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The premiere ofSakamoto Daysbursts onto the scene with an exciting mix of action, comedy, and slice-of-life warmth, bringing all the best of the manga onto the screen. Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki,Sakamoto Daysquickly rose to one of the top anime releases in 2025.
The first three episodes were well-received, givenSakamoto Days‘ strong presence in Shonen Jump, but nothing overly surprising. Despite the excitement for future episodes, the anime sparked discussions about its fight choreography and animation, with some fans feeling it didn’t meet expectations.
With Cour 2 on the horizon,Sakamoto Daysstruggle to make a strong 2025 start
From the perspective of assassin-tastic manga, Yuto Suzuki brings his story into the bright light of a world full of quirky killers.Sakamoto Dayswill deliver a new episode every Saturday, which shares the story of an ex-hitman while blending thrilling actions with hilarious comedy.
As per Netflix, the first cour of theSakamoto Daysanime premieres on January 11, with thesecond cour set to air around July 2025.
Sakamoto Dayswill introduce many deadly assassins hunting Sakamoto for the 1 billion bounty, with some proving to be fearsome foes, while othersunexpectedly join forces with him.
ThoughSakamoto Days‘ Netflix premiere was met with a positive reception, fans are already divided over the quality of the adaptation, particularly when it comes to the animation.
The anime takes place five years after the retirement of Taro Sakamoto, the world’s greatest assassin. The story is generally a dark comedy with some intense bits of interesting action between the many hitmen and assassins of his world.
The task of adapting a popular manga likeSakamoto Daysinto an anime is always something perilous, and fans are gradually coming to accept this fact.
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It’s true thatJujutsu KaisenandDemon Slayerset such high standards for the industry, leading some to blame TMS Studio for their efforts withSakamoto Days. However, this view isn’t entirely justified.
While the animation in Cour 1 is mediocre at best, it’s understandable for die-hard manga fans to feel frustrated or disappointed, given the high expectations they’ve had for years for their beloved manga’s adaptation.
It’s not uncommon for an anime to face hate or criticism during its debut season, as it gives the production studio insight into what needs improvement for future seasons. However, that may not be the case forSakamoto Days.
i don’t get why people are hating on the sakamoto days anime 🤷🏻♂️he is COOKING these dudes with LITERAL COOKING UTENSILS 😭😭🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/39rNVwQvhY
WithCour 2 airing just three months after the first, TMS Entertainment does not get much opportunity to respond to fan demands or otherwise improve the animation.
Such an extremely short cycle could lead to the same problems perpetuating into Cour 2 and could jeopardizeSakamoto Days‘ prospects as the next great shonen series.
Sakamoto Daysfans voiced animation concerns even before Episode 1’s official release
Sakamoto Days’emphasis on global accessibility showcases the studio’s priorities. Its 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.
Regarded as one of the best shonen mangas in recent memory,Sakamoto Daysnaturally raised some concerns among fans ahead of its 2025 anime debut.
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But to everyone’s surprise, once the preview trailer was released by Netflix on YouTube, many fans started criticizing its animation quality while receiving little to no support but aflood of criticism in comments.
What was shocking was the way TMS Studio handled the situation instead of reassuring people by removing bad comments from the trailer; it only upped the panic.
LikeSolo Leveling,Sakamoto Days is stirring fan concerns that are understandable, considering themanga’s immense popularity in the Weekly Shonen Jumpscene.
TheSakamoto Daysmanga is available to read on Viz Media and the anime is available to stream on Netflix.
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
