Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi Sensei complete release schedule: All episodes and when they come

The world of Gintama is back as Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi Sensei, and this time, it is taking place in a school setting. This series takes the beloved cast of Hideaki Sorachi’s iconic comedy and drops them into a high school setting, led by the ever-inept teacher, Gin-san, as Sakata Ginpachi.

Originally, this series was a parody light novel written by Tomohito Ōsaki and illustrated by Sorachi himself. This reimagined spin-off series has now been brought to life as a full-fledged anime.

Unlike traditional Gintama episodes that became popular and thrived on randomness and chaotic filler gags, Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi Sensei promises a structured yet absurdly funny experience.

With Ginpachi, fans can expect every episode to have everything from absurd classroom antics to touching, philosophical moments hidden beneath the laughter. To sum it up, whether you’ve watched Gintama before or not, this spin-off is shaping up to be a nostalgia-packed comedy ride.

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Complete episode release schedule

Here’s the full Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi Sensei episode schedule so far (subject to change):

Each new episode will air weekly, keeping the same time slot across all regions.

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Release times across regions

Episodes stream weekly on Crunchyroll for audiences in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS regions. Japanese viewers can catch it on TV Tokyo and its affiliated channels. The timing for them will vary from region to region. Here is a list of the timing for the episode to be released worldwide:

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What to expect from Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi Sensei

This new anime is a delightful parody that turns the Gintama world into a chaotic school drama. Gin-san’s trademark laziness takes center stage as he dodges teaching responsibilities, indulges in sake breaks, and lets his students, Shinpachi, Kagura, Hijikata, Okita, and others run wild. Expect an unpredictable mix of humor, heart, and meta-commentary on school life.

With the first episode being released, once this is confirmed that the original style of Gintama will be bold and unapologetic. With more episodes to come, we can be sure that this spin-off series will continue breaking barriers to traditional storytelling and make sure that the viewers get tired of laughing.

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Staff and Music for Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi Sensei anime

The staff who worked to bring the story to life are as follows:

• Director: Natsumi Higashida (Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun)
• Chief Director: Makoto Moriwaki (Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun)
• Series Composition: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu and Mitei Mark II
• Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Shinji Takeuchi (Gintama)
• Music: Audio Highs
• Studio: BN Pictures

Themes:

• Opening: “Sakurakaze (Cherry Blossom Wind)” by Botchi Boromaru
• Ending: “Underclass HERO” by LONGMAN

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Fan reaction

Gintama is a one-of-a-kind series that has always made its fans laugh. That is why, when this spin-off series was announced, Gintama fans were overjoyed and flooded social media with their excitement. Some of the recurring types of comment are:

"surprised it took this long to adapt the spin off. can't wait!" said one fan.

"ME AND THE FELLOW GIN FANS WILL BE THERE!!!" added another fan.

"it has been years. can't wait for gin sensei and sorachi sensei to comeback!" stated by a fan.

While the original series has been completed, it is rare to see the anime community this hyped for a spin-off series.

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Final thoughts

More than a simple spinoff, Gintama: 3-Z Ginpachi Sensei feels like a celebration of everything fans loved about the original series, its eccentric humor, emotional unpredictability, and deep affection for its characters. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer looking to dip your toes into Gintama’s world, this anime is set to deliver twelve weeks of laughter and nostalgia, ending the year with a bang.