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

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

Golden Kamuy Golden Doga Gekijyo review and details

"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 every Tuesday from 11:30 pm from October 9 to December 18, 2018. There are 11 episodes in total, each one is only one minute long, but they still bring out the charm of the original work.

About the original work

"Golden Kamuy" is a manga written by Noda Satoru and serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" (Shueisha) since 2014. The story is set in the Meiji era and depicts adventure and survival in search of legendary buried treasure. The story of the protagonist, former Ainu soldier Sugimoto Saichi, and the various characters he meets skillfully blends history, culture, and human drama, and has been supported by a wide readership.

Characteristics of short anime

"Golden Kamuy: Golden Douga Gekijyo" is a short anime that humorously recreates an episode from the original work. In just one minute, it has succeeded in condensing and conveying the charm of the original work. In particular, the individuality and humor of the characters are emphasized, making it enjoyable not only for fans of the original work, but also for new viewers.

The film was directed by Kenshiro Morii, animated by DMM.futureworks and Dubtoon Studio, and produced by the Golden Kamuy Production Committee. It faithfully reproduces the world of the original work while adding the light-hearted tempo and humor that only a short anime can offer, drawing viewers in.

Characters and story

The short anime will feature the main characters from the original work. The protagonist, Saichi Sugimoto, joins forces with an Ainu girl named Asirpa to search for buried treasure. By combining Asirpa's knowledge with Sugimoto's fighting ability, they overcome various difficulties. In addition, unique characters such as escaped prisoner Yoshitake Shiraishi and detective Hyakunosuke Ogata add excitement to the story.

The short anime depicts the relationships and growth of the characters while humorously recreating episodes from the original work. In particular, it emphasizes the friendship between Sugimoto and Asirpa, as well as Shiraishi's humorous side, providing viewers with laughter and emotion.

Animation and Music

The animation faithfully reproduces the visuals of the original work, while incorporating the deformed expressions that are unique to short animations. The characters' movements and expressions are rich, making it a visually enjoyable piece. The music has also been chosen to bring out the atmosphere of the original work, playing a role in evoking the emotions of the viewer.

Viewers' reactions

"Golden Kamuy: Golden Douga Gekijyo" has been highly praised by fans of the original work. It has been particularly well received for its comical recreation of episodes from the original work and for emphasizing the individuality of the characters. It is also enjoyable for new viewers, and is playing a role in stimulating interest in the original work.

Recommended points

"Golden Kamuy: Golden Doga Gekijyo" is a short anime that condenses the charm of the original work and is a work that many viewers can enjoy. In particular, the following points are recommended.

  • Comical reproduction of the charm of the original : Episodes from the original are comically reproduced, emphasizing the individuality and humor of the characters. It is a content that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original, but also by new viewers.
  • Character Relationships and Growth : The friendship between Sugimoto and Asirpa, and Shiraishi's humorous side are some of the character relationships and growth that are depicted in the show. It provides viewers with laughter and emotion.
  • Animation and music : The visuals of the original work are faithfully reproduced, while incorporating the deformed expressions unique to short animations. The music was also chosen to bring out the atmosphere of the original work, playing a role in evoking the emotions of the viewer.

More Information

■ Public Media
WEB
■ Original Media
comics
■ First appearance date
October 9, 2018 - December 18, 2018
From 23:30
■ How it first appeared
・Distribution/YouTube Official Channel (NBCUniversal Anime/Music)
■Frequencies
1 minute
■ 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

summary

"Golden Kamuy: Golden Douga Gekijyo" is a short anime that condenses the charm of the original work and is a work that can be enjoyed by many viewers. It is content that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original work but also by new viewers, and has been particularly well received for its emphasis on the characters' personalities and humor. The animation and music also enhance the atmosphere of the original work, playing a role in evoking the emotions of the viewer. Please watch this short anime and enjoy the world view of the original work.

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