Sakamoto Days Anime: Netflix Release & Japanese Debut Information
Good news for fans of Yuto Suzuki’s Sakamoto Days manga! An anime adaptation of the popular series is set to premiere in Japan in January 2025. Netflix has also announced that they will be releasing the streaming version of the anime at the same time.
During the ongoing GeekedWeek festivities, Netflix dropped a trailer for the upcoming Sakamoto Days anime. Fans were excited to see a sneak peek of what’s to come in the series.
The lead character, Taro Sakamoto, will be voiced by Tomokazu Sugita, known for his role as Gintoki Sakata in Gintama. The anime will be directed by Masaki Watanabe, with Taku Kishimoto handling the series composition and Yo Moriyama in charge of character designs for the TMS Entertainment production.
For those unfamiliar with the story, the Sakamoto Days manga has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since November 2020, with 18 volumes released in Japan so far. VIZ Media publishes the English version of the manga and describes the plot as follows:
Sakamoto Days follows the story of Sakamoto, a former assassin who has retired to live a peaceful life with his family. However, his past catches up with him when he is forced to make a choice: return to the world of assassins or face the consequences.
Fans of the manga are eagerly anticipating the anime adaptation and are looking forward to seeing their favorite characters come to life on screen. With a talented team behind the production, the Sakamoto Days anime is shaping up to be a must-watch series for anime enthusiasts.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Sakamoto Days anime as the release date approaches. Get ready to embark on an action-packed adventure with Taro Sakamoto and his journey back into the world of assassins.