A quick spoiler-light take, not a full recap. Sakamoto Days brings one of Shonen Jump's most beloved comedies to screen via TMS Entertainment, and it arrives Winter 2025 with a premise that's pure fun.

The premise

Taro Sakamoto was once the greatest hitman alive — feared by everyone in the underworld. Then he fell in love, retired, married, and settled into life as a soft-spoken family man running a small neighbourhood store. The catch: his old world won't let him go quietly, and he now has to protect his peaceful new life without breaking his no-killing promise.

What works

The comedy comes from the gap between the mild shopkeeper and the unstoppable legend underneath, and TMS keeps the action fast and readable. Its Action-Comedy blend over 11 episodes makes for breezy, rewatchable episodes. A community score around 7.6 places it as a solid, crowd-pleasing watch rather than a heavy prestige drama — which is exactly what it's going for.

Who it's for

If you like your action with a big comedic streak and a likeable lead, it's an easy yes. Verdict: a fun, low-commitment binge.

🇮🇳 Where to watch in India

Sakamoto Days is a Netflix title, which makes it one of the most accessible new anime for Indian viewers — no extra subscription beyond Netflix, which is widely used in India. Check Netflix India's audio options for a Hindi track (Netflix increasingly dubs its anime originals); otherwise the Japanese audio with subtitles is available.

Sources

SAKAMOTO DAYS on MyAnimeList