Synopsis

In the early 1900s, a man named Saichi Sugimoto, who fought in the Russo-Japanese War, lives a tough life during the gold rush in Hokkaido. One day, he finds a map leading to a hidden treasure of Ainu gold. Eager for the fortune, he embarks on a dangerous journey. But Sugimoto’s not the only one after the gold, and whoever finds it is willing to kill for it! In the harsh northern wilderness, Sugimoto must use his skills and luck, along with the help of an Ainu girl named Asirpa, to stay alive and outwit his rivals.

(Source: Viz Media)

Note: It won the 9th Manga Taisho Award in 2016 and the 22nd Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2018. It was also nominated for the 20th, 21st Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and 40th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2016.