The online dTV service revealed on Tuesday that the new net anime special in the Gintama franchise will be a two-episode special titled Gintama The Semi-Final and a prequel to the upcoming Gintama The Final anime film. dTV also unveiled a new visual for the special.
The manga has also inspired various original video anime (OVA), event anime, two live-action films, and two live-action net spinoffs.
The film will be based on the finale of the original manga, combined with new story elements.
The net anime will debut exclusively on dTV on January 15.