Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Anime Unveils New Trailer, October 6 Premiere

The previously announced adaptation of the Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class (3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei) spin-off announced an October 6 premiere date and revealed a new trailer during yesterday's 20th anniversary Gintama event.

The new trailer features the opening theme song "Sakurakaze" by BOTCHI BOROMARU and the ending theme "Underclass HERO" by LONGMAN. Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class screened the first episode of the anime at this year's Anime Expo.

BN Pictures is animating the adaptation of the light novel written by Tomohito Osaki. Hideaki Sorachi, the original mangaka, provided illustrations. The novel was serialized under the Jump J Books imprint from 2006 to 2009. The staff for the anime includes:

• Chief Direction: Makoto Moriwaki
• Direction: Natsumi Higashida
• Series Composition: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu / Mitei MarkII
• Character Design: Shinji Takeuchi
• Chief Animation Director: Shinji Takeuchi
• Music: Audio Highs

A new key visual for the anime was also revealed:

The plot follows Sakata Ginpachi, whose students have created a horrifying amusement park.

Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames Arc Movie Announced for 2026

Gintama anime announced a new movie adaptation of the “Yoshiwara in Flames” arc. BN Pictures is animating the movie, which is titled New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames. The movie is a compilation, but it will feature some new scenes. It is slated to premiere in 2026.

Anime AtelierTamara Lazic

Source: Official Website
© Hideaki Sorachi, Tomohito Osaki / Shueisha, "3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi Sensei" Production Committee