TOKYO TV will present the world premiere of anime Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class through an official panel at Anime Expo 2025. This spin-off is adapted from the novel Gintama: 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei and will be presented in a special event with a variety of exclusive content.
Special Panel at Anime Expo 2025
Anime Expo is an annual anime-themed convention held in the United States and one of the biggest events for the Japanese entertainment industry. This year, Anime Expo 2025 (AX 2025) will take place on July 3-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with many anime franchises already confirming their attendance.
The panel titled "[WORLD PREMIERE] Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class" will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 15:30 to 16:20 PDT in Panel Room 408AB.
The event is hosted by TOKYO TV and will feature the following content:
- The premiere of a full episode of Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class
- Video messages from the main characters: Gintoki Sakata (Tomokazu Sugita), Shinpachi Shimura (Daisuke Sakaguchi), and Kagura (Rie Kugimiya).
- A behind-the-scenes session on the anime production process
- Announcement of new merchandise inspired by the world of Gintama
- Quizzes and games with exclusive prizes
Makoto Hijikata, producer of TV TOKYO, said, "We are very proud to be able to present the world premiere of Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class at Anime Expo 2025, a premier event for anime fans. This spin-off presents a new, humor-filled approach to the universe of GintamaWe're looking forward to sharing it with our fans for the first time."
Potential and Attractiveness of This Spin-Off
Anime Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class presents a new variation of the franchise Gintama which has been widely recognized. This adaptation originates from the official novel and moves the setting of the story to a school environment. The main characters appear in new roles related to education, including Gintoki as a homeroom teacher.
Some key features of Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class includes:
- School setting with slice-of-life format
- Main character Gintama in alternative versions as students and teaching staff
- Situational humor and stand-alone interactions in each episode
- Pop culture references and signature visual style Gintama
- Live production by a team from TOKYO TV
The self-contained story structure allows viewers to enjoy each episode without having to follow the main storyline of the previous series.
About Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class
Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class is an anime adaptation of a spin-off novel that shows an alternate version of the main character Gintama. Gintoki Sakata is presented as an eccentric 3-Z class teacher, with students who are also characters from the main series but come in different roles and dynamics.
This version of grades 3-Z previously appeared in a parody in the main anime, and has now been developed into its own series. The story contains everyday occurrences at school presented in an episodic comedy format. The production of this anime is handled by TV TOKYO and will be shown for the first time at the Anime Expo 2025 panel.
More information regarding the event can be found on the official Anime Expo website anime-expo.org.
