I'll go straight to the point:
"So there is this manga where the protagonist is John Wick, but Japanized as heck that lives his normal life until he meets again with his ex-pupil that happens to be an esper and read minds... READ MINDS BRUV! Then everything makes a 180* turn and now they fight criminals and mafia bosses that want to to erase the main character due he is too OP"
Story: 9/10
As I said before, is like John Wick, BUT BETTER! This manga truly deserves more attention because is not afraid to show violent scenes when necessary. I dont want to tell too much about
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Alternative TitlesJapanese: SAKAMOTO DAYS More titlesInformationType: Manga
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Published: Nov 21, 2020 to ?
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Suzuki, Yuuto (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #5642 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #87
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Your Feelings Categories Feb 6, 2021
As the end of popular shonen weekly issues are closing in with the top titles ending one by one and the popular comedy manga saiki K ending will 2021 have a comedy manga that we all people are hungry for? Yes ,
Sakamoto Days an Action Comedic manga thats work like this One day a Legendary assasin meets a shop lady and quickly falls in love with her and with his new life going as he retires from his services one of his fellow agents sent by his organisations comes in to win him but fails and now has to kill him only for the agent ... Apr 26, 2021
When I first opened up the series, I thought to myself "wow, this is stupid." Now, after I finish reading and enjoying every new chapter that comes out on Sundays, I think to myself "wow, I guess I'm stupid."
Why am I stupid? Well, the most accurate answer is that I didn't pay attention in school. But, an answer regarding Sakamoto Days, involves this: I thought that the concept was lame and that the story couldn't reach farther than a few chapters. I ended up being completely wrong, because the story is excellent, and the main concept of the story is intelligently written so that ... Oct 26, 2022 Recommended Informative Well-written Preliminary
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Hyped up by many as the next big thing in Shonen Jump. Does it truly deserve the hype it receives? The current shonen jump roster has no shortage of battle shonens, with big names like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia as well as rising series like Undead Unluck, Mashle and Mission: Yozakura Family. With such an oversaturated lineup for the genre, how exactly does a battle shonen like Sakamoto Days stand out among the rest?
The biggest standout it has as a battle shonen is the extremely well drawn art of its fight scenes. It has such a gorgeous display of dynamic movements ... Feb 11, 2025
Assassins & Humor..?
The author of this series really gives a unique take about the darker side of the world, and I also love how the author portray the protagonist as a fatass who runs a convenience store, whose identity is shrouded by blood & violence. It also have a diverse set of characters starting from Shin, the mind-reading sidekick, to an eccentric cast of assassins and allies, the manga is filled with memorable characters. The interactions between them add depth to the story while keeping it fun and engaging. Unlike most action manga, this series masterfully balances slapstick humor with jaw-dropping fight sequences. Sakamoto’s nonchalant attitude ... Jan 8, 2021
There's something rather special about Sakamoto days, it reminds me a little bit of Gintama but does its own thing so incredibly well. The first chapter gives me a ton of laughs, and so does every chapter in the series.
The humor is on point, the characters are entertaining and intriguing, even Sakamoto's wife is, well she did convince him to give up the life of a hitman so that took some special ideas too. It's executed really well, and that what makes this shine. I just read the first few chapters, but it is solid and incredibly entertaining as a manga and keeps me ... Feb 12, 2024
Sakamoto Days is breath of fresh air. You will not regret giving it a read.
For starters, the humor is genuinely funny. Something about the jokes and little facial expressions/quirks the characters make is so charming. Despite Sakamoto being an obvious standout from the rest, EVERYBODY has a history, a motive, etc. You will fall in love with these characters quickly. HOWEVER. It can get serious, FAST. This is an action-packed story about assassins. Shit is NOT sweet. The fights are incredibly choreographed, and while there are plenty, they all serve a purpose, and often bare some twists; as mysteries unravel and pieces to the story's ... Jan 5, 2021
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The work portrays the life of Sakamoto, an ex-hitman, living with his family in a normal life, working peacefully in a convenience store and having his common routines, a typical Japanese life, isn't it? Well... Not really. The humor of this work revolves around the comic events that involve Sakamoto and his family, comic characters with extravagant personalities. Pins of action and sometimes jokes with a slightly sadistic tone, in this case with murders, deaths and torture. Script: It's very simple, focuses on Sitcom style humor - slide of life and action. Most of the comedy happens in the action parts of the main character ... Jan 10, 2025
Sakamoto Days! An absolute masterpiece on how to do the Shonen genre correctly, especially in todays market. With the recent departure of Jujutsu Kaisen, I really believe it to contain all the qualities needed to take over the mantle and become the new Big Shonen manga and not tryna jinx it but anime aswell.
Brief Summary: So Sakamoto Days follows Sakamoto, a former hitman who retired from the field to pursue a normal life with the woman of his dreams and his daughter. However, a few years into his retirement, he is pulled back into the game after a former associate of his, Shin comes to visit ... Dec 18, 2023
Some series stay with you as its themes reach a place deep inside you; some connect you to a place in time you long to return to. Then there are series like Sakamoto Days that go beyond feeling and nostalgia and hit you like an assassin’s bullet in the head. Its approach may be linear, but still unexpected.
Sakamoto Days follows a premise ultimately uncomplicated; as easy to grasp as the handle of a gun, but so often abused or mishandled by authors of lesser skill. We have in the rounded and soft spoken Sakamoto a lead whose presence encapsulates the special qualities of this ... Mar 28, 2021
There's only been 17 chapters so far, so this review will be short:
Summary: Great blend of slice of life, comedy and action. It's refreshing from a lot of the darker Shonen stuff popular right now. There's not much of a story, it's pretty much a PG version of John Wick's open contract. It's a light comedy, and the author seems very much aware of this. There's no wild plot twists, but we instead get simple week-by-week problems that Sakamoto and his wacky crew have to deal with in wacky ways. It has a casual, fun premise and plot. The art is great at delivering visual comedy, and ... Jun 30, 2024
Sakamoto Days quickly became one of my favorite manga series. The blend of humor and action is spot-on, with Sakamoto’s hilarious attempts to balance his old skills with his new life providing plenty of laughs. The action scenes are dynamic and well-drawn, making every fight exciting to follow
One thing I really appreciate is the character development. Sakamoto’s transition from a deadly hitman to a loving family man is both heartwarming and compelling. The supporting characters are also well-fleshed out and add depth to the story However, there are moments when the storyline feels a bit predictable, and there are so many surprises that it can sometimes ... Aug 2, 2023
Sakamoto Days is a series that knows what it is and performs that to the absolute best possible quality: and that is, it's an action comic. I feel that rating it on the same metrics I might rate a different series with would not do it justice, though I will anyway for consistency's sake. I'll add why I think that some of the pieces it lacks aren't as important as it may seem at the end of the review.
Story: 8/10 Sakamoto Days' story isn't anything crazy, it's got a fun concept and the world may not be complex but it is considerably well thought out. ... May 15, 2022
I would swipe past the Sakamoto Days tab on the Shonen Jump app all the time and think to myself "who would read this? It looks terrible." That was one of the dumbest thoughts I ever had, because Sakamoto Days is a jam and one of the most fun Shonen Manga I've read since Spy X Family (which, ironically, has a similar premise.)
Taro Sakamoto, the titular character, is a fat old man with a wife, daughter and a grocery store. He's also formerly Japan's best assassin. He's since settled down, but when a bounty is put on his head by his former colleagues, it's up ... Nov 11, 2023
In the midst of many other manga series in Shounen Jump, Sakamoto Days stands out for its simple and engaging approach, steering clear of complex power systems or fantasy worlds.
Originally planned to follow an episodic approach, with Sakamoto being targeted by different assassins, the narrative expands surprisingly. New characters and factions are introduced smoothly, enriching the plot without disrupting the pace. While not featuring complex characters, Sakamoto Days has done a commendable job in constructing them, giving each distinct personalities and designs. Notably, secondary characters, such as Shin, undergo notable development. They transition from supporting roles to key players, showcasing unique skills and determination. One of ... Jan 2, 2023
THIS MANGA SHOULD HAVE MORE RECOGNITION
it is great in all of its aspects, this is for sure one of the best things shonen jump has to offer for the past two years its comedy its fight scenes its characters the way the story progresses all blended to give us this masterpiece just read it and I assure you that you won't regret it Story 8/10 it is about the greatest assassin to ever grace the planet tarou sakamoto retiring after seeing a woman at a convenience store, married her, got a kid and gained weight the story about much more than tarou just protecting his ... Mar 8, 2024
A mix of John Wick and old-school Jackie Chan. Sakamoto Days is exciting, stylish, and hardboiled.
The story starts slow, with mostly daily hijinx surrounding the titular character as a retired assassin. However, the story quickly developed into exploring the underworld and crime syndicates at war. What is interesting is, that the main character himself is not centered around this conflict, but still he involves himself in order to maintain his peaceful life and the people he loves. In that, he appears almost like a force that suddenly would appear in the heat of battle to tip the scale to the good guy's favor. The main character ... Dec 23, 2022
After 100 chapters in, I think it is safe to say that Sakamoto Days is one of the most well balanced action/comedy shonen around. The main character Sakamoto is really an interesting protagonist, and it is nice to see a main character that is an older individual in a shonen. Sakamoto has a very wholesome and genuine disposition for an assassin, which goes to show how much his family means to him.
The side characters and the ever growing staff in the store are wonderful sources of characterization as well. That is all I can really say without spoilers. Aside from the charming setup of a ... Sep 8, 2023
From what I've seen in manga fight scenes this manga does it the best. There is a certain prose in the way the mangaka choreographs the fights that it feels more like you're watching john wick in manga form than just another boring fight scene.
This manga does super well in Story telling - Diverse characters and their point of views are shown not just the main characters akin to how demon slayer takes one episode to answer why someone turned into a demon Pacing - It doesn't feel rushed every arc almost goes minute by minute without it feeling like a drag since its fast paced World ... May 22, 2022
Sakamoto Days is one of the best action manga out there right now. While the story isn't necessarily deep, complex, or innovative, you root for the heroes to succeed and the villains are consistently threatening without seeming incompetent. Everyone has a clear motivation. The characters are reasonably compelling, and everyone exhibits a level of emotional maturity that falls in line with the subject matter. It's campy and comedic at times, but not obnoxious or melodramatic. You also don't get huge mid-fight monologues that bring the pacing to a stand-still.
The real strength of this series is the fight choreography. I truly feel that Yuto Suzuki is ... |