The Anime hit Sakamoto Days is currently captivating audiences worldwide and has directly reached number 3 on Netflix for non-English-speaking series. In Japan, it even ranks number 1.
What has the anime achieved? Between January 27 and February 2, 2025, Sakamoto Days was streamed a total of 4.6 million times, successfully competing against numerous rival formats.
In the international Netflix charts for non-English-speaking series, the anime reached number 3, surpassing popular series such as Squid Game Season 1 (number 5) and Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 2 (number 7).
In Japan, the series even conquered the top spot.
Other popular anime formats that Sakamoto Days managed to outpace were:
- Number 3: The Apothecary Diaries
- Number 7: Dr. Stone
- Number 9: Let This Grieving Soul Retire
Good-natured store owner is haunted by the past
What is Sakamoto Days about? The story revolves around Taro Sakamoto, a former legendary hitman who retired from his profession after marrying and the birth of his daughter to lead a peaceful life as a store owner.
However, it is not easy for him to leave his past behind, as he comes under the radar of enemies who want to eliminate him and have placed a hefty bounty on his head.
Together with his former colleague Shin, who can read minds, the now overweight Sakamoto must spend his daily life as a simple store owner fending off assassins and defending himself against numerous surprise attacks.
Why is the anime so popular? Sakamoto is quite an unusual protagonist: a former top killer who now leads a peaceful life as an overweight store owner. Despite his unassuming appearance, he is incredibly strong and agile, leading to many surprising and humorous situations.
Additionally, he strictly adheres to the family code that his wife Aoi has established with him. He is not allowed to kill – otherwise, there will be a divorce!
Where can you watch Sakamoto Days? Sakamoto Days is currently exclusively available on Netflix. The first half of the first season, consisting of a total of 11 episodes, ends on March 22, 2025. The new episodes will be released weekly until then.
Furthermore, Netflix has confirmed that the second part of the first season will start in July 2025.
In addition to Sakamoto Days, the year 2025 offers two more exciting anime highlights that you definitely should not miss. What they are, you can find out here: The 3 best new animes you shouldn’t miss
