Golden Kamuy — Story Arcs & Filler Guide
Episode ranges, plot summaries, and frequently asked questions for every major arc in Golden Kamuy. Updated 2026.
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The Hunt for Ainu Gold Begins
Eps 1–12 · 12 epsWhat is the premise of Golden Kamuy?
Set in post-Russo-Japanese War Hokkaido, "Immortal" Sugimoto teams up with young Ainu girl Asirpa to hunt down a hoard of stolen Ainu gold, its location encoded in tattoos scattered across the skins of escaped convicts.
Why is Sugimoto called "Immortal"?
Sugimoto earned the nickname during the brutal Russo-Japanese War for repeatedly surviving what should have been fatal wounds — a reputation that follows him into his treasure-hunting quest in Hokkaido.
Rival Factions Emerge
Eps 13–37 · 25 epsWho else is hunting the gold in Golden Kamuy?
Sugimoto and Asirpa aren't the only ones after the treasure — a remnant faction loyal to the historical figure Toshizo Hijikata and a corrupt unit of the Japanese Army's 7th Division both pursue the gold, turning the hunt into a three-way conflict.
The Final Hunt
Eps 38–62 · 25 epsHow does the hunt for the gold conclude in Golden Kamuy?
The final stretch of the series brings the competing factions into direct, escalating conflict over the tattooed skins and the gold's true location, resolving the mystery that has driven the entire story.