"Jantama", Celebrating Anime Gintama Collaboration, Releases 12-Minute Animated PV: Familiar Gintama Cast Faces Off Against Ichihime in a Mahjong Match Over "Premium Beef"

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/456/G045646/20251003023/

Editorial Department: Igarashi | 2025/10/03 09:01 (UTC)

Yostar today (October 3, 2025) has released a special animated promotional video commemorating the upcoming collaboration between the competitive mahjong game “Mahjong Soul -JanTama-” (BROWSER / iOS / Android / PC) and the anime “Gintama.”

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This animated PV was produced by BN Pictures, the studio behind the Gintama anime. It features well-known characters such as Sakata Gintoki, Shinpachi Shimura, and Kotaro Katsura competing in a mahjong match against one-hime from Mahjong Soul—with premium beef on the line.

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The 12-minute animated video is packed with the signature comedic banter and wit characteristic of Gintama, offering a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the long-running anime series.

In celebration of this PV release, Mahjong Soul’s official X account (formerly Twitter) is hosting a special follow-and-retweet campaign giving away premium beef to four lucky winners. Fans can imagine joining in with friends just like Gintoki and crew—playing mahjong over a high-stakes meat bet!

Official Website for “Mahjong Soul -JanTama-”

Competitive Mahjong Game “Mahjong Soul -JanTama-”
New Collaboration Anime PV Released in Celebration of TV Anime “Gintama”!
Produced by BN Pictures, a 12-minute full-length showdown between Gintoki and friends versus one-hime!

Yostar Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of an all-new collaboration anime promotional video celebrating the official partnership between its competitive mahjong game “Mahjong Soul -JanTama-” and the TV anime “Gintama.” The video has been released exclusively on the official Mahjong Soul YouTube channel.

One-hime Faces Off Against Gintama Characters at the Yorozuya! New Collaboration Anime PV Now Live!

In this new animated PV produced by BN Pictures, the animation studio behind “Gintama,” viewers will enjoy a 12-minute full-length showcase of one-hime—the top player from Mahjong Soul—facing off against key characters from “Gintama” at Gintoki’s Yorozuya. Be sure to watch!

▼ “Mahjong Soul × Gintama: Collaboration Announcement Promo Anime”
https://youtu.be/NAc9dgyDp-U
※ Available until the collaboration ends

Further details about this collaboration will be announced through Mahjong Soul’s official X account and in-game notifications. Stay tuned for more updates!

SNS Campaign Celebrating the PV Release: Win Premium Beef!

To commemorate the release of the Gintama × Mahjong Soul animated PV, a special follow-and-retweet campaign is now live on Mahjong Soul’s official X account. Four lucky participants will win premium beef! We look forward to your entries.

[Prize Details]
Premium beef – 4 winners

[How to Enter]

  1. Follow the official Mahjong Soul X account (@MahjongSoul_JP)
  2. Retweet the campaign post below:
    https://x.com/MahjongSoul_JP/status/1973946548053815676

[Entry Period]
October 3 (Fri) – October 10 (Fri), 23:59
※ Winners will be contacted via direct message on X (formerly Twitter).
※ Prizes will be shipped by post after the campaign ends.
※ Shipping is limited to within Japan only.