Golden Kamuy Final Chapter Kicks Off with Episode 1 Details
Hey there, anime enthusiasts! The wait is over for the culmination of the epic saga. The winter anime Golden Kamuy is rolling out its final chapter, and we’ve just gotten our hands on the synopsis and preview cuts for the very first episode. Titled “Reunion Town”, this episode is the 50th overall and is scheduled to begin airing on January 5, 2026 (Monday). Dive in to see what’s in store!
Winter Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ Final Chapter Key Visual
For those new to the hunt, Golden Kamuy is a TV anime adaptation of the massively popular manga by Noda Satoru, which serialized in Weekly Young Jump. The story follows the Russo-Japanese war hero Sugimoto Saichi, dubbed “Immortal Sugimoto”, and his steadfast companion, the Ainu girl Asiripa, as they dive headfirst into a brutal survival race for gold nuggets stolen from the Ainu people. This series is a heavyweight champion in the manga world, snagging top honors like the Manga Taisho 2016 award and the Manga Award at the 22nd Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. With 31 volumes under its belt and over 30 million copies sold, the momentum hasn’t slowed a bit even after the manga’s conclusion.
The final chapter promises to deliver the same thrilling experience, retaining the production team from the fourth season. Brain’s Base is back on animation duty, with Sugahara Shizutaka leading as chief director. Expect a masterful blend of heart-pounding action and suspense centered on the buried treasure, peppered with the series’ signature delights—think hunting, mouth-watering gourmet scenes, and rich historical layers. It’s a sensory feast that’s set to wrap up the anime in style.
Episode 1: “Reunion Town” Synopsis
Final Chapter Episode 1 (Episode 50) “Reunion Town” Synopsis
Winter Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ Final Chapter Episode 1 Preview Cut
Winter Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ Final Chapter Episode 1 Preview Cut
Hot on the trail of the escaped convict Ueji Keiji, Sugimoto and his crew make their way to Sapporo. The city is already buzzing with activity: scouts from the 7th Division, commanded by Lieutenant Tsurumi, and the Hijikata gang are scouring the area for a serial murderer who’s suspected to be an escapee. With all the factions vying for the Ainu gold converging in Sapporo, tensions are running high.
Winter Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ Final Chapter Episode 1 Preview Cut
Amidst this chaos, Ushiyama Tatsuma and Tsutan stumble upon Ueji, who’s about to commit another crime. Ushiyama bursts into a Western-style restaurant where Ueji has fled, only to find Sugimoto and the others in the middle of a meal. And just when things couldn’t get more heated, Hijikata shows up too, pushing the situation to the brink of explosion!
Winter Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ Final Chapter Episode 1 Preview Cut
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Winter Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ Final Chapter Episode 1 Preview Cut
Winter Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ Final Chapter Episode 1 Preview Cut
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Winter Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ Final Chapter Episode 1 Preview Cut
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Mark your calendars! Episode 1 of the winter anime Golden Kamuy final chapter, “Reunion Town”, will premiere on January 5, 2026 (Monday) on the following channels:
- TOKYO MX: 23:00～
- Yomiuri TV: 26:29～
- Hokkaido Broadcasting: 25:29～
- BS11: 23:00～
- Channel NECO: Every Friday from January 9, 23:30～
- Tochigi TV: Every Friday from January 16, 23:00～
- NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting: Every Saturday from January 17, 24:58～
For streamers, the episode will be available exclusively on Prime Video as part of their unlimited viewing service, starting at 23:00 on January 5, with weekly updates.
Note: Broadcast and streaming times are subject to change.
Production Staff
| Position | Staff Member |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Noda Satoru (Published in Shueisha’s Young Jump Comics) |
| Chief Director | Sugahara Shizutaka |
| Series Composition | Takagi Noboru |
| Character Design | Yamakawa Takumi |
| Art Director | Shibuya Yukihiro / Miyake Mao |
| Color Design | Fukuda Yuko |
| Director of Photography | Oda Yorinosuke |
| Editing | Ikeda Yasutaka |
| Sound Director | Akutagawa Jin |
| Sound Production | Magic Capsule |
| Ainu Language Supervision | Nakagawa Yutaka |
| Russian Language Supervision | Eugenio Uzhinin |
| Music | Suehiro Kenichiro |
| Opening Theme | Awich × ALI “Ougon no Kanata” |
| Animation Production | Brain’s Base |
| Production | Golden Kamuy Production Committee |
Voice Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Sugimoto Saichi | Kobayashi Chikahiro |
| Asiripa | Shiraishi Haruka |
| Shiraishi Yoshitake | Itou Kentarou |
| Lieutenant Tsurumi | Ootsuka Houchuu |
| Hijikata Toshizou | Nakata Jouji |
| Ogata Hyakunosuke | Tsuda Kenjirou |
| Ushiyama Tatsuma | Nomura Kenji |
| Nagakura Shinpachi | Sugou Takayuki |
| Nikaidou Kouhei | Sugita Tomokazu |
| Usami Joutouhei | Matsuoka Yoshitsugu |
| Tsukimura Gunsou | Takemoto Eiji |
| Koinosuke Shoui | Konishi Katsuyuki |
| Kaizoku Boudarou | Seki Tomokazu |
Original Manga
The source material, Golden Kamuy, is serialized in Weekly Young Jump (Shueisha). The original comics volumes 1 to 31 are currently on sale, authored by Noda Satoru.
© Noda Satoru / Shueisha · Golden Kamuy Production Committee
Written by Nakase Koutarou
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