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 fac...