Summary
- New Sakamoto Days anime premieres on January 11, 2025, with a second cour coming in July, promising a year filled with excitement for fans.
- Trailer features ending theme "FUTSUU" by Conton Candy, capturing the manga's charm with humor, drama, and action.
- Impressive voice cast, skilled production team, and faithfulness to source material make Sakamoto Days a must-watch for shonen anime fans.
Fans of Sakamoto Days, Yuto Suzuki's action-comedy manga, have something big to look forward to. At Jump Festa 2025, a new main trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation was released, with a premiere date set for January 11, 2025, streaming on Netflix. The announcement also confirmed that the second cour will follow in July 2025, promising a year packed with excitement for anime enthusiasts.
Sakamoto Days: Who is X?
With all these theories about X's nature/identity, here's a look at the character fans have watched build up since the start of the series.
The trailer also debuted the ending theme song, “FUTSUU” by Conton Candy, complementing the visuals with its captivating energy. With a story blending humor, heartfelt drama, and high-octane action, the Sakamoto Days anime looks ready to bring the manga’s charm to life in spectacular fashion.
What is Sakamoto Days All About?
Based on the popular manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, Sakamoto Days tells the story of Taro Sakamoto, a once-legendary hitman who traded his violent career for a peaceful life as a shopkeeper. However, danger isn’t far behind, and Sakamoto, alongside his trusty allies, must protect his family and newfound life from threats of his old world.
Key Cast and Characters
The anime boasts an impressive voice cast, featuring Tomokazu Sugita as Taro Sakamoto, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shin, and Ayane Sakura as Lu Shaotang. New characters introduced in the latest trailer include Hiroki Yasumoto as Hyo, Hochu Otsuka as Takamura, and Daisuke Namikawa as the enigmatic X (Slur).
The creative team includes Masaki Watanabe as director, Taku Kishimoto handling series composition, and Yo Moriyama as character designer. With Yuki Hayashi composing the score, fans can expect an immersive auditory experience that complements the show’s intense action sequences.
Sakamoto Days: Who is X?
With all these theories about X's nature/identity, here's a look at the character fans have watched build up since the start of the series.
Release Dates and What to Expect
The first cour of Sakamoto Days will drop on January 11, 2025, with episodes releasing weekly on Netflix. The second cour is slated for July 2025, ensuring a year-long journey into Taro Sakamoto’s chaotic world.
The trailer offers a glimpse into the action-packed confrontations and comedic dynamics fans have come to love. Between its talented cast, experienced production team, and faithfulness to the source material, Sakamoto Days promises to be a must-watch for fans of shonen anime.
- Release Date
- 2025 - 2025-00-00
Cast
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Matthew MercerTaro Sakamoto -
Dallas LiuShin Asakura
WHERE TO WATCH
A 2025 anime, Sakamoto Days is an action-comedy based on Yuto Suzuki's shonen manga, which debuted in 2020. The series follows Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman who has been enjoying the family life for years. He spends his days running a small store alongside Shin, but his peaceful existence is regularly interrupted by ghosts of the past.
