Tetsuta Sugimoto Cast as Blind Gunman Anji Todan in "Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Raid Arc" Sequel, Fans React

It has been announced that actor Tetsuta Sugimoto will play the role of Anji Todan, a blind gunman, in "Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Raid Arc," the sequel to the live-action film "Golden Kamuy," which is set to be released on Friday, March 13, 2026. This casting news has generated a significant buzz on social media.

According to information released on the official X account as "Friday's Golden Kamuy," Tetsuta Sugimoto's character, Anji Todan, is described as "a gunman living in darkness with strong vengeful feelings." The released visual faithfully reproduces the character's signature hearing aids on both ears, a feature from the original manga, and its high fidelity is already drawing considerable attention.

On X (formerly Twitter), a flurry of enthusiastic comments such as "too luxurious," "casting is too good," "awesome!," and "fits perfectly!" have been pouring in regarding this casting. Fans of the original manga, in particular, have expressed surprise and delight at the high level of realism, saying things like, "Too cool, Anji Todan... I wouldn't have known it was Tetsuta Sugimoto without being told... It's like he jumped right out of the manga again..." and "His face is exactly like Satoru Noda's artwork."

Comments also touched upon Tetsuta Sugimoto's wide acting range, with one user stating, "In recent years, Tetsuta Sugimoto has been known to me for roles like Professor Nagai in Idaten or the impoverished uncle in Kamakura-dono, so I'm really looking forward to seeing a cool Tetsuta Sugimoto." Furthermore, regarding Anji Todan's appearance scenes, there were expressions of both anticipation and concern about adapting the shocking scenes from the manga into live-action, asking, "He goes nude, is that okay?" and "In the mountains, does that mean that will happen!?"

With the participation of veteran actor Tetsuta Sugimoto, the already star-studded cast of "Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Raid Arc" has become even more robust. This demonstrates the production team's serious commitment to faithfully recreating the world of the original work, and anticipation for the film continues to soar.

The Context

Golden Kamuy is a popular Japanese manga series known for its historical adventure, unique characters, dark humor, and detailed depictions of Ainu culture and survival in early 20th-century Hokkaido. It follows Saichi Sugimoto, a veteran of the Russo-Japanese War, and Asirpa, a young Ainu girl, as they search for a hidden treasure of Ainu gold. The live-action film adaptation released in 2024 was well-received, and this article announces casting for its highly anticipated sequel, "Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Raid Arc." The characters, often eccentric, contribute significantly to the series' distinctive charm.

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