Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames vs Purl
Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.7/10 for Purl). Purl is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are animation, comedy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames | Purl | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2019 |
| Length | – | 9m |
| Genres | Action, Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction | Animation, Comedy |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Naoya Ando | Kristen Lester |
| Main cast | Tomokazu Sugita, Akira Ishida, Rie Kugimiya, Kazuya Nakai, Kappei Yamaguchi | Bret Parker, Michael Yates, Emily Davis, Michael Daley, Michael Frederickson |
Synopsis
Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames
Upon meeting a young boy named Seita who makes a living as a pickpocket, Gintoki discovers that he is pickpocketing out of a desire to meet his long-lost mother, Hinowa, Yoshiwara's number one courtesan. Gintoki and his friends venture to Yoshiwara to fulfill Seita's wish, but standing in their way is Housen, the Night King who rules Yoshiwara.
Purl
Purl, an earnest ball of yarn, gets a job at a fast-paced, male-centered startup company. Things start to unravel as Purl tries to fit in with this tight-knit group, but she must ask herself how far is she willing to go to get the acceptance she yearns for and if, in the end, it is worth it.
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