"Can't Believe This is Official!" Golden Kamuy Fans Flooded with "I Love Both" Over the Ultimate Choice Between "Matagi Tanigaki" and "Genjiro-chan"

An illustration featuring two distinct sides of the character Genjiro Tanigaki (voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya) was published on the official TV anime Golden Kamuy X account, triggering a massive response among fans.

While Tanigaki possesses high survival skills from his background as a Matagi (traditional winter hunter) along with a sincere personality, his glamorous physique and charm are frequently showcased through plot developments and pin-up style art. He is widely loved by fans as the show's resident fanservice character.

The released image is split down the middle. On the left side, "Matagi Tanigaki" is depicted with a serious gaze holding a hunting rifle against a forest background, accompanied by a prompt to "Repost (RP)." On the right side, "Genjiro-chan" is shown wearing a pink headband and frilled outfit against a pink background, reaching out a hand with a peek of chest exposed, paired with a prompt to "Like." The design brings two contrasting appeals to the forefront, serving as an interactive prompt for users to participate.

In response to this post, comments quickly poured in on X, such as "I vote for Genjiro-chan!", "There's no way I can choose just one! Obviously I have to pick both!", and "I can't say anything other than I love them both!"—generating a huge reaction to this ultimate choice. Furthermore, the official team's playful spirit gained significant attention, with comments like "I can't believe this was official..." and "I love that this is official."

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