Golden Kamuy Live Action Movie Announced

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Key Takeaways

  • Golden Kamuy to receive sequel live-action movie, continuing the story from the initial movie.
  • Fans can expect the returning main cast in the sequel movie.
  • Golden Kamuy manga series has sold over 29 million copies, with a successful anime adaptation.

As a long-time manga and anime enthusiast, I must say that the news about Golden Kamuy receiving a sequel live-action movie has me absolutely thrilled! With over 29 million copies sold worldwide, it’s clear that this series has captivated audiences across the globe. The returning main cast in the sequel will surely bring back fond memories of the first movie for many of us.

Based on the triumph of the first live-action film, it’s now official that the manga “Golden Kamuy” is getting a follow-up film adaptation. As per the latest news, this upcoming movie will serve as a continuation of the original live-action film.

Fans of Golden Kamuy, who were thrilled with the initial film, have an opportunity to witness their beloved characters again. Regarding additional information about the upcoming movie, the series has been rather tight-lipped, but keep an eye out for further announcements within the next few weeks.

Golden Kamuy’s Other Live-Action Projects

It’s expected that the principal actors from the first Golden Kamuy film will take on their characters again for the upcoming sequel. Consequently, these actors will be back:

  • Kento Yamazaki as Saichi Sugimoto
  • Anna Yamada as Asirpa
  • Yuma Yamamoto as Yoshitake Shiraishi
  • Gordon Maeda as Hyakunosuke Ogata
  • Ryohei Otani as Genjiro Ohnagaki

In the making of the initial Golden Kamuy live-action film, Shigeaki Kubo took on the role as director, with Tsutomu Kuroiwa being responsible for the screenplay. Yutaka Yamada was in charge of composing the music, while Daisuke Souma managed the cinematography.

Besides the live-action film, Golden Kamuy also got a live-action TV show titled “Golden Kamuy: The Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoners Arc.” Comprising nine episodes, this series debuted on Wowow on October 6, 2024.

Golden Kamuy Is Loved Throughout The World

Golden Kamuy, written by Satoru Noda, is one of the most popular seinen manga series globally. This manga was first published in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump magazine back in August 2014. Over 300 chapters have been released since then, with the final chapter published in April 2022. In terms of sales, Golden Kamuy has done exceptionally well; it has sold more than 29 million copies, a truly impressive accomplishment.

The animated version of the show was announced back in 2017, and it started broadcasting from April 2018. Its first season consisted of 12 episodes, with the final episode airing on June 25, 2018. After wrapping up the initial season, a second one was confirmed to follow.

In October 2018, the second season of Golden Kamuy aired, wrapping up in December of the same year. Comprising 12 episodes, this season followed the first. The third installment of the anime premiered in 2020, boasting another 12 episodes to continue the story.

In the fourth season of Golden Kamuy, there was a significant shift behind the scenes. It was revealed that Brian’s Base would take over from Geno Studio. The fourth season made its debut in October 2022. A fifth and concluding season has been confirmed, which will cover the final storyline of the manga.

Golden Kamuy is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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2024-12-10 20:53