Following a duration of uncertainty, the Sakamoto Days anime has officially received the green light, complete with a trailer revealing the adaptation and setting a release date. Sakamoto Days, a manga gaining increasing popularity from Yuta Suzuki, has long been rumored to make the jump to an anime series.
Sakamoto Days, a manga by Yuta Suzuki, has been rumored to get an anime for a while now. Recently, a Netflix adaptation was mentioned in a trade magazine, but it was later taken off.
Now, after the trailer, special visuals, and some news of the forthcoming anime series, Sakamoto Days sets its release in January 2025.
TMS Entertainment is working on it, and since they’ve done shows like Dr. Stone and Fruits Basket, it’s in good hands. Masaki Watanabe is directing, and Taku Kishimoto is known for writing for shows like Haikyuu!! and Erased, is doing the scripts.
The trailer looks promising, with some CGI mixed in with vibrant visuals and action. The anime series, Sakamoto Days is a story that reflects the life of Tara Sakamoto, a retired hitman. When his family gets threatened by the mobsters he comes out as an action-packed character. It’s got style and humor.
There’s no clear mention of Netflix’s involvement yet, but they might handle the distribution for English-speaking countries. Keep an eye out for more updates on Tower of God Season 2 and Solo Leveling Season 2.