by The synopsis and preview scene cuts of episode 5, “The Reason for Strength,” of the winter anime ‘SAKAMOTO DAYS,’ which will be broadcast on Saturday, February 8, 2025, have been released.
“SAKAMOTO DAYS” is based on a manga by Suzuki Yuto that has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha) since 2020. The comic has exceeded 7 million copies in total circulation. It is a solid action story of a former legendary assassin, Sakamoto Taro, who fights with his friends against approaching assassins to protect his peaceful daily life with his beloved family.
Episode 5 “The Reason for Strength” Synopsis Sakamoto and his friends are attacked by Dondenkai’s assassins, Boyle and Obiguro, in a haunted house at an amusement park. During the battle with Boyle, Sakamoto’s memories of his days as an assassin are revived, and he challenges Boyle to a one-on-one fight in serious mode to protect his beloved family!
Meanwhile, Shin and Lu also struggle in their battle against Boyle’s partner, Obiguro.
Meanwhile, Nagumo and the special task force “ORDER” under the direct control of the Assassination League have begun investigating a recent incident in the assassin community. Episode 5 of “SAKAMOTO DAYS”, “The Reason for Strength,” will air on TV Tokyo and other channels at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8.
TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS” Basic information on the work Broadcast/streaming information Broadcast and streaming times are subject to change [Broadcast information] Season 1: Broadcasting begins on January 11, 2025 (Saturday) every Saturday from 23:00 on TV Tokyo affiliates and others Season 2: Broadcasting begins every Monday from 24:00 in July 2025 on TV Tokyo affiliates and others [Streaming information] Advance streaming begins on Netflix from January 11, 2025 (Only the first episode will be streamed at the same time as the TV broadcast) Streaming will also start on other streaming platforms after the TV broadcast
Staff and cast Original work: Suzuki Yuto (serialized in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump”) Director: Watanabe Masaki Series composition: Kishimoto Taku Character design: Moriyama Hiroshi Art director: Maruyama Yukiko Color design: Sasa Ami Director of photography: Cai Bo-lun Editing: Hida Fumi Sound director: Aketagawa Jin Music: Hayashi Yuki Animation Production: TMS Entertainment Sakamoto Taro: Sugita Tomokazu Asakura Shin: Shimazaki Nobunaga (the kanji for 崎 is pronounced “tatsusaki”) Riku Shaoto: Sakura Ayane Sakamoto Aoi: Toyama Nao Sakamoto Hana: Kino Hina Mashiro Heisuke: Suzuki Ryota Nagumo: Hanae Natsuki Kamigami Kairi: Yashiro Taku Obutsu: Hayami Saori Opening theme: Vaundy “Hashire SAKAMOTO” (SDR/Sony Music Labels Inc.)
