Key Facts
Netflix announced on Monday that it will stream the second live-action film based on Satoru Noda's manga Golden Kamuy on July 13. The company also released an English-subtitled trailer.
Cast and Crew
The film sees the return of the lead actors: the actor playing Saichi Sugimoto and the actress playing Asirpa. New cast members include Tokishige Usami, Toshiyuki Kadokura, and Anji Toni, played by three new actors respectively. The film is directed by the same director at the production company, based on a script by the returning writer. The composer also returns, and the Ainu culture and language supervisors are back as well. The theme song "Kowarete Kieru made" is performed by rock band the same band.
Box Office Performance of First Film
The first live-action Golden Kamuy film opened in Japan in January 2024 and topped the Japanese box office in its first weekend. It sold 356,000 tickets for 533,848,690 yen (about US$3.44 million) in its first three days.
Live-Action Series and Manga Background
A live-action series adaptation began streaming on a platform in May 2024. The series was directed by the same director along with two other directors, and the composer was joined by another composer for the series. The theme song for the series was performed by a different Japanese rock group. The series debuted in October 2024 and was later made available on another platform in February 2025.
The manga launched in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine in 2014 and concluded in April 2022. It has inspired four anime seasons, with the final season premiering on January 5.
FAQ
- When will the second live-action Golden Kamuy film stream on Netflix? The film will stream on Netflix starting July 13.
- Who reprises their roles in the second film? Saichi Sugimoto is played by the same actor, and Asirpa is also played by the same actress.
- What is the plot of the second film? The film continues the story of Sugimoto and Asirpa's search for the hidden Ainu gold.