"Golden Kamuy" is an undeniably popular work. Set in Hokkaido, it is an incredibly well-written story that introduces Ainu culture and cuisine. Along the way, each character goes too far in adhering to their own beliefs and ideals. We've ranked some of the most passionate quotes from this charming work, "Golden Kamuy."
10th Place: Bet on Me, You Guys
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Sugimoto's gang arrives at the racetrack. Shiraishi wins a large sum of money thanks to a fortune teller named Inkarmat. The final race has finally arrived. Due to a series of unexpected events, Kiroranke ends up acting as a substitute jockey. What's more, the race is rigged by the yakuza. Kiroranke ends up riding a horse that is bound to lose due to the rigged race, but he becomes enraged at the horse's owner, who forces him to drink large amounts of water and take drugs. Before the race, he tells Sugimoto and the others, "You guys, bet on me." Having grown up riding horses since he was a child, Kiroranke is angry at the owner for not taking good care of his horse, and goes on to take a brilliant first place finish. Kiroranke is a man of his word, and he looked great with his hair tossed back.
No. 9: That Couple Was Violent, But... They Had Love
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Keiichiro Sakamoto, also known as the Lightning Robber, and Ogin the Viper. Sakamoto was one of the escaped prisoners and one of the prisoners whose map was torn up. As a result, he was killed by Lieutenant Tsurumi while robbing a gambling den and trying to get the skins of other prisoners. Even with only its head left, it still bites just like a viper. And then, two babies emerge from the bag Ogin was carrying on her back. Lieutenant Tsurumi, who discovered them, says, "Children can't choose their parents. That couple was vicious, but...they loved each other." Hearing this alone, you get the sense of Lieutenant Tsurumi's deep humanity, but his true nature lies in his next words: "I wonder what kind of child a person raised by parents like that would become...I was curious." Lieutenant Tsurumi's belief in the preciousness of life is in flux.
No. 8: Our War Is Not Over Yet
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"Without reparations from Russia, all the former garrison soldiers have left is barren land." "They were heroes on the battlefield, but when they returned home they became nomads." "We'll take Hokkaido." These are the reasons Lieutenant Tsurumi leads the 7th Division in his quest for gold, and they are his core beliefs. Lieutenant Tsurumi's skull is partially blown off, and he occasionally develops a strange liquid. His frontal lobe is also slightly damaged, making him easily irritated and a real oddball.
#7: Osoma is Delicious
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Asirpa has always refused to eat the miso Sugimoto offers her. The first time he tried it was when Shiraishi made a horse meat sakura nabe. At the time, there was tension between them after Sugimoto left the village without telling Asirpa. Feeling sorry for the two of them, Shiraishi made a sakura nabe seasoned with miso. Asirpa took a bite of it with all her courage, she uttered the following words: "Osoma, it's delicious." The two quickly made up.
6th Place: The World is So Beautiful
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"The world is so beautiful" and "Everything is so lovely." These are the words of Anehata Shiton, a scholar researching the flora and fauna of Hokkaido, who cherishes nature and animals. He loves animals and plants so much that his dream is to mate with a brown bear. That's right, he loved animals so much that his hobby was bestiality. He was also a weirdo who killed animals after having sex with them, calling them filthy. In the end, he died with his penis still inserted into the brown bear he had dreamed of.
No. 5: This is the best way to die!!
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After fighting with all his might, Kazuo Henmi, one of the escaped prisoners, wishes to be killed like his brother in the mud and despair. He was captivated by the murderous scent of the immortal Sugimoto, who had killed countless enemies in the Russo-Japanese War, and wished to be killed by him. He began his one-on-one battle with Sugimoto, asking him to let him shine. As expected, Henmi was defeated. Just when he thought he was close to fulfilling his wish and dying in the sparkle, he was dragged into the sea by a killer whale. He had wanted to be killed by Sugimoto, but to end up with a killer whale was his final words. "This is beyond my imagination. This way of dying...it's the best!!" It's good that his wish came true.
4th Place: Tora-chan Stops Crying...
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From Sugimoto's flashback. This takes place before the Russo-Japanese War. Sugimoto had a childhood friend, Umeko, whom he loved, but after her parents died of tuberculosis, he feared he too had the disease. To avoid infecting Umeko, he left his house and left, leaving Umeko in the care of his childhood friend, Torajiro. Torajiro knew at the time that Umeko also loved Sugimoto. Later, Torajiro and Umeko got married, but on the day of their wedding, Sugimoto returned home. Torajiro threw Sugimoto away, saying, "I'll make Umeko, the woman I love, happy." Sugimoto left without seeing Umeko. However, when Torajiro arrived home, he asked Umeko, "What will you do if Sugimoto takes you away?" Umeko then said, "When that happens, you can beat up Saichi (Sugimoto). But if Torajiro still loses... then I'll go back to this house alone, cook dinner, and wait for Tora-chan to stop crying and come back." These words revealed Umeko's strong, warm heart, determined to spend the rest of her life with her husband.
3rd Place: Do You Really Think I'm Going to Tell That Girl?
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Before the final race, Shiraishi riled up Sugimoto, saying that if he could win big at the horse races, he wouldn't need to risk his money on gold. Hearing this, Sugimoto became enraged, saying, "You're saying you left because you got the money you needed? Do you really think I'd tell that girl?" It was a manifestation of his strong determination to accomplish the purpose of this journey - to find Asirpa's father, no matter what. Sugimoto is so cool.
2nd Place: This Matagi...is too perverted!!
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Tanigaki received sea otter meat from his grandfather, but the grandfather said he couldn't eat it because he was single. While simmering the meat in a pot, everyone suddenly began to look sexy. According to Ainu teachings, when eating sea otter, it must always be eaten in equal numbers of men and women. The smell of boiling sea otter stimulates the desires of the people, and if one is alone, one might faint. That's why the old man couldn't eat it because he was alone. Smelling that smell, Shiraishi said this when he saw Tanigaki. "This hunter... he's too perverted!!"
No. 1: It's for the woman I love
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After being attacked by Private First Class Ogata of the 7th Division, Sugimoto was asked why he was searching for gold despite the danger. He replied, "It's not for the money, it's for the woman I love." Sugimoto's goal is to cure Umeko's eye disease and pay child support for Torajiro and Umeko's child. Having been asked by Torajiro before his death, Sugimoto is determined to make Umeko happy somehow.
Summary
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Golden Kamuy is filled with many memorable lines and scenes. What did you all think? This work is packed with charm, both serious and mysterious scenes. I can't take my eyes off it. Thank you for reading to the end!
