Sakamoto Days anime: Release date, cast, trailer, latest news
This badass action anime series is coming soon to Netflix!
Move over John Wick – it's time for a new retired assassin to hit the screens! Adapted from the popular manga series by artist and writer Yuto Suzuki, Sakamoto Days is an upcoming anime series that will stream internationally on Netflix.
Sakamoto Days follows the life of Taro Sakamoto, an out-of-shape former hitman who retired from a life of crime after falling in love and getting married. He's now a boring family man, but (surprise surprise!) his past eventually catches up with him, forcing him to defend his loved ones from other assassins on a quest for revenge.
Fans can expect a balance of action and comedy, as Sakamoto battles his enemies while trying to maintain his double life as a harmless middle-aged dad.
Read on to learn more about the anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days!
Sakamoto Days release date
Sakamoto Days will premiere in Japan on 11th January 2025.
Netflix will stream the show internationally sometime later in January, but the official Netflix airdate hasn't been announced yet. All we know for now is that Netflix will air one new episode each week.
Sakamoto Days cast
The Japanese voice cast for Sakamoto Days includes:
- Tomokazu Sugita as Taro Sakamoto
- Nao Tôyama as Aoi Sakamoto
- Ayane Sakura as Lu Xiaotang
- Hina Kino as Hana Sakamoto
- Ryôta Suzuki as Heisuke Mashimo
Sakamoto Days trailer
You can watch Netflix's official teaser trailer here, showcasing some of Sakamoto's badass combat skills:
Sakamoto Days latest news
Produced by TMS Entertainment, the Sakamoto Days anime is directed by Masaki Watanabe (Battle Spirits: Saga Brave) and written by Taku Kishimoto (Fruits Basket, Bunny Drop).
In a publicity interview with Netflix, Watanabe said, "When I first had the chance to read SAKAMOTO DAYS, I remember how electrifying the powerful action scenes were.
"Keeping that feeling at the heart of production, I want to take all the components unique to the screen – movement, color, and sound – to make SAKAMOTO DAYS a dynamic and fast-paced anime, while keeping in mind the humor sprinkled throughout the original."
Where can I watch Sakamoto Days?
Sakamoto Days will stream exclusively on Netflix in the UK.
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