Command Battle RPG "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle" Fully Embodying "Gintama" Style, Holds "Yagyu Arc" Story Event!
SEGA Corporation announced that the iOS/Android RPG "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle" will hold its fourth story event, "Yagyu Arc," starting today, May 1st (Friday). Additionally, a pick-up gacha for the new character "SSR [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu" and a repost campaign where all users can receive the evolution material "Evolution Justaway" are also underway.
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SEGA Corporation announced that the iOS/Android RPG "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle" will hold its fourth story event, "Yagyu Arc," starting today, May 1st (Friday).
■ "Yagyu Arc" Story Event Held!
Event Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - June 1, 2026 (Monday) 14:59 JST
The fourth story event, "Yagyu Arc," for "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle" is currently underway. By progressing through limited-time quests and collecting "Yushoroku Coins," players can exchange them for various luxurious rewards, including gacha tickets and materials to obtain equipment for featured characters.
■ Pick-up Gacha for "SSR [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu" is Now On!
Event Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - June 1, 2026 (Monday) 14:59 JST
To commemorate the holding of the "Yagyu Arc" story event, various gachas with an increased appearance rate for "SSR [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu" and "SS [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu's Equipment" are currently being held. Furthermore, pick-up gachas for characters appearing in this story event are scheduled to be held sequentially.
＜SSR [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu＞
■ SSR Evolution Material "Evolution Justaway" Appears! Commemorative Campaign Held!
Event Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - May 8, 2026 (Friday) 23:59 JST
"Evolution Justaway" was newly implemented on April 27th (Monday). "Evolution Justaway" is a versatile evolution material that can be used for the evolution of any SSR card.
To commemorate the implementation of this card, which aids in character development, a repost campaign is being conducted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle." If the total number of reposts and likes for the campaign target post reaches 5,000 during the campaign period, all users will receive one "Evolution Justaway ☆1." We encourage everyone to participate.
＜Application Period＞
Until May 8, 2026 (Friday) 23:59 JST
＜How to Participate＞
(1) Follow the official X account of "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle" (@gintama_battle)
(2) Repost & Like the campaign target post
(3) If the total number of reposts and likes for the target post reaches 5,000, all users will receive one "Evolution Justaway ☆1."
*When using Justaway for evolution, the same number of cards of the same rank (number of stars) as the character you want to evolve is required.
■ What is "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle"?
"Gintama," where anything goes, is now available as a game for iOS/Android! Players become a resident of Kabuki-cho and can relive famous scenes with Gintoki and his friends. Please enjoy the chaotic yet intense battles unique to "Gintama."
【Title Overview】
Title Name: Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle
Supported OS: iOS / Android
App Store URL: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id6749658164?mt=8
Google Play URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.soulspirits
Release Date: February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
Price: Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)
Genre: RPG
Manufacturer: SEGA Corporation
Developer: NextNinja Co., Ltd.
Planning/Production: SEGA Corporation / BANDAI NAMCO Pictures Inc.
Official Website: https://gintama-battle.jp/
Official X: https://x.com/gintama_battle
Copyright Notice:
© Hideaki Sorachi / Shueisha･TV Tokyo･Dentsu･BNP･Aniplex
© SEGA / NextNinja
■ Company names and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
■ "Yagyu Arc" Story Event Held!
Event Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - June 1, 2026 (Monday) 14:59 JST
The fourth story event, "Yagyu Arc," for "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle" is currently underway. By progressing through limited-time quests and collecting "Yushoroku Coins," players can exchange them for various luxurious rewards, including gacha tickets and materials to obtain equipment for featured characters.
■ Pick-up Gacha for "SSR [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu" is Now On!
Event Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - June 1, 2026 (Monday) 14:59 JST
To commemorate the holding of the "Yagyu Arc" story event, various gachas with an increased appearance rate for "SSR [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu" and "SS [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu's Equipment" are currently being held. Furthermore, pick-up gachas for characters appearing in this story event are scheduled to be held sequentially.
＜SSR [Yagyu] Kyubei Yagyu＞
■ SSR Evolution Material "Evolution Justaway" Appears! Commemorative Campaign Held!
Event Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - May 8, 2026 (Friday) 23:59 JST
"Evolution Justaway" was newly implemented on April 27th (Monday). "Evolution Justaway" is a versatile evolution material that can be used for the evolution of any SSR card.
To commemorate the implementation of this card, which aids in character development, a repost campaign is being conducted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle." If the total number of reposts and likes for the campaign target post reaches 5,000 during the campaign period, all users will receive one "Evolution Justaway ☆1." We encourage everyone to participate.
＜Application Period＞
Until May 8, 2026 (Friday) 23:59 JST
＜How to Participate＞
(1) Follow the official X account of "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle" (@gintama_battle)
(2) Repost & Like the campaign target post
(3) If the total number of reposts and likes for the target post reaches 5,000, all users will receive one "Evolution Justaway ☆1."
*When using Justaway for evolution, the same number of cards of the same rank (number of stars) as the character you want to evolve is required.
■ What is "Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle"?
"Gintama," where anything goes, is now available as a game for iOS/Android! Players become a resident of Kabuki-cho and can relive famous scenes with Gintoki and his friends. Please enjoy the chaotic yet intense battles unique to "Gintama."
【Title Overview】
Title Name: Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle
Supported OS: iOS / Android
App Store URL: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id6749658164?mt=8
Google Play URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.soulspirits
Release Date: February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
Price: Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)
Genre: RPG
Manufacturer: SEGA Corporation
Developer: NextNinja Co., Ltd.
Planning/Production: SEGA Corporation / BANDAI NAMCO Pictures Inc.
Official Website: https://gintama-battle.jp/
Official X: https://x.com/gintama_battle
Copyright Notice:
© Hideaki Sorachi / Shueisha･TV Tokyo･Dentsu･BNP･Aniplex
© SEGA / NextNinja
■ Company names and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.