Golden Kamuy Final Season Episode 9: Starting Gun of Resolve
Canon
OSHIMETER
9.1
17 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.1
17 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
papetto
VerifiedI would say the first half of the episode drags a little, as it's an ending to episode 8's segment with Kikuta's encounter with Sugimoto. However, the second half is setting the stage for the last fight and I'm expecting to see some great action scenes. 👀
agape2401
VerifiedDid not expect that flashback to be that significant, what a pleasant surprise. Aside from that, all the players are getting ready for what seem to be the moment of life or death for each faction. Now the battle lines are clear, it's going to be one messy fight for all involved.
reirei
VerifiedOh, this episode clearly builds up to something that's about to happen. Things are getting more intense, and honestly, it's getting more exciting! Seated for this!!
katana
VerifiedAlready seated for this fight. The tension keeps rising, and it feels like the showdown against the 7th Division is about to happen. A great setup episode.
sandaime
VerifiedThis episode worked as a solid setup for something that will happen soon. Things are finally starting to unfold and that climax or the final deal is about to happen.
marin_coser
VerifiedClassic Golden Kamuy! Emotional beats, suspense, humor, tension, and characters I care so much about haha it’s all here, and I’m not okay. My heart cannot handle it. But I just knew the gold was there!!! Mind games fr
nekokurarisu
VerifiedMinimal spoilers, but I swear… the hints of conflicts to come are driving me insane. I feel like something massive is right around the corner, and I’m not emotionally prepared. EVERYTHING JUST MAKES SENSE!!
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedThe pacing is perfect. Action, tension, emotional beats… all hitting in waves. I was laughing at one scene, then clutching my blanket the next bwahaha
belva
VerifiedThe gold being hidden in Fort Goryokaku and the Hijikata connection is SUCH a satisfying reveal. The pacing feels a bit rushed trying to fit everything in but the character payoffs still land. Setting up what's going to be an insane finale arc.
28181883
VerifiedThe Goryokaku revelation ties the fictional gold hunt to real historical architecture elegantly. Some revelations feel compressed given their weight, suggesting the adaptation is accelerating. Strong payoffs slightly undermined by pacing constraints.
homotron3799
VerifiedTHE GOLD IS IN FORT GORYOKAKU AND THE HIJIKATA CONNECTION MAKES SO MUCH SENSE. Manga readers know how big this reveal is and seeing it animated hits different. Pacing is a bit fast but the character moments still deliver. The finale is going to be EVERYTHING.
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedSugimoto's arc gets a resolution that lands with great depth, and Kaeko's sendoff felt so well written. However, the latter half felt rushed, and major developments were breezed past without room to breathe.
eatingsocks
VerifiedOgata has one of the most hilarious reactions! It's absurd and true to his character. The episode interchanges that with its emotional weight easily, leaving viewers wanting more of certain scenes.
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThe animation is smooth as always, even in scenes where they're just talking to each other. The writers do such a great job making the usually-boring-to-watch things so amusing.
hellozaworldo
VerifiedWhat an entrance 🤣 the comedic timings never miss. Even if the energy slowed down as you watch further into the episode, it's hard to lose focus with all the shenanigans they're doing.
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedThe story progresses at a consistent pace. You can really feel the tension building up as the story inches closer to its conclusion. Can't wait for the next ep!
gorlock332
The season slowly transitions into its final chapter, which feels a bit abrupt. A lot is accomplished in a short amount of time, and the remaining episodes may not do the finale justice.
EPISODE CONTEXT
This setup episode, despite rushed pacing, expertly builds finale tension through satisfying Fort Goryokaku revelations and powerful character beats.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
papetto
VerifiedI would say the first half of the episode drags a little, as it's an ending to episode 8's segment with Kikuta's encounter with Sugimoto. However, the second half is setting the stage for the last fight and I'm expecting to see some great action scenes. 👀
agape2401
VerifiedDid not expect that flashback to be that significant, what a pleasant surprise. Aside from that, all the players are getting ready for what seem to be the moment of life or death for each faction. Now the battle lines are clear, it's going to be one messy fight for all involved.
reirei
VerifiedOh, this episode clearly builds up to something that's about to happen. Things are getting more intense, and honestly, it's getting more exciting! Seated for this!!
katana
VerifiedAlready seated for this fight. The tension keeps rising, and it feels like the showdown against the 7th Division is about to happen. A great setup episode.
sandaime
VerifiedThis episode worked as a solid setup for something that will happen soon. Things are finally starting to unfold and that climax or the final deal is about to happen.
marin_coser
VerifiedClassic Golden Kamuy! Emotional beats, suspense, humor, tension, and characters I care so much about haha it’s all here, and I’m not okay. My heart cannot handle it. But I just knew the gold was there!!! Mind games fr
nekokurarisu
VerifiedMinimal spoilers, but I swear… the hints of conflicts to come are driving me insane. I feel like something massive is right around the corner, and I’m not emotionally prepared. EVERYTHING JUST MAKES SENSE!!
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedThe pacing is perfect. Action, tension, emotional beats… all hitting in waves. I was laughing at one scene, then clutching my blanket the next bwahaha
belva
VerifiedThe gold being hidden in Fort Goryokaku and the Hijikata connection is SUCH a satisfying reveal. The pacing feels a bit rushed trying to fit everything in but the character payoffs still land. Setting up what's going to be an insane finale arc.
28181883
VerifiedThe Goryokaku revelation ties the fictional gold hunt to real historical architecture elegantly. Some revelations feel compressed given their weight, suggesting the adaptation is accelerating. Strong payoffs slightly undermined by pacing constraints.
homotron3799
VerifiedTHE GOLD IS IN FORT GORYOKAKU AND THE HIJIKATA CONNECTION MAKES SO MUCH SENSE. Manga readers know how big this reveal is and seeing it animated hits different. Pacing is a bit fast but the character moments still deliver. The finale is going to be EVERYTHING.
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedSugimoto's arc gets a resolution that lands with great depth, and Kaeko's sendoff felt so well written. However, the latter half felt rushed, and major developments were breezed past without room to breathe.
eatingsocks
VerifiedOgata has one of the most hilarious reactions! It's absurd and true to his character. The episode interchanges that with its emotional weight easily, leaving viewers wanting more of certain scenes.
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThe animation is smooth as always, even in scenes where they're just talking to each other. The writers do such a great job making the usually-boring-to-watch things so amusing.
hellozaworldo
VerifiedWhat an entrance 🤣 the comedic timings never miss. Even if the energy slowed down as you watch further into the episode, it's hard to lose focus with all the shenanigans they're doing.
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedThe story progresses at a consistent pace. You can really feel the tension building up as the story inches closer to its conclusion. Can't wait for the next ep!
gorlock332
The season slowly transitions into its final chapter, which feels a bit abrupt. A lot is accomplished in a short amount of time, and the remaining episodes may not do the finale justice.
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