The hunt for the hidden Ainu gold reaches its most dangerous point yet as Golden Kamuy Season 5 continues its weekly run. Fans eagerly waiting for Episode 8 can mark their calendars for February 23, 2026. This episode is part of the anime’s final chapter, bringing the epic story of Sugimoto and Asirpa closer to its end.
The fifth season premiered on January 5, 2026, and has been releasing new episodes every week. With the series now in its concluding arc, tensions are higher than ever as multiple factions close in on the treasure. Episode 8 arrives at a crucial moment in the story, where alliances shift and old secrets come to light.
Golden Kamuy Season 5 Episode 8 Release Date and Time
Golden Kamuy Season 5 Episode 8 airs on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) on Tokyo MX and BS11 . For international viewers, Crunchyroll streams the episode as simulcast shortly after the Japanese broadcast .
Here is when Episode 8 releases around the world:
- India: 7:30 PM IST on Monday, February 23
- United States (East Coast): 9:00 AM EST on Monday, February 23
- United States (West Coast): 6:00 AM PST on Monday, February 23
- United Kingdom: 2:00 PM GMT on Monday, February 23
- Canada: 9:00 AM EST on Monday, February 23
- Australia (Sydney): 1:00 AM AEDT on Tuesday, February 24
- Philippines: 10:00 PM PHT on Monday, February 23
- Brazil: 11:00 AM BRT on Monday, February 23
- Germany: 3:00 PM CET on Monday, February 23
- France: 3:00 PM CET on Monday, February 23
Crunchyroll holds the streaming license for Golden Kamuy Season 5 across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CIS region . Prime Video also offers the series in select regions like Japan and Taiwan .
What Happened So Far in Golden Kamuy Season 5
The fifth season brings together all the competing groups in Sapporo. The story follows Saichi Sugimoto, the veteran nicknamed “Sugimoto the Immortal,” and the Ainu girl Asirpa as they continue their dangerous search for the hidden gold .
Episode 1 titled “Town of Reunions” saw Sugimoto arrive in Sapporo searching for escaped prisoner Keiji Ueji . Lieutenant Tsurumi and his Seventh Division, along with Hijikata Toshizo and his group, also gathered in the city investigating a string of murders . A copycat killer mimicking Jack the Ripper added more chaos to the mix .
Episode 2 “Send Up The Fireworks!” featured a chaotic battle at the Sapporo Beer factory, with different groups mistaking each other for the killer . Episode 3 “Tokushirou-san’s Number One” showed the brewery battle reaching its explosive end .
Episode 4 “Making a Homeland” revealed more about Botaro the Pirate’s plans for the gold . Episode 5 “Pinky Bone” and Episode 6 continued building tension as the groups moved closer to their goals . The official Japanese broadcast schedule confirms Episode 6 aired on February 9, 2026, and Episode 7 on February 16, 2026 .
What To Expect From Golden Kamuy Season 5 Episode 8
Episode 8 of Golden Kamuy Season 5 continues adapting the manga’s final arcs. Based on the pacing so far, this episode will likely focus on the escalating conflicts between the main characters .
The French anime site Manga-news reports that Episode 8 is titled “La source de tous les maux” (The Source of All Evils) . The episode description indicates that Tsurumi shares his version of events with Asirpa, suggesting major revelations about the past . The line “Les fantรดmes du passรฉ vont-ils enfin trouver le repos ?” translates to “Will the ghosts of the past finally find peace?” .
This points to emotional confrontations and long-buried secrets coming to the surface. Asirpa learning more about her father Wilk and his connection to the gold could reshape everything she believes. Tsurumi manipulating the truth to serve his own goals remains a central part of the story .
With the final chapter now airing, Episode 8 moves the story toward the ultimate confrontation over the gold. The series has shifted from mystery to survival, with irreversible consequences awaiting the characters . Sugimoto continues dealing with his survivor’s guilt from the Russo-Japanese war, while Asirpa struggles with her identity and heritage .
The Production Team Behind the Final Season
Golden Kamuy Season 5 is produced by Brain’s Base and directed by Shizutaka Sugahara . Noboru Takagi handles the series composition, Takumi Yamakawa designs the characters, and Kenichirล Suehiro composes the music . This team has maintained visual and narrative continuity throughout the final season.
The opening theme song is “Kogane no Kanata” performed by Awich ร ALI . The music and sound design continue supporting the series’ bleak realism rather than romanticizing the violence .
Satoru Noda wrote and illustrated the original manga, which ran from 2014 to 2022. The anime adaptation began in 2018 and has faithfully brought the story of Hokkaido’s early 20th-century gold rush to life . The series stands out for its historical accuracy, detailed portrayal of Ainu culture, and complex characters .
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Why Golden Kamuy Resonates With Global Audiences
Golden Kamuy has built a dedicated international fanbase by offering more than typical action anime. The series blends historical drama with survival adventure, giving viewers a window into Japan’s northern territories and the indigenous Ainu people .
The characters face moral dilemmas without easy answers. Sugimoto fights for money to help his dead comrade’s wife, while Asirpa seeks truth about her father. Tsurumi builds a new nation through manipulation, and Hijikata chases one last dream. These layered motivations keep audiences invested even after years of storytelling .
The fifth season delivers on long-running plot threads. Viewers who followed the journey from the beginning finally see characters reach their destinations. The careful attention to weapons, clothing, and wilderness settings adds authenticity that fans appreciate .
With only a few episodes left after Episode 8, the remaining installments air on March 2 (Episode 9), March 9 (Episode 10), March 16 (Episode 11), and March 23, 2026 (Episode 12) . The series ends its run on March 23 after 12 episodes in the final season .
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