The announcement of the anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days has left fans thrilled as it tells the long-awaited story of a retired hitman. We have all the details for those eager to learn more about it.
Release Date and Updates on the Sakamoto Days Anime
Shueisha has revealed that the Sakamoto Days manga will be adapted into a TV anime series. The release window for the anime has been set for January 2025.
The anime will be produced by TMS Entertainment, the production studio behind well-known anime series such as Fruits Basket and Dr. Stone.
Despite no official announcement, Sakamoto Days was mentioned in a list of projects for Netflix’s upcoming releases in 2024 during an interview with the company’s Vice President Josh Simon.
This suggests that the anime will be available exclusively on Netflix. Since it is included in the 2024 releases, we can anticipate a release date in early January as well.
2. Latest Preview Showcases Our Comical Assassin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4jmyg3rhY
The trailer highlights the background of Taro Sakamoto, a previous assassin, portraying both his past and present. It commences with a flashback to Taro’s younger years, exhibiting him defeating his enemies.
Additionally, the trailer provides viewers with a glimpse into the personal life of the former hitman, showcasing his wife Aoi Sakamoto and daughter Hana. Despite now being a family man, he has not lost his lethal abilities as an assassin.
3 Key Visuals of Sakamoto Days
The unveiling of a key visual has displayed both of Taro Sakamoto’s previous and current avatars. The artwork successfully captures the former assassin’s imposing aura and prominently exhibits the anime’s logo in the middle.
[The manager is a former legendary assassin] Original author: Suzuki Yuto Currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump ₌₌₌₌₌₌ “SAKAMOTO DAYS” ₌₌₌₌₌₌ TV anime broadcast starts in January 2025! Official website ▼ https://t.co/uxnRfQf1Rj Original information ▼ https://t.co/aj2vCMxhuu #SAKAMOTODAYS pic.twitter.com/tr6oQVc8AF
— SD (@SAKAMOTODAYS_PR) May 27, 2024
Main Voice Cast and Production Staff
Tomokazu Sugita, known for his role as Gyōmei Himejima in Demon Slayer, has been confirmed to voice Taro Sakamoto. The remaining cast members have yet to be announced, but we anticipate their reveal in the near future.
The staff has been disclosed as well, and they have been included in the list below.
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Masaki Watanabe | Fruits Basket Season 2 |
| Series Script Supervisor | Taku Kishimoto | Haikyu!! |
| Character Designer | Yo Moriyama | Vinland Saga |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment | Dr. Stone |
5. Plot of The Sakamoto Days Anime
The upcoming Sakamoto Days anime will stay true to the manga’s original story by Yuto Suzuki. It centers on Taro Sakamoto, a notorious assassin who was both feared and respected. Despite his reputation, Sakamoto unexpectedly falls in love with a woman one day.
Despite retiring from his job as a hitman, getting married, and gaining some weight, he still retained his deadly assassin skills. However, as he began running a private store, he soon realized that danger still lurked around every corner.
The manga is receiving a lot of hype, and for good reason. If you’re also feeling excited, why not give it a read? It can be found on Viz and MangaPlus.
About Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki’s “Sakamoto Days”is a manga that combines comedy and action, and is published in Weekly Shonen Jump. The author is already established for their two previous successful one-shots, Garaku and Locker Room.
The initial installment of this manga series was made available on November 21, 2020. The plot centers around Taro Sakamoto, also known as the Ultimate Assassin, who changes his ways and embraces a calmer existence after falling for a convenience store owner.
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