Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Raid Feature Film

Golden Kamuy 2, known in Japanese as Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shugeki hen (ゴールデンカムイ網走監獄襲撃編), is a Japanese feature film directed by Kenji Katagiri and distributed by Toho. The screenplay was written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa, drawing from the original manga series created by Satoru Noda. The film is scheduled for release on March 13, 2026, with a runtime of 122 minutes.

Plot Synopsis

The narrative continues the journey of Asirpa, played by Anna Yamada, after Kiroranke, portrayed by Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, reveals that the man who stole the Ainu people's gold nuggets was actually her deceased father, Accha, portrayed by Arata Iura. Determined to uncover the true identity and backstory of her father, Asirpa travels to Abashiri Prison alongside Saichi Sugimoto, played by Kento Yamazaki. Concurrently, Lieutenant Tokushiro Tsurumi, played by Hiroshi Tamaki, and Toshizo Hijikata, played by Hiroshi Tachi, converge on the location, precipitating a complex three-way confrontation at Abashiri Prison, a facility housing 700 dangerous criminals.

Production and Background

The film is based on the manga series Golden Kamuy by Satoru Noda, which was serialized in the magazine Weekly Young Jump from August 21, 2014, to April 28, 2022. Shinzo Matsuhashi, Ryo Otaki, Haruna Ueda, Ryosuke Mori, and Yuya Satoyoshi served as producers, while Yusuke Ichitsubo managed cinematography. It follows prior live-action adaptations in the franchise, including the 2024 feature film Golden Kamuy and the WOWOW television series Golden Kamuy: Hokkaido Shisei Shujin Soudatsuhen.