SAKAMOTO DAYS
SAKAMOTO DAYS
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SAKAMOTO DAYS

"They may be ordinary, but their days are anything but."

8.0
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Animation Comedy Action & Adventure
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Series Brief

Overview

Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

Critical reception for the anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days is generally positive, with reviewers praising its entertaining blend of over-the-top action, comedic family dynamics, and charming character interactions. Many critics highlight the series' central premise—a legendary hitman who retires to run a convenience store and protect his family—as a refreshing spin on the hitman genre.

While the fight sequences, audio design, and comedic timing are widely enjoyed, opinions are somewhat divided on the adaptation's technical execution. Some reviewers noted that the animation quality occasionally feels rough or struggles to fully capture the detailed action choreography found in the original manga.

Overall, commentators consider Sakamoto Days a fun and easy binge-watch for action-comedy fans, offering plenty of heart and thrilling set pieces despite some minor issues with pacing and visuals.

“It blends action, laughs, and heart in a refreshing way.”

“this story infuses a contrast of drama, violence, and sci-fi to counterbalance the soft glow of family life and friendship”

“Whether you’re here for the action, the comedy, or just to see a retired assassin ruin people’s careers in broad daylight, Sakamoto Days is well worth the watch.”

“Sakamoto Days Season 1 isn’t an out-and-out failure. But all in all, TMS Entertainment proves an ill-suited suitor for the series”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • CA • UK
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US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Sakamoto Days finds tension in the friction between a retired hitman’s mundane life as a shopkeeper and the chaotic demands of his former career. As a parody of action tropes, the series balances high-stakes showdowns with the quiet realities of running a store and raising a child. Tomokazu Sugita anchors the protagonist, whose transition from lethal assassin to suburban father drives the central conflict as he attempts to maintain normalcy while keeping his family safe from intruders.

The animation thrives on the absurdity of its premise. Combining psychic powers and traditional hitman skills, the choreography leans into the creative possibilities of its source material. It occupies a space between intense shounen combat and domestic comedy, where a shootout might be interrupted by the need to restock shelves. The result is a series that treats its explosive fight sequences and its gentle family moments with equal technical intent.

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

assassin fight hitman parody psychic power based on manga family shopkeeper shounen anime
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 11, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
352