That deadfish-eyed, natural perm samurai has now donned a white lab coat and stands at the podium of Class 3-Z. In 2025, Gintama returns in a brand-new form, continuing to warm our daily lives with its signature nonsensical style.
In the
Yorozuya in Kabukicho, Gintoki is still sprawled on the sofa flipping through
Jump, while
Kagura chews on umeboshi and complains that this month's living expenses are already running low. Not far away, at
Gintama High School, bespectacled
Ginpachi-sensei, wearing a white lab coat, is sucking on a lollipop, facing a classroom full of headache-inducing students—including a Chinese transfer student who always calls herself
"Anego," Kagura, and a mysterious transfer student who somehow ended up in this class,
Kamui.
Meanwhile, at the Shinsengumi barracks, a rebellion sparked by a cursed sword is brewing. Hijikata Toshirō, holding the cursed sword "Murasama," is gradually becoming more cowardly, and the Shinsengumi's future hangs in the balance...
A School Parallel Universe: The Fresh Take of 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei
In October 2025, Gintama returns with a brand-new spinoff anime, transporting our beloved characters to the brand-new stage of a school.
Sakata Gintoki transforms into Sakata Ginpachi, the homeroom teacher of Class 3-Z at Gintama High, still voiced by Sugita Tomokazu. He retains his signature deadfish eyes, though his wooden sword is replaced by a teacher's pointer, and his beloved strawberry milk is swapped for coffee in the teachers' lounge.
In this parallel universe, Kagura becomes a Chinese transfer student who calls herself the "Kabukicho Anego," still possessing her incredible appetite and monstrous strength, often causing various disturbances in the classroom. Most surprisingly, Kamui unexpectedly appears in Class 3-Z as a transfer student; his signature squinting eyes and long pink braid create a striking contrast with the school uniform.
This spinoff perfectly continues the essence of the Gintama series—interweaving heartwarming little stories amidst nonsensical daily life. Although Ginpachi-sensei appears on the surface to be an irresponsible, good-for-nothing teacher, he always manages to show extraordinary insight and care for his students at critical moments.
Classic Revival: Gintama the Movie: The Shinsengumi Crisis 2D Returns to the Big Screen
Simultaneous with the spinoff's broadcast, Gintama the Movie: The Shinsengumi Crisis 2D was also re-released on October 9, 2025, bringing a familiar touch of emotion to fans with its all-new 2D production.
This story revolves around Hijikata Toshirō being cursed by the demonic blade "Murasama," causing his personality to drastically change. The originally cool "Demon Vice-Chief" turns into a timid, fearful otaku, while Okita Sōgo seizes the opportunity to launch a rebellion in an attempt to usurp the vice-chief position.
In the movie, we once again witness the unity and bonds the Shinsengumi displays in times of crisis. Despite Hijikata becoming a good-for-nothing, Kondō being framed, and Okita's rebellion, behind it all lies the Shinsengumi members' unwavering trust in one another. When Hijikata finally overcomes the sword's curse and confronts Okita in a decisive battle, the line, "I am the Vice-Chief of the Shinsengumi, Hijikata Toshirō!" still sends chills of excitement.
New Looks for Characters: When Kimonos are Replaced by Uniforms
In the new spinoff anime, the characters' appearances also undergo interesting changes:
Ginpachi-sensei's white lab coat becomes his new signature, paired with a loosely knotted tie and an eternally sleepy expression, perfectly embodying the "good-for-nothing teacher" image. However, beneath his casually unbuttoned shirt collar, one can still glimpse the familiar black undershirt.
Kamui's transfer student look is a standard boys' uniform, though his signature long pink braid and perpetually squinted eyes make it impossible to ignore the aura of danger around him. Interestingly, in this school world, he still maintains his desire to challenge the strong, often provoking the PE teacher.
The Unchanging Soul of Gintama: Warmth Delivered Through Laughter
Whether it's the spinoff anime or the remastered movie, the 2025 Gintama new releases maintain the series' consistent hallmark—embedding touching warmth within nonsensical comedy.
In 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei, although Ginpachi always complains that "teaching is more troublesome than dealing with the Amanto," he silently lends a hand when students encounter difficulties. This trait of being lazy on the outside but warm-hearted inside is exactly the same as the Gintoki we know.
And in The Shinsengumi Crisis, when Hijikata breaks free from the sword's control and fights alongside his Shinsengumi comrades, we once again feel the belief Gintama has always emphasized—true strength isn't about having no weaknesses, but the courage to protect what's important even when you're afraid.
Why We Still Need Gintama
Today in 2025, Gintama's new works can still resonate with audiences because it always tells us: even if life is full of setbacks, even if we are imperfect, we must keep moving forward.
Ginpachi-sensei tells his students in class: "Life is like homework you can never finish, but it's not so bad to slack off sometimes, eat sweets, and watch TV."
And the story of the Shinsengumi reminds us: "Sometimes there will be conflicts within a team, people will lose their way, but as long as you remember the original oath, you will always find your way back."
With October's arrival, the broadcast of 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei and the release of Gintama the Movie: The Shinsengumi Crisis 2D are destined to fill this autumn with the flavor of Gintama. Whether it's the hilarious classroom of Ginpachi-sensei or the touching bonds of the Shinsengumi, both will reawaken the corner of our hearts that belongs to Gintama.
So, are you ready? Let's return to that world full of laughter and emotion together
