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Golden Kamuy, Episode 1: Wenkamuy

Role in the Episode:

Goto Takechiyo serves as a catalyst character whose actions kickstart the main story and set Sugimoto on his journey. His role can be broken down into several key aspects:

  • Exposition Device – Introducing the Gold Mystery
    • Takechiyo is the first to tell Sugimoto about the legend of the stolen Ainu gold, including details about:
      • The twenty kans of gold stolen from the Ainu.
      • The prisoner who tattooed the treasure map onto death row inmates in Abashiri Prison.
      • The mass prison break and the hidden nature of the treasure’s location.
    • He provides critical worldbuilding information that turns Sugimoto’s curiosity into a tangible quest.
  • Foreshadowing and Deception – Hiding His True Identity
    • Takechiyo presents himself as a drunken, talkative opportunist, telling the story as if it’s just a rumor.
    • However, his suspiciously detailed knowledge hints that he might be involved in the story himself.
    • This is later confirmed when his corpse is revealed to have the tattooed map, proving that he was one of the escaped prisoners.
  • Antagonistic Role – Attempting to Kill Sugimoto
    • Realizing that he let too much slip, Takechiyo attempts to silence Sugimoto by killing him.
    • However, he underestimates Sugimoto’s strength, leading to his own demise shortly afterward.
    • His attempted betrayal reinforces the idea that no one can be trusted in the search for the gold, setting the tone of deceit and survival for the series.
  • Posthumous Importance – The First Tattooed Corpse
    • Even in death, Takechiyo remains important.
    • His tattooed body confirms the existence of the treasure map, proving that the legend is real.
    • This discovery pushes Sugimoto to investigate further and persuades Asirpa to join him in the search.

Impact Rating: 7.5/10

Takechiyo has a short-lived but significant impact on the episode. Key reasons for this rating:

  • Essential Exposition - Introduces the main plotline, prisoners with tattoos, and the golden treasure’s backstory.
  • Drives Sugimoto’s Quest - Without him, Sugimoto wouldn’t have started his journey to find the gold.
  • Builds Suspense and Mistrust - His betrayal and attempted murder of Sugimoto set the tone for the series, where greed leads to deception and violence.
  • Posthumous Role - His tattooed corpse confirms the treasure’s existence, reinforcing the importance of finding the other prisoners.
  • Short On-Screen Time - He dies early, limiting his long-term impact. After his death, his importance shifts from his character to his corpse, making him less of an active force in the story.

Final Verdict: 7.5/10 - Takechiyo sets up the main story, introduces key mysteries, and provides the first major conflict, but he is ultimately a stepping stone character who is quickly eliminated. His legacy through the tattooed body is more impactful than his actual actions while alive, making him a memorable but brief presence in the episode.