Golden Kamuy: The Abashiri Prison Raid arrives on Netflix July 13 with returning cast, new characters, and expanded Ainu cultural supervision. Catch up now.
Netflix has confirmed that Golden Kamuy: The Abashiri Prison Raid, the second live action film in the franchise, will arrive on the platform on July 13, 2026. The movie adapts one of the manga’s most iconic arcs and follows the television series Golden Kamuy: The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido, which debuted on Netflix in February 2025. After a strong theatrical run in Japan earlier this year, the sequel now joins the full Golden Kamuy live action saga on streaming.
Table of Contents
- What Is Golden Kamuy: The Abashiri Prison Raid
- When Is the Film Releasing on Netflix
- How Did the Film Perform in Japanese Theaters
- Who Is in the Cast
- Who Directed and Produced the Film
- How Does the Film Connect to the Manga
- How Does the Film Connect to the Anime
What Is Golden Kamuy: The Abashiri Prison Raid
Golden Kamuy: The Abashiri Prison Raid adapts one of the manga’s most pivotal arcs, focusing on Saichi Sugimoto and Asirpa’s infiltration of the notorious Abashiri Prison. The story continues the live action narrative that began with the first film and expanded through the 2024 television series.
When Is the Film Releasing on Netflix
Netflix will stream the film worldwide on:
- July 13, 2026
This gives fans weeks to catch up on the first film and the TV series, both already available on the platform.
How Did the Film Perform in Japanese Theaters
The movie premiered in Japan on March 13, 2026, including IMAX screenings.
Opening weekend highlights:
- 246,900 tickets sold
- 368.6 million yen earned in the first three days
- Ranked third at the Japanese box office
These numbers were lower than the first film’s debut, which sold 356,000 tickets and earned 533.8 million yen in January 2024, but still marked a strong performance for a sequel.
Who Is in the Cast
Returning cast members include:
- Kento Yamazaki as Saichi Sugimoto
- Anna Yamada as Asirpa
New cast additions:
- Yū Inaba as Tokishige Usami
- Sōkō Wada as Toshiyuki Kadokura
- Tetta Sugimoto as Anji Toni
These characters expand the Abashiri arc and deepen the conflict surrounding the gold hunt.
Who Directed and Produced the Film
The sequel is directed by Kenji Katagiri, who previously worked on the Golden Kamuy television series. He replaces Shigeaki Kubo, director of the first film.
Key staff:
- Screenplay: Tsutomu Kuroiwa
- Music: Yutaka Yamada
- Ainu Cultural Supervision: Hiroshi Nakagawa and Debo Akibe
- Theme Song: “Kowarete Kieru made” by 10-FEET
The continued involvement of Ainu cultural experts ensures accurate representation of language, customs, and traditions central to the story.
How Does the Film Connect to the Manga
Golden Kamuy began as a manga by Satoru Noda, serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2014 to 2022, spanning 31 volumes. The story follows:
- Saichi Sugimoto, a war veteran
- Asirpa, a young Ainu woman
Together, they search for a hidden Ainu gold treasure while navigating political tensions, indigenous history, and survival in the harsh northern wilderness.
The manga is widely praised for its respectful and detailed portrayal of Ainu culture, a rarity in Japanese mainstream fiction.
How Does the Film Connect to the Anime
The anime adaptation currently has five seasons, with the fifth covering the manga’s final arc and premiering in January 2026. A continuation is planned for late 2026.
The live action timeline:
- January 2024: First film premieres
- May 2024: First film arrives on Netflix
- October 2024: TV series premieres in Japan
- February 2025: TV series arrives on Netflix
- March 2026: Second film premieres in theaters
- July 13, 2026: Second film arrives on Netflix
With everything now on Netflix, fans can watch the entire live action saga in order.