The Sakamoto Days anime is set to premiere in January 2025, and as the anticipation builds, three new cast members have been announced. Natsuki Hanae, known for his role as Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, will be voicing the character Nagumo. Taku Yashiro, who portrayed Kakeru Juouin in KING OF PRISM, will be taking on the role of Shishiba. Saori Hayami, recognized for her role as Yor Forger in SPY x FAMILY, will be lending her voice to the character Osaragi. Additionally, Tomokazu Sugita, known for his role as Gintoki Sakata in Gintama, will be featured in a bonus short as Taro Sakamoto.
The new visual showcasing the Order members has been released online along with promotional videos and visuals of the actors. The Sakamoto Days anime is being directed by Masaki Watanabe, with Taku Kishimoto handling the series composition and Yo Moriyama designing the characters for the TMS Entertainment production.
The Sakamoto Days manga, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since November 2020, currently has 18 volumes released in Japan. VIZ Media publishes the manga in English and provides the following synopsis: After living a peaceful life since leaving the underworld, Sakamoto finds himself out of shape while running a neighborhood store with his family. However, his past catches up with him when he is given an ultimatum to return to the assassin world or face dire consequences.
Fans of the manga can look forward to seeing their favorite characters come to life in the upcoming anime adaptation. With a talented voice cast and a dedicated production team, the Sakamoto Days anime is shaping up to be a thrilling and action-packed series that will captivate audiences. Stay tuned for more updates as the premiere date approaches!
