The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days, based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki, officially premiered today. Directed by Masaki Watanabe, known for his work on Bartender, the series is produced by TMS Entertainment. The anime features a talented team, including Taku Kishimoto, best known for BLUE LOCK, handling the series composition, and Yo Moriyama, the director of MEGALOBOX, providing character designs.
Netflix is streaming the anime worldwide, giving global audiences access to the thrilling story of Sakamoto, a former assassin who’s left his violent past behind to run a peaceful neighborhood store with his wife and child. However, Sakamoto’s quiet life takes a dramatic turn when an old figure from his past reappears, offering him an ultimatum: return to the underworld or face death.
Alongside the premiere, a special creditless version of the anime’s ending video was released. This follows the earlier release of a creditless opening video. The ending features the song “Futsu” (“Normal”) by the band Conton Candy, adding to the anime’s captivating soundtrack.
VIZ Media publishes the official English version of the Sakamoto Days manga, and fans can dive into the gripping story that blends humor, action, and heart.