Overview: “Sakamoto Days” is a highly anticipated anime from Shonen Jump, the same publisher known for popular series like “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Chainsaw Man,” “Dragon Ball,” and “Demon Slayer.”
Synopsis:
Tarou Sakamoto was considered the greatest hitman of all time. Feared by many, he stood at the top of the underground world until he met and fell in love with a woman. As a result, Sakamoto abandoned his life of crime and now works as a convenience store clerk.
Leaving his shady past behind proves more difficult than Sakamoto initially imagined. Many of his former rivals and partners do not believe that he has truly left the business and show up in hopes of taking him out. Barred from killing, Sakamoto must find creative ways to subdue his enemies and prevent them from bringing harm to his family, his store, and the small town he resides in.
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Key Staff Members:
- Director: Masaki Watanabe
- Previously directed “Bartender” and worked on “Parasyte.”
- Character Design: You Moriyama
- Worked on “Attack on Titan” and “Death Note.”
- Voice Actor for Tarou Sakamoto: Tomokazu Sugita
- A renowned voice actor known for roles such as Gintoki from “Gintama,” Joseph Joestar from “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” and Rudeus from “Mushoku Tensei.”
Animation Quality: From the first glimpse, the animation and art style of “Sakamoto Days” appear clean and well-executed, promising a visually appealing experience for the audience.
Manga Details: The “Sakamoto Days” manga was first published on November 21, 2020, and is currently ongoing with 168 chapters released so far. The English volumes have been published by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint since April 5, 2022.
Release Information: The anime is set to release on January, 2025, and will be adapted by Netflix. The animation studio for this project is TMS Entertainment.
Concerns: There is some concern regarding Netflix’s adaptation of anime, as previous works like “Record of Ragnarok” and “Baki” were rushed, which impacted their quality. However, Netflix has recently been adapting “Dungeon Meshi” on a weekly basis, releasing one episode at a time, resulting in a much better reception and higher animation quality.
Where to Watch: The anime will be available on Netflix starting January , 2025. Here is the latest trailer of this show: