Everything you need to know about Sakamoto Days anime before its release, explained

After years of anticipation, the announcement of the Sakamoto Days anime has finally been made. This adaptation of Yuta Suzuki’s highly acclaimed action-comedy manga has captured the hearts of its readers with its fantastic characters, exhilarating fight sequences, and unique sense of humor. However, viewers will have to wait patiently as the anime is set to be released during the Winter season of 2025.

On Monday, May 27, 2024, a promotional video was released announcing the exciting news. The manga, which first began serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in November 2020, has been consistently captivating readers with 167 published chapters to date. Each chapter is filled with thrilling action and unexpected plot twists, keeping readers eagerly turning the pages.

Please be advised that this article includes spoilers.

Release Date for the Sakamoto Days Anime

Overview of the Sakamoto Days manga

A young Taro as seen in Sakamoto Days anime (Image via TMS Entertainment)

The highly anticipated Sakamoto Days anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2025. TMS, renowned for creating hit anime such as Detective Conan, Dr. Stone, and Fruits Basket, will be producing the series. Fans can look forward to streaming the show on Netflix.

Currently, the teaser has only provided a brief preview of what is to come. Masaki Watanabe is at the helm as the director of the series, while Taku Kishimoto is responsible for writing the scripts and Yo Moriyama is handling character design. However, information on the rest of the staff remains undisclosed at this time.

As for the cast, Tomokazu Sugita has been the only actor confirmed thus far. He will be lending his voice to Taro Sakamoto, the protagonist of the series. With a long and successful career, Sugita has brought life to various characters including Gyoumei Himejima in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Joseph Joestar in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Charlotte Katakuri in One Piece, and Gintoki Sakata in Gintama.

As we approach the release, the remaining members of the cast will be announced, and it is likely that more high-profile actors will join the project.

Synopsis of the Sakamoto Days anime

Lu, Taro, and Shin, as seen in the Sakamoto Days anime trailer (Image via TMS Entertainment)

The initial PV for the animated version of Sakamoto Days has unveiled the protagonist, Taro Sakamoto. Formerly renowned as the most skilled assassin ever, Sakamoto was once a slender and stylish youth with round, oversized glasses and a bun hairstyle. He is depicted smoking a cigarette and brandishing a firearm, easily defeating a group of opponents.

Despite choosing to settle down with his wife and becoming a father, it is evident that his previous life as a hitman has not completely left him. Although he now manages a store and has gained some weight, he continues to have frequent encounters with other assassins. Based on the video, it seems that there will be plenty of action in store for viewers as his past life continues to catch up with him.

The upcoming Sakamoto Days anime will showcase a variety of quirky characters, such as the suave and collected Sakamoto who is an assassin, his wife Aoi Sakamoto, and their daughter Hana.

In addition to Shin, a character with telepathic powers, and Lu Shaotang, a skilled martial artist, there are other significant characters in the manga. Fans of the series can anticipate the introduction of intriguing assassins such as Nagumo and Uzuki as the story continues.