In the promotional poster for Sakamoto Days, young Sakamoto reflects in the glasses of older Sakamoto.
Sakamoto Days is one of the most anticipated anime series of winter 2025. To ensure you don’t miss an episode, here’s the release schedule.
A Stellar Start to 2025
While 2024 ended strong with hits like Dandadan and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the new year is equally exciting. Alongside sequels like Solo Leveling Season 2 and The Apothecary Diaries, fresh titles such as Zenshu and Sakamoto Days are set to shine.
Based on Yuto Suzuki’s manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, Sakamoto Days is animated by TMS Entertainment, known for Dr. Stone. The story follows Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman who trades his deadly skills for running a small shop and caring for his family.
When Will Episode 1 of Sakamoto Days Be Released?
The first episode of Sakamoto Days will air on January 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM on Netflix.
Season one will be split into two parts, with the second set for July 2025. Unconfirmed reports suggest 22 episodes divided into two 11-episode blocks, but fans must wait for updates from Netflix or the studio.
Here is the provisional release schedule for the first part of Sakamoto Days:
- Episode 1: January 11, 2025
- Episode 2: January 18, 2025
- Episode 3: January 25, 2025
- Episode 4: February 1, 2025
- Episode 5: February 8, 2025
- Episode 6: February 15, 2025
- Episode 7: February 22, 2025
- Episode 8: March 1, 2025
- Episode 9: March 8, 2025
- Episode 10: March 15, 2025
- Episode 11: March 22, 2025
What Is Sakamoto Days About?
Netflix describes the series:
"Follow legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto as he and his companions face rising threats from assassins to protect his family’s peaceful life. Sakamoto and his crew engage in spectacular battles that have captivated audiences worldwide. In a world filled with mercenaries and a mysterious figure named X targeting hitmen, Sakamoto must redefine what it means to be strong."
Looking Ahead
While waiting for new episodes of Sakamoto Days, check out other highly anticipated anime of 2025 or the rest of the winter season lineup. You can also find official Sakamoto Days merchandise at sakamotodays-shop.com.