The highly anticipated Sakamoto Days stage at Jump Festa 2024 sadly did not deliver the news many fans were hoping for. Since making its debut in 2020, this spy action manga has quickly garnered a passionate fanbase drawn to its gripping storytelling and magnetic characters.
In just a few years, it has published nearly 150 episodes, further cementing its status as a contemporary manga classic.
Anime adaptations have been eagerly requested and speculated about for some time now. So when Sakamoto Days was announced as part of the Jump Festa 2024 lineup, fans were filled with optimism that their wishes would finally be granted on this grand stage. Alas, despite palpable excitement in the room, no adaptation announcement came.
While missing out on this coveted announcement was no doubt disheartening, it does not diminish the stellar reputation Sakamoto Days has built through its manga alone.
For now, devotees will continue enjoying its weekly serialized adventures, sustained by hopes that anime potential still lies ahead for this action-packed spy series.
Though the desired news remains in waiting, Sakamoto Days continues to stand tall as a gem among contemporary manga hits.
No Anime Updates in Sakamoto Days at Jump Festa 2024 Disappoint Fans
On December 16th, 2023, manga artist Suzuki Ryota met with the author in the afternoon to discuss the development of his manga series. The overarching theme focuses on the character Sakamoto, a former assassin trying to leave that life behind.
During their productive conversation, Suzuki emphasized his vision to portray Sakamoto more as a parent rather than solely highlighting his dark past. He wants to shift the emotional core of the storytelling.
They talked extensively about key scenes Suzuki had planned, including an impactful supermarket fight sequence and notable confrontations for Sakamoto with characters like Boil.
The discussion brought up ideas about Sakamoto’s son Shin facing off against the character Heisuke as well.
The meeting allowed Suzuki to update the author on his creative plans for the manga moving forward and convey his passion for injecting greater emotional depth through Sakamoto’s journey as a father. Their collaboration will shape the next phase of the series.
Anticipation, Insights, and Unexpected Surprises Instead of an Anime Announcement
At the widely promoted event for the manga Sakamoto Days, anticipation had built to feverish levels among loyal fans who had been waiting for months, hoping for big news about an anime adaptation.
Speculation swirled across social media platforms leading up to the event stage, where creator Yuto Suzuki would be featured.
Once there, Suzuki initially dug deeper into the motivations and backstories of key characters that were driving major plotlines.
Hungry fans soaked up the insights, clinging to hope that a major announcement was still forthcoming despite the event runtime winding down.
In the end, though, rather than the long-awaited confirmation of an anime series, the stage pivoted to more of an interview with the Sakamoto Days author himself.
He shared updates about new card merchandise based on the property and teased details about Volume 15 of the manga. Unexpected tidbits even emerged about the characters’ cooking abilities.
Behind-the-scenes footage also left jaws dropped as the author demonstrated real rifle skills that help inform panels featuring the character Reisuke firing guns.
Merchandise Galore and Volume 15 Sneak Peek
Among the various announcements made, new Sakamoto Days merchandise was showcased, including t-shirts and posters that will be released based on the popular manga’s imagery and characters.
Five special prize packs of merch were even raffled off to lucky fans in attendance.
Additionally, the cover art for the upcoming Volume 15 of the manga was revealed to the crowd for the first time, depicting the character Kumanomi front and center, indicating her pivotal role in those upcoming issues.
For those unfamiliar with the manga’s premise, Sakamoto Days revolves around former assassin Taro Sakamoto trying to leave his violent past behind and live a quiet life running a neighborhood convenience store. He settled down with his wife Aoi and young daughter Hana.
However, Taro’s former hitman world comes back to haunt him when Shin Asakura, a former protégé, attempts to eliminate Taro under orders from a gang.
Yet after Shin fails to defeat Taro, an interesting partnership emerges, with Shin even working at Taro’s humble store.
Ongoing storylines explore Taro’s balancing act between peaceful family life and his abilities nurtured as a legendary hitman. Supporting characters like mob boss Lu Shaotang remain tied to Taro’s old profession as well.
