Sakamoto Days – The Hitman Turned Family Man Anime

Item	Detail
Title	Sakamoto Days (stylized as SAKAMOTO DAYS)
Author / Writer	Yuto Suzuki
Original Publication	Manga serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since November 21, 2020; ongoing, collected in 23 volumes (as of August 2025)
Genre	Action • Comedy • Shōnen • Supernatural / Hitman / Slice of Life
Anime Adaptation	TV anime by TMS Entertainment, directed by Masaki Watanabe, script by Taku Kishimoto
Release Year (Anime)	January 11, 2025 (Part 1); Part 2 begins July 2025
Number of Episodes (Season 1)	22 episodes total, split into two cours (~11 episodes each)
IMDb Rating	Around 7.5 / 10 (IMDb page)
Popularity / Sales	Manga circulation over 15 million copies (as of August 2025); anime quickly became a fan favourite and strong performer on Netflix.
Plot Summary	Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hitman. He fell in love, retired, got married, had a daughter, and now runs a convenience store. But his past soon catches up with him—former enemies and assassins return, forcing him to pick up the fight again to protect his family while maintaining his peaceful life.
Critical Reception	Praised for its fast-paced action, comedic timing, and emotional stakes—especially how it balances absurd hitman fights with heartfelt family moments. Some discussions among manga readers center on pacing and plot developments.

Sakamoto Days (2025) is one of the most trending anime of the year. Based on the hit manga by Yuto Suzuki, this action-comedy shōnen series has already sold 15M+ manga copies and now rules the anime charts.

📖 Synopsis

Once a legendary hitman, Taro Sakamoto left the underworld to marry, raise a daughter, and run a small convenience store. But his dark past won’t let him go. Former enemies and assassins return, forcing Sakamoto to fight again—this time to protect his family.

📊 Quick Facts

Release Year (Anime): 2025
Episodes: 22 (Split Cour)
Writer: Yuto Suzuki
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Genre: Action • Comedy • Shōnen
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Popularity: 15M+ manga copies sold worldwide

🌍 Why Fans Love It

✔️ Unique “retired hitman turned dad” story
✔️ Perfect mix of action, comedy, and family life
✔️ Stylish animation & strong character arcs
✔️ Trending on Netflix and anime forums globally

📝 Conclusion

Sakamoto Days isn’t just another action anime—it’s a fresh take on shōnen storytelling. With its thrilling battles and heartwarming family moments, it’s set to become a long-term fan favorite worldwide.

📌 Introduction

Anime aur manga ki duniya mein Sakamoto Days ne apna alag hi fanbase bana liya hai. Yuto Suzuki ke likhe is manga ko fans ne itna pasand kiya ki jaldi hi iska anime adaptation announce hua. 2025 mein release hote hi yeh anime Netflix aur TV broadcast dono par ek trending sensation ban gaya. Yeh ek perfect mix hai action, comedy, aur heartwarming family life ka – jo shōnen anime ko ek naya angle deta hai.

📖 Story / Synopsis

Taro Sakamoto ek time par underworld ka sabse dangerous hitman tha. Uske naam se hi dushman kaanp jaate the. Lekin zindagi badal gayi jab usne ek ladki se pyar kiya, shaadi ki, aur baad mein ek beti ka father bana. Apne violent past ko peeche chhod kar ab Sakamoto ek simple convenience store chalata hai.

Lekin kahani yahin khatam nahi hoti—uska past use chhodta nahi. Assassins aur purane rivals bar-bar uske saamne aa jaate hain. Sakamoto ko apni shanti bhari family life ko bachane ke liye apni purani killer instincts dobara use karni padti hai.

Anime ki beauty isme hai ki extreme action aur wholesome family comedy dono ko balance karke dikhaya gaya hai. Ek taraf brutal fight scenes, dusri taraf Sakamoto ka ek pyaare husband aur father ki tarah soft side.

👥 Main Characters

Taro Sakamoto – Ex-legendary hitman, ab family man aur store owner.
Shin Asakura – Ex-assassin aur Sakamoto ka loyal apprentice, jo telepathy powers rakhta hai.
Lu Xiaotang (Lu) – Martial artist, jo Sakamoto aur Shin ke group ka part ban jaati hai.
Aoi Sakamoto – Taro ki supportive wife.
Hana Sakamoto – Unki pyaari daughter, jo Sakamoto ke naye life ka center hai

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Sakamoto Days – From Hitman to Family Man, A Unique Shōnen Journey