Summary
- Sakamoto Days reveals the anime will stream on Netflix in January 2025.
- The series' acquisition by Netflix showcases the platform's commitment to expanding its anime library.
- Sakamoto Days is shaping up to be a highly anticipated Winter 2025 release with an enthusiastic and talented voice cast.
Sakamoto Days' anime adaptation has already caused quite a buzz among fans of the series and now fans will be able to stream it on one of the biggest streaming platforms when it drops.
According to a post of X by the anime's official handle, Sakamoto Days will be streaming weekly on Netflix when it releases in January 2025. The original announcement mentions the series would also be streamed on other platforms, though Netflix's official announcement confirms the series will be available exclusively on Netflix.
Though the series is yet to provide an exact release date just yet, Sakamoto Days is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of Winter 2025. Moreover, the fact that the series has been picked up for a simulcast by Netflix is more proof that the platform is finally going all in on anime, picking up popular series while also expanding its existing library with older classics.

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Sakamoto Days Will Be Coming to Netflix in 2025
Based on the Manga by Yuto Suzuki and Produced by TMS Entertainment
Though it was teased that Sakamoto Days would likely be coming to Netflix by License Global back in May 2024 itself, the latest official announcement has finally confirmed the news. Netflix has also reposted the teaser trailer for Sakamoto Days that was revealed back in May, yet again confirming the news.
Sakamoto Days is no doubt a major steal for Netflix especially with the platform acquiring the exclusive streaming rights to the series. The already popular series created by Yuto Suzuki features an exciting premise and lovable characters that are sure to appeal to Netflix's viewers outside of existing fans of the manga.
Sakamoto Days Finally Reveals Main Voice Cast
Besides the major streaming announcement, Sakamoto Days has also finally unveiled the additional Japanese voice cast for Shin, Heisuke, Shaotang, Aoi, and Hana, along with new character previews posted to the anime's official X . The entire cast list is as follows:
- Taro Sakamoto: Tomokazu Sukita
- Shin: Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Aoi Sakamoto: Nao Toyama
- Hana Sakamoto: Hina Kino
- Lu Shaotang: Ayane Sakura
- Heisuke Mashimo: Ryota Suzuki
Each of the voice actors have expressed their enthusiasm about their new roles in comments available on Sakamoto Days' official web domain. Nobunaga Shimazaki, who has been cast as Shin Asakura especially expressed his excitement about the role in a comment posted to the anime's website which reads:
I’m Nobunaga Shimazaki, and I’m the voice of Shin Asakura.We’ve already begun recording, and each episode is so fun that I get excited every time I go to the booth.For the sake of SAKAMOTO DAYS and Mr. Sakamoto, I, Nobunaga Shimazaki, will give it my all! You can count on it!
All the same, Sakamoto Days' anime adaptation is looking to be quite promising and hopefully its Netflix release will help the series get the attention it truly deserves.
Don't miss Sakamoto Days when it releases on Netflix in January 2025!
Source: SAKAMOTODAYS_PR/X, Sakamoto Days Official Website

Sakamoto Days centers on Taro Sakamoto, a former top-tier hitman who has traded his life of crime for a peaceful existence running a convenience store. Despite his attempts to leave the underworld behind, Sakamoto's past catches up with him as old rivals and dangerous enemies reappear, threatening his newfound tranquility. Forced to defend his family and business, Sakamoto must draw on his lethal skills while navigating the humorous and unexpected challenges of balancing his ordinary daily life with the chaos of his former profession.
- Creator(s)
- Yuto Suzuki
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