“Sakamoto Days” is a comedy-action anime based on Yuto Suzuki`s manga serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since 2020. It tells the story of a legendary hitman who transitions into an ordinary family man after retiring. While he gains weight and adopts a seemingly average lifestyle, he retains his formidable combat skills and is always ready to protect those he cares about.
The first season of “Sakamoto Days” is divided into two parts. The first part aired from January to March 2025 and has received favorable audience ratings (e.g., 7.6 on IMDb and 7.1 on Kinopoisk). The second part of the anime is scheduled to premiere in July 2025.
The precise number of episodes for the second part has not yet been officially announced. It is widely assumed that, like the first part, it will consist of 11 episodes. The animation production for the continuation is handled by the Japanese studio TMS Entertainment, known for works such as “Dr. Stone,” “Detective Conan,” and “D.Gray-man.”
The story centers on Taro Sakamoto, once the most feared hitman. He quits his dangerous profession after finding love, settling down as a respectable family man and running a local store. Despite gaining a significant amount of weight, Sakamoto`s mastery of combat remains undiminished, allowing him to effortlessly defend his loved ones against any threat.
Fans can look forward to more exciting episodes in the second part, featuring a mix of humor and thrilling action sequences. Sakamoto will again face perilous challenges, reminding everyone not to underestimate the former legendary assassin, even in his new, unassuming appearance.
Finley Holt