TV Tokyo to Host World Premiere of 'Gintama - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class' at Anime Expo 2025

TOKYO, JAPAN – June 7, 2025 – TV TOKYO Corporation is excited to announce the world premiere of its highly anticipated GINTAMA spin-off anime, “GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class,” at Anime Expo 2025. This marks a significant moment for fans worldwide, offering the exclusive opportunity to be among the first to experience a full episode screening and engage with special panel content.

The premiere panel is scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 4:20 PM PDT in Panel Room 408AB at the Los Angeles Convention Center, during Anime Expo.

Attendees of the “[WORLD PREMIERE] GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class” panel, presented by TV TOKYO, can look forward to:

● World Premiere Episode Screening: Be the very first to see a complete episode of the new GINTAMA spin-off series.
● Special Message from the Odd Jobs: Enjoy valuable messages from the highly popular characters Gintoki Sakata (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita), Shinpachi Shimura (voiced by Daisuke Sakaguchi), and Kagura (voiced by Rie Kugimiya).
● Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Discover the creative process and fascinating details behind the making of the anime.
● New Merchandise Reveal: Explore upcoming merchandise inspired by the GINTAMA universe.
● Exciting Giveaways: Participate in games and a quiz for a chance to win exclusive GINTAMA prizes.

”We are incredibly proud to bring the world premiere of 'GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class' to Anime Expo 2025, a premier event for anime enthusiasts,” said Makoto Hijikata, Producer, TV TOKYO. “This spin-off offers a fresh and hilarious take on the beloved GINTAMA world, and we eagerly anticipate sharing it with fans for the very first time. We are committed to delivering entertaining content, and this series exemplifies that dedication.”

Dive deeper into the zany and unpredictable GINTAMA universe at this must-attend panel!

Panel Information
Title: [WORLD PREMIERE] GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:20 PM PDT
Location: Panel Room 408AB at Los Angeles Convention Center

Anime Expo 2025 takes place July 3-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Visit the official website at https://www.anime-expo.org/ for more information and to purchase a badge.

About GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class

Based on the spin-off novel of the popular manga GINTAMA, “GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class” (Also known as “Gintama: 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei”) reimagines Gintoki Sakata as an eccentric homeroom teacher, guiding his equally unique students through hilarious and often nonsensical lessons.

About TV TOKYO

TV TOKYO Corporation is a leading Japanese television station headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and a key station of the TX Network. Renowned for its diverse and popular anime programming, TV TOKYO has been a cornerstone of Japanese pop culture, broadcasting numerous globally recognized and beloved series.