Sakamoto Days is an amazing series that does a lot of stuff differently from most shonen manga, which is why it has amassed a massive fan following in a short period of time. The manga received an anime adaptation in late 2024, and it was subject to mixed reviews by viewers.

In spite of the minor hiccups, Sakamoto Days' fame has been on the rise. In fact, millions of people are watching the anime. Recently, Sakamoto Days fans received another positive update, which could potentially change the series' future.

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Sakamoto Days: Is The Animation Really That Bad?

While some believe the animation of Sakamoto Days is passable, others believe that it's downright awful.

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Sakamoto Days' Live Action Movie Has Been Announced

Sakamoto Days Live-Action Movie Release Date Has Been Confirmed

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  • Sakamoto Days Live Action Movie Could Be A Huge Success
  • Sakamoto Days Manga Is Already Very Popular

On September 18, 2025, it was revealed that Sakamoto Days would receive a live-action movie, and it would air during Golden Week 2026. It has also been confirmed that Meguro Ren (Snow Man) will be playing the lead role in the movie. Additionally, Fukuda Yuichi has been named as the director. A report states that more news related to the project will be disclosed on September 23, 2025. It's likely that new cast members will be announced.

This is massive news for Sakamoto Days fans, as it shows that the higher-ups have been satisfied with the series. After the tricky first part of the anime, many people assumed that there wouldn't be any new projects for a while, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

Sakamoto Days Is One Of The Best New Generation Manga

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While fans may have conflicting opinions about the anime adaptation, there's no doubt that the manga is outstanding. So far, the Sakamoto Days manga has sold more than 15 million copies, which is an extremely impressive number. The live-action movie will certainly bolster the sales and help increase the overall number.

As previously stated, the Sakamoto Days anime adaptation has been polarizing. Some fans believe TMS Entertainment did not put in enough effort, while others think the studio did a solid job. It will be interesting to see if the next season of Sakamoto Days will be handled by the same studio, or if the higher-ups will cave into fan pressure.

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​​​​​​Fans who are concerned about the future of Sakamoto Days should try to relax, as there has been no indication of the anime being stopped. A new season could be announced at this year's Jump Festa, which is the most famous manga event in the world. All the biggest anime and manga titles use Jump Festa to make major announcements.

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2025 - 2025-00-00
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    Matthew Mercer
    Taro Sakamoto
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    Dallas Liu
    Shin Asakura

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