Yu Inaba Cast as Tokishige Usami in "Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Raid Arc," Sparks Buzz on Social Media

It has been announced that actor Yu Inaba will portray Tokishige Usami as a new cast member in the live-action film "Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Raid Arc," set to be released on Friday, March 13, 2026. This casting news has generated significant buzz on social media.

Tokishige Usami, played by Inaba, is a popular character known as the Seventh Division's most "intense" or "dangerous" man, deeply devoted and fiercely loyal to Lieutenant Tsurumi. He is also affectionately known by fans as "Running Mole-kun," and his unique personality is greatly loved by original manga fans.

Following this casting announcement, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with comments of surprise and joy, such as "I-I-Inaba Yuuuhhhhhh!!!" "I never expected Inaba Yu to be cast, oh my god!!!" and "I'm so happy I'm crying." Many also noted Inaba's visual resemblance to the character, commenting, "He totally has Usami's face," and "His visuals are spot-on, I'm excited to see how he plays him."

Yu Inaba is an actor who has garnered strong trust from tokusatsu fans for his past role as Kamen Rider Mach/Go Shijima in "Kamen Rider Drive." He is also known for his marriage to model Nicole Fujita, affectionately referred to by some as "Nico-chan's husband." Comments like "He's a Kamen Rider actor!" and "It's great to see the actor who played Mach in a movie!" indicate rising expectations for his acting and action skills based on his previous works.

Particular attention was drawn to discussions regarding Tokishige Usami's extreme behaviors and remarks. Numerous humorous posts surfaced, such as "I wonder how he agreed to this role," "Inaba Yu-kun, are you okay? Did you really read the original manga?" and "Inaba Yu as a sperm detective?!" Fans seem to be expressing both anticipation and a touch of worry (?) about how Inaba will portray the character's "intensity" from the original work.

How will Yu Inaba, known for his handsome looks, passionately embody the Seventh Division's "intense man"? His performance in "Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Raid Arc" is sure to attract considerable attention.

The context

"Golden Kamuy" is a highly acclaimed Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Satoru Noda, which has also been adapted into a popular anime series and live-action films. Set in the early 20th century Hokkaido, Japan, the story 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. Their quest involves deciphering clues from tattooed skin maps of escaped Abashiri Prison convicts, placing them in conflict with various factions, including rogue soldiers of the Japanese Seventh Division and other treasure hunters.

The "Abashiri Prison Raid Arc" is a pivotal storyline in the "Golden Kamuy" saga, focusing on the dramatic events surrounding an attempt to infiltrate the notorious prison to gather more tattooed skins. Tokishige Usami is a memorable character from the Seventh Division, known for his unwavering and often unsettling devotion to Lieutenant Tsurumi, the charismatic and manipulative leader of the faction. His extreme personality and distinctive features, including a prominent mole and energetic demeanor, have made him a fan favorite.

Yu Inaba is a well-known Japanese actor, particularly recognized for his role as Kamen Rider Mach in the "Kamen Rider Drive" tokusatsu series, which has earned him a dedicated following among fans of the genre. His casting as the eccentric and intense Usami Tokishige in the live-action "Golden Kamuy" sequel film has generated excitement due to his acting background and perceived visual fit for the character, while also sparking humorous discussions about how he will tackle Usami's more controversial and "dangerous" traits.

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