PHILIPPINES — Fans of the long running samurai comedy series Gintama will soon have the opportunity to experience the franchise on the big screen as Gintama: The Very Final and the Gintama 20th Anniversary Saga are scheduled to screen in select cinemas across the Philippines.
The screenings celebrate two decades of the hit anime and manga created by Hideaki Sorachi, bringing both the climactic finale of the anime and several of its most memorable story arcs to theaters for Filipino audiences.
Gintama: The Very Final
Originally released in Japan in 2021, Gintama: The Very Final serves as the concluding chapter of the anime adaptation. The film follows the final battle involving samurai freelancer Gintoki Sakata and his allies as they face their greatest conflict in a struggle that will determine the fate of Edo.
The movie features the return of the original voice cast including Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Sakaguchi, and Rie Kugimiya, and was produced by Bandai Namco Pictures.
For its Philippine theatrical run, Gintama: The Very Final will be screened exclusively through SM Cinema locations nationwide.
Participating SM Cinema Locations
- To be available soon
Screening schedules and ticket availability may vary by location and are expected to be announced through official SM Cinema platforms.
Gintama 20th Anniversary Saga
Alongside the final film, special theatrical screenings celebrating the 20th anniversary of Gintama will also be held in the Philippines. These releases revisit some of the anime’s most iconic story arcs, presented as compilation films for cinema audiences.
The Gintama 20th Anniversary Saga will be screened exclusively through Robinsons Movieworld.
Featured Story Arcs
The anniversary saga will include theatrical presentations of several popular arcs from the anime series, including:
- Yoshiwara in Flames Arc
- Shinsengumi Crisis Arc
- Kabukicho Four Devas Arc
- Ikkokukeisei-sen Arc
These arcs are widely regarded as some of the most memorable storylines in the series, highlighting major character developments, intense battles, and the emotional storytelling that helped make Gintama one of Japan’s most beloved anime franchises.
Participating Robinsons Movieworld Locations
- Robinsons Manila
- Robinsons Galleria
- Robinsons Magnolia
- Robinsons Place Cebu
- Robinsons Antipolo
- Robinsons Dasmariñas
Showtimes and ticket details are expected to be announced through the official Robinsons Movieworld channels.
Celebrating 20 Years of Gintama
First serialized in 2003 and later adapted into a long running anime series, Gintama became known for its unique blend of samurai action, absurd comedy, and pop culture parody.
With the theatrical screenings of Gintama: The Very Final at SM Cinema and the 20th Anniversary Saga at Robinsons Movieworld, Filipino fans will have the opportunity to celebrate two decades of the franchise and relive some of its most memorable arcs on the big screen.