Golden Kamuy 2

ゴールデンカムイ [Golden Kamui] #2

by Satoru Noda, Burkhard Höfler (Translator)

Zusammen mit dem Ainu-Mädchen Asirpa hat der der Kriegsveteran Sugimoto die ersten Teile der Schatzkarte aufgespürt, die den Weg zum gestohlenen Ainu-Gold aufzeigen sollen. Doch nun stellt sich ihnen ein gefährlicher Gegner entgegen … Die brutale 7. Division, die stärkste Militärstruppe des Nordens, ist ebenfalls hinter dem Schatz her. Kann Sugimoto wirklich verantworten, dass Asirpa ihr Leben für diese Suche riskiert …?

Genres: Manga, Comics, Historical Fiction, Seinen, Historical, Graphic Novels, Fiction

193 pages, Paperback

First published February 19, 2015

About the author

Satoru Noda (野田サトル, Noda Satoru) is a japanese mangaka.

Reviews

[The Artisan Geek]

25/10/20
Golden Kamuy is honestly everything -- love this series SO much!

10/10/20
I have been loving this series SO much!! Super excited to read this volume :)

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[Nicolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

In volume two, the author puts to use the extensive research material on Ainu culture to good use by depicting a thriving Ainu village for several chapters. It also explains the religious of the Ainu, of how the spirits of their gods are in the animal they hunt and that by consuming them return them to god's realm.

This series may be an action-adventure dram, but it cab effortlessly slip into a more humorous mode with impeccable comedic timing, and expressive facial expressions.

[Imane · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5

I love how Ainu culture is woven into the story! I feel like I'm learning a lot while also not feeling any drag on the pacing. The cliffhanger at the end though... thank God I already have volume 3 lined up.

TW: gore, torture

[Ana Pau Carbonell · Rating 5 out of 5]

ahora quiero un osito bb que cuidar

[Juho Pohjalainen · Rating 3 out of 5]

After the quick starter of the first volume, plot plods on at a steady pace - without terribly picking up with sudden twists or turns or raising stakes, but not slowing down with the action either. A few opportunities for Sugimoto to demonstrate how he earned his moniker, which I appreciate.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the first volume better. This one became a bit boring in the middle.

[Kulwinder Singh · Rating 3 out of 5]

"𝘼 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙨."

Slow paced and more emphasis was on the food part rather than the main storyline. Therefore, I'm slightly disappointed. If I were Sugimoto I would have stayed far away from Lt. Tsunami because apparently some of his screws are loose.

[Remxo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm obsessed with Golden Kamuy. Only two volumes in but I love everything about this series. Amazing.

[Jacobe Grasham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really open up the work a bit more with this volume I love how pretty everything that's brought up comes with a small info dump

[Anabel Samani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un tomo en el que el autor se centra bastante en dar a conocer parte de la cultura Ainu, algo que he disfrutado mucho.

[Ana Fernanda]

Comments:

- Bears terrify me

- Siempre olvido lo intenso and bloody que este manga se pone en ocasiones, the bear attack was traumatizing

- I love sugimoto and they should allow him to keep his bear cub :(

- me encanta ver el everyday life de sugimoto y asirpa sobreviviendo el invierno en las montañas de Hokkaido, this is sometimes Asirpa’s cooking show and I’m an avid watcher

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read April 27, 2016

In the second volume Sugimoto and Asirpa are being tracked by the infamous 7th division. While on the run they stop at an Ainu village, where we learn more about culture and history of these people. It's hard to comprehend how a country as advanced as Japan treats the minorities as such inferiors. In 1899 the government passed a law that basically forced Ainu to become farmers, banning them from fishing, fur trade, and forestry. It was abolished only recently, in 1997 :(

[Rod Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

More wolf = more better, as this volume surpasses the first in humor, cuteness and gore. And more bear helps too. This is a perfect translation of the American Western to a Japanese setting, evoking for me "The Outlaw Josey Wales," "True Grit," "Dances With Wolves" and "The Unforgiven." Imagine an Ennio Morricone soundtrack and you can throw in Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns too. What fun!

[Hal Incandenza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Manga davvero splendido, sia come scrittura che come disegni, suggestivi e coinvolgenti come pochi (all’inizio del volume mi sono trovato davanti una scena, appena girato la pagina, che mi ha letteralmente fatto fare un salto sul letto). Ho l’impressione che non abbia riscosso un gran successo qui da noi, ed è davvero un peccato perché imho batte molti titoli più blasonati.

[Eressea · Rating 5 out of 5]

20231123 3rd read
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20220116 2nd read
今天在跟老爸算彼此去過幾次日本
我五他四，還真多次
好想再出國玩啊啊啊...
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20190721 1st read
尖端週年慶忘記買了QQ
下周要去北海道，先看個黃金神威也是很合理的

[Carlos B. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Aunque la premisa de la serie es atractiva, no me terminan de convencer ni el dibujo (al menos en este volumen Asirpa no tiene siempre la misma expresión facial) ni la historia. ¿Tiene algo de emoción leer que los protagonistas están al borde de la muerte cuando quedan 28 tomos por delante?

La fuerza de este volumen reside en la presentación de la cultura ainu. Parte de la trama pasa en una aldea y vemos las costumbres, creencias y comida de los ainus. En mi opinión es un poco forzado, a veces incluso parece un folletín turístico. Creo que hubiese sido más estimulante conocer estos elementos a través de la propia trama, sin estas paradas técnicas que no aportan mucho.

En fin, no está mal, se lee bien y se aprende sobre Hokkaido. No estoy seguro de que vaya a continuar con la serie.

[Oz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had never heard of the Ainu people before reading this. Obviously, that means any less accurate parts of their representation are beyond me, but so far everything I've fact checked looks great, and really adds to the realism. I've had Ainu music in the background while reading, and the vibes are off the charts. The tragedy inherent to a historical nature based story hits hard too, every narration about species that later became extinct, and cultural practices that were suppressed and became lost or near to as a result, adds to the story rather than taking us out of it. Usually I'm not a fan of obvious exposition, but here it's really working.

[Elise Dawson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am on the fence about this series. Though I am not particularly bothered by gore, everything in this series seems especially gruesome. As an animal lover/activist, I am upset and enraged to read about themes like hunting... though I am more lenient considering the timeframe the series is set. I cannot help but be saddened to see such beautiful creatures die. I will persevere and try to at least make it to the fifth volume, before I drop it. Preferably I’ll finish all the volumes I own but this series right now isn’t doing much for me.

[Kesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You can try running all you want escape king. But you will never escape the tracking ability of a Horkewkamuy!"



The second volume was, again very nice to read. Even though I know quite a bit on the Ainu people I learn a lot in each volume. It's packed with a lot of historical explanations. You get insights on their traditions, way of life and even ceremonies.
Too many good panels, you'll loose the count of them. Noda knows his work, he knows how to let us feel what the characters feel. Lots of variety and perspective changes.

[Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I freaking love this series. I was a little unsure about the mixture of a serious plot and ultra-simulatory survival with humor, but I am completely sold. It just works so well. I love learning about Ainu culture, survival, and cooking, and the characters are just a joy to watch. I love how quickly these volumes go by. It's just a ton of fun and I would highly recommend it to any fans of seinen or historical fiction.

[Rollin · Rating 4 out of 5]

If the first volume sets the stage, the players truly become to strut upon it in this volume. The two protagonists -- for they share the designation in all honesty -- have the same goal, but different reasons, and both have their methods and backgrounds explored more thoroughly herein.

Plus, the villains are something else already.

[Loay Mohammed · Rating 5 out of 5]

How Can The Story Moves Forward, When in 5-6 Chapters The Two Main Characters are Babbling About Food and Traditions? WELL IT DID!

Ahhh, Storytelling at its Best, Comedy At it’s Finest and Lieutenant Tsurumi 🔥.

[Kim Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume gives the reader a more in-depth look into the Ainu culture and on Sugimoto’s past.

Let the treasure hunt begin!

[Knigoqdec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Все се шегувам, че аз за тази история живея, но то си е почти истина всъщност :D Перфектен арт, радост за историка, особено заинтригувания от Айну и културата им. Задължително четиво, както казват хората. Обаче е доста брутално, внимавайте! Вярно, тук доооста си хапват (и не готвят за вегетарианци!!), обаче... Цуруми вече се вихри, кое може да е по-важно... <3

[Maddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bro what the FUCK?? Some panels are so disgustingly drawn well I’m screaming I need to know how much of the anime got censored now

[DonutKnow · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciate the historical rigour that the author has put into this series-it has been very interesting to learn about the Ainu culture 😲

[Elada · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Gus Moystad · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m invested now. This shit is bananas. I love that it’s 1 part cooking show, 1 part Ainu cultural facts and 1 part gory adventure set in Meiji era Japan.

[Lars · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sugimoto and Asirpa's adventures in Hokkaido continue in the second part of Golden Kamuy. This second volume fleshes out the characters more and focusses less on the MacGuffin of the search for the golden treasure. I like how this manga combines great characters with an exciting plot, great background info on Japan's indiginous people and some cooking tips as well.

⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔹8/10🔹

[doremimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

i love asirpa and retar 🥹 also kudos to the author for their unique character design i cannot get mr. i-have-cerebral-spinal-fluid-leaking-pardon-me from my head