Summary
Shonen Jump’s hit action comedySakamoto Dayshas just confirmed that it will be coming to a major streaming platform, adding to the anticipation surrounding its release. Announced back in May 2024,Sakamoto Days’upcoming anime adaptationhas already caused quite a buzz among fans of the series and now fans will be able to stream it on one of the biggest streaming platforms when it drops.
According to a post of X by the anime’s official handle,Sakamoto Dayswill be streaming weekly on Netflixwhen it releases in January 2025. The original announcement mentions the series would also be streamed on other platforms, though Netflix’s official announcement confirms the series will be available exclusively on Netflix.
Though the series isyet to provide an exact release datejust yet,Sakamoto Daysis shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of Winter 2025. Moreover, the fact that the series has been picked up for a simulcast by Netflix is more proof that theplatform is finally going all in on anime, picking up upcoming popular series while also expanding its existing library with older classics.
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Sakamoto Days Will Be Coming to Netflix in 2025
Based on the Manga by Yuto Suzuki and Produced by TMS Entertainment
Though it wasteased thatSakamoto Dayswould likely be coming to Netflixby License Global back in May 2024 itself, the latest official announcement has finally confirmed the news. Netflix has also reposted the teaser trailer forSakamoto Daysthat was revealed back in May, yet again confirming the news.
Sakamoto Daysis no doubt a major steal for Netflix especially with the platform acquiring the exclusive streaming rights to the series. The already popular series created by Yuto Suzuki features an exciting premise and lovable characters that are sure to appeal to Netflix’s viewers outside of existing fans of the manga.
Sakamoto Days Finally Reveals Main Voice Cast
Besides the major streaming announcement,Sakamoto Dayshas also finally unveiled the additional Japanese voice cast for Shin, Heisuke, Shaotang, Aoi, and Hana, along with new character previews posted to the anime’s official X account. The entire cast list is as follows:
Each of the voice actors have expressed their enthusiasm about their new roles in comments available onSakamoto Days' official web domain. Nobunaga Shimazaki, who has been cast as Shin Asakura especially expressed his excitement about the role in a comment posted to the anime’s website which reads:
I’m Nobunaga Shimazaki, and I’m the voice of Shin Asakura.We’ve already begun recording, and each episode is so fun that I get excited every time I go to the booth.For the sake of SAKAMOTO DAYS and Mr. Sakamoto, I, Nobunaga Shimazaki, will give it my all! You can count on it!
All the same,Sakamoto Days' upcoming anime adaptation is looking to be quite promising and hopefully its Netflix release will help the series get the attention it truly deserves.
Sakamoto Days
Cast
Sakamoto Days centers on Taro Sakamoto, a former top-tier hitman who has traded his life of crime for a peaceful existence running a convenience store. Despite his attempts to leave the underworld behind, Sakamoto’s past catches up with him as old rivals and dangerous enemies reappear, threatening his newfound tranquility. Forced to defend his family and business, Sakamoto must draw on his lethal skills while navigating the humorous and unexpected challenges of balancing his ordinary daily life with the chaos of his former profession.
