# Gintama Creator’s Very First Manga Is Finally Getting Dandelion — And Netflix Is Bringing It to the World in April 2026

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Published: 2026-03-02  
Updated: 2026-03-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you’re a Gintama fan, this one’s going to hit differently. Netflix has officially confirmed the anime adaptation of **Dandelion** — the very first manga ever created by legendary *Gintama* author **Hideaki Sorachi**. And yes, it’s coming sooner than you think: **April 2026**, globally, exclusively on Netflix.

This isn’t just another anime announcement. This is the origin story of one of manga’s most beloved creators, finally getting the animated treatment it always deserved.

## Dandelion Netflix Anime — All Key Details

| 📌 Detail | ℹ️ Info |
| --- | --- |
| 🎬 Series Title | Dandelion |
| ✍️ Original Creator | Hideaki Sorachi (Gintama) |
| 📖 Source Material | One-shot manga, originally published in Weekly Shonen Jump (2002) |
| 📺 Streaming Platform | Netflix (Global Exclusive) |
| 📅 Release Window | April 2026 |
| 🎞️ Number of Episodes | 7 episodes |
| 🏢 Animation Studio | NAZ (Hamatora, Thermae Romae Novae) |
| 🎙️ Lead Voice Cast | Chikahiro Kobayashi (Tetsuo Tanba), Megumi Han (Misaki Kurogane) |
| 🎬 Director | Daisuke Mataga (Grimoire of Zero) |
| 🎵 Music | Yūki Hayashi (My Hero Academia, Haikyu!!) |
| 📝 Series Composition | Yōsuke Suzuki |

## What Is Dandelion Actually About?

Think of it as a supernatural workplace drama with a big heart — and plenty of Sorachi’s signature comedic DNA woven through every scene.

The story is set inside the **“Japan Angel Federation Sendoff Department”** — a bureaucratic afterlife division with a very specific and tender mission. Two agents, the rough-but-kind-hearted **Tetsuo Tanba** and his deceptively fierce partner **Misaki Kurogane**, are tasked with finding earthbound spirits — souls stuck in limbo because of unresolved regrets — and gently helping them find peace so they can move on.

Unlike other divisions that rush the process, the Dandelion department slows down, listens, and truly cares. It’s a beautiful premise — equal parts funny and emotional — and exactly the kind of storytelling Sorachi has always been brilliant at.

![Dandelion](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-50-1024x576.png)

The original manga was a standalone “one-shot” published in **Weekly Shonen Jump in 2002** — the very piece that kickstarted Sorachi’s career before Gintama took over the world. Netflix is expanding this compact story into a **seven-episode limited series**, giving it the room to breathe and explore that a single chapter never could.

According to [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gintama), Gintama ran for over 700 chapters and is widely regarded as one of the greatest manga series ever created — making the adaptation of Sorachi’s debut work an event of genuine cultural significance for the anime community.

## The Cast and Crew Are Already Impressive

Voice acting legend **Chikahiro Kobayashi** — known for *Beastars* and *Golden Kamuy* — brings Tetsuo Tanba to life, while **Megumi Han**, the iconic voice of Gon from *Hunter x Hunter*, voices Misaki. Both actors have prior ties to the Gintama universe, which adds a wonderful layer of continuity for longtime fans.

And with **Yūki Hayashi** — the composer behind *My Hero Academia* and *Haikyu!!* — handling the score, the emotional beats of Dandelion are in very safe hands.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What is Dandelion on Netflix and who created it?**

Dandelion is a 7-episode Netflix anime based on the debut one-shot manga by Gintama creator Hideaki Sorachi, originally published in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2002.

### **Q: When does Dandelion release on Netflix and how many episodes does it have?**

 Dandelion is set to premiere globally on Netflix in April 2026, consisting of seven episodes produced by animation studio NAZ.