Fans of the hit action-comedy anime Sakamoto Days celebrated the premiere of Season 1 Part 2 on July 14, 2025, with new episodes now streaming weekly on Netflix. This release continues the highly anticipated adaptation of Yuto Suzuki’s popular manga, picking up the story after the first cour concluded in March 2025.
Sakamoto Days Returns for its Second Cour
The anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days, produced by TMS Entertainment, initially debuted in January 2025, with its first 11 episodes airing until March. The series was always planned as a two-cour season, meaning the current July premiere marks the continuation of Season 1 rather than a completely new season. Each cour is expected to consist of 11 episodes, bringing the total for the first season to 22.
Netflix has secured exclusive streaming rights for Sakamoto Days worldwide, with new episodes releasing simultaneously with their Japanese broadcast. This global synchronized release ensures fans around the world can follow Taro Sakamoto’s ongoing adventures without significant delays.
What to Expect in Part 2: New Characters and Intensified Conflicts
The second part of Sakamoto Days Season 1 is poised to delve deeper into the narrative, following the initial stages of the Death Row Prisoners Arc adapted in the first cour. Fans can anticipate the story to resume from this point, with expectations that Part 2 will cover the thrilling JCC Transfer Exams Arc.
A significant addition to the cast for the second cour is renowned voice actor Koki Uchiyama, known for his roles as Mereum in Hunter x Hunter and Shigaraki in My Hero Academia, who joins to voice the assassin Gaku. The trailer for Part 2, released in mid-May 2025, showcased the high-octane action and teased new character introductions, promising more intense battles and unraveling secrets. The new opening theme song for Part 2, titled “Method,” is performed by the five-member Japanese rock band Kroi.
The Journey So Far: From Manga to Screen
Sakamoto Days, written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki, has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump since November 2020. The manga quickly gained popularity, boasting over 12 million copies in circulation by June 2025. The anime adaptation, directed by Masaki Watanabe with series composition by Taku Kishimoto and character designs by Yō Moriyama, has been a highly anticipated project for manga enthusiasts.
While the debut season received some criticism regarding its animation quality, it did not deter the general fandom, and the show has been a significant hit for Netflix’s anime catalog. The series follows Taro Sakamoto, a once-feared legendary hitman who has retired to a peaceful life as a family man and convenience store owner. However, his quiet existence is constantly disrupted by former enemies and colleagues from his assassin past, forcing him to use his formidable skills to protect his loved ones while maintaining his ordinary facade. The blend of action, comedy, and heartfelt moments has been a key draw for audiences.
With the return of Sakamoto Days for its second cour, viewers can look forward to more of the unique blend of lethal action and comedic slice-of-life that has made the series a standout.
