Gintama Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames (2026) – The Fierce Fire of Edo Returns to the Big Screen

“You can’t put out my fire. You can’t put out our fires.”

With those burning words from Gintoki Sakata, the legendary silver-haired samurai, the trailer for Gintama: The New Movie – Yoshiwara in Flames ignited the fandom once again. Scheduled for a grand release in 2026, this new anime film marks the climactic jewel of the Gintama 20th Anniversary Project, reviving one of the most iconic arcs in Hideaki Sorachi’s beloved manga: the Yoshiwara in Flames arc.

⚔️ The Return of Yorozuya to Yoshiwara

At the heart of the story lies Yoshiwara, the sleepless underground red-light district, a city swallowed in shadows and flames under the iron grip of the “King of the Night” Housen. When Seita and Tsukuyo’s fates intertwine with the underground rebellion, Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura descend into Yoshiwara, ready to clash with overwhelming odds.

The trailer delivers both spectacle and soul—Tsukuyo’s sharp resolve, Kagura’s emotional rage against her brother Kamui, and Gintoki’s calm determination to fight through fire itself. This isn’t just another arc—it’s the saga that redefined Gintama’s balance of comedy, tragedy, and raw humanity.

🎬 A Visual Evolution: Gintama in CinemaScope

For the first time, a Gintama film will be presented in CinemaScope (2.35:1), making every frame a battlefield of light and darkness. The sparks, the blades, the blood, and the tears—everything is sharper, grander, and more cinematic than ever before.

The teaser visual, drawn by Hideaki Sorachi himself, captures this perfectly: Gintoki with a faint smile amid flying embers, embodying the spirit of a man who refuses to bow to despair.

🌸 Familiar Faces, Fierce Battles

The trailer teases more than just the Yoshiwara arc—it reveals the Shinsengumi trio (Kondo, Hijikata, Okita), and even Katsura, stepping into the flames despite not appearing in this arc in the manga. It’s a deliberate twist, expanding the clash into an all-out Gintama war of souls.

And then comes that final shot—Gintoki standing tall against a raging inferno, his wooden sword gripped with unshakable will. As the flames roar, the message is clear: this isn’t just adaptation, it’s escalation.

🎉 Gintama’s 20th Anniversary Legacy

From its manga origins (73 million copies sold worldwide) to its anime series, live-action films, and stage events, Gintama has always thrived on breaking rules. Nearly 20 years since its debut, the franchise is still alive with fresh projects:

• The spin-off anime "Ginpachi Sensei, Year 3-Z" is airing in October 2025.

• The Gintama Maruchibasu Festival saw thousands of fans unite to celebrate the franchise’s unbreakable bond with its audience.

And now, Yoshiwara in Flames—the saga most fans call the “soul” of Gintama—becomes the ultimate cinematic gift to the fandom.

🔥 Final Thoughts – A Legend Reignited

Gintama Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames (2026) isn’t just a retelling. It’s a rebirth—an ode to fire, freedom, and friendship. It’s about a samurai who stands in the ashes and laughs, about comrades who fight with jokes and tears, and about a story that refuses to fade even after its “ending.”

As Sorachi-sensei himself teased, 2026 is the year to laugh, cry, and ignite your soul with a new Gintama legend.

So grab your wooden swords, polish your mayonnaise jars, and prepare—Yoshiwara burns again.