Taro Sakamoto was once the greatest hitman of all time, but he gave it all up for love. Now, with his past lurking, he'll have to fight like never before.
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- Josh AdamsJanuary 17, 2026Sakamoto Days is an absolute joy to watch, especially as a fan of the manga. The anime perfectly captures the series’ signature blend of sharp comedy and explosive action, making it feel like the manga has genuinely come to life rather than just being adapted. The comedic timing is spot-on, with visual gags and character reactions landing just as well in motion as they do on the page. What I appreciate most is how the show balances that over-the-top action with brief, grounded adult slice-of-life moments. Seeing Sakamoto juggle his deadly past with everyday domestic life adds warmth and relatability, giving the story room to breathe between fights. These quieter moments make the characters feel more human and give the chaos extra impact. Overall, Sakamoto Days feels faithful, energetic, and confident—an anime that truly understands what makes its source material special.
Sakamoto Days Trivia
Sakamoto Days has 1 season.
Sakamoto Days has 22 episodes.
The key characters in Sakamoto Days are Taro Sakamoto (voice) (Tomokazu Sugita), Shin Asakura (voice) (Nobunaga Shimazaki), Lu Shaotang (voice) (Ayane Sakura).
Sakamoto Days was directed by Yoshihiro Nishio, Yoshihide Ibata, Yūki Taki, Takatoshi Suzuki, Akihiro Saito, Tomoko Hiramuki, Daisuke Nakajima, Kouki Onoue.
Sakamoto Days was produced by Mirai Yamauchi.
Taro Sakamoto was once the greatest hitman of all time, but he gave it all up for love. Now, with his past lurking, he'll have to fight like never before.
Sakamoto Days is rated TV-MA.
Sakamoto Days is an Animation, Comedy, Action show.
Sakamoto Days has an audience rating of 8.3 out of 10.
Sakamoto Days episodes are 24m long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.