Golden Kamuy:The sequel to the film "Golden Kamuy : Attack on Abashiri Prison" will be released in March next year (full comment)

It has been revealed that the second film in the Golden Kamuy series, a live-action adaptation of Satoru Noda's popular manga starring actor Kento Yamazaki , titled Golden Kamuy : Attack on Abashiri Prison (directed by Kenji Katagiri), will be released on March 13, 2026.

"Golden Kamuy" is based on the manga of the same name by Satoru Noda, which has sold over 30 million copies. Set in Hokkaido at the end of the Meiji era, the story depicts a survival battle in the wilderness, with a cast of eccentric characters fighting for the search for a vast amount of buried Ainu treasure. Yamazaki plays the protagonist, returning soldier Saichi Sugimoto, and Anna Anna Yamada plays the Ainu girl Asirpa. The live-action film was released in January 2024 and became a hit, grossing over 3 billion yen.

A sequel drama, "W Golden Kamuy : The Battle for Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoners," will begin airing on WOWOW in October 2024. Also starring Maryjun Takahashi, Yuki Sakurai, and Kazuki Kitamura are also in the cast.

The story of "Golden Kamuy: Attack on Abashiri Prison" is set in Abashiri Prison, where "Nopperabo," the man who knows all the mysteries, is incarcerated. A three-way battle unfolds between Sugimoto and his group, the Shinsengumi's "Demon Vice-Commander"Shinsengumi Hijikata Toshizo faction, and the 7th Division led by Lieutenant Tsurumi.

A teaser visual and a Teaser trailer have also been released. The visual shows Sugimoto Saichi and Asirpa holding guns amidst flames, with "Nopperabo" said to be imprisoned in Abashiri in the background. The Teaser trailer also features familiar faces such as Sugimoto and Asirpa, as well as Shiraishi Yoshitake (Yuma Yamoto), Ogata Hyakunosuke (Gordon Maeda), Lieutenant Tsurumi (Hiroshi Tamaki), and Hijikata Toshizo(Hiroshi Tachi). The trailer also includes a scene in which Sugimoto aims his gun at a horde of prisoners, shouting, "I am the immortal Sugimoto!!"

◇Comment from Kento Yamazaki

The sequel to Golden Kamuy will be released in March next year! Sugimoto and his friends finally head to Abashiri Prison. The three-way battle for the gold continues! New characters will appear, and popular scenes from the original will be depicted, making it different from the previous work in terms of fun, pace, and quality!

I'm very happy that we'll be able to bring the story of Sugimoto and friends to the big screen again in March of next year. Please look forward to the more powerful Golden Kamuy sequel!

◇Comment from Anna Yamada

I am very happy to be able to play Asirpa again. This film is centered around Abashiri and follows the footsteps of Nopperabou, who is the heart of the story. It is an important film. I tried to convey the role carefully and sincerely. I think it is a film that I can proudly deliver to everyone who is looking forward to the sequel to the Golden Kamuy film. I hope you look forward to the release!

◇Comment from the original author, Satoru Noda

This episode is set in Abashiri Prison, which can be said to be a major turning point throughout the Golden Kamuy series, and I imagine the staff were all very enthusiastic about it. I was only able to visit the studio once, and was overwhelmed by the life-size prison gate set. I would love for everyone to see the impressive Abashiri Prison in the theater.

As the original author, I had hoped to make a cameo appearance as a prisoner who is killed in his cell, and even had the prison uniform prepared for me, but I was unable to make the request due to scheduling conflicts, which is very sad.

I wanted to be killed by Lieutenant Tsurumi.

◇Comments from Director Kenji Katagiri

In a place where it was said that it would never snow, we were hit by snow every day. The sets collapsed due to heavy snowfall, and we all overcame the filming, which was at the mercy of nature, and finally reached completion. Noda-sensei gave us many ideas for parts of the original work that were difficult to visualize. We are grateful that he gave us sincere advice even though he was busy writing, saying that he wanted to entertain the audience until the very end. Please come and see the meticulously crafted Abashiri Prison attack arc, where everyone's intentions intersect, on the big screen.

◇Comment from Producer Shinzo Matsuhashi (CREDEUS)

The film version of "Golden Kamuy" was a huge hit, and the drama series "Hokkaido Tattoo Prisoner Battle," the number one hit in WOWOW's history (drama genre), was a huge hit. This series has grown into a hit series, bringing together capital and talent from the Japanese film industry that goes far beyond the boundaries of Japanese film and drama. Now, we are finally able to present the new film, "Abashiri Prison Raid." The story is fascinating, the mystery solving drives the plot, the life-threatening action is heartwarming, the love and friendship deepens, and the film will bring you to tears. And we promise, it's guaranteed to make you laugh. It's important to catch up on what's happened so far, but if you can't make it in time, don't worry. A recap of what's happened so far is included at the beginning of the film. Fans and those new to the series alike are sure to enjoy!

◇ Comment from Producer Ryo Otaki (WOWOW)

We are delighted that so many viewers saw the previous film and that it received such overwhelmingly positive reviews. The journey of our protagonist, Sugimoto, and his friends finally reaches a turning point in the battle for the gold. Following on from the previous film, we have assembled a fantastic cast and staff. New characters will also be joining the fight, so please look forward to their release. Thanks to the combined wisdom of everyone involved in this film, we will be able to deliver an even larger-scale story and visuals, so please come and experience it at the cinema!