Summary
As the countdown to theSakamoto Daysanime adaptation continues, fans are treated to not only a great introduction trailer but also a new visual for 2025. The reveal of this has resulted in a wave of hype within the anime community, quite possibly from a taste of the full-on action and interesting characters to come that have made the manga such a great series.
And theanimewill start airing on July 30, 2025; anticipation is at an all-time high. With a commitment from the production team to keep with the manga’s essence. Revealed alongside this announcement is a global experience that will span throughout the year with a split-cour release format and streaming availability on Netflix.

Fan Reactions: Excitement and Scrutiny.
Anticipation Meets Concerns
Excitement has been sparked by the new visual, but also by discussions about the upcoming adaptation. Even though the decision to make it an anime hasreceived a lot of fan praise, there’s the potential to come away disappointed if leaks and trailers leak too soon or do not have animated scenes suitable for the manga’s standards.Sakamoto Daysis regarded as one of the best manga with some of the best fight scenes and storytelling sequences; it is understandable that fans might have some concerns.
Despite all of this, the fandom is an optimistic lot.Solo Leveling, another great seriesthat had its anime adaptation released last year, also had fans worried that the anime adaptation would not be on par with the manhwa, but boy, were we proven wrong! With the anime having one of the best casts around, the inclusion of acclaimed artists like ‘Vaundy’ for the opening theme and the anime’s impressive cast list reassures viewers that the production team is committed to delivering a high-quality adaptation.

Release Strategy for Global Accessibility
A Series Loved By Everyone That Reads It
Its goal for the global audience is reflected in the decision to streamSakamoto Dayson Netflix. The production team instead makes the series accessible tofans all over the world, creating a worldwide fan community around the series and making the anime available to fans in all regions at the same time.
The split cour release format where episodes air in January and continue to air in July ensures a year-long engagement with the series. In part, that looks to maintain momentum, and, in part, it gives the production team enough time torefine the animation and storytelling. We’re getting closer to the premiere date forSakamoto Days, and everyone is excited! The show fleshes out compelling characters and has an action-packed narrative, and it will undoubtedly be one of the standout anime series of 2025.
Sakamoto Days
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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.