Gintama remains an active franchise through merchandise collaborations, pop-up shops, and streaming releases, with a theatrical compilation film available on Netflix and new retail events scheduled through late 2026.
Gintama's presence in 2026 is driven largely by retail and streaming activity rather than new core media. The most significant media event is the compilation film Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames, which opened in Japan in February and ranked #2 in its opening weekend with 262,700 tickets sold and 405,617,328 yen (US$2.64 million) in three days. Netflix began streaming the film on August 27, extending its availability beyond Japan. The film covers episodes 139-146 with newly animated scenes, and was directed by Naoya Ando at BN Pictures with a script by Taku Kishimoto.
Merchandise has been a consistent channel for the franchise throughout 2026. COSPA announced a line of embroidery T-shirts, pouches, and towels featuring Gintoki, Sadaharu, Elizabeth, and Okita. A pop-up shop at Shinjuku Marui Annex in September introduced a summer water gun illustration of Yorozuya and Shinsengumi members, with advance entry restrictions on the first two days. A collaboration cafe, Gintama Autumn Tea House, runs from September 9 to October 7 at three and GALLERY stores in Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya. Don Quijote and Apita stores launched a seven-item merchandise line on August 22 with new low-angle art of five characters. A summer pop-up shop titled 'Cool Summer Breeze' ran at Daimaru and Matsuzakaya stores starting June 17.
The original manga remains accessible through a three-day free read of all 77 volumes on LINE Manga and ebookjapan, timed to the film's 4DX screenings. The spin-off manga Gintama: 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei released its first collected volume on June 4, with a comment from creator Hideaki Sorachi on the obi. Banpresto confirmed new prize figures for Gintama as part of its October to December 2026 lineup.
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COSPA is releasing a new line of Gintama merchandise, including point embroidery T-shirts featuring Gintoki on a bike, Sadaharu, Elizabeth, and Okita's eye mask. The line also includes four carabiner mini pouches and two full-color hand towels. Orders are open now, with items shipping in late November 2026.
A Gintama pop-up shop will run September 12 to 27, 2026 at Shinjuku Marui Annex 7F. To mark the event, a newly drawn illustration shows Yorozuya and Shinsengumi members holding water guns. Entry on the first two days requires advance application through the LINE app "mogily," with applications opening August 22 at 12:00. The goods lineup and purchaser bonuses will be announced later.
TV anime Gintama and and GALLERY will hold the collaboration cafe Gintama Autumn Tea House from September 9 to October 7 at three stores in Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya. The autumn-themed event features new illustrations of eight characters in tea house attire, plus mini character art, themed food and drinks, and merchandise.
TV anime Gintama collaborates with Don Quijote and Apita stores for a new merchandise lineup launching August 22, 2026. The collection features newly drawn low-angle illustrations of five characters: Gintoki Sakata, Toshiro Hijikata, Sougo Okita, Kotaro Katsura, and Shinsuke Takasugi. Seven item types are available, ranging from trading badges and clear cards to acrylic stands, keyholders, clear files, desk mats, and a large badge. Prices range from 660 yen to 3,850 yen. A purchase bonus offers random illustration cards that connect into a single image when all five are collected.
Netflix announced it will stream Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames starting August 27. The compilation film, which opened in Japan on February 13, ranked #2 in its opening weekend, selling 262,700 tickets and earning 405,617,328 yen (US$2.64 million) in three days. It covers episodes 139-146 with newly animated scenes and an original character voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi. Naoya Ando directed at BN Pictures, with a script by Taku Kishimoto and supervision by Yoichi Fujita.
A Gintama pop-up shop themed 'Cool Summer Breeze' runs at Daimaru Tokyo Store from June 17, 2026, then at Daimaru Kobe and Matsuzakaya Shizuoka. Newly drawn yukata illustrations of Gintoki, Hijikata, Okita, Katsura, Takasugi, and Kamui appear on limited goods including hologram badges, acrylic stands, and venue-exclusive items. Purchase bonuses of random bromide prints are offered with every 2,000 yen spent.
The first volume of the manga adaptation of the Gintama spin-off novel was released on June 4. The volume features an obi with a comment from original creator Hideaki Sorachi. The July issue of Jump Square includes a replaceable cover for the volume.
At the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo, Bandai Spirits' Banpresto brand displayed upcoming prize figures for release from October to December 2026. The lineup includes figures for Blue Archive, Ultraman Series, Baki, Witch Hat Atelier, Ranma 1/2, Dandadan, Naruto, Gintama, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
All 77 volumes of Hideaki Sorachi's manga series Gintama are available to read for free on the LINE Manga and ebookjapan platforms from May 29 to May 31. The three-day campaign celebrates the long-running popularity of the series and the start of 4DX screenings for the film New Gintama Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames, which began on May 29. On LINE Manga's special page, readers can participate in a user-voted ranking of the best Gintama episodes and browse a curated collection of famous scenes. A separate gacha event, running from May 29 to May 30, offers chances to win manga coins or time-saving items. The campaign covers the monochrome edition of the series, published by Shueisha, and is exclusive to the two services.