Audience reviews
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Jxbinha
Sakamoto Days is just a genuinely fun anime to watch. I love the combination of comedy and action, especially because it somehow manages to make both work without one getting in the way of the other.
The fights are probably my favorite part. They're creative, fast-paced, and entertaining enough to keep me invested, while the comedy makes the characters and situations even more enjoyable. One moment you're watching an intense fight between assassins, and the next you're laughing at something completely ridiculous.
I also really like how Sakamoto himself works as a protagonist. The contrast between his current peaceful family life and his past as a legendary assassin creates so many funny situations, especially when people constantly underestimate him.
Overall, Sakamoto Days is entertaining,…
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This is basically the second half of season one, stretched into another anime cour so the studio could buy more time for production and quality control. I do not necessarily mind that approach, especially if it results in a better-looking adaptation, though part of me still feels they should have simply waited and released the full season in its best possible form from the beginning.
From what I have heard, the studio took some of the criticism about the animation and fight presentation seriously, and the improvement is noticeable. The action looks sharper, more polished, and generally much better on screen. At the same time, it also feels like the production needed to raise the visual quality because the plot and storytelling became noticeably weaker.
In this second cour, the series lar…
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A season that is enjoyable to watch and succeeds in expanding the world of Sakamoto Days, but it also feels more like a transitional phase than a fully developed arc. It offers many surprises and keeps the story entertaining, yet it focuses more on introducing new elements and preparing what comes next rather than delivering a complete narrative on its own.
The biggest issue for me is the overwhelming number of new characters introduced all at once. Many of them are interesting and have potential, but their arrival often comes at the expense of some characters from the first season, who receive much less attention. The story feels like it is constantly adding new pieces to the board, without always giving enough time to develop each one.
The animation and visual quality are also a mixed…
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Although the transition from Part 1 to Part 2 marks a shift toward a greater focus on action rather than a blend of comedy, the story manages to retain its identity. The premise of professional assassins living in an ordinary suburban world is what makes this work unique. Even when the plot becomes predictable, following the classic structure of heroes facing increasingly powerful villains.
I noticed that the animation quality has improved since the first part, which is excellent for a series of unusual action scenes. The characters are great, reusing underdeveloped characters from the first part and introducing new ones with their respective conclusions shortly thereafter, maintaining a natural script that’s easy to understand and fun to experience.
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I mean, if you already watched the first half, why not finish it? In Sakamoto Days part 2, the goofy, kind of nonsensical action continues as our MC and his ever-increasing gang continue fighting against Slur in the most illogical ways possible, like going to participate in a wacky mid-air fight or getting into a cave fight which transforms into a high-speed swimming fight on a subterranean river which turns into a crash-site rubble fight against a dude who's actually asleep and has a VR headset attached, all while leaving his clearly vulnerable family behind when he's being hunted by the most powerful assassins there are.
There are new, fun-looking characters like a Sakamoto taro fangirl who has some sort of high-caliber rifle, which doubles as a war axe, or a gloomy psychopathic germaph…
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i don't wanna be mixed but through and through this anime i thought yeah it's good but it's a grow in a taste once in a week anime other than that.
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what a good show seeing sakamoto healing kids caring for his family but all he does for them is care and then he decide to die for a stranger just a funny thing his old pal boiled said ...
.that and what takamura is such great questions just what i like about this anime sheer fun and pg i said it they do full mix of both worlds...
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what can i say good fun anime ....but what what can you justify with power by this point i expect saitama at the peak in this anime and still we'll see whatever happens.
....but it has cool characters a chill nice vibe great and goofy fights and the reason i say this a seven is its fights may goofy but no less fu…
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Season 2 started off well, continuing the event of the attack by the major assassins.
Five consecutive episodes full of action and suspense made the anime enjoyable. Unlike the first season, the fast pacing and fights were actually beneficial, as they reduced the focus on the weak main characters due to their limited screen time.
In the second half, the assassin academy entrance exam was fun, but the comedic tone overshadowed the intensity of the battles.
The side characters were good, especially the old swordsman and Osaragi.
The old swordsman, without any dialogue, delivered an impressive fight and even made the main enemy retreat.
Osaragi, with her cold personality, strange way of thinking, and physical strength, provided a good fight and enjoyable dialogue with the assassin.
The mos…
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had low expectations for this considering the first season was pretty uneventful, but I'm pleasantly surprised!!!
this season sets up the premise for what I assume will be the meat of the whole plot, and we get to know a some new characters (akira, mafuyu) as well as the villains - slur & gaku, etc.
character wise:
the other side-characters introduced are still pretty surface-level though, and unfortunately because of that; I'm only interested in the shin and the order. the author should spend more time developing the characters of the main protags, rather than adding repetitive side characters.
other than that, the fights were whole ass upgrade from s1, I especially enjoyed nagumo's, osaragi's and the fight between mafuyu & shin. oh and there was quite a bit of gore in this season.…
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Sakamoto Days – Part 2
An anime where you turn your brain off, throw logic out the window, and just enjoy how absurd it gets. Honestly, it’s pretty fun. This anime promises action—and it delivers. Pure entertainment, fun, and chaos.
Characters
Some characters are good, some are corny, and at times it feels a bit like a Gintama rip-off—but not in a bad way. The power scaling is all over the place, yet somehow it still works and stays fun.
Animation
Pretty good. Not the best in anime, but consistent. The action scenes land well. I’ve seen people say the manga does it better—maybe—but as an anime, it still holds up.
Recommendation
If you want something to watch while eating or when you don’t want to use your brain at all, this is it. Fun, easy, and enjoyable.
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This season feels like a downgrade from what made the first season charming. Yes, the fight scenes are cleaner and flashier, and the animation is undeniably better, but that’s pretty much where the improvements end. The show seems unsure of what it wants to be now. Instead of embracing the comedy-first, wholesome slice-of-life rhythm that defined Season 1, this season shifts toward being a more serious, standard shonen action series. The tone is constantly clashing with itself, one minute the show wants you to take the danger seriously, and the next it throws in a forced gag that isn’t even funny.
The comedy used to be natural, tied to the characters and their daily life. Now the jokes feel like they exist just to remind you that this was once a comedy. Sakamoto blocking bullets with an a…
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First off, I haven’t read the manga. I watched part one around when it came out and I really liked it, but liked this second part even more! I read the semi bad reviews about part one, ok, understood, but I personally like an anime to make its own statement. There is a reason some people go into manga and some into animation. And there is a reason pure devotion to “the REAL original fans” or whatever can occasionally hold back an anime, and make it feel stale or slow or whatever. And, again, knowing nothing about this manga, I feel like the part one criticisms were too early. Sure, part one is slightly slower, but I think it REALLY pays off in part two, at least as a non-manga reader. TV pacing is different from Manga pacing which is also different from movie pacing, and I think from the p…
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A lot has already been said about the relative quality of the Sakamoto Days anime and manga. As such I should probably say that I have not read the manga. That said, I really don't think the criticism is justified. At least not in the form it usually takes.
Could the fight scenes be better animated, and would that be better for the show? Yes, of course it would.
Does that mean that the show and the fight scenes are bad? Not even slightly.
Sakamoto Days is a good example of how to have impact even with a smaller budget. The fight scenes may not be shining examples of artistic fidelity or animation, but they ooze with style. The show itself is constantly fun and engaging.
If there is any fair criticism to be made of the series, it's that it leaves the viewer wanting more. Cliffhangers a…
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It's like seeing a completely different show, and with an improvising plot.
In the end of season 1 they set the expectation of Sakamoto fighting some bosses, but that is resolved in a couple of episodes while they are downplayed in the plot, they were not really that important, just a distraction for yet another plotline that is resolved yet again in a couple of episodes to set up another plotline....They also keep introducing new characters that have like 2 minute of screen time because they are constantly killed, or they simply stop appearing just because, they got depressed and move on to the next one.
The tone of the previous season is lost, Sakamoto's family and his ties are mostly missing, they are not part of the plot but a macguffin to justify him doing things.
The main characte…
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Sakamoto Days is a fun and energetic anime that blends action and comedy in an entertaining way, earning it a solid rating around 8.3 out of 10 from viewers. The fight scenes are creatively choreographed and exciting, showcasing Sakamoto’s unique skillset and making each battle memorable. The humor often lands well, especially with the quirky characters and their dynamics, adding charm without overshadowing the action. The animation is good, though some fans feel it could be better to fully capture the manga’s stylized art. Character development is decent, with the relationships and growth of Sakamoto and his allies providing heart amidst the chaos. Some criticism exists around pacing and underdeveloped antagonists, but overall it’s a widely appreciated series for its mix of thrills, laugh…
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Part 2 of "Sakamoto Days" continues perfectly where the first season ended and does almost everything better. The action scenes are better, the character development is better (especially for Shin), the animation/music is better, etc.
First off, the opening has to be addressed. Part 1's opening was one of the blandest anime openings ever made that barely represented what the show's characters were about. Someone working at TMS must have clearly gotten the memo, because Part 2's opening is one of the best anime openings ever made. Everything about this opening is perfect. The color palette, the credit placements, the backgrounds, the transitions, the animation, the "V I B E S"... everything. Through visual storytelling, it basically tells the watcher everything about the personality/abilit…
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Sakamoto Days Part 2 raises the stakes in a lot of good ways. The fights feel more serious; the threats are darker, more visceral. The introduction of the three-way conflict among Sakamoto & crew, ORDER, and X (Slur) gives the plot more tension. We also get more from the supporting cast—Lu, Osaragi, etc.—they aren’t just there for side jokes; their battles have weight, and the show gives them moments to shine.
What’s better than Part 1:
1. Animation & Action – Part 2 nails a lot more in the choreography, camera angles, and energy of sequences. It’s more dynamic. Many fans have noticed the jump. 2. Higher Stakes / Darker Tone – The danger feels more real now. Sakamoto’s “normal life” (family, store) is more actively threatened than just “hitman gets pulled back.”
3. Better Support Cas…
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More action, more fantasy fights, but above all, more quality.
Sakamoto Days isn't known for its complex narrative or deep characters. It's a series about watching two characters beat each other up. That said, this sequel takes all the positive points of the first season and takes them to the next level. The fights are now more fluid and better choreographed. The animation is more polished and feels smoother, giving a good sense of speed and frenzy. This, combined with the slow-mo camera shots, gives the fights a pleasing rhythm for the viewer. Sakamoto doesn't aim for meaning, which is why we can see how a human could hold up the Tokyo Tower or how a girl can get drunk on industrial alcohol. This lack of meaning is still quite present this season, now even with the villains. The villains…
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Sakamoto Part 2 was a wild ride, but me staying for it says a lot!
I extremely enjoyed the first part, so I knew I had to check the second part out afterwards. Whenever each episode would come per week, I would find myself thinking "Eh... I don't really want to watch this" but after feeling the obligation to finish it, I would finish each episode thinking "That was pretty good!"
You must be wondering; "why did she have to share that?" The reason behind it is to exhibit what I felt about the entire series; the story and animation is pretty good, but it's not something I get excited for.
Don't get me wrong, the lore is interesting. We see the life of this retired hitman meeting new people and trying to defend his family by investigating the ones targeting him. We watch the lengths he wo…
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The newest addition of corporate slop the anime execs have deemed worthy for consumption, this season has everything! Just limited and somewhat worse to what the first season had. Without constant action, decent animation, bearable sound-effects and music then all that is left is a subpar story with little to no character development.
This is however a bi-product of what most watchers want and sadly story and any kind of meaning to the media takes second place to visual and auditory stimulation, just to sell the point I will rank the anime based on the 5 different criteria and ask a question at the end.
Animation 7/10: It is not demon slayer but compared to other CGI filled slop it stands above average and is pleasing to the eyes.
Audio 7/10: I am not the biggest audio fanatic but I got…
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Ever since I started sharing my opinion on anime and manga—and that's been about five years now—I've constantly found myself wondering if I'm being too harsh on a given work by offering my criticisms. After all, it's natural that after consuming a lot of content and stopping to form an opinion, I become more critical of what I'm consuming over time.
I could name countless anime that most people liked but that I didn't, the most recent example being the Demon Slayer movie. Even in less popular stories, like Sakamoto Days, I notice that many are enjoying them while I just think what I'm watching is just another anime that just exists. And after not really liking the first part, I was promised that the second would be more focused on action, an element highly praised by many manga fans. Howe…
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