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Netflix has formally confirmed that Dandelion, the debut one-shot manga from Gintama creator Hideaki Sorachi, is being tailored into an anime sequence. Produced by studio NAZ, the restricted sequence is scheduled to reach on Netflix globally in April 2026.
Followers of the legendary sci-fi comedy Gintama have a brand new purpose to rejoice. Netflix introduced on Friday that they’ve greenlit a serialized adaptation of Hideaki Sorachi’s very first work, Dandelion.
Initially revealed in Weekly Shonen Soar in 2002 and later included within the first quantity of the Gintama manga, Dandelion was the work that launched Sorachi’s profession. Whereas the supply materials was a “one-shot” (a standalone story), Netflix has confirmed that the anime adaptation might be expanded right into a seven-episode sequence.
The announcement follows a teaser marketing campaign by a mysterious X account earlier this week, which culminated within the official reveal of the solid and workers, together with an April premiere window. That authentic put up on X picked up over 5 million views.
In true Gintama style, creator Hideaki Sorachi launched a self-deprecating remark concerning the variation of his debut work, poking enjoyable on the streaming big.
“I’m embarrassed about my debut novel, so I don’t reread it, however they’ve dug it up, made it into an anime, and expanded on it in numerous methods. It appears Netflix doesn’t have the phrase ‘delicacy.’ However I would as properly take this chance to go and see these guys for the primary time in 20 years.”
Daichi Nagatomi, the Netflix Anime Artistic Govt Producer, additionally weighed in on the manufacturing, noting the danger concerned in increasing a brief story right into a full sequence:
“The anime Dandelion is a daring and dangerous transfer by the editors at Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Soar… who turned Sorachi-sensei’s debut one-shot manga right into a seven-episode sequence. Netflix was mocked within the promotional video for the Gintama film, however the whole workers labored arduous to create the anime… hoping to offer new sustenance for Sorachi-sensei.”
When will Dandelion be launched on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that Dandelion will start streaming solely on the platform beginning in April 2026, though a selected date has but to be confirmed.
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What’s the plot of Dandelion?
Increasing on the unique premise of the manga, the anime follows the supernatural (and bureaucratic) adventures of the “Japan Angel Federation Sendoff Division.”
The story focuses on two particular brokers: Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane. Their job is to find earthbound spirits who can’t go on to the afterlife on account of lingering regrets. In contrast to different divisions that may rush the method, the “Dandelion” division takes a extra private strategy, listening to the souls’ regrets and serving to them resolve their unfinished enterprise to allow them to go on peacefully.
The sequence is described as a mixture of comedy and drama—a signature mix for Sorachi—that includes a rough-around-the-edges protagonist with a scary face however a form coronary heart, and a misleading companion who appears like a lady however is a formidable pressure.
Who’s within the solid and workers?
Main the solid are two veteran voice actors who’re no strangers to Sorachi’s works.
Chikahiro Kobayashi (identified for Beastars and Golden Kamuy) will voice Tetsuo Tanba. Kobayashi beforehand had a job within the Gintama anime and described the brand new sequence as “stuffed with laughs and deeply shifting.”
Megumi Han (Gon in Hunter x Hunter) will voice Misaki Kurogane.
Behind the scenes, the animation manufacturing is being dealt with by NAZ (Hamatora, Thermae Romae Novae).
Director: Daisuke Mataga (Grimoire of Zero)
Sequence Composition: Yōsuke Suzuki
Character Design: Ai Asari
Music: Yūki Hayashi (My Hero Academia, Haikyu!!)
Image: Dandelion_0914 on X
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