Netflix Teases Sakamoto Days Anime Series [Video]

Today Netflix announced the new anime series, Sakamoto Days, streaming worldwide in January 2025. The streamer also released a teaser trailer (below) that introduces the action-packed assassin adventure inspired by the popular manga of the same name by Yuto Suzuki, serialized since 2020 in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump.”

The series, produced and animated by TMS Entertainment (LUPIN THE 3rd, Dr. STONE, BAKI), tells 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.

The story follows Taro Sakamoto, the greatest hitman. He is feared by all villains, and revered by all hitmen. Then, one day, he fell in love! When Sakamoto met Aoi the convenience store clerk, it was love at first sight; and just like that, he retired. Sakamoto got married, had a daughter, opened a mom-and-pop store in a …