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Sakamoto Days

A 2025 anime, Sakamoto Days is an action-comedy based on Yuto Suzuki's shonen manga, which debuted in 2020. The series follows Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman who has been enjoying the family life for years. He spends his days running a small store alongside Shin, but his peaceful existence is regularly interrupted by ghosts of the past.

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Sakamoto Days
Release Date
January 11, 2025
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    Matthew Mercer
    Taro Sakamoto
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    Dallas Liu
    Shin Asakura

Studio
TMS Entertainment
Based On
Manga
Creator
Yuto Suzuki
Streaming Service(s)
Netflix

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Sakamoto Days Episode 4 Release Date

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Featured Sakamoto Days Episode 3 Release Date
Sakamoto Days Episode 3 Release Date

Sakamoto, Shin, and Lu Shaotang will face a new threat in episode 3.

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