WOWOW has released the official key visual for 「連続ドラマW ゴールデンカムイ ―樺太追跡編―」 (Golden Kamuy: Karafuto Tsuiseki-hen), the latest entry in the live-action Golden Kamuy franchise. Alongside the visual, the production announced that Shiramoto Ayana and Oshita Hiroto have joined the cast.

Story and Broadcast Details

Based on Noda Satoru‘s manga serialized in Shueisha’s Young Jump, the drama follows Sugimoto as he joins forces with the 7th Division and pushes through the frozen wilderness of Karafuto in a desperate bid to reunite with his abducted partner, Asirpa.

The series will premiere exclusively on WOWOW and WOWOW On Demand on Sunday, January 24, 2027 at 22:00, with new episodes airing every Sunday.

New Cast Members

• Shiramoto Ayana — plays young Sofia Goldenhand, a close ally of Wilk, Asirpa’s father.
• Oshita Hiroto — plays Kirawus, an Ainu man who operates alongside the Hijikata faction.

Cast Comments

Shiramoto Ayana (Young Sofia Goldenhand)

“I’m Shiramoto Ayana, and I had the honor of playing Sofia. Since I speak Russian myself and have been familiar with Russian works since childhood, I was very much looking forward to taking on such a complex role. When I read the script, Sofia struck me as an incredibly multi-faceted character, so I made sure to give equal care to every side of her. There’s a scene I personally love — a vast, snow-covered landscape — and I really hope everyone gets to experience it on a big screen.”

Oshita Hiroto (Kirawus)

“Hello, I’m Oshita Hiroto, playing Kirawus. First of all, I’m truly happy to be part of Golden Kamuy. At first I was anxious about how to build my character, but once I put on the costume and makeup and stepped onto set, it felt like I was actually inside the world of Golden Kamuy — it was a lot of fun. Kirawus moves with the Hijikata faction, and the scenes I shared with Wada-san, who plays Mongkura, were especially enjoyable. Filming took place during an extremely cold period, but fortunately Kirawus wears warm Ainu clothing, so I managed — though it was still cold. Seeing Wada-san in much thinner clothing going through all sorts of hardships made me decide to stop complaining about the cold and push through. Please look forward to it!”

Preceding Film Also Scheduled

It was also announced that the previous entry in the series, 「ゴールデンカムイ 網走監獄襲撃編」 (Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shūgeki-hen), will air on WOWOW on January 23, 2027 at 20:00. This means the entire live-action Golden Kamuy franchise — from the first installment to the latest — will be available to watch on WOWOW.

Staff and Cast

• Original Work: Noda Satoru, Golden Kamuy (Shueisha Young Jump Comics)
• Directors: Katagiri Kenji, Yoshimura Masaaki
• Screenplay: Kamata Tetsuo
• Music: Yamada Yutaka, Dewa Yoshiaki
• Ainu Language & Cultural Supervision: Nakagawa Hiroshi, Akibe Debo
• Produced by: WOWOW
• Production Company: CREDEUS

Cast: Yamazaki Kento, Yamada Anna, Maeda Gōdō, Yamoto Yuma, Kudō Asuka, Yanagi Shuntarō, Shiono Akihisa, Inaba Yū, Nakagawa Taishi, Ōtani Ryōhei, Katsuya, Ikeuchi Hiroyuki, Kiba Katsumi, Wada Sōkō, Iura Arata, Tamaki Hiroshi, Tachi Hiroshi, Shiramoto Ayana, Oshita Hiroto, and others.