Golden Kamuy ゴールデンカムイ
Golden Kamuy Review (Rating: 5/5) Overview Golden Kamuy is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Satoru Noda, serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2014 to 2022. It spans 31 volumes in total. Set in Hokkaido during the Meiji era, the story revolves around a fierce hunt for hidden gold, while also offering a detailed portrayal of Ainu culture and history. For more information, see the English Wikipedia page: Golden Kamuy – Wikipedia Plot Summary The protagonist, Saichi Sugimoto, is a former soldier who survived the Russo-Japanese War. Known as “Immortal Sugimoto” for his resilience on the battlefield, he now seeks fortune in Hokkaido to support the widow of his fallen comrade. One day, he learns of a strange rumor: a stash of hidden gold linked to tattoos carved on the bodies of escaped prisoners. On his journey, Sugimoto meets an Ainu girl named Asirpa. Her hunting skills and cultural knowledge become essential for survival in the harsh wilderness. However, they ...