Sakamoto Days Challenges Squid Game for Netflix’s Top Spot

The highly anticipated anime Sakamoto Days has finally premiered on Netflix, and fans are loving it. Based on the popular manga by Yuto Suzuki, the show is already making waves in the anime community.

A Strong Start for Sakamoto Days

Sakamoto Days debuted with two episodes on Netflix, and the results have been impressive. In just its first week, the anime has attracted 8.6 million views, making it the number two non-English show on the platform. It trails only behind the juggernaut Squid Game Season 2. Netflix reported that viewers have watched over 7.7 million hours of the show so far, with each episode running for about 30 minutes.

The Story of Taro Sakamoto

The anime follows Taro Sakamoto, a former assassin who now runs a convenience store and tries to live a peaceful life. However, his past catches up with him when psychic hitman Shin Asakura appears, dragging him back into the dangerous world he left behind. Despite promising his wife he wouldn’t kill again, Taro uses his skills to protect his family and take on new challenges with Shin as his partner.

A Manga With Big Potential

Sakamoto Days first appeared in Shonen Jump in 2020. With nearly 200 chapters released, the manga has a large amount of material for future anime seasons or even movies. Fans have long awaited this adaptation, and the anime’s early success suggests it could become a long-running series.

Will Netflix Create a Live-Action Version?

Netflix has had success with live-action adaptations of popular shows like One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender. While there’s no confirmation yet of a live-action Sakamoto Days, the premise—an ex-hitman trying to lead a normal life—would work well in a real-world setting. Japan is also known for creating live-action versions of hit anime, so the possibility remains open.

What’s Next for Sakamoto Days?

With its strong start on Netflix, Sakamoto Days has the potential to become one of the platform’s biggest anime hits. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the story unfolds and whether Netflix will expand the franchise further.

Stay tuned for more updates on Sakamoto Days!