The appeal and evaluation of the first short anime series "Golden Kamuy"

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"Golden Kamuy: Golden Douga Gekijō" is a short anime series based on the popular manga "Golden Kamuy" by Satoru Noda. The series was distributed on the official YouTube channel of NBCUniversal Anime/Music from April 16th to December 18th, 2018. There are 11 episodes in total, each of which is only 2 minutes long, but they are densely packed and bring out the charm of the original work to its fullest.

Relationship between the original work and the anime

Golden Kamuy is set in Hokkaido during the Meiji era and depicts the adventure and survival of a group of people searching for legendary gold. The story of the protagonist, former Ainu soldier Saichi Sugimoto, and the various characters he meets is known for skillfully weaving together history, culture, and human drama. This short anime series humorously recreates episodes from the original work while highlighting the appeal of the characters.

Directed and produced

The film is directed by Kenshiro Morii, animated by DMM.futureworks and Dubtoon Studio, and produced by the Golden Kamuy Production Committee, which faithfully recreates the world of the original while adding the humor and speed that only a short anime can offer.

The appeal of the episode

The 11 episodes in total are packed with famous scenes from the original work and comical scenes that make use of the individuality of the characters. For example, there are plenty of scenes that fans of the original work will love, such as Saichi Sugimoto's prison escape scene and the cooking scene of the Ainu girl Asirpa. In addition, each episode is only two minutes long, but it has been successful in condensing and conveying the charm of the original work.

Character Appeal

The characters in "Golden Kamuy" are all unique and charming. Even in the short anime, the bravery and humor of Saichi Sugimoto, the wisdom and strength of Asirpa, and the eccentric characters of the escaped prisoners are all fully highlighted. In particular, Asirpa's cooking scene reproduces the realistic depiction of the original work while adding the humorous touches that are unique to short anime.

Viewers' reactions

This short anime series has been highly praised by fans of the original work. It was widely accepted as an easy-to-enjoy content, in part due to its distribution on YouTube. Furthermore, even viewers who were not familiar with the original work were able to feel the charm of the characters and the interesting story, which seemed to have had the effect of stimulating interest in the original work.

Recommended points

"Golden Kamuy: Golden Douga Gekijō" is a must-see for fans of the original work. Episodes that comically recreate famous scenes from the original work are a great opportunity to reaffirm the appeal of the original work. Even viewers who are unfamiliar with the original work can appreciate the charm of the characters and the interesting story, which will also have the effect of stimulating their interest in the original work. Furthermore, since it can be enjoyed in a short time of just two minutes, it is the perfect content for busy modern people.

More Information

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

comics

■ First appearance date

April 16, 2018 - December 18, 2018
From 23:30

■ How it first appeared

・Distribution/YouTube Official Channel (NBCUniversal Anime/Music)

■Frequencies

2 minutes

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 11

■Original Story

・Original work: Satoru Noda ^{Golden Kamuy ・Shueisha}

■ Director

・Director: Kenshiro Morii

■ Production

Animation production: DMM.futureworks, Dubtoon Studio Production: Golden Kamuy Production Committee

■Works

©Noda Satoru/Shueisha, Golden Kamuy Production Committee

Additional Information

"Golden Kamuy" is a popular manga that began serialization in Shueisha's "Weekly Young Jump" in 2014 and is still ongoing. It was adapted into a TV anime in 2018, and the third season aired in 2020. It is also scheduled to be made into a live-action movie in 2022, and is attracting more and more attention.

The appeal of the original work lies in its realistic depictions of history and culture, and the unique drama of its characters. In particular, the scenes depicting Ainu culture and Hokkaido's nature offer readers a new perspective and leave a deep impression. Also, do not miss the eccentric characters of the escaped prisoners and the human drama they weave.

"Golden Kamuy: Golden Douga Gekijyo" is a work that recreates the charm of the original work in the form of a short anime. For fans of the original work, it is a good opportunity to rediscover the famous scenes, and even viewers who are not familiar with the original work can feel the charm of the characters and the interesting story. Please give it a watch.

Related Titles

There are also TV anime series and live-action movies related to "Golden Kamuy." The TV anime series faithfully reproduces the story of the original work, while entertaining viewers with the unique presentation that only anime can provide. The live-action movie realistically reproduces the worldview of the original work, and brings out the charm of the characters. By enjoying these works together, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of "Golden Kamuy."

summary

"Golden Kamuy: Golden Douga Gekijyo" is a work that recreates the charm of the original work in the form of a short anime. For fans of the original work, it is a good opportunity to rediscover famous scenes, and even viewers who are unfamiliar with the original work can enjoy the charm of the characters and the interesting story. Please be sure to watch it. You can also gain a deeper understanding of the world of "Golden Kamuy" by enjoying the related TV anime series and live-action movie.