Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days Launches Epic 'Final Battle' in Next Chapter
Discover the captivating manga that debuted in November 2020, inspiring a popular ongoing anime series. Dive into the story now!
Sakamoto Days: The Popular Manga's Latest Updates
Published in November 2020, Sakamoto Days has quickly become a fan favorite, inspiring an ongoing anime series and captivating readers worldwide.
Final Battle Approaching
In the 35th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, published by Shueisha, it was announced that Sakamoto Days will enter its "final battle" in the combined 36th and 37th issues, scheduled for release on August 4.
From One-Shot to Main Series
Yuuto Suzuki first introduced Sakamoto as a one-shot in Jump Giga in December 2019. The story then launched as a full series in Weekly Shonen Jump in November 2020.
English Publication
- Digital: Viz Media and MANGA Plus are publishing the manga in English.
- Print: Viz Media also offers physical copies.
Description of the manga:
Taro Sakamoto was the ultimate assassin, feared by villains and admired by hitmen. But one day, he fell in love! Retirement, marriage, fatherhood — and then... Sakamoto gained weight! Now, he's a chubby guy running a neighborhood store. But behind that ordinary appearance is a former legendary hitman. Can he protect his family from danger? Get ready for a unique action-comedy series!
Spinoffs and Adaptations
- Spinoff: Sakamoto Holidays launched in Saikyō Jump in July 2024. Tetsu Ōkawa, Suzuki's assistant, is drawing the spinoff.
- Novels: Inspired by the manga, a novel was released in April 2023, with a second following in December 2024.
- Anime: Premiered on TV Tokyo and streaming platforms on January 11, 2025. The first season had 11 episodes.
- Second Season: Started airing on July 14, 2025, with the first episode available early on Netflix. Only the 12th episode will stream simultaneously with Japanese TV.
- Mobile Game: A puzzle game inspired by the series launched on April 2, 2025. More info here.
Source: Weekly Shonen Jump issue 35