractive gifts for audiences in the first week
And soon, Kintama Arc, one of the most... funny and sad arcs of the Gintama movie , will follow its seniors to the big screen.
Kintama Arc – When Gintoki was replaced by a perfect "error"
Kintama Arc lasts from episode 253 to 256 of Gintama movie , which aired in October 2012. The content begins when Gintoki - our main character - suddenly disappears without a trace. Meanwhile, a mysterious man named Kintoki appears with a sparkling appearance, flowing blond hair, completely different from the "sloppy, domineering, carefree" Gintoki. Kintoki Sakata has a calm attitude, extraordinary skills and takes the "center" position of the Odd Jobs group.
The scary thing? Everyone – from Kagura to Shinpachi – gradually forgot about Gintoki and saw him as a long-time close friend.
The twists and turns, the emotional action, and the profound messages about identity and existence make the Kintama Arc one of the most memorable parts of the series.
Why does Kintama Arc deserve to be released in theaters?
The ultimate "troll" spirit - typical of Gintama
Just from the name "Kintama" (a very... funny wordplay), this arc has made viewers laugh out loud. But not only that, this part of the movie is also a big twist about loyalty, memory and human nature. Gintama always knows how to hide deep messages under the cover of humor - and Kintama Arc is a typical example.
HD edited images, cinematic experience
Unlike the TV version, the theatrical version will be edited smoother and sharper – well worth experiencing again on the big screen.
Gintama's 20th Anniversary – A Chance to Relive Youth
If you grew up with Gintama, you definitely won't want to miss this special occasion. Relive familiar moments, laugh out loud with friends, and reminisce about the early days of watching Yorozuya Gin-san on the small screen.
Legendary voice actors attend the launch event
In the special event on June 22 at Shinjuku Wald 9 theater, the veteran seiyuu (voice actors) participating included:
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Tomokazu Sugita – Gintoki Sakata
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Daisuke Sakaguchi – Shinpachi Shimura
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Rie Kugimiya – Kagura
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Yuki Ono – Shigeshige Tokugawa
Their presence further confirms the serious (and humorous) investment level of this Gintama movie project.
Summary of Gintama movies
TV Series
Gintama (2006–2010)
Number of episodes: 201
Introducing the fictional world of Edo where humans live with aliens. Gintoki Sakata – an "abnormal" samurai – and two friends open the "Wan Su Oc" shop, which takes on all kinds of jobs. The series focuses on humorous, touching and action-packed stories, mixed with Japanese, European and American cultural parodies.
Gintama' (Gintama Season 2, 2011–2012)
Number of episodes: 51
Continuing the old series, Gintama' continues to bring the audience to more climaxed arcs, more satisfying action but not lacking in "top-notch comedy".
Gintama': Enchousen (2012–2013)
Number of episodes: 13
Includes arcs such as "Kintama Conspiracy Theory", "Sword God", "Courtesan of a Nation". This is the stage that begins to touch on deeper and more emotional stories.
Gintama° (Gintama Season 3, 2015–2016)
Number of episodes: 51
Includes major arcs such as "Shinigami Arc", "Shogun Assassination Arc", "Farewell Shinsengumi Arc". This is the part that marks Gintama's transition from comedy to drama, fighting, and politics.
Gintama. (2017)
Number of episodes: 12
The first part of the Silver Soul Arc – the final arc in the manga. Focuses on the life-and-death battle between Gintoki and the Tendoshu organization.
Gintama. Porori-hen (2017)
Number of episodes: 13
Temporarily "relaxing" after the drama, this part returns to fun, silly stories, taken from previously unadapted manga chapters.
Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen (Silver Soul Arc Part 2, 2018)
Number of episodes: 26
The final battle of Gintama. This arc contains all the essence: emotions, philosophy of life, camaraderie, sacrifice, the end of a long journey.
Movies
Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen (2010)
Movie version of Benizakura Arc – the battle between Gintoki and Utsuro (also known as Nizo Okada). One of the first action arcs of the series.
Gintama: The Final Chapter – Be Forever Yorozuya (2013)
A time travel story where Gintoki faces a dark future. One of the best Gintama movies, both visually and emotionally.
Gintama: The Final (2021)
Adaptation of the manga ending. This is the official ending to the entire Gintama story. Lots of epic action scenes, combined with the series' signature touching and satirical elements.
Compilation Films – Gintama On Theater (2023–2024)
Project to celebrate 20 years of Gintama manga, synthesizing famous arcs from Gintama movie :
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Gintama On Theater 2D: Baragaki-hen. (Thorny Arc - November 10, 2023)
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Gintama On Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen. (Courtesan of a Nation Arc - June 21, 2024)
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Gintama On Theater 2D: Kintama-hen. (Kintama Arc - November 22, 2024)
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Gintama On Theater 2D: Shinsengumi Crisis Arc (February 7, 2025) (released in Japan)
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Gintama On Theater 2D: Kabukicho Four Devas Arc (February 21, 2025) (released in Japan)
Where can I watch Gintama?
Currently, you can watch Gintama anime on some platforms such as Crunchyroll, Netflix... But Crunchyroll airs most of the episodes with English subtitles and some episodes are missing. Netflix only has Gintama in some countries such as Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, with all 367 episodes with English subtitles. For viewers in Vietnam, Crunchyroll is the most convenient option, but if you want to watch the entire series, you may need to combine other platforms to access the full content.
Gintama movie It has never been an easy series to sum up: it's funny, it's satirical, it's profound, it's touching. And Kintama Arc is a perfect representation of all of that. The compilation film in theaters is not only an opportunity for you to reminisce, but also an opportunity to experience Gintama in a whole new way.
Save this for November 22, 2024 if you're a true fan of Gintoki and his gang. And if you haven't seen the Gintama movie yet? Maybe this is the perfect time to start!
