With the success of Spy x Family, the timing seems ripe for Sakamoto Days to make its mark. The manga, which debuted in 2020, follows a retired hitman guiding family life amidst a backdrop of action-packed antics.
The premise of Sakamoto Days promises a blend of action and humor, featuring endearing characters like Taro, Shin “the Clairvoyant,” and Taro’s family—wife Aoi and daughter Hana. Not to be overlooked are the formidable villains reminiscent of a John Wick-style narrative.
Despite its relatively recent inception, Sakamoto Days boasts an impressive fifteen volumes since its Shonen Jump debut, a testament to creator Yuto Suzuki’s consistent output.
Sakamoto Days Anime: Who Should Run The Convenience Store?
While the series maintains a comedic tone, it doesn’t shy away from intense action sequences and violence. This duality presents an opportunity for studios like Wit, MAPPA, Madhouse, and A-1 Pictures to bring Taro’s story to life.
Drawing parallels to the success of Spy x Family, Sakamoto Days could potentially carve its own niche in the anime.
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For those curious about Taro Sakamoto’s adventures, Viz Media provides a glimpse: “Taro Sakamoto was the ultimate assassin, feared by villains and admired by hitmen.
But one day…he fell in love! Retirement, marriage, fatherhood and then… Sakamoto gained weight! The chubby guy who runs the neighborhood store is actually a former legendary hitman! Can he protect his family from danger? Get ready to experience a new kind of action comedy series!”
