Golden Kamuy｜Anime

2024.10.27

The Japanese anime “Golden Kamuy” is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history and has a large international fan base. Based on a manga by Satoru Noda, it was serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2014 to 2022. The anime version started in 2018 and is directed by Hitoshi Nanba. Multiple seasons of the anime have been produced to date, with the entire series running through 2023. In addition, “Golden Kamuy” has been developed in many media, with OVA and film adaptations being considered.

Synopsis

Golden Kamuy” is set in Hokkaido in the late Meiji period (1868-1912) and tells the story of a former soldier, Saichi Sugimoto, who travels with an Ainu girl, Asirpa, in search of hidden gold. Sugimoto is known as a hero of the Russo-Japanese War and is nicknamed “Sugimoto the Immortal,” but his life after returning from the war is difficult. He decides to get gold to help his deceased comrade-in-arms’ wife. His journey takes him deep into the Ainu culture and Japanese society of the time, and he encounters many characters and difficulties along the way.

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The first thing that attracts one to “Golden Kamuy” is its historical background. Set in Japan during the Meiji Era (1868-1912), the film details the Ainu culture and provides an insight into the situation in Japan and Hokkaido at that time. In addition to action and adventure, the traditional hunting techniques, cuisine, and customs of the Ainu people are also carefully covered, providing cultural depth. In addition, humor and human drama are woven into the story, and the growth and bonding of the characters is not to be missed. The animation is also powerful, especially the battle scenes.