The Sakamoto Days anime has unveiled the cast of the ORDER Assassins in new videos. The staff released character promotional videos and a special visual of the ORDER assassins. The newly announced cast members include Natsuki Hanae as Nagumo, Taku Yashiro as Shishiba, and Saori Hayami as Osaragi. The anime is set to premiere in January 2025 on Netflix and Japanese television.
The story revolves around Taro Sakamoto, a former legendary hitman who falls in love, retires, gets married, becomes a father, and gains weight. Despite his chubby appearance, he is still a formidable assassin. The manga, written by Yuuto Suzuki, was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in November 2020. Viz Media and MANGA Plus are publishing the manga in English digitally, with Viz Media also releasing print versions.
The anime adaptation is directed by Masaki Watanabe and features a star-studded cast, including Tomokazu Sugita, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Ayane Sakura, Nao Tōyama, and Ryōta Suzuki. The series is highly anticipated by fans of the manga and promises to deliver a unique blend of action and comedy.
In addition to the anime announcement, a novel based on the manga was released in April 2022, expanding the Sakamoto Days universe. With the upcoming premiere of the anime, fans of the series can look forward to seeing their favorite characters come to life on screen in a thrilling new adaptation. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to experience the exciting world of Sakamoto Days in a whole new way.
