The continuation of "Golden Kamuy," a film adaptation of Satoru Noda's manga of the same name starring Kento Yamazaki, has returned as a TV series titled "WOWOW Drama Series W: Golden Kamuy - Hokkaido Tattooed Convicts Battle Arc-" (every Sunday at 10:00 p.m., total of 9 episodes), exclusively airing on WOWOW in Japan.

In episode 5, on their way to Hidaka, Sugimoto and the others encounter Inkarmat (Maryjun Takahashi), who is known for her fortune-telling skills. Asirpa is visibly wary of Inkarmat, but Shiraishi takes advantage of her accurate readings and heads to the gambling den. A few days later, they reach Hidaka and strike a deal with a rancher to take down a bear referred to as a "monster." Upon tracking the bear to its lair, they come across a cabin where two mysterious men, Kiiichiro Wakayama (Kiyohiko Shibukawa) and Tatsuya Nakazawa (Tomoki Kimura), are staying.

A Surprising Twist in an Adapted Episode from the Original Popular Manga

The focus of episode 5 is on the yakuza bosses Wakayama and Nakazawa, who Sugimoto and the others meet at the cabin during their hunt for the bear, known as the "monster." With their mysterious circumstances and an unexpected twist to their story, viewers will be emotionally captivated by this episode. Shibukawa and Kimura deliver stellar performances, bringing these impactful characters to life with perfect synergy. Be sure to pay attention to the portrayal of Nakazawa, which seems to leap straight out of the manga, and Shibukawa's embodiment of the role of the "boss."

The Bear Returns! How Will Sugimoto Handle It This Time?

One might say the bear is one of the main cast members of "Golden Kamuy," and it makes another appearance. With Sugimoto and the others cornered in a seemingly hopeless predicament surrounded by the bear, how will they survive this time? Episode 5 features an exciting and uniquely intense bear fight scene not seen before in the series. The role of Eddie Dunn, the ranch owner who requests Sugimoto and the others to hunt the bear, is played by Mori Robertson.

Episode 5 Ending Theme is "Dokuya" by Nameless Tarou*

The ending theme for episode 5 is "Dokuya" by Nameless Tarou, a guitar-less four-piece band consisting of Hayashi (Vocals/Lyrics), Nihei (Drums/Composition/Arrangement), Takahashi (Keyboard), and Nakano (Bass). "Since we are from Hakodate in Hokkaido, the setting for 'Golden Kamuy,' it has been an honor to be involved in this wonderful work through our music," they said. Enjoy listening to their interpretation of the majestic nature of Hokkaido and Sugimoto and his companions surviving in it.

Where Can You Watch the Live-Action Golden Kamuy?

The live-action adaptation of Golden Kamuy is exclusively broadcast by WOWOW, a private broadcaster in Japan. Whether it will be available for streaming outside Japan is yet to be determined. After the entire drama series has aired, there is a possibility that it might become available on global platforms such as Netflix. The JAN editorial team will keep you updated as soon as any new information becomes available.

Golden Kamuy Live-Action EP 5 Preview Video

Source : ORICON NEWS