Sakamoto Days

Yuto Suzuki

Jasmine Gutz

“Sakamoto Days” is an action comedy anime on Netflix, adapted from Yuto Suzuki’s manga. The story centers on Taro Sakamoto, once the world’s most legendary hitman. Sakamoko has now retired from his violent past to enjoy a quiet life running a convenience store with his wife and daughter. When his past threatens his peaceful new life, Sakamoto teams up with old allies and resorts to creative, mostly non-lethal tactics to protect those he loves. The show channels “John Wick” energy, a clear inspiration that Suzuki has acknowledged.

We get a lot of screen time focused on Shin Asakura, the clairvoyant hitman and Sakamoto’s partner. Although he’s the deuteragonist, it often feels like Shin is the main character. His story is interesting, but I’d love to see more of Sakamoto’s past. We catch glimpses of it through the backstories of other assassins, who sometimes feel like “One Piece” villains. It adds to the tension, but I feel we’re missing a deeper understanding of who Sakamoto truly is and where he came from. It’s possible they might explore that more in future seasons. Also, I’ll always roll my eyes at the constant comments about Sakamoto’s weight; it’s a bit overdone.

Overall, “Sakamoto Days” is an entertaining anime that mixes humor, action, and a bit of family warmth. While details are still limited, a live-action adaptation is scheduled for 2026, and I’m nervous because, given how many anime adaptations stumble in live-action, this one might be heading down a similar path.