Anime enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting an animated adaptation of Sakamoto Days since the manga began its serialization in 2020. In the spirit of Geeked Week 2024, Netflix teased many new titles, including the highly anticipated anime series Sakamoto Days. The streaming giant showcased exciting action sequences in the latest trailer, announcing that it will release episodes of Sakamoto Days on a weekly basis.
On Thursday, Netflix unveiled a video confirming the television anime adaptation of Yuuto Suzuki‘s Sakamoto Days manga, with its premiere scheduled for January 2025. This also marks the anime’s debut on Japanese television during the same month.
Sakamoto Days To Kick Start 2025 With a Bang
The ongoing manga by Yuto Suzuki, Sakamoto Days, will officially debut as an anime exclusive on Netflix in January 2025. With its release set for early next year, this anime is poised to be one of the first must-watch shows on the platform.
The teaser video prepared by Netflix for Sakamoto Days reflects the high expectations from fans of the original manga series. Its visual style and ambiance also resonate with broader anime fans, even those unfamiliar with Sakamoto Days. The episodes are expected to present two sharply contrasting visuals: a darker past where Sakamoto was a ruthless professional, and a much lighter narrative focusing on the character’s humorous transformation, where he has gained weight yet still retains his formidable fighting skills.
The preview released by Netflix emphasizes the eagerly anticipated nature of the upcoming series among Sakamoto Days fans. Nevertheless, its artistic flair has the potential to attract various anime enthusiasts, whether or not they have prior knowledge of the manga. Expect visuals showcasing a somber backstory where Sakamoto was a fierce assassin and a light-hearted present in which he grapples with his new lifestyle while still adeptly dispatching foes using his trained muscle memory.
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Staff and Cast
| Role | Staff | Other Works |
| Author | Yuto Suzuki | Locker Room |
| Director | Masaki Watanabe | KADO: The Right Answer |
| Screenplay Writer | Taku Kishimoto | Fruits Basket |
Tomokazu Sugita voices Taro Sakamoto, while Nobunaga Shimazaki plays Shin Asakura, a psychic capable of reading minds who once served as Sakamoto’s assistant during his hitman era. Ayane Sakura takes on the role of Lu Shaotang, a former mafia member skilled in Tai Chi.
The character of Aoi Sakamoto, Taro’s wife, is voiced by Nao Tōyama, and Ryōta Suzuki plays Heisuke Mashimo, a unique sniper utilizing ricochet bullets to defeat enemies.
Yuto Suzuki debuted the manga in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in November 2020. As of August 2, Shueisha released the 18th compiled volume. Interestingly, in December 2019, Suzuki also introduced a single-chapter manga titled “Sakamoto” in Jump Giga.
Mark your calendars for the arrival of Sakamoto Days on Netflix at the start of January 2025. While an exact release time has yet to be announced, stay tuned for further updates!
About Sakamoto Days
Sakamoto Days is a comedy-action manga series by Yuto Suzuki published in Weekly Shonen Jump. The author is also recognized for two successful one-shots, Garaku and Locker Room.
The manga’s first chapter was released on November 21, 2020, narrating the story of the Ultimate Assassin, Taro Sakamoto, who transitions to a more tranquil life after falling in love with a convenience store owner.
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