A new spin-off series for Gintama, titled Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class, began its release on October 7, 2025. According to the official website, the first episode was broadcast at 12:00 am Japanese Standard Time. It’s an adaptation of the light novel of the same name, written by Tomohito Osaki and illustrated by the original creator, Hideaki Sorachi.
The opening theme song for Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class is Sakurakaze by virtual YouTuber Botchi Boromaru, while the ending theme song is titled Underclass HERO by LONGMAN. Bandai Namco Pictures is in charge of animation, with Shinji Takeuchi returning as the chief animation director. Let’s dive more into the spin-off series.
Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class – Episode Count & Release Schedule
Unlike the 367 episodes that Gintama had, Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class is expected to have 12 episodes in Season 1. If the series goes with the weekly schedule, each episode is expected to be released on Tuesdays at midnight (Japanese Standard Time). Here’s a full release schedule:
The time and date will change, depending on your zone. For most zones, it will be out every Monday. Here’s a full breakdown of what time Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class will be available for each region:
Episode 2 is expected to be out on October 14, 2025, at 12:00 am JST. You can refer to the table above to determine when it’s released for your region. Notably, Crunchyroll will stream the episodes an hour after their broadcast on Japanese networks.
Where to Watch Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class
The spin-off will broadcast on Tokyo TV and its affiliates during its initial release in Japan. Moreover, Web3 anime-styled brand Azuki’s Anime.com platform will stream it in the United States, and Crunchyroll has licensed the rights, too. For countries in South and Southeast Asia (outside Australia and New Zealand), Medialink will stream it on Ani-One’s YouTube channel.
The Plot and Cast of Gintama: Mr Ginpachi’s Zany Class
Volume 1 of the light novel was published on February 3, 2006. The latest volume was released recently, on October 3, 2025, and is the tenth in the series. Gintama: Mr Ginpachi’s Zany Class is set in high school instead of the Edo period, with the protagonist, Gintoki Sakata, as the teacher.
His name in the spin-off is Ginpachi Sakata, and now he’s in charge of Gintama High School’s Class 3-Z, full of ragtag and odd students. We watch him navigate his life, which is more of a rollercoaster, and approach it with the familiar nonchalant attitude. The first episode’s title is My Tutor Always Says It’s Okay If I Don’t Score 100, 70 Is Good.
You will have to be a seasoned Gintama fan to enjoy the humor. Many of the characters and respective casts return for the spin-off. Here’s a full list who familiar names:
There’s plenty to love about Gintama: Mr Ginpachi’s Zany Class if you’re a Gintama fan. It freshly revives the series, offering a new environment and new interactions between the characters.
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Gintama: Mr Ginpachi’s Zany Class can currently be streamed on Crunchyroll.
