Year: 2025- (January)
Genre:
Anime / Adventure / Comedy
Director:
Fabian Möhrke, Alex Schaad
Stars:
Tomokazu Sugita, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Ayane Sakura, Nao Tôyama, Ryôta Suzuki, Hina Kino, Miyari Nemoto ...
Storyline:
He was a legend... Now he’s just your friendly neighborhood shopkeeper…
Until the killing starts again.
Taro Sakamoto was once the world’s most feared hitman—a one-man army known for his precision, power, and unflinching resolve. But all that changed when he met Aoi, a kind-hearted convenience store clerk who made him believe in love, peace, and… early retirement.
Now a chubby, apron-wearing family man, Sakamoto lives quietly, running a small store and doting on his wife and daughter. But his past doesn't stay buried for long. When assassins come calling, Sakamoto must dust off his old skills—without breaking his promise to never kill again.
Alongside psychic sidekick Shin and kung-fu prodigy Lu, Sakamoto takes on criminal syndicates, elite hitmen, and absurdly powerful foes, all while protecting his family, his store, and his dignity.
Blending John Wick-style action with cartoonish comedy and slice-of-life wholesomeness, Sakamoto Days is a genre-bending thrill ride with big heart and bigger punches.
Similar shows to Sakamoto Days
If you love action-packed anime with humor and hidden depth, this series stacks up next to:
Spy x Family (2022-) – Found-family dynamics with secret-agent action.
One Punch Man (2015-) – Overpowered lead, deadpan comedy, wild fights.
Way of the Househusband (2021-2023) – Ex-yakuza hilarity in domestic life.
💡 Like these, Sakamoto Days is stylish, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt—a refreshing twist on the hitman genre that balances action and absurdity with emotional payoff.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its fast-paced animation, slick action choreography, and loveable, offbeat characters, Sakamoto Days is a must-watch anime adaptation that delivers killer instincts, killer laughs, and a lead who proves that you can retire from killing—but you never stop protecting what you love.
The apron may be on.
But the assassin never really left.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
