The highly anticipated anime adaptation of ‘Sakamoto Days’ is set to stream, with the first episode premiering on January 11, 2025. Fans worldwide can stream the series shortly after its Japanese television broadcast, promising an exciting start to the year for anime enthusiasts.
Global release timings
While Netflix has not officially confirmed the exact release time, it is expected to follow its standard pattern of synchronizing with the Japanese broadcast, airing at 11 PM JST. Globally, the anime might drop at:
- US (PT/ET): 6 AM / 9 AM
- UK (GMT): 2 PM
- India (IST): 7:30 PM
- Australia (AEDT): 1 AM (January 12)
- New Zealand (NZDT): 3 AM (January 12)
Viewers in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Africa can check local time zones to find the corresponding release schedule. Minor delays could occur based on Netflix’s regional upload processes.
Makers dropped a trailer for the anime recently and penned a note that read, “An ex-hitman turned shopkeeper juggles dad duties while dodging bullets like a pro. SAKAMOTO DAYS premieres January 11. New episodes every Saturday.”
Episode count and release schedule
The first season of Sakamoto Days will span two cours, with each cour likely featuring 11 episodes. While the exact number of episodes per cour remains unofficial, reports suggest that the second cour will follow in July 2025.
For the first few episodes, the expected release dates are:
- Episode 1: January 11, 2025
- Episode 2: January 18, 2025
- Episode 3: January 25, 2025
Future episodes will adhere to a weekly release pattern unless delays are announced.
Storyline overview
Sakamoto Days follows the story of Taro Sakamoto, a former legendary hitman who trades his dangerous lifestyle for a peaceful existence as a convenience store owner. However, his past refuses to let go, pulling him into a whirlwind of action, comedy, and unexpected twists.
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