“Ikkoku Keisei” Arc from ‘Gintama’ Anime Coming to Theatres in June 2024

Summary

• The ‘Gintama: Ikkoku Keisei-hen’ anime will open in theaters for a limited engagement in June 2024. 
• It introduces some pivotal characters to the series, such as Tokugawa Sada Sada and Rotten Maizu.
• The franchise has 10 anime series, 3 movies, 2 OVAs, and 2 live-action films. 

‘Gintama,’ the beloved anime, wrapped up its third and final film in January 2021, leaving fans to believe it was the end of the road for the franchise. However, that’s not quite the case.

The creators of Gintama are continuing to release new content for audiences to enjoy, and this time, they’re planning to bring another film to theaters. 

The ‘Gintama: Ikkoku Keisei-hen’ anime will have compilation screenings. It will open in theaters for a limited engagement in June 2024. 

The movie screening announcement was made alongside the ‘Gintama SOUND ULTRA SOUL airing announcement! ’24’, which is the live performance play in this series. 

The “Ikkoku Keisei” arc, including episodes 257-261 of the original Gintama series, is a significant part of the show. It introduces some pivotal characters to the series, such as Tokugawa Sada Sada and Rotten Maizu, who serve as the primary antagonists during this arc.

This arc also features the recurring antagonist, Oboro, who has a memorable fight with the protagonist, Gintoki. The highlight of this arc is the revelation of Gintoki’s past and his relationship with his teacher, Shouyou.

The manga has inspired several TV anime series with 367 total episodes and three previous anime films. It also inspired various OVAs, event anime, two live-action films, and two live-action net spinoffs. 

Their journey is far from over, and we can expect further exciting adventures with our beloved characters. The story continues, and fans can look forward to more thrills and excitement.

About Gintama

The story is set in an alternate-history late-Edo period, where humanity is attacked by aliens called ‘Amanto.’ Edo Japan’s samurai fight to defend Earth, but the shōgun cowardly surrenders when he realizes the aliens’ power.

He agrees to an unequal contract with the aliens, placing a ban on carrying swords in public and allowing the invaders to enter the country.

The samurai’s swords are confiscated, and the Tokugawa bakufu becomes a puppet government.

The series focuses on an eccentric samurai, Gintoki Sakata, who works as an odd-jobs freelancer. Although the story is mostly episodic, a few story arcs and recurring antagonists develop.

Source: Gintama anime’s website