Sakamoto Days Release Date, Time, and Netflix Streaming Schedule

Sakamoto Days is generating significant buzz as one of the standout series for the Winter 2025 anime season. With major titles like Black Clover transitioning from Shonen Jump to Jump GIGA in 2023, and both Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia concluding last year, Sakamoto Days is poised to be one of Shonen Jump’s leading successes.

Moreover, Netflix appears to be investing heavily in this series, aiming for it to become a flagship exclusive within its anime catalog. Its rising popularity has sparked enthusiasm among fans, although some express concerns about the quality of its animated adaptation.

The upcoming premiere of the first episode this week on Netflix is crucial, as it will set the tone for whether the anime can fulfill its high expectations.

Release Details for Sakamoto Days on Netflix

The inaugural episode of Sakamoto Days will be available to global audiences on Netflix starting January 11, 2025. While Netflix has not confirmed the precise release time, it is anticipated to launch at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.

In Japan, the episode will be broadcast on television at 11 PM JST. Netflix might synchronize its release to coincide with the Japanese airing, similar to its approach for My Happy Marriage, although a slight delay may occur in several regions.

For those looking forward to watching Sakamoto Days internationally, here’s the likely release schedule by region if published simultaneously:

United States (PT/EDT): 6 AM / 9 AM
Mexico (Mexico City): 8 AM
Canada (Ottawa): 9 AM
Brazil: 11 AM
Portugal and Western Europe: 2 PM
United Kingdom (GMT): 2 PM
Spain and Central Europe: 3 PM
Algeria: 3 PM
Bulgaria and Eastern Europe: 4 PM
South Africa: 4 PM
Egypt: 4 PM
Ethiopia: 5 PM
Turkey: 5 PM
India: 7:30 PM
South Korea: 11 PM
Australia (Canberra/AEDT): 1 AM (Sunday, January 12)
New Zealand (NZDT): 3 AM (Sunday, January 12)

Episode Count for Sakamoto Days

Though there is no official confirmation on the total number of episodes for the first season, it has been announced that the series will be divided into two non-consecutive cours. The second cour is slated for release in July 2025, airing on Mondays at midnight JST.

Standard cour lengths generally range around 12 episodes, yet current rumors indicate that this particular season may consist of 11 episodes.

Projected Release Schedule for Sakamoto Days

Assuming the first cour includes 11 episodes without any delays, the anticipated release timeline is as follows:

Episode 1: January 11, 2025
Episode 2: January 18, 2025
Episode 3: January 25, 2025
Episode 4: February 1, 2025
Episode 5: February 8, 2025
Episode 6: February 15, 2025
Episode 7: February 22, 2025
Episode 8: March 1, 2025
Episode 9: March 8, 2025
Episode 10: March 15, 2025
Episode 11: March 22, 2025

Plot Overview of Sakamoto Days

The narrative of Sakamoto Days revolves around Taro Sakamoto, a reformed hitman who abandoned his life in the criminal underworld to cultivate a peaceful family life after finding love. As he embraces a calmer lifestyle, he inevitably faces challenges stemming from his tumultuous past, with mafia leaders feeling betrayed by his decision to leave.

While the series shares thematic similarities with Gokushufudo—an offering currently on Netflix—Sakamoto Days is distinguished by its faster-paced action and its central conflict of Sakamoto striving to safeguard his family against menacing adversaries.

For fans of anime, the excitement surrounding the world of Sakamoto Days offers a peek into upcoming offerings, while also serving as a reminder to check out the release schedule for Solo Leveling Season 2 and explore some of the most underrated anime of 2024.

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