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SAKAMOTO DAYS

2025 – nowShow1 season22 episodesTV-MA

AnimationComedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–7.9Rotten Tomatoes–84%

A pulse-pounding, violent animated series about family and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 22 episodes · best: S1E16 "Slice Slice Dance" 9.3

Episodes

8.0

Story

They may be ordinary, but their days are anything but.

Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.

Feels like

  • Action-Comedy Hybrid
  • Retired Assassin Trope
  • Slapstick & Physical Humor
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • High-Octane Fight Choreography
  • Wholesome & Heartfelt
  • Subversive Genre Blend
  • Energetic Pacing
  • Stylized Animation

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Masaki Watanabe, Yoshihiro Nishio, Yoshihide Ibata
Written by
Taku Kishimoto, Gen Hoshino
Produced by
Mirai Yamauchi
Music by
Yuki Hayashi

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Facts

January 11, 2025 · September 22, 2025 · Still running

First aired
January 11, 2025
Latest episode
September 22, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Dramatic Irony, Running Gag, Wrong Genre Savvy +9

  • Dramatic Irony
  • Running Gag
  • Wrong Genre Savvy
  • Temporary Bulk Change
  • Retired Badass
  • Shout-Out
  • Swiss-Army Weapon
  • Resignations Not Accepted
  • Serious Business
  • Knight of Cerebus
  • Professional Killer
  • Indulgent Fantasy Segue

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream SAKAMOTO DAYS?"

Questions about SAKAMOTO DAYS

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream SAKAMOTO DAYS?

Netflix

In the United States, SAKAMOTO DAYS streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is SAKAMOTO DAYS worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.5).

Is SAKAMOTO DAYS okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will SAKAMOTO DAYS make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch SAKAMOTO DAYS?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is SAKAMOTO DAYS in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does SAKAMOTO DAYS use?

Dramatic IronyRunning GagWrong Genre SavvyTemporary Bulk ChangeRetired BadassShout-OutSwiss-Army WeaponResignations Not AcceptedSerious BusinessKnight of CerebusProfessional KillerIndulgent Fantasy Segueand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Dramatic Irony, Running Gag, and Wrong Genre Savvy.