Sakamoto Days secures January 11 release date on Netflix

We’re only a couple more weeks away from the highly anticipated premiere of Sakamoto Days, the anime that we truly believe will kick off the new year with a bang!

Sakamoto Days is set to release on Netflix on Saturday, Jan. 11. It follows the life of a retired assassin who is forced out of his peaceful days with his wife and family when his dark past comes back to haunt him. He may look rusty, as he put on tons of weight, and looks far different than he used to, but that doesn’t mean that this old dog can’t still put his money where his mouth (and fist) is.

What is Sakamoto days about?

Here’s more on what you can expect from the story of the upcoming 2025 anime series (via Netflix Media Center):

"Follow the action-packed story of legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, as he bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family. Sakamoto and company run wild in no-holds-barred, over-the-top battles that have stolen the spotlight and captivated audiences far and wide.
In a world overrun by assassins like the special force “The Order” from the Japanese Association of Assassins (JAA), and a mysterious individual called “X (Slur)” targeting assassins, what is the true meaning of strength for Sakamoto? Get ready for non-stop assassin action as chaos ensues in the ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life of Sakamoto and his comrades!"

- Netflix Media Center

Based on the anime’s official synopsis, we can tell we’ll be in for a wild ride. However, there’s way more content where that came from, as we have received yet another brand-new teaser trailer showcasing everything we can expect from Sakamoto Days.

Check out the new trailer and more below!

Sakamoto Days’ new trailer makes us fall in love with Sakamoto

Seeing a badass in an anime series is nothing new, but when it’s someone as suave and handsome as Sakamoto, we can’t help but fawn over every single aspect of this character. And you can bet that the new trailer only adds to our obsession with this protagonist since it includes even more scenes and snippets where Sakamoto looks really cool.

Don’t believe us? Perhaps you’ll change your mind when you see the new trailer here.

Who are those mysterious people who seek to destroy Sakamoto’s peace? How will his energetic and mighty peers swoop in to assist their friend? And, most importantly, how will Sakamoto put these ne’er-do-wells in their rightful place? All these answers and more we’ll find out soon enough!

If you’re just like us and super excited to stream Sakamoto Days, you can do so by heading to Netflix on Saturday, Jan. 11, to stream all the action. See you there!