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Wandering Ginza Butterfly

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Nami "The Red Cherry Blossom" returns to her old stomping ground in the seedy Tokyo district of Ginza after a stint in prison for killing a yakuza boss. She soon settles in, living in her uncle's pool hall and working at the local hostess…

DirectorKazuhiko Yamaguchi
WritersIsao Matsumoto·Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
ProducerKineo Yoshimine

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Cast · Directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

MKMeiko Kaji
Meiko Kaji
Nami Higuchi
TWTsunehiko Watase
Tsunehiko Watase
Ryūji
AKAkiko Koyama
Akiko Koyama
Kayo
TITomiko Ishii
Tomiko Ishii
Kyōko
SUShun Ueda
Shun Ueda
Isamu
MM
Mari Mochida
Harue
RMRieko Maruyama
Rieko Maruyama
Miki
FMFlower Meg
Flower Meg
Yuka
CK
Chie Kobayashi
Midori
YIYoshiko Iwamoto
Yoshiko Iwamoto
Mari
MA
Mieko Aoyagi
Saeko
YO
Yuken Oda

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Wandering Ginza Butterfly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wandering Ginza Butterfly?

Wandering Ginza Butterfly is streaming on ARROW in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Wandering Ginza Butterfly on Netflix?

No, Wandering Ginza Butterfly is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on ARROW.

Is Wandering Ginza Butterfly on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Wandering Ginza Butterfly isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on ARROW instead.

Where can I watch Wandering Ginza Butterfly for free?

Wandering Ginza Butterfly is available on ARROW in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Wandering Ginza Butterfly?

Yes — Wandering Ginza Butterfly is followed by Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler (1972) in the Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection.

Is there a prequel to Wandering Ginza Butterfly?

Wandering Ginza Butterfly is the first film in the Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection.

Is Wandering Ginza Butterfly part of a trilogy?

No — Wandering Ginza Butterfly is part of the Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection?

There are 2 films in the Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection: Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972) and Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler (1972).