Sakamoto Days, the action-comedy series about a legendary hitman who traded his life of crime for a quiet convenience store existence, is now available on Netflix with both English dub and subtitles. The 11-episode first season, animated by TMS Entertainment, adapts YÅ«ki Suzuki's popular manga.
The series centers on Tarou Sakamoto, once the most feared assassin in the underworld. After falling in love and starting a family, he gained significant weight and opened a local store, seemingly leaving his violent past behind. However, his former associates and enemies refuse to let him go, forcing Sakamoto to defend his new life with the skills that made him a legend, often with his family and loyal store staff caught in the crossfire.
While Sakamoto himself is a formidable force, the show excels in blending high-octane, meticulously choreographed action sequences with genuine humor. The premise of a retired, portly assassin using his deadly skills to protect his family and business provides a unique comedic engine. The supporting cast, including his former partner Shin Asakura and his quirky store employees, adds a found-family dynamic that complements the assassination plots.
With a MAL score of 7.59 from over 230,000 voters, Sakamoto Days has garnered a solid following for its stylish presentation and compelling narrative. TMS Entertainment, known for their work on Detective Conan and Fruits Basket (2019), delivers a visually dynamic adaptation that captures the manga's blend of brutal combat and lighthearted moments. The series concluded its broadcast run in Winter 2025, making the full season available for binge-watching.
