The anime adaptation of Yuto Suzuki’s manga Sakamoto Days has a new teaser and English dub cast announcements. It’ll stream on Netflix starting January 11, but until then, here’s what we know about the action, comedy, and emotional moments.
A Quick Look at Sakamoto Days
The manga Sakamoto Days by Yuto Suzuki is a strange combination of comedy and action. Once a notorious assassin, Taro Sakamoto left that life to seek love. Now, he runs a store with his family and tries to live a normal life. But old enemies and new ones constantly keep disturbing his peace
Taro has been compared to John Wick but with a family and a few extra pounds. Even out of the underworld, Sakamoto retains his killer instinct and his loyal friends. Danger lurks around every corner, but so do laughs!
Netflix’s Latest Teaser: Action and Humor Rolled Into One
Netflix released a new trailer for the series, and we see old friends unexpectedly visiting a laid-back shop.
The fights look pretty fluid, and the camera angles are interesting. I’m sure action fans will be happy to see more of Sakamoto dodging bullets or flipping his enemies. But some scenes of him at home focusing on his family seem like they’ll be the main focus of the show.
English Dub Cast: Big Names and Fresh Faces
Alongside the teaser, Netflix revealed a star-studded English dub cast:
- Matthew Mercer as Taro Sakamoto
- Dallas Liu as Shin Asakura
- Rosalie Chiang as Lu Shaotang
- Rosie Okumura as Aoi Sakamoto
- Xolo Maridueña as Heisuke Mashimo
- Aleks Le as Nagumo
- Lexi Cabrera (Alexa Bliss) as Obiguro
- SungWon Cho as Boiled
- Du-Shaunt “Fik-Shun” Stegall as Son Hee
- Toru Uchikado as Bacho
The cast includes veteran anime and TV voices, but there are also newcomers like WWE’s Alexa Bliss. Many cast members are enthusiastic about the project. “It’s my first voice-acting role,” Dallas Liu said. “I’m very excited to be on this show.” Xolo Mariduea was eager to join Sakamoto Days.
Meet the Characters: From Ex-Hitman to Adorable Wife
Taro Sakamoto was once dubbed ‘the ultimate assassin’, but after falling in love, he is now a family man who only uses his talents to defend those he cares about.
Shin Asakura is Sakamoto’s close friend. He is a very sharp man with a loyal heart. He’s quite different from Sakamoto, but he adds humor with his wit.
Lu Shaotang is also skillful and humorous.
Taro’s wife, Aoi Sakamoto, is soft-spoken but sharp-eyed; she keeps him on course, even when the going gets tough.
Heisuke Mashimo is a marksman who can’t keep out of the fray.
Nagumo’s mysterious presence links to Sakamoto’s past in subtle ways.
Obiguro, Boiled, Son Hee, and Bacho are all assassins but have their own personalities.
Release Details and Two-Part Stream
Sakamoto Days Part 1 will debut on Netflix on January 11 with 11 weekly episodes, then take a mid-season break. But viewers who can’t get enough of the show won’t have to wait too long, as Part 2 will debut in July with 11 more episodes continuing the story. This structure splits the show’s run over half a year to allow new viewers to catch up and longtime fans to enjoy the pacing.
Production Team and Theme Songs
- The studio is TMS Entertainment – the Director is Masaki Watanabe – The character designer is Y Moriyama – the Composer is Taku Kishimoto
Music also features prominently:
Opening Theme: “Hashire Sakamoto” (“Run, Sakamoto”) by Vaundy
Ending Theme: “Futsū” (“Normal”) by Conton Candy
The songs are also lively and humorous, like “Hashire Sakamoto” which matches the show’s energy, and “Futs” which is relaxing at the end.
The Original Manga and Its Popularity
YUTO SUZUKI’S SAKAMOATO DAYS DEBUTS IN WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP NOVEMBER 2020 A new series takes off in Weekly Shonen Jump with a fresh take on the family man theme. With engaging action and humor.
Fans all over the world can read the manga in English. It’s available from Viz Media and you can get physical volumes. This is one of the top books to watch in the future.
Why the Action Scenes Are Highly Anticipated
Sakamoto Days is known for its comedy, but fans love the action as well. There are a lot of standoffs in the manga where Sakamoto shows off his agility. Many Reddit discussions focus on how important it is to keep the anime true to the manga.
Conclusion: What to Expect from Sakamoto Days
Sakamoto Days: Family Comedy Meets Deadly Assassin Action in Fresh Way – Anime News Network Netflix’s English dub cast and thrilling trailer reveals just how much potential Sakamoto Days has for success. Get ready to laugh with playful Taro and Shin, enjoy the funny supporting cast, and witness intense battles that reveal Taro’s deadly past.
From January 11th, the first 11 episodes will air every week, and more in July, so you’ll have months of fun ahead of you. Whether you’ve read the manga or not, Sakamoto Days has plenty of comedy and action that will keep you entertained. This show will keep any viewer hooked and wanting more.
