Among popular anime, there aren’t that many that deal with historical fiction. With the exception of Viking-based series like “Vinland Saga” and, to a certain extent, “Demon Slayer,” set in Taisho-era Japan, most anime focuses heavily on science fiction and fantasy.
One anime, however, pays as much attention to its history as either of the previously mentioned examples, and that is “Golden Kamuy.” Taking place in early 20th century Japan, “Golden Kamuy” explores the history of the Russo-Japanese War and the culture of the Ainu people of Japan.
The series is based on the manga of the same name by Satoru Noda, the first season of the series debuted in Spring 2018, and it was quickly followed up by two more seasons.
From April to December 2018, the anime series aired its first two seasons. Two years later, the anime released its 3rd Season, which lasted two months, from October 2020 to December 2020. The animated series was a huge success, and fans eagerly awaited Season 4.
There is now a fourth season in the works, produced by Japanese animation studio Brain’s Base. The following is what we know so far about “Golden Kamuy” Season 4’s release date, characters, and plot.
When will Golden Kamuy Season 4 be released?
A fourth TV season of the Golden Kamuy anime adaptation was confirmed on December 5th, 2021. NBC Universal Anime/Music’s YouTube channel shared the first teaser trailer along with news of the series’ production.
It was announced at the AnimeJapan 2022 event that Golden Kamuy season 4 will premiere in October 2022.
In conjunction with the special panel, a new teaser trailer was released.
Episode 1 of Golden Kamuy season 4 has yet to be released with a specific release date. Assuming the series maintains its normal schedule in Japan, the anime should return on either Monday, October 3rd, or Monday, October 10th.
As a result of the merger between Crunchyroll and Funimation, the anime should also return to simulcasting on Crunchyroll.
Who will be the characters in Golden Kamuy Season 4?
A team of two adventures are the main focus of “Golden Kamuy” animated series. The first of these main adventures is titled “The Immortal,” which refers to Saichi Sugimoto, who was given this nickname because of his ability to survive during the Japanese war. It is generally believed that Sugimoto is a muscular, brown-eyed, spiky-haired Japanese man.
A military cap usually covers his hair. He also has three scars, which makes him identifiable. On either side of his cheeks, two of them run parallel vertically, and the third flows horizontally across his face.
The next character is Asirpa, an Ainu girl who does not want the treasure but aims to avenge her father’s death, who was among the Ainu miners who found it.
As a team, they are searching for a hidden cache of gold ore, which can only be found in the form of tattoos scattered among the escaped prisoners. Asirpa has dark hair that grows down the middle of her back. Aside from this, she also has blue eyes with green tints, which are similar to her father’s.
Shiraishi, an ex-con with a piece of the tattoed map on him, accompanied them on this journey. The character will also be seen in Season 4. Along with this, we also have our antagonist Japanese First Lieutenant Tsurumi, who will be returning in Season 4 as well. Tsurumi will also be accompanied by his loyal men, who were seen throughout the series.
What will be the plot of Golden Kamuy Season 4?
While the main focus of “Golden Kamuy” is certainly on Sugimoto and Asirpa, the true story begins with the native Ainu miners who discovered the gold. Upon discovering the fortune, the miners fought amongst themselves. The only survivor of their conflicts was subsequently taken by the Japanese government and tortured for the gold’s location.
Rather than give up the goods, however, the final miner tattooed its location on to the bodies of other prisoners. When the prisoners escape their confinement and go on the lam, the spreading rumors of secret Ainu gold draw in several interested parties, including Sugimoto and Asirpa.