[07/31/24 - 07:01 AM] Long-Awaited Anime Adaptation of "Sakamoto Days" Coming to Netflix Globally in January 2025 Follow the action-packed story of legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, as he bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family.
[via press release from Netflix]
Long-Awaited Anime Adaptation of SAKAMOTO DAYS Coming to Netflix Globally in January 2025
www.netflix.com/sakamotodays
· Today Netflix announced that the new anime series, SAKAMOTO DAYS, will be coming to Netflix in January 2025 worldwide.
· SAKAMOTO DAYS, written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki, is a hit manga currently serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since 2020.
· TMS Entertainment (LUPIN THE 3rd, Dr. STONE, BAKI) is producing and animating the adaptation of SAKAMOTO DAYS.
· Synopsis: Follow the action-packed story of legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, as he bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family. Sakamoto and company run wild in no-holds-barred, over-the-top battles that have stolen the spotlight and captivated audiences far and wide. In a world overrun by assassins like the special force "The Order" from the Japanese Association of Assassins (JAA), and a mysterious individual called "X (Slur)" targeting assassins, what is the true meaning of strength for Sakamoto? Get ready for non-stop assassin action as chaos ensues in the ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life of Sakamoto and his comrades!
· Story: The greatest hitman of all - his name was Taro Sakamoto. The man who was feared by all villains, and revered by all hitmen - one day, fell in love! When Sakamoto met Aoi the convenience store clerk, it was love at first sight; and just like that, he retired. Sakamoto got married, had a daughter, opened a mom-and-pop store in a quiet town, and completely transformed... into a plus size! To ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family, the legendary ex-hitman takes on a relentless stream of assassin attacks. This action-packed story of the ordinary and extraordinary begins here!
· SAKAMOTO DAYS will premiere on Netflix with one episode released each week.
About Netflix:
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
About TMS Entertainment:
TMS Entertainment is one of the largest anime studios in Japan. With strong focus on anime production, licensing, and distribution, TMS boasts a library of over 12,000 episodes across a total of 420 titles that include much-loved anime titles such as LUPIN THE 3rd, Dr. STONE, and BAKI.
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