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Genjirou Tanigaki (谷垣 源次郎, Tanigaki Genjirō) is a Matagi of Tohoku and the former Private First Class of the 7th Division. After leaving the 7th Division, Tanigaki has struggled with finding his place in this world, but now it seems he's finally found his purpose.

Appearance[]

Tanigaki is a young man of Matagi descent. He is a large man with a muscular body with a lot of body hair. He has dark brown eyes, short black hair, a thin beard along his jawline, and thick eyebrows. After his fight with Sugimoto he received a little scar on his right cheek.[3]

Before leaving the 7th Division, he would wear a typical Japanese military uniform; in cold weather he would also wear a leather vest with fur. Later he is seen wearing a matanpushi on his head and an attush that once belonged to Asirpa's grandfather on top of the army uniform.[4]

Personality[]

Tanigaki initially appears stern and aloof, saying little and almost never smiling. The loss of his sister Fumi and the search for her presumed killer as well as his mother passing away from grief had turned Tanigaki into a cold, lost person. However, after meeting Tetsuzou Nihei and later spending time with Huci and Osoma who nurse him back to health Tanigaki mellows out. He is a caring man with a strong desire to protect those he loves.

Tanigaki is an honorable man who will repay his debts to the people that have helped him. After learning that Asirpa might be in danger, he joins Inkarmat to find Asirpa and return her back home to safety. Tanigaki possesses a strong sense of righteousness, as noted by Hyakunosuke Ogata.

Tanigaki seems to be somewhat shy when it comes to his body or his dancing abilities, as he would cry when criticized by Fumie Yamada, fearing he is bringing the dance group down.

Abilities[]

Tanigaki stats

Tanigaki's stats from the fanbook

  • Sharpshooting proficiency: Tanigaki is well versed with a rifle and can shoot a target from distances away.
  • Hunting and survival: Being a Matagi, Tanigaki is experienced in hunting wild animals and surviving in hard condition.


Equipment[]

Chapter Appearances[]

Appearances
Escape King Arc
6. Persecution Absent
7. The Escape King Absent
8. Flight Debut
9. Cornered Rat Appears
10. Gamble Absent
11. Ainu Kotan Appears
12. Kamuy Mosir Absent
13. Guardian Spirit Mentioned
14. Howling Absent
15. Scent Absent
16. Shinigami Absent
17. Trackers Absent
18. Rescue Operation Absent
19. Gallop Absent
20. Argument Absent
21. Ghost Absent
Legendary Hunter Arc
22. Legendary Bear-Killer Appears
23. Hunter's Spirit Appears
24. What Lives On Appears
25. Yuk Appears
26. The Law of the Mountain Appears
27. The Scent of Death Appears
28. Complication Appears
29. The Old Man and the Mountain Appears
Kazuo Henmi Arc
30. Legend Appears
31. 203 Hill Appears
32. Attack of the Mysterious Winged Terror! Absent
33. Run Like Hell Absent
34. Contact Appears
35. Courtship Absent
36. Useless Appears
37. Start of Spring Absent
38. Hunpe Absent
39. Fishermen and Killers Absent
40. Herring Mansion Absent
41. Shine Absent
42. Repun Kamuy Appears
43. Sinna Kisar Appears
44. Sniper Appears
45. Tanigaki the Matagi Appears
46. Punishment Appears
47. Huchen Flower Absent
48. Kiroranke Absent
49. Companion Absent

Trivia[]

  • Tanigaki's name contains the kanji:
(谷) Valley
(垣) Hedge
(源) Source
(次郎) Second son
  • Tanigaki likes kiritanpo (mashed rice put on skewers and toasted over fire) but dislikes shiitake mushrooms.[5]
  • His Zodiac sign is Cancer, and his blood type is A.
  • In 2018 Golden Kamuy All-Stars popularity poll Tanigaki ranked 8th, gaining 5,369 votes.[6]
  • When asked what occupation Golden Kamuy characters would have if they lived in the present time, Satoru Noda said Tanigaki would be a squid fisherman in Hakodate.[7]
  • According to Golden Kamuy anime character reference sheet, Tanigaki's height is 185 cm (6'0).[8]
  • Tanigaki's chest size is similar to Jason Statham's.[9]
    • It was confirmed in the fanbook that his chest circumference is 124 cm.[10]
  • Tanigaki, Sugimoto and Nikaidou are the same age.[11]
  • Tanigaki is shorter than Ushiyama, about the same height as Ariko, and taller than Kiroranke.[12]
  • Tanigaki is lighter than Ushiyama, about the same weight as Sofia, and heavier than Ariko.[13]
  • Tanigaki is Noda Satoru's favorite character. [14]
  • He has the biggest testicles in the cast of Golden Kamuy.[15]
  • He also has one of the "juiciest" asses in the manga; the other listed characters are Shiraishi, Tsukishima, Ariko, and Usami.[16]
  • After the start of the story and travelling with Inkarmat, Tanigaki has gained about 15 kg.[17]
  • Tanigaki raises the same number of children as Nihei, with that being 15. However, his children are the exact opposite in having 14 sons and 1 daughter, while Nihei had 14 daughters and 1 son. [17]

References[]

Site Navigation[]

v  e Sugimoto's Group
Main Group AsirpaSaichi SugimotoYoshitake Shiraishi
Former Members CikapasiFusatarou OosawaGenjirou TanigakiInkarmatKirorankeRetarRyuVasily
Associates Hajime TsukishimaHyakunosuke OgataOtonoshin KoitoTatsuma Ushiyama
v  e 7th Division
First Lieutenant Tokushirou Tsurumi
Second Lieutenant Otonoshin KoitoYuusaku Hanazawa 
Warrant Officer Mokutarou Kikuta
Sergeant Hajime Tsukishima
Corporal Houzou Tamai
Superior Private Hyakunosuke Ogata  Tokishige Usami
Private 1st Class

Genjirou Tanigaki  Fumio Okada  Ikutarou KomiyaKazuo MaeyamaKennosuke MishimaKouhei NikaidouNaoaki Noma  Rikimatsu Ariko  Youhei Nikaidou

Allies Heiji KoitoHidenobu OkudaNarizou ArisakaTeruchika YodogawaYasaku Edogai
Associates Kouji WadaKoujirou Hanazawa
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