Golden Kamuy (2018)
Audiences love it.
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Golden Kamuy is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
What the audience says
Golden Kamuy rates well above most Japanese series. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 99 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — Japanese action & adventure, leaning animation. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 99 votes is a thin sample
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 5 seasons of it
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 99 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
A Russo-Japanese War veteran partners with an Ainu girl to find a treasure stolen from her people, but they’re not the only ones pursuing the gold.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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