Sakamoto Days is a Japanese action-comedy manga by Yuto Suzuki, serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump. Its premise is instantly memorable: the world’s most feared hitman retired for love, gained weight, and now runs a neighbourhood shop, but trouble keeps walking through the door.
Synopsis
Taro Sakamoto was the ultimate assassin, feared by villains and admired by hitmen. But one day…he fell in love! Retirement, marriage, fatherhood and then… Sakamoto gained weight! The chubby guy who runs the neighborhood store is actually a former legendary hitman! Can he protect his family from danger? Get ready to experience a new kind of action comedy series!
What Sakamoto Days Is About
Taro Sakamoto was the ultimate assassin, respected by hitmen and feared by villains. Then he fell in love, retired, married and became a father, and along the way he became the chubby, quiet owner of a local store.
The story’s question is simple: can a retired legend protect his family when his old world comes looking for him? That setup lets the series alternate between slapstick family moments and inventive fight scenes, where everyday objects become weapons and Sakamoto’s skills show through his easy-going surface.
Tone and Themes
The balance of comedy and action is the main draw. Fights are fast, creative and clearly choreographed, while the humour comes from the gap between Sakamoto’s appearance and his ability. Underneath it all are themes of family, keeping promises and choosing a peaceful life without losing who you are.
Who Should Read Sakamoto Days?
Anyone who likes stylish action comedies, assassin stories with heart or shounen series with strong choreography should try it. It is also an easy pick for readers new to manga. Expect action violence played mostly for thrills and laughs.
If you enjoy it, try Ichi the Witch or Kengan Omega next, or browse more Comedy series.
Where to Start Sakamoto Days
Start at chapter one. The opening chapters introduce Sakamoto, his family and the store, and they show early on how the series mixes jokes with action. Each early chapter works almost as a self-contained episode, which makes it easy to read in short sessions. As the cast grows, longer arcs take over and the fights get bigger, so it is worth reading in order.
Sakamoto Days at a Glance
| Title | Sakamoto Days |
|---|---|
| Author | Yuto Suzuki |
| Format | Japanese manga, black and white |
| Serialisation | Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Shounen |
Sakamoto Days FAQ
Who created Sakamoto Days?
Yuto Suzuki writes and draws the series.
Why did Taro Sakamoto retire?
He fell in love, married and started a family, then left the hitman life.
Is Sakamoto Days more action or comedy?
Both: it alternates comedic family scenes with creative fight sequences.
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