Golden Kamuy Season 4
Synopsis
The race to obtain the lost Ainu gold is nearing its peak, as even more formidable ex-prisoners are set on keeping their tattooed skins intact. Saichi "The Immortal" Sugimoto and Asirpa can finally move forward together, but Asirpa's time with Kiroranke and Ogata Hyakunosuke has slightly altered her ambition and strengthened her determination. As their party leaves the Russian territory, they gain a peculiar follower. Meanwhile, Toshizou Hijikata's crew makes major moves to get invaluable skins, falling into the poisonous trap of a dangerous convict. Although each group possesses a strong advantage over the others, even First Lieutenant Tokushirou Tsurumi—the most powerful and ruthless contender—cannot advance without Asirpa's help. However, his ominous plans for when they will inevitably meet remain a mystery. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment towards Golden Kamuy Season 4 is mixed. While some appreciate the humor, character development, and overall progression toward the ending, others are critical of the new studio's handling of the plot and pacing. There's concern that the season feels disjointed and has lost some of the genuine qualities of previous seasons.
Strengths
- Character development is praised, especially the old dogs like Hijikata and Tsurumi.
- The season is considered funnier than ever, with many hilarious moments.
- The series is moving towards a successful conclusion with every character getting screentime.
Weaknesses
- New studio change has impacted the quality of the show.
- The season retcons already established backstory.
- The stories told in the season are a little short and disjointed.