[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:
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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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