Yuto Suzuki’s “Sakamoto Days” manga has reached its 18th volume release in Japan. To commemorate this achievement, the Shonen Jump YouTube channel has launched a special live-action trailer.
This trailer presents a unique battle between an assassin and a part-time convenience store worker, cleverly highlighting the superior noise-canceling features of a pair of headphones.
The short film stars Saori Izawa, known for her stunt work in the Kingdom films, playing the part-time clerk.
She enjoyed the experience, especially wearing the green Sakamoto staff apron and engaging in dynamic action scenes, bringing an exciting twist to the mundane setting of a convenience store.
The Sakamoto Days manga, penned by Yuto Suzuki, has been a staple in Weekly Shonen Jump since its debut on November 21, 2020.
The series has quickly garnered a large following, resulting in 18 volumes published in Japan and 12 volumes available in English translation.
Anticipation is building for the anime adaptation, which is scheduled to premiere in January 2025.
Directed by Masaki Watanabe, famed for his work on Bartender, and produced by TMS Entertainment, the anime promises to bring the story to life on screen.
Netflix will stream the series weekly, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the tale of a former assassin who now leads a seemingly ordinary life.
The story of Sakamoto Days revolves around Sakamoto, an ex-assassin who now runs a local store with his wife and child.
His tranquil life is upended when a figure from his past shows up with a dire ultimatum: rejoin the assassin world or face death.
The series, available weekly on the Shonen Jump app and through VIZ Media, expertly blends humor, action, and heartfelt moments.
Readers are amazed by Sakamoto’s struggle to maintain a normal life while dealing with the extraordinary challenges of his former dangerous profession.
