Golden Kamuy Season 2 Episode 12: Call Out
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7.3

23 Fans

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Golden Kamuy Season 2 Episode 12: Call Out

Canon
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7.3

23 Fans

5star
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mochatea's avatar
mochatea
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Now THAT’S how you end a season🔥 I gotta say this was such a good way to wrap the whole season up. This episode really had my jaw dropped on the floor. Seriously, the action was even better than the previous episode, and the plot was crazy!! Such a thrilling episode! And I lovee Asirpa and Sugimoto’s little chemistry at the end there. Love the twist and turns to the story and can’t wait for the next season✨
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
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Well don't ask me about the techniques I won't have anything to say... but the fighting scene was enjoyable i guess? Not a big fighting guy myself but I'm here for the plot!
belva's avatar
belva
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Bro doesn’t know when to stop 💀
applepiebycaleb's avatar
applepiebycaleb
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Musashi’s presence is straight haunting, but him aura-farming alone just can't save this episode. My expectations may have skyrocketed since the last.
sleepy_317's avatar
sleepy_317
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This episode dives into the "Philosophy of the Blade." Very dialogue-heavy, explaining why Musashi views the world as a series of openings and kills rather than points and rounds. Skip if you want to jump right into action.
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anakt_garden_escapee
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Okay, this episode redeemed itself from the disaster it was last time. It's still not as good as I had wished but the atmosphere and tones gave it some depth. Maybe, just maybe, the next episode will actually be good.
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eatingsocks
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By the time Retsu had bled out, I was really confused because of how fast paced everything was. One minute, Musashi was gonna die, the other, Retsu. It was confusing and diminished the impact of the last part of the episode.
gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
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I honestly hadn't expected that much blood and gore; but it didn't feel as impactful because of how the episode was paced for me.
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
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The battle was immersive up till the point Retsu started using impossibly flexible poses to dodge Musashi's attacks; it just threw me off and came across as funny rather than an intense battle.
reirei's avatar
reirei
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A great episode that really shifted the direction of the story. It brought out a mix of emotions, and that ending in particular was incredibly powerful and emotional.
sandaime's avatar
sandaime
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Wow—this episode was brutal. I expected it to be graphic because of the series’ reputation, but it still caught me off guard. The ending was emotional, though it still felt like it lacked something to create a deeper connection with the audience.
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katana
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This was a good episode with intense fight scenes. It delivered a climactic moment that felt like a major turning point in the story. However, I feel like they could’ve done more with the ending.
marin_coser's avatar
marin_coser
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I liked parts of it, but it didn’t completely wow me. It’s improving compared to earlier episodes, though some scenes still feel repetitive. A steady but slow climb.
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nekokurarisu
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Weak episode waaa. Standoffs are mostly buildup and tension didn't peak.. Fun only if you enjoy random absurdity 🤣
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crybabytodoroki
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Underwhelms 😬. The fights are brief and the comedy is fire but it undercuts serious moments sadly. Doesn’t feel cohesive and more style than substance. Was expecting a bit more due to the previous episode
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uncultured_bovine
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The way the characters reacted after the fight ended reminded me of another anime, and now I can't help but compare them as they had similar themes. They could have done so much more with that moment, but it felt lacking.
b4kasamaaaaa's avatar
b4kasamaaaaa
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Even if they try to show off different fighting style, I think it could have been executed better. It looks like all that shouting, movement exaggerations, audience reactions and bloodshed overpower that unfortunately, as those things are basically this anime's selling point.
hellozaworldo's avatar
hellozaworldo
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Both the art and animations are very distinct and striking (pun intended). The turn of events show you that anything can happen in a single match, giving variety to the story-writing. My only complaint is I think the fight dragged on longer than it should
ahmadrom44's avatar
ahmadrom44
A powerful and brutal finale, where emotional tension peaks and every moment feels impactful.
soryu's avatar
soryu
YEAH WELL, it was nice and enjoyable! I think this episode didn't really have much of a great point beside telling us where to go next. Actually I was really confused about the political touch and who is in the right side. Everything shifted so fast I need to grip and think. Lit!

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mochatea's avatar
mochatea
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Now THAT’S how you end a season🔥 I gotta say this was such a good way to wrap the whole season up. This episode really had my jaw dropped on the floor. Seriously, the action was even better than the previous episode, and the plot was crazy!! Such a thrilling episode! And I lovee Asirpa and Sugimoto’s little chemistry at the end there. Love the twist and turns to the story and can’t wait for the next season✨
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
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Well don't ask me about the techniques I won't have anything to say... but the fighting scene was enjoyable i guess? Not a big fighting guy myself but I'm here for the plot!
belva's avatar
belva
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Bro doesn’t know when to stop 💀
applepiebycaleb's avatar
applepiebycaleb
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Musashi’s presence is straight haunting, but him aura-farming alone just can't save this episode. My expectations may have skyrocketed since the last.
sleepy_317's avatar
sleepy_317
VerifiedVerified
This episode dives into the "Philosophy of the Blade." Very dialogue-heavy, explaining why Musashi views the world as a series of openings and kills rather than points and rounds. Skip if you want to jump right into action.
anakt_garden_escapee's avatar
anakt_garden_escapee
VerifiedVerified
Okay, this episode redeemed itself from the disaster it was last time. It's still not as good as I had wished but the atmosphere and tones gave it some depth. Maybe, just maybe, the next episode will actually be good.
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
VerifiedVerified
By the time Retsu had bled out, I was really confused because of how fast paced everything was. One minute, Musashi was gonna die, the other, Retsu. It was confusing and diminished the impact of the last part of the episode.
gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
VerifiedVerified
I honestly hadn't expected that much blood and gore; but it didn't feel as impactful because of how the episode was paced for me.
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedVerified
The battle was immersive up till the point Retsu started using impossibly flexible poses to dodge Musashi's attacks; it just threw me off and came across as funny rather than an intense battle.
reirei's avatar
reirei
VerifiedVerified
A great episode that really shifted the direction of the story. It brought out a mix of emotions, and that ending in particular was incredibly powerful and emotional.
sandaime's avatar
sandaime
VerifiedVerified
Wow—this episode was brutal. I expected it to be graphic because of the series’ reputation, but it still caught me off guard. The ending was emotional, though it still felt like it lacked something to create a deeper connection with the audience.
katana's avatar
katana
VerifiedVerified
This was a good episode with intense fight scenes. It delivered a climactic moment that felt like a major turning point in the story. However, I feel like they could’ve done more with the ending.
marin_coser's avatar
marin_coser
VerifiedVerified
I liked parts of it, but it didn’t completely wow me. It’s improving compared to earlier episodes, though some scenes still feel repetitive. A steady but slow climb.
nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu
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Weak episode waaa. Standoffs are mostly buildup and tension didn't peak.. Fun only if you enjoy random absurdity 🤣
crybabytodoroki's avatar
crybabytodoroki
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Underwhelms 😬. The fights are brief and the comedy is fire but it undercuts serious moments sadly. Doesn’t feel cohesive and more style than substance. Was expecting a bit more due to the previous episode
uncultured_bovine's avatar
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedVerified
The way the characters reacted after the fight ended reminded me of another anime, and now I can't help but compare them as they had similar themes. They could have done so much more with that moment, but it felt lacking.
b4kasamaaaaa's avatar
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedVerified
Even if they try to show off different fighting style, I think it could have been executed better. It looks like all that shouting, movement exaggerations, audience reactions and bloodshed overpower that unfortunately, as those things are basically this anime's selling point.
hellozaworldo's avatar
hellozaworldo
VerifiedVerified
Both the art and animations are very distinct and striking (pun intended). The turn of events show you that anything can happen in a single match, giving variety to the story-writing. My only complaint is I think the fight dragged on longer than it should
ahmadrom44's avatar
ahmadrom44
A powerful and brutal finale, where emotional tension peaks and every moment feels impactful.
soryu's avatar
soryu
YEAH WELL, it was nice and enjoyable! I think this episode didn't really have much of a great point beside telling us where to go next. Actually I was really confused about the political touch and who is in the right side. Everything shifted so fast I need to grip and think. Lit!

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