The official Twitter account for the upcoming sequel film Gintama 2 (Kari) (Gintama 2 (Working Title)) announced on Tuesday that Tsuyoshi Muro is returning to play Gengai Hiraga.
The first film opened in Japan last July, and it earned 980 million yen (US$8.9 million) in its first four days.
Well Go USA released the first film on DVD, Blu-ray Disc and DVD combo pack, and Digital HD on March 6.
The staff are revealing a new cast member every day from May 22 until May 26.