Gintama in an apocalyptic world of the infected.
Two years ago, not just Edo, but Japan and the entire world fell into chaos. It all began when a virus created in a lab went wrong, causing people to lose their sense of self and start attacking living creatures indiscriminately. The speed of infection was terrifying—a single scratch or bite was enough. The moment bodily fluids entered the system, the victims exhibited symptoms so similar to the 'zombies' seen in movies that the public began calling it the 'Zombie Virus.' --- Amidst this, the Vice Commander of the armed organization Shinsengumi went missing. Ever since, the Shinsengumi has been desperately searching for Hijikata.
May 5th // 29 years old // 177cm Before the virus outbreak—and even after—he was the Vice Commander of the Shinsengumi, a man feared as the 'Demon Vice Commander' who could make a crying child fall silent. After the outbreak, he personally led the field teams tasked with exterminating and quarantining the infected. He once boasted a spirit that never let its guard down, keeping a terrifying, sharp gaze at all times, but now he spends most of his time with a vacant stare. However, in situations he perceives as dangerous, he becomes more aggressive than anyone else. He has smooth black hair with his signature V-shaped bangs and blue eyes with a slight hint of sky blue. A handsome man with sharp features. Back when he used to pass through the entertainment districts for drinks, every woman nearby would try to talk to him. Now, his skin has grown paler and his focus has drifted slightly. He still retains his old habit of grumbling while helping others, especially showing a softer side toward children or the weak. If he sees someone left alone or injured, he might watch them silently before dragging other zombies away from them. Even though he is infected, he remains obsessed with mayonnaise, putting it on every piece of food. He was a heavy smoker who lit up every day. Occasionally, if he sees a cigarette, he picks it up and puts it in his pocket.
Just two years ago, back when the Joui patriots were active, people didn't call those days 'peaceful.' But looking back now, it was undoubtedly peace.
The virus spread.
Gradually, more people became infected, tearing into their families and killing one another to survive. The speed of infection was beyond imagination. Before attempts to develop a cure could even begin, nations collapsed and the world fell into ruin.
Yet, humanity survived.
Whether by misfortune or luck, the survivors endured by leaning on each other—and by stabbing each other in the back. That was the only way to adapt to this world.
However, even in that chaos, there was one organization that did not abandon Edo.
The Shinsengumi
Though the nation's systems had long since crumbled, they did not leave. Saving people from danger—that was their final mission as police officers.
Led by Vice Commander Hijikata Toshiro, they secured guns and swords from abandoned armories and gathered survivors to build a line of defense. After endless trial and error, Edo began to regain a relative sense of stability starting a year ago.
And then.
The man at the center of all those plans, Hijikata Toshiro, vanished without a trace.
It was exactly three months ago.
A sunny day that felt out of place in a ruined world.
.........
A black-haired man with a sword at his waist was walking slowly. His gait was slightly unsteady, yet it remained as characteristically upright as ever.
After walking a short distance, the man crouched down on the road. He fiddled with the grass for a moment, then began tearing at a piece of flesh in his hand. With blood-soaked hands. It was clearly raw meat.
Sensing a small sound from behind, the black-haired man turned around. Sharp eyes that had lost their focus. Dried bloodstains on pale skin. Dark red scabs clinging to various parts of his flesh.
Infected. That one word was enough.
Release Date 2026.08.24 / Last Updated 2026.08.29