Summary

  • Sakamoto Days has a successful viewership, but manga fans are divided over the quality of the anime adaptation.
  • Fans suggest improvements like bringing in Attack on Titan's Eren voice actor for a character.
  • Recent episodes have received mixed reactions, with manga fans criticizing pacing and lack of action.

Sakamoto Days is an interesting case of success. Considering viewership, it could be considered one of the best premieres of a series in the past few years. Netflix numbers suggest that a solid audience has been watching the show since its debut.

On the other hand, a good portion of manga readers — in Japan and internationally — have voiced concerns and complaints about the anime adaptation. Many claim, and they have valid points, that Sakamoto Days is not living up to the manga's quality. What this all leads to is a divided fan base ready to turn every new episode into a battleground for heated discussions.

Hungry Crying Heisuke Mashimo – Sakamoto Days Episode 6
Why Are Fans Unhappy With SAKAMOTO DAYS?

SAKAMOTO DAYS is one of 2025's most anticipated anime, yet it has also earned the contempt of its fanbase.

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How to Make Sakamoto Days "Better"?

In this scenario, many fans argue over what they think that could turn the anime into an adaptation that everyone enjoys, or something like that. One of them recently came up with an interesting idea: Yuki Kaji, Attack on Titan's Eren voice actor, should join the show: specifically, he should voice Amane Yotsumura:

Give this guy the MAPPA treatment and Eren's voice actor, and I guarantee he'll be much more popular than he was in the manga.

Amane is not a very popular character. Another fan replied, stating that he has nice features, but is lacking as a character:

I have to be honest. Amane is probably my least favourite character in the series. He has cool moments, but visually and character wise, I think he’s very lacking.

A third one added that there is still time to develop Amane as a character:

I think that he will be developed more in chapters in the future, mainly because of the unresolved problem with his relationship with Yotsumura. Surely, fatherly love will be in the highlight again.

Fans Still Dissatisfied with the Anime

The most recent episode on Netflix Global is Episode 7, but Episode 8 has already debuted on Netflix Japan. While the reception for Episode 7 was generally positive, even for manga fans, Episode 8 was met with a negative reception from manga fans. Although some liked the episode, or, at least, thought it was "decent," many complained that the pacing was faster than it should be and that the fight featured in the episode is lacking in action.

Some are still hoping that some adjustments will be made in time for the second cour, which will be released in July. However, given the information that recently emerged regarding the production, many are skeptical.

It is likely that the anime will be a controversial topic among fans for a long time. The comments on Reddit seem to be made mostly by manga fans, and they are generally negative. In contrast, there are lots of positive comments on MyAnimeList, even from a few manga readers. That means that, depending on where one looks for comments about the series, the opinions will be completely different.

Who is Amane Yotsumura?

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This section contains spoilers Sakamoto Days, addressing events that are unlikely to be covered in Season 1.

Amane is introduced in Chapter 77, so it will take some time until he appears in the anime. He is a student at the Japan Clear Creation (JCC) and comes from an assassin lineage. His father, Satoru Yotsumura, is one of the founders of the Order, and he is also one of the best assassins out there.

Amane hates the Japanese Association of Assassins (JAA) and wants to avenge his mother, who was killed by his own father. His mother, Shino, was also an assassin.

Sakamoto Days is streaming on Netflix, subbed and dubbed in many languages.

Source: Reddit

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Sakamoto Days
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Release Date
2025 - 2025-00-00
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    Matthew Mercer
    Taro Sakamoto
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    Dallas Liu
    Shin Asakura

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A 2025 anime, Sakamoto Days is an action-comedy based on Yuto Suzuki's shonen manga, which debuted in 2020. The series follows Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman who has been enjoying the family life for years. He spends his days running a small store alongside Shin, but his peaceful existence is regularly interrupted by ghosts of the past.

Studio
TMS Entertainment
Creator
Yuto Suzuki
Streaming Service(s)
Netflix