Sakamoto Days

Mid adaption Netflix sold . I'm sure most will downvote because your bias and are scared to critique ur favorite shows, I don't care.

I was so hype for this show to be animated because it was hyped up to one of the BEST new gen animes alongside jjk , and solo leveling etc . But it's just Disappointing , knowing the source. I'm sure some will downvoted because ur bias and are scared to critique ur favorite shows don't really care. People will say animation means nothing but if it's an ACTION SHOW about assassins and has amazing choreography and art in the manga, that's what I expect. It's mostly still images and decent art I mean just look at the manga seriously .. It's 2025 animation is a huge part of great shows. It's not terrible but the manga was just that amazing in terms of those things. It's just disappointing not necessarily bad , my expectations were just way too high.

A love B-class assassin from movies, comics n of course anime. Heck the best is the immortal classic Cowboy Bebop after that Gunslinger Girls.

On the winter season comes fresh n funny that doesn't take to serious.

Sakamoto Days starts out with awesome Cowboy Bebop vibe the classic assassin trope that enjoy giving a example of what he can do, then montage time given up he day job falling in love, marriage, baby comes then owner of store working as clerk just to be kill by late companion the short range telepath killer Shin.

With admiration try to take he's life so Sakamoto can live again with the family, turning into awesome shoot out when Sakamoto appears, but what is raddest goes stopping bullets with chopsticks ke hell?

The animation delivers with spectacular of smoke n mirrors action, love how he imagen the many ways to kill a person's,.

Downside is just star to what we see, cause there gonna go beyond john Woo gun fu, is gonna be while for the premier of John Wick Ballerina.

But there's Sakamoto to see more creative gun fights.

Here we have one of the most anticipated anime of this first quarter of the year.

There was a lot of anticipation for "Sakamoto Days" given the popularity of the manga and the ideas surrounding its adaptation to anime format.

In my opinion, it fell quite short. It's a manga that is very stylized in its details and design, and I felt its anime is far from that.

It's a comedy with shonen overtones, and it's perfect; it fulfills that premise without further ado.

However, the animation, editing, character development, and action fell quite short for me as the weeks went by.

We have two well-defined arcs: the amusement park and the laboratory, which are good, but nothing outstanding.

Because of this, the anime has received quite a bit of criticism.

Still, it has interesting features, such as the bond between Sakamoto, Shin, and Lu, as well as its soundtrack, which is quite catchy.

Beyond that, I feel like it was an adaptation that could (and should) have been much better than it was.

Let's hope the second batch of episodes in July is much better than this one because the series has what it takes and its potential is huge.

Sakamoto Days bursts onto the anime scene with slick animation and over-the-top action, but stumbles in translating the manga's full charm to the screen.

The Good: Action Sequences - The anime shines brightest in its fluid, creatively choreographed fight scenes, with Sakamoto's ridiculous physicality leading to some of the most entertaining brawls of the season.

Strong Voice Acting & Personality - The cast brings energy to their roles, especially Sakamoto's deadpan humor and the eccentric side characters.

Faithful Art Style - The character designs and aesthetic stay true to the manga's appeal, with vibrant colors and smooth motion.

The Not-So-Good: Pacing Issues - Some episodes rush through arcs, while others drag, making the story feel inconsistent.

Underdeveloped Antagonists - Many villains lack depth, feeling more like disposable obstacles than real threats.

Missing Manga Charm - While visually solid, the anime doesn't always capture the same comedic timing or subtle character moments that made the manga so engaging.

Verdict: Sakamoto Days is a fun, action-packed ride with fantastic fight animation, but it doesn't fully escape the pitfalls of a rushed adaptation. If you love dynamic combat and quirky characters, it's worth watching-just don't expect a masterpiece.

The trailer caught my attention and I gave it a shot, it was worth it!. The animation is fine to me and they have to maintain the consistency in the upcoming episodes.

A good mix of humour and action, also contains some wholesome moments. Hope they are cooking bigger for big stage actions. Aoi (Sakamoto's wife) sure seems sus as she is normal with everything but let's see what happens. The last fight scene of the episode was really good and I enjoyed it.

Waiting for the second episode already and will read the manga in the near future! Hope the hype will get justified in the upcoming episodes.