A final farewell for all Gintama fans; Will there be a new Gintama Project?

The last (and ‘very final’) portion of Gintama released in 2021. And the almost two-decade-old franchise ended, leaving fans heartbroken. But finally, fans have a chance for a proper Gintama final farewell.

A new farewell visual released on Monday, Nov 14th, 2022, for the Gintama Post-Anime Festival. The visual is a little different from the first announcement.

Gintama’s new event happening soon

gintama farewell new visual
Courtesy of @gintamamovie on Twitter

There is almost no need to introduce Gintama. This fan-favorite franchise has been one of the most legendary comic series over. Being one of the most recognizable show ever made.

The above new visual shows the main characters of Gintama – the Yoruzuya (Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and Sadaharu). The Joi warriors Katsura and Shinsuke Takasugi with Elizabeth. And the Shinsengumi (Kondo, Hijikata, and Okita). Elizabeth holds a board with “Ato no Matsuri” written on it.

Although the name is speculative, “Ato no Matsuri” does imply “After Festival“, referring to the event. The event will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena in Tokyo on March 19, 2023. The venue will be the same which has been used 6 times since 2010 for Gintama events. Bringing fans a sense of nostalgia.

Appearances and charges in the Gintama farewell event

gintaam final goodbye
Courtesy of Epic Stream

The voice cast for the anime series will also make an appearance. Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki), Daisuke Sakaguchi (Shinpachi), Rie Kugemiya (Kagura), and many more from the cast will be present. Rock Band DOES, who sang a couple of theme songs for Gintama previously, will likewise perform at the festival.

  • Tickets for the occasion start at 5500 yen (about $40) for a box seat and up to 9900 yen (about $71) for an S seat.
  • Since Nov 14th, they have been accepting advance lottery applications for tickets. Gintama fans make it quick!

Will there be a new Gintama project announced at the event?

Gintama new anime
via Crunchyroll

Gintama fans are very excited about its future as the event could divulge the production of another new project. Events, such as these have frequently been reported in the renewal of shows. Gintama likewise has adequate source material left to cover another TV Anime or Film. All the main voice cast from the TV Anime will assemble at this event.

However, there is only a 5/100 % chance that this is a new project announcement. Speculations recommend that this occasion is to say goodbye to the franchise once and for all. Most likely be the official end.

Conclusion

gintama farewell with a new visual realeased
via Otaku USA Magazine
  • Sorachi’s Gintama manga ran from 2003-2019, and the final TV anime episode aired in October 2018, followed by the Gintama: The Very Final anime film in 2021.
  • The full series is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Gintama unquestionably left us all with blissful memories and certainly stand-out when it came to illogical humor. We can expect that the festival should be a great success as it reunites everybody for one last farewell.

To know more about the Gintama final farewell event, make sure to keep an eye out on Spiel Times.

Crunchyroll depicts the story of Gintama as:

“In a world where aliens have invaded Edo Period Japan, skyscrapers, trains and motor bikes have replaced the simple life of Earth inhabitants. One man however, still carries the soul of a samurai, Gintoki Sakata, otherwise known as Yorozuya Gin-san. As reckless as he is, Gintoki carries his own resolve and is ready to take on any challenge with his fellow companions.”

Sources: Official Twitter Account, Crunchyroll

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