Golden Kamuy: Hokkaido Shisei Shujin Soudatsuhen

I don't know anything about the source material for this series other than it began as a manga series, then had a run as a "cartoon" TV show, followed by a live-action movie, and now a live action TV serialization. The Golden Kamuy is said to be an epic story of survival, death, betrayal, madness, redemption, family, love, and honor. Maybe it is.

I found the movie and series on Netflix and I was sucked in as each episode of the series became more outrageous. No doubt if I knew the context, I would better recognize the allusions and actions being made fun of. For example, at the beginning of series 1, episode7, Fake, there appears a somewhat blasphemous visual of "The Last Supper." So, if the writer, illustrator, director will take a swipe at Western culture, then the Japanese culture can't be sacrosanct.

There is a plot that can be followed, and interesting characters and some laughable bathroom jokes and gross visuals to keep the viewer entertained, even if the subtleties are missed.