As previously announced, Gintama’s (銀魂) live action movie will get a three-episode drama aired in July. The drama is now revealed to be adapted from the original manga’s Mitsuba Arc.
Staff and cast members from the movie will reprise their roles in this drama series that tells the tragic story of Okita Sougo’s sister, Okita Mitsuba. Actress Kie Kitano is cast as Mitsuba.
Screenshots of the drama have been updated on the official website.
Gintama is adapted from the manga of the same title, which is illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi (空知英秋) and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story revolves around the Yorozuya trio – Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura, and their daily lives in Edo.
The drama will air on 15th July and the live action movie will premiere on 14th July, 2017
Drama official website: https://pc.video.dmkt-sp.jp/ft/s0000669#