“This feels like an anime John Wick”: One Piece and Dandadan May Be Responsible for Sakamoto Days’ Unrealistically High Expectations

SUMMARY

• Sakamoto Days trailer evokes epic action sequences leading fans to draw comparisons to John Wick.
• Sakamoto Days might be held to higher standards due to the increase in quality of action anime recently.
• Sakamoto Days is unqiue on its own and does not need to be measured with a yardstick of a different work.

The hype surrounding Sakamoto Days has been steadily building in recent times, with many fans anticipating that the anime will top the charts when it finally releases. But in contrast with the fans’ opinions, the early previews of the anime adaptation had left the eagerly anticipating audience with a lot of concerns.

Tara Sakamoto in the trailer | Credits: TMS Entertainment

But this all changed with the new trailer that dropped. A seamless masterpiece that is a culmination of not just incredible action sequences and choreography but a proper narrative line that follows with inhuman feats from the protagonist.

The manga’s core appeal is rooted in its plot, but the major upside that it has lies in its seemingly overarching fast-paced action sequences that blend humor along with many high-stakes battles.

The new trailer, filled with action scenes, raises expectations for Sakamoto Days

The success of the recent One Piece arcs, which lived up to the hype and Dandadan’s new and unique narrative style, has managed to impress the anime otakus on all accounts and fronts. The sharp incline in the quality of action anime in recent times has contributed to this phenomenon.

Tara Sakamoto and his family | Credits: TMS Entertainment

For a retired hitman to try to live a normal life and fail spectacularly at it, there is no doubt that the presence of well-timed misunderstandings, comedy, and action sequences is essential.

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Catching bullets with chopsticks is so cold😭

Sakamoto says has some of the coolest ways to fight and choreography in any manga/anime I’ve seen so I can’t wait to see the entire thing

Why? Are they skipping out on Sakamoto? THE sakamoto? Then they must've never read the manga

Both of these series have demonstrated how anime can push storytelling and animation boundaries. Fans now expect every new adaptation to deliver that level of viewer experience.

The recent trailer of Sakamoto Days captures the essence of the series beautifully while showcasing the enigmatic fight choreography while simultaneously hinting at the softer, comedic tone that slice-of-life fans adore.

The One Piece and Dandadan influence pushing up expectations

The John Wick comparisons might not entirely align with Sakamoto Days’s tone. The manga is an absolute hit, not just due to the action sequences but also because of its unique setting. Where John Wick broods, Sakamoto finds humor, and where Wick seeks vengeance, Sakamoto seeks stability and continued peace in his family life.

A still from the Sakamoto Days trailer | Credits: TMS Entertainment

For fans of the original manga series, there is no doubt that while appreciating the artistry and effort behind Sakamoto Days, the reader understands that it doesn’t need to be the next John Wick, it is already something unique and entertaining by itself.

The fans of the manga series Sakamoto Days were drawn to the dynamic choreography and inventive combat scenes that made the story its own unique identity.

Sakamoto Days will be available to watch on Netflix from January 11, 2025.

Written by Chandra Shekhar

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Chandra Shekhar, also known as Dan, is a voracious reader with an insatiable hunger for fantasy and fiction. Having devoured countless books, explored manga worlds, and delved deep into anime realms, Dan lives and breathes stories. As a creative mind who rambles on about books and anime all day long, Dan fits right in at FandomWire.