Sakamoto Days

The name Tarou Sakamoto once instilled fear in every villain. No other professional hitman matched his prowess, and fellow assassins revered him. However, Sakamoto fell in love. In five short years, he married, became a father, put on some weight, and traded his weapons for an apron as he became the owner of a humble convenience store.

Although Sakamoto is decidedly retired, he finds his old life of crime hard to shake off. His former partner, Shin Asakura, reappears and resolves to stay with Sakamoto's family under their strict no-kill rule. To make matters worse, a large bounty is placed on Sakamoto's head. Numerous assassins now pursue him—but they are in for a surprise. Sakamoto has not lost his edge, and no matter what tricks his enemies pull, he will fight off every last one to protect his dear family.

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Sakamoto, Tarou Main

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Asakura, Shin Main

Shimazaki, Nobunaga Japanese

Lu, Shaotang Main

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Nagumo, Yoichi ing

Hanae, Natsuki Japanese

Osaragi ing

Hayami, Saori Japanese

Takamura ing

Ootsuka, Houchuu Japanese

Mashimo, Heisuke ing

Suzuki, Ryouta Japanese

Shishiba ing

Yashiro, Taku Japanese

Uzuki, Kei ing

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Seba, Natsuki ing

Okamoto, Nobuhiko Japanese

Watanabe, Masaki Director

Aketagawa, Jin Sound Director

Vaundy Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics

Conton Candy Theme Song Performance

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Jun 1, 2025

Avengers007

Recommended

An exciting Shonen manga adaptation anime premiered in 2025. I started watching the first two episodes on March 6th then decided to stop and watch the complete series later. The eleventh episode marked the completion of my viewing journey on May 18, 2025.

I found this action-comedy series to be a truly impressive show. The animation quality and the storyline both stood out as strong components of the show.

What's at the core of the show? The series combines the action of John Wick with a distinct twist in the story. Sakamoto leaves his legendary hitman role behind when he marries the woman he adores. He manages ... a convenience store while enjoying the tranquility of his new life.

A person in that line of work does not experience true retirement. Several professional killers receive orders to pursue him which triggers the beginning of the action scenes. The story expands when former comrades enter the picture and his family maintains its importance throughout.

I want to avoid revealing specific details because the show remains truly outstanding. The second season has my anticipation levels at their peak.

The combination of action and comedy with original characters makes this show an entertaining option for viewers. I rate this show an 8 out of 10.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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May 14, 2025

LoganLovesAnime

Mixed Feelings

Sakamoto Days presents a fun and intriguing premise—following a retired legendary hitman turned family man—as it blends action, comedy, and slice-of-life elements. The concept is refreshing and offers ample room for creativity, and the first season manages to deliver a fair share of entertaining moments and decent action sequences.

However, despite its strengths, the series feels like it’s missing something vital. The execution doesn’t quite live up to the potential of its premise. While enjoyable, Season 1 ultimately felt average, especially in light of the considerable hype surrounding the anime prior to its release.

If a second season is produced, I will likely give it a chance ... in the hopes that the series finds its footing. However, if it fails to improve or evolve meaningfully, I may choose to step away from it altogether. Sakamoto Days is not a bad anime by any means, but as of now, it remains simply okay in a season filled with more compelling offerings.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Apr 26, 2025

patitopatito

Not Recommended

Those who criticized the anime for its animation also have positive arguments in other aspects; the episodes were a huge disappointment in every way. I don't follow the manga, but this isn't just the adaptation's fault, as it only shows slight improvements in animation. Even so, the personalities were handled very well. Another thing I can praise are the villains — they had little screen time, but excellent designs and great expectations for the fights, even with the designs that many criticize.
I don't know if they'll manage to fix things for the second season, but we shouldn't expect much based on what we've seen so ... far :p

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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