The world of anime is set to welcome a highly-anticipated adaptation in January 2025, as the acclaimed Sakamoto Days manga finally receives an anime series. This thrilling new show promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of intense action sequences and clever comedic elements. While specific details remain under wraps, the mere announcement of an anime version from the prestigious TMS Entertainment studio has generated immense excitement within the fandom. Let’s find out the details!
What’s the plot of Sakamoto Days?
At its core, the Sakamoto Days anime will adapt the thrilling story of a former hitman forced out of retirement to protect his loved ones, despite his rusty skills and lack of physical conditioning from years of inactivity. Blending intense action sequences closely to the John Wick films with the heartwarming yet hilarious family dynamics seen in Spy x Family, this unique genre mashup has already cultivated a passionate fanbase from the original manga.
Rumors are swirling that the anime adaptation could be a Netflix Original series, which would provide an unprecedented platform to introduce the gripping tale to audiences around the world.
Action and Comedy on Screen NOW!
For action-comedy manga enthusiasts, the news of Sakamoto Days getting an anime adaptation is a dream come true. But what truly sets this series apart is its power to mix action and laugh-out-loud humor. It seems that Sakamoto Days is promising a fun time to fans.
The anime adaptation ought to probably convert the manga action panels into animated fights. You may also anticipate competent but funny protagonist Sakamoto to fight against formidable adversaries in fast-paced and thrilling clashes. The animation from TMS Entertainment (behind titles like Detective Conan & Fruits Basket (2019) hints these fights will be visually amazing.
But Sakamoto Days isn’t all action. It also has fun and light-hearted comedy which properly slices through the fight choreography. The anime can give humor by displaying the zany characters, particularly Sakamoto himself.
Now, let’s talk about the talented production team behind Sakamoto Days!
A Star-Studded Production Team
The excitement continues out of there. The announcement was preceded by a teaser trailer and a visual starring series hero Taro Sakamoto. Further fueling the speculation, Gintoki Sakata from Gintama voice performer Tomokazu Sugita is confirmed to be the protagonist of Sakamoto Days!
You can expect top-quality animation from TMS Entertainment, which has earlier created anime including Detective Conan, Fruits Basket (2019), and Dr. Stone, for Sakamoto Days ‘animation. Behind the scenes, the TV series has also a remarkable cast
- Director: Masaki Watanabe (Boogiepop and Others, Blade: Trinity
- Sequence Composition: Taku Kishimoto (Fruits Basket (2019), Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
- Character Design: Yo Moriyama (who earlier did character models for Dorohedoro)
Regarding the Manga:
- Original Story: Yuto Suzuki, authored & illustrated.
- Publication: Published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in November 2020.
- Volumes: As of April 2024 there are sixteen collected volumes (tankobon).
Its award-winning manga, stellar voice cast, and large animation company behind it will make Sakamoto Days a must-watch anime for 2025. Look out for the complete teaser trailer & visual release for more action to come!
Conclusion
You can finally look forward to Sakamoto Days. This anime is more than just an anime. All the production teams are working so hard to turn it into the next best anime that includes humor as well as action. So, what are your thoughts on Sakamoto Days?
