Genjirou Tanigaki

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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.

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.

## 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

* **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

* Arisaka Type 30 Rifle (holds five rounds)
* Murata Rifle (belonged to Tetsuzou Nihei)

## 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* According to Golden Kamuy anime character reference sheet, Tanigaki's height is 185 cm (6'0).
* Tanigaki's chest size is similar to Jason Statham's.
	+ It was confirmed in the fanbook that his chest circumference is 124 cm.
* Tanigaki, Sugimoto and Nikaidou are the same age.
* Tanigaki is shorter than Ushiyama, about the same height as Ariko, and taller than Kiroranke.
* Tanigaki is lighter than Ushiyama, about the same weight as Sofia, and heavier than Ariko.
* Tanigaki is Noda Satoru's favorite character.
* He has the biggest testicles in the cast of Golden Kamuy.
* He also has one of the "juiciest" asses in the manga; the other listed characters are Shiraishi, Tsukishima, Ariko, and Usami.
* Finally, he is described by Noda as one of "the four heavenly kings of having huge dicks".
* After the start of the story and travelling with Inkarmat, Tanigaki has gained about 15 kg.
* 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.

## References

1. ↑ Golden Kamuy official fanbook
2. ↑ Golden Kamuy Manga: Chapter 314
3. ↑ Golden Kamuy Manga: Chapter 28
4. ↑ Q&A section from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
5. ↑ Character profiles from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
6. ↑ 「ゴールデンカムイ北海道オールスターズ総選挙」
7. ↑ “What would the occupation of Golden Kamuy characters be if they live in the present time?”
8. ↑ ゴールデンカムイ　設定
9. ↑  Q & A section with Noda Satoru
10. ↑ Character profiles from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
11. ↑  Q & A section with Noda Satoru
12. ↑ Character profiles from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
13. ↑ Character profiles from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
14. ↑ Interview with Noda Satoru from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
15. ↑ Q&A section from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
16. ↑ Q&A section from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
17. ↑ Q&A section from the Golden Kamuy fanbook
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Chapter 27