Picture: Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames – Bandai Namco Pictures
Expanding its growing collection of top-tier anime acquisitions, Netflix is set to bring the newest chapter of the beloved Gintama franchise to its platform. Gintama: the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames officially premieres on the streaming service on August 27, 2026.
Produced by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Naoya Andou, Gintama: the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames is a Japanese action-comedy anime feature. Following its theatrical debut in Japan on February 13, 2026, the film made an impressive splash, pulling in $2.64 million during its first three days and securing the #2 spot at the box office on opening weekend. This new feature serves as a cinematic retelling of episodes 139–146 of the original anime series, adapting the iconic Yoshiwara Enjou arc (manga chapters 210 through 228).
When is Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames coming to Netflix?
Fans can officially mark their calendars as Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames arrives globally on Netflix on August 27, 2026. The movie is already featured in the platform’s “Worth the Wait” lineup, allowing users to queue up a reminder so they don’t miss the launch.
An official promotional trailer for the movie is also available to view over on AnimeSelect’s YouTube channel.
What is the plot of Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames?
Here is a complete breakdown of the storyline:
The Yorozuya crew ventures deep into Yoshiwara, a sprawling underground red-light zone hidden from sunlight where conventional laws hold no power. Gintoki Sakata and his companions take on a job to help Seita, a young pickpocket who is desperately searching for his long-lost mother—believed to be Hinowa, the premier courtesan of Yoshiwara. However, the subterranean city is ruled with an iron fist by Housen, the ruthless “Night King” belonging to the combat-obsessed Yato clan. To fulfill the boy’s heartfelt wish, Gintoki must brave the overwhelming shadows, overthrow Housen’s tyrannical regime, liberate the captive courtesans, and finally bring light to an eternal night.
Who is in the cast of Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames?
At present, announcements have only been made regarding the original Japanese voice cast, and it remains unconfirmed whether an English dub will be available upon release.
Here is the starring Japanese voice lineup for Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames:
- Tomokazu Sugita (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) as Gintoki Sakata
- Rie Kugimiya (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) as Kagura
- Daisuke Sakaguchi (One Piece) as Shinpachi Shimura
- Akira Ishida (Naruto) as Kotarou Katsura
- Kazuya Nakai (One Piece) as Toushirou Hijikata
- Kenichi Suzumura (Legend of the Galactic Heroes) as Sougo Okita
- Yuuko Kaida as Tsukuyo
- Satoshi Hino as Kamui
- Susumu Chiba as Susumu Chiba
- Tetsuharu Oota as Sagaru Yamazaki
What is the film’s runtime?
The feature has a total runtime of 124 minutes.
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