Sakamoto Days Is Walking On a Tight Rope After Fans Worry TMS Entertainment Will Ruin Its Best Part

The wait is finally over! Anime fans, gear up for the action-packed ride—Sakamoto Days, the much-awaited anime adaptation is coming to Netflix. Fans of Sakamoto Days can look forward to the story of the ex-hitman coming alive, combining thrilling action and hilarious comedy.

A still from the trailer | Credits: TMS Entertainment

In the midst of all this hype, recent spoilers and fan discussions have raised questions about the quality of the anime, particularly regarding its fight choreography and animation style.

Interestingly, manga enthusiasts have expressed concerns about the adaptation, leading TMS Studio to remove negative comments from the trailer, which has only heightened worries ahead of its release.

Sakamoto Days‘ 2025 debut faces turmoil amid rising concerns

With the countdown to the Sakamoto Days anime adaptation underway, fans are treated to an exciting trailer and a brand-new visual for 2025. As per Netflix, the first cour of the Sakamoto Days anime premieres on January 11, with the second cour set to air around July 2025.

Taro Sakamoto’s past life as an assassin | Credits: TMS Studio

Sakamoto Days follows Taro Sakamoto, the world’s greatest assassin, five years after his retirement. During this time, Sakamoto has transformed into a chubby family man running a local mom-and-pop store.

No one around him knows that he was once the most terrifying assassin, having given it all up for the love of his family. While Sakamoto is happy running a grocery store, life has different plans for him.

His past returns with a bounty of 1 billion yen on his head, and now he has to get back in the game to protect his family.

Netflix also unveiled a brand-new trailer along with a fresh key visual, building the excitement for what’s to come. Excitement has been sparked by the new visual, but also by discussions about the upcoming adaptation.

Sakamoto Days is considered one of the best shonen manga in recent memory, known for its exceptional fight scenes and storytelling; it’s no surprise that fans may have some concerns.

What’s shocking is how poorly TMS Studio handled the situation, choosing to remove negative comments from the Sakamoto Days trailer instead of reassuring fans, which has only heightened concerns.

Sakamoto Days promotional manga visual | Credits: VIZ Media

Despite all this, the fandom remains optimistic. Just like Solo Leveling, which had fans concerned about its anime adaptation last year, but boy, we were all proven wrong in the end! Sakamoto Days is facing fan concerns similar to Solo Leveling, which is understandable given the manga’s immense popularity in the Weekly Shonen Jump scene.

Sakamoto Days‘ global release strategy

If you’ve been sleeping on Sakamoto Days, it’s time to wake up. Whatever the complicated or mysterious past be of Taro Sakamoto, the story doesn’t hold complex meanings and symbolism; therefore, making it easy for new anime watchers to dive in.

Taro Sakamoto and his lovely family | Credits: TMS Entertainment

Moreover, the anime’s emphasis on global accessibility showcases the studio’s priorities. Their aim for a worldwide audience is evident in the choice to stream the anime on Netflix.

The production focuses on allowing the series to reach all fans globally, on the development of a global community, and also to make it possible for everyone in all the regions to get hold of it at the same time

Sakamoto Days Manga Volume cover | Credits: VIZ Media

In addition, the cour split release format in which episodes will air in January and continue in July ensures that viewers are engaged throughout the year. This strategy not only keeps excitement levels high but also allows time for the production team to perfect both the animation and storytelling.

Episode 1 will be mostly exposition and introduce the main characters while showing enough action as well.

We’re getting closer to the premiere date for Sakamoto Days, and everyone is excited! Nevertheless, Sakamoto Days will undoubtedly be one of the standout anime series of 2025.

The Sakamoto Days manga is available to read on Viz Media and the anime will be available to stream on Netflix.