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What an interesting and different manga. This is historical military fiction about a part of Japanese history I knew nothing about (not that I am familiar with any Japanese history). It takes place in early 20th century in the Northern islands of Japan. A decorated and seemingly immortal soldier on the hunt for escaped convicts that will lead to a treasure. He teams up with a young indigenous girl who is a total badass. ⬇️

This makes me feel like I felt when I discovered rurouni Kenshin back at borders books about 15 years ago. Good times back then, glad I could feel something similar it was much needed.

Really digging this #manga series set in the aftermath of the Russo-Japanese War. Shifts between violent action/adventure and educational passages on wilderness survival & indigenous Ainu culture. Can't wait to get the next volume.

Golden Kamuy volume 1

Another good read! I love it when I start a new series that does not disappoint at the very first book 😅 So, why did I enjoy this one? A historical fiction that takes place in the early 20th century in Japan AND a gold-seeking adventure. Pretty much the type of story I haven‘t read before. And I like the characters 👍 I will definitely read the next volume 😊

#manga #goldenkamuy

I loved this manga! It's set in early 20th century Japan. A war veteran and an Ainu girl form an unlikely alliance to find hidden Ainu gold. Amazing action scenes, plus I learned a lot about the Meiji era of Japan and about the Ainu people.

I don't know why I find this image so hilarious. I think it's the face she's making. 😂😂

I had to emergency read this (the usual Manga Book Club bookseller had something come up). It's pretty intriguing - although very graphically violent. I like the two main characters Saichi and Asirpa (and all the cultural bits about the Ainu people) and their hunt for the hidden gold so I may actually read more of this series.

(And with that I've finished my official Goodreads challenge to read 130 books in 2017.)