SAKAMOTO DAYS

Fight scenes in Sakamoto Days are genuinely impressive. True to its assassin theme, characters use weapons like guns and knives, but the manga’s greatest charm lies in creatively using everyday objects—pens, aprons, and other mundane items—as unexpected weapons. This playful creativity clearly shows the author's sense of fun and originality. However, one aspect I find slightly disappointing is the lack of logic behind the supernatural powers. Apart from Shin, it’s never really explained why the other characters possess special abilities, and it feels as if the author hasn’t considered logical reasons behind these powers. In manga such as Hunter x Hunter, abilities are thoroughly explained via Nen, and One Piece features clear logic with its Devil Fruits. This foundation adds depth and strategic complexity to battles, something I personally appreciate greatly. Because Sakamoto Days lacks this element, I have to give it a slightly lower rating in this area.

May 29, 2025

Sakamoto Days is a manga about Taro Sakamoto, once admired by all assassins as an unmatched and legendary figure, who has since retired. After falling instantly in love at a convenience store, Sakamoto left his life as a hitman behind, married his beloved, started a family—and gained weight. Utterly devoted to his wife, Sakamoto abides strictly by the family rule: no killing, to avoid divorce at all costs. Even in retirement, he's continually targeted by assassins and mafia, inevitably pulled back into dangerous situations—that’s the simple premise of Sakamoto Days. Now, let’s dive into the review. First off, if you ask whether the manga is entertaining or not, the answer is unquestionably yes. Had it been published twenty years earlier, it would have easily stood among the most popular manga of its era. Today, however, readers might initially react with, "Oh, I've seen this before." The setting—a legendary assassin living a quiet life—is certainly not new, appearing frequently in other series. Yet, despite this well-worn concept, Sakamoto Days manages to stay fresh thanks to its protagonist, Taro Sakamoto, whose charm is both cool and lovable, paired perfectly with swift and engaging storytelling.

May 29, 2025