Just sharing something that made me smile today - Gintama is second Jump's weekly ranking this time. It usually gets very decent placements but it's rare to see it this high, surpassed only by Naruto. Granted One Piece is absent this week, so Gintama could possibly have ended up a spot lower, but second or third, that's awesome anyway ( Read more... )

New OP is "Dilemma" by ecosystem
New ED is "Anagura" by 黒猫チェルシー (Kuroneko Chelsea)

They will most likely air on the 3rd of October (guess).

Looks like Gintama' is continuing after all, unless they are for a new Yorinuki Gintama-san or something.

For those who don't follow Yorozuya Soul, the Gintama x Sket Dance crossover will be airing September 26th (Sket Dance version will be on the 29th)! Check out the link below for pics of awesomeness~

http://yorozuya.baratie.org/forums/index.php?topic=512.0

A friend of mine shared the result of Gintama's 3rd popularity poll that was published along with chapter 351 (Source: http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=1065967506 and http://jumpnetabare.greenpotion.net/article/198191689.html):

( Results here )

OP - Tougenkyou Alien (桃源郷エイリアン) by serial TV drama
ED - Samurai Heart (サムライハート) by SPYAIR

Source: 2ch (correct me if the English/Romaji names aren't right, I've used online translators)

Both great bands, and serial TV drama really fit's Gintama's style.

Hey everyone, Lunar New Year is here, so let's celebrate our favorite Chinese alien girl! I wrote a special entry on her. Check it out at:

www.mangatherapy.com/post/3068381078/ode-to-kagura-gintama

What's everyone's favorite Kagura moment?

*wanders back in again from ANN*

News: Top Anime Movies at Japanese Box Office: 2010

PS: I dont know about you guys but I took a lot of petty petty pleasure from seeing Gintama top Naruto.

Saw this while looking through ANN.

News: Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, December 13-19

How I wish I had a copy. @___@

I was going to go to bed when I saw a video for the upcoming Gintama episodes on my friends list and got about a few seconds in when it suddenly hit me like rocketlauncher. THE ANIME IS BACK. GINTAMA. IS. BACK. SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD.
(though technically it never left, forgive me gintama manga I shall catch up on you tonight)

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Well, if anyone's interested...

Eli-ossan has just announced on his twitter that the Spring Festival 2010 DVD will be released on 23 March 2011, which is well, around the Spring Festival 2011 period, so..
Here's a sneak peek of what to expect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0qDpGdcs7k
On Amazon: http://amzn.to/eiJ4NE

I fervently hope that someone ( Read more... )