Get ready, Gintama fans! The hilarious masterpiece from manga artist Hideaki Sorachi, celebrating its 20th anime anniversary this year, is dropping a brand-new theatrical anime, "Gintama The Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames," on February 13, 2026. And yes, the hype is real!
In a seriously cool move, the latest "Special Edition" of the women's lifestyle magazine "anan" (Issue 2483) is featuring none other than Gintama's protagonist, Gintoki Sakata, and fan-favorite character Kamui on its cover with a stunning, newly drawn illustration. The reveal immediately sent fans into a frenzy – after all, it's a rare treat for anime and manga characters to grace the cover of "anan"!
With the anime celebrating its 20th anniversary and "Gintama The Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames" hitting theaters on February 13, the anniversary celebrations are officially kicking into high gear. For their "anan" Special Edition debut, Gintoki Sakata and Kamui are rocking original black outfits, standing back-to-back with expressions that are both calm and provocatively cool. It's an absolutely epic, limited-edition cover you won't want to miss.
Inside, the magazine is packing a massive 9-page feature dedicated to "Gintama The Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames" and the entire Gintama universe. It's not just a deep dive into the film with carefully selected stills; it also revisits the TV anime's charm through classic lines and those unforgettable (and often ridiculous) quotes.
Plus, there's a "Gintama Greats" section, crafted with brand-new movie visuals, offering up character data and introductions. It's the perfect way for audiences to brush up on all the key players before the movie drops, covering everything from story and history to character charm – talk about comprehensive!
The special feature also includes a roundtable discussion with the voice cast reunited for the new movie. Get ready for some classic Yorozuya-style banter and hilarious interactions as Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata), Daisuke Sakaguchi (Shinpachi Shimura), and Rie Kugimiya (Kagura) chat about the series and their characters' enduring appeal.
And that's not all! There's an exclusive interview with Satoshi Hino, the voice of Kamui, who shares his deep understanding of the character and some awesome behind-the-scenes stories from recording. Plus, Director Naoya Ando and Producer Takafumi Maekawa sit down to discuss the fully upgraded production process, from script to visual expression.
The "anan" Issue 2483 Special Edition hits shelves on February 10, so Gintama fans, mark your calendars – you absolutely don't want to miss out on this one!
via： anan官網