Shonen Jump has officially announced the anime adaptation of the hugely popular manga, Sakamoto Days, for 2025. The news came with a thrilling trailer, a stunning teaser visual, and the eagerly awaited release window.

What We Know So Far

In the latest Jump Press event, Shonen Jump shared the first trailer for Sakamoto Days, revealing that the anime will premiere in January 2025. The announcement included a grateful comment from the manga’s creator, Yuto Suzuki. Fans can check out the first trailer and teaser visual :

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The Team Behind the Anime

The Sakamoto Days anime promises to be a visual treat, thanks to the talented team working on it. Here’s a quick look at the key contributors:

• Director: Masaki Watanabe, known for his work on Bakumatsu.
  
• Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto, who worked on BLUE LOCK.
  
• Character Design: You Moriyama.
  
• Animation Studio: TMS Entertainment, famous for Dr. Stone, Fruits Basket, and Undead Unluck.
  
• Voice of Taro Sakamoto: Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama)

Before the official announcement, there were many rumors about Sakamoto Days being developed as an anime. It even appeared on a list of projects for Netflix’s 2024-2025 lineup, alongside big names like Squid Game Season 2 and an anime set in the world of The Terminator. However, Netflix quickly removed any mention of it, leading to speculation about an internal leak. Shonen Jump’s recent official announcement finally confirmed what fans had been eagerly waiting for.

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A Brief Look at the Manga

Sakamoto Days has become a fan favorite since its serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in 2020. The manga is celebrated for its unique blend of comedy and action. It ranks among the top 10 best-selling manga series of the decade.

The manga has been collected into 16 volumes, with Volume 17 set to be released in June 2024. For those unfamiliar with the story, here’s a quick synopsis:

“Time has passed peacefully for Taro Sakamoto since he left the underworld. Now, he’s running a neighborhood store with his lovely wife and child and has gotten a bit… out of shape. But one day, a figure from his past pays him a visit with an offer he can’t refuse: return to the assassin world or die!”

Source: Sakamoto Days Official X(Twitter) and TMS entertainment Youtube Channel