Highlights:
* Sakamoto Days anime will be airing on Netflix and is already in production.
* It will be animated by Kinema Citrus and directed by Takushi Koide.
* The basic story of Sakamoto Days revolves around ex-hitman Sakamoto.
Sakamoto Days anime will be airing on Netflix as they recently acquired the rights for it. But more revelations have come to light. According to the latest confirmed sources, Sakamoto Days anime is already in production and we could see its release in January 2025.
Sakamoto Days Anime Release Date & Production
Sakamoto Days anime will be animated by Kinema Citrus (Made in Abyss) and is set to be directed by Takushi Koide (The Rising of the Shield Hero). Shiori Tani and Franziska van Wulffen are in charge of character design. Sakamoto Days anime is confirmed for release in January 2025. Netflix has also released a teaser which you can see below.
Netflix perhaps acquired the rights to Sakamoto Days anime which was already in production but due to the change in rights and perhaps additional production and release issues, it’s been postponed from the 2024 release line-up to January 2025- making it part of the Winter 2025 anime season.
The Basic Story Of Sakamoto Days
Sakamoto Days is a Japanese manga series that combines mafia action and comedy. Taro Sakamoto, once an unrivaled hitman known for his legendary status in the underworld, falls in love. As a result, Sakamoto retires to get married, has a child, and becomes the owner of a humble convenience store in order to maintain a peaceful normal lifestyle.
Despite his efforts to live a quiet and mundane life, Sakamoto’s past catches up with him as former enemies and colleagues from his hitman days either seek revenge or want him back in the gang.
Now, he must use his exceptional combat skills to protect his family and maintain his ordinary facade. The curious and hilarious blending of several genres like slice-of-life, shonen action, and mystery is what makes this shonen manga stand out. If you like action anime, then here are the top action anime of all time.