Why watch?

Toshiro Sakamoto, retired assassin, just wants a normal life — but his past shows up as Shin, this unhinged sidekick who physically destroys everything around him. It's pure chaos, action mixed with absurdist humor where the guy tries to buy milk and ends up in a knife fight. Animation moves fast, characters are ridiculous, and every episode is pure fun with zero pretense.

Who is it for?

Watch this when you want quick, light action without heavy drama — perfect for an evening with friends or solo chill time. If you liked Jujutsu Kaisen or My Hero Academia, you'll vibe with the setup, but Sakamoto Days is way more laid-back and full of absurd humor. No graphic violence, mostly comedic fight scenes, so older teens can watch too.

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SAKAMOTO DAYS

2025 · 1 season8.016
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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.

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Taro Sakamoto used to be the deadliest hitman in the underworld — the kind of name that made criminals nervous. Then he fell in love, hung up his weapons, and opened a quiet convenience store with his wife and kid. Now someone's put a bounty on his head, and his old life is crashing back in. Tomokazu Sugita voices a guy who's trying to be a good dad while simultaneously being the most wanted man alive, and the show walks this line between genuinely tense action and absurd domestic comedy. If you liked the vibe of Spy x Family or the goofy-serious tone of One Punch Man, this is exactly that energy.

Why watch?

Toshiro Sakamoto, retired assassin, just wants a normal life — but his past shows up as Shin, this unhinged sidekick who physically destroys everything around him. It's pure chaos,…

Who is it for?

Watch this when you want quick, light action without heavy drama — perfect for an evening with friends or solo chill time. If you liked Jujutsu Kaisen or My Hero Academia, you'll v…

Similar titles

If you loved Sakamoto Days because the main character is a retired assassin trying to live a quiet life but getting pulled back into chaos, check out Psycho-Pass — it has the same…

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