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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sakamoto Days season 1 part 2 is here: Episode 12 kicks off with blood, brawls, and big reveals
Source: Crunchyroll Sakamoto Days fans can now rejoice; the hit anime is back with Season 1 Part 2, now streaming on Netflix. The second installment of the season picks up immediately where Part 1 left off, bringing even higher stakes, new characters, and intense action sequences. Episode 12, titled 'Overload,' marks the beginning of this continuation, setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling ride over the next 11 episodes. From killer to convenience store dad: The story so far in Sakamoto Days Source: Crunchyroll Sakamoto Days is based on the best-selling manga by Yuto Suzuki. It follows the story of Taro Sakamoto, a once-legendary assassin who leaves his violent career behind after falling in love. Now a peaceful shop owner, Sakamoto tries to lead a quiet life with his family until his past resurfaces and forces him back into action. Part 1 of Season 1 introduced key characters such as Shin Asakura, a mind-reading ex-hitman, and Lu Shaotang, a martial artist with a tragic past. Together, they form an unlikely team trying to fend off assassins sent by a powerful underground organisation led by the elusive villain, X. Sakamoto Days season 1 part 2 : Streaming details Platform: Netflix Episode count: 11 (weekly releases) Release day: Mondays First episode of Part 2: Episode 12-Overload Netflix announced the return via @NetflixAnime on X (formerly Twitter) , teasing "more battles, more danger, and more pork buns" ahead of the new arc beginning July 14, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Shin levels up, and killers close in: What went down in Sakamoto Days episode 12 , 'Overload' Source: Crunchyroll The premiere episode of Part 2 wastes no time in raising the intensity. Titled 'Overload,' Episode 12 introduces a group of death row convicts, released and deployed with a single mission: eliminate Sakamoto and his team. One of the standout antagonists introduced is Saw, a large, unhinged serial killer with a flair for the dramatic. His target? Shin and Lu, whom he confronts while they're out shopping. The resulting battle is fast-paced, bloody, and laced with the dark humour that defines Sakamoto Days. While Saw believes his brutal tactics will easily crush the pair, the fight takes a turn as Shin taps into a new combat ability, hinting at significant character development to come. This episode also reintroduces several major players, including the feared members of The Order, a secretive elite assassin group to which Sakamoto once belonged. Sakamoto Days episode 12: Visuals turn cinematic in part 2 debut Directed by Masaki Watanabe and produced by TMS Entertainment, the episode maintains the high production standards set by Part 1. The fight choreography is fluid and dynamic, while the blend of intense violence with unexpected comedic beats remains a core strength of the series. Visually, Episode 12 leans into a darker, more cinematic style, reflecting the serious tone of the new arc, while still preserving the exaggerated expressions and playful tone that make the series unique. Source: Crunchyroll New enemies, higher stakes, and Shin's evolution: The best of Sakamoto Days is yet to come Episode 12 sets the stage for what looks to be a significantly more dangerous and emotionally complex arc. It succeeds in building suspense, introducing formidable new enemies, and showcasing growth in the main characters, particularly Shin. Fans can look forward to high-stakes confrontations, layered storytelling, and more insight into Sakamoto's mysterious past. With 10 more episodes left in this installment, Sakamoto Days is expected to delve deeper into the network of assassins and the personal histories of its key characters. Viewers can anticipate escalating battles, more interactions with The Order, and continued development of the core trio's relationships and skills. New episodes of Sakamoto Days stream every Monday on Netflix. Whether you're a returning fan or new to the series, now is the ideal time to catch up and join the action. Also Read: If you loved anime Your Name, these 5 Makoto Shinkai films will stay in your heart too
Global News
4 days ago
- Health
- Global News
VISP aimed to curb vaccine injury lawsuits. Now, people are suing in 3 provinces
Carrie Sakamoto left her family's beloved dogs outside in the freezing cold. She started fires in her kitchen, and she fell down the stairs of her Alberta home — several times. These incidents all occurred since 2021, when Sakamoto was injured and rushed to hospital after a rare adverse reaction from a COVID-19 vaccine. Sakamoto was hospitalized for 17 days. For a time, she could not walk, talk, chew or focus. The federal government announced a program in 2020 to help people like Sakamoto, pledging timely and fair support to the unfortunate like her who were seriously hurt after immunizations. The program was supposed to spare the injured and fragile the cost and stress associated with litigation. In Sakamoto's case, the program, called the Vaccine Injury Support Program, or VISP, did neither. Instead of providing Sakamoto, of Lethbridge, Alta., with timely and fair financial support, she says that VISP and the outside consultants who were selected to administer it for the federal government — Oxaro Inc. — have only exacerbated her physical and psychological suffering. 'Extremely frustrating. Dehumanizing. Incredibly dismissive. Even abusive,' is how Sakamoto describes her experiences and dealings with Canada's VISP. Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "Extremely frustrating. Dehumanizing. Incredibly dismissive. Even abusive," is how Sakamoto describes her experiences and dealings with Canada's VISP. Sakamoto made those comments in a sworn statement she filed in a class action lawsuit launched in the Alberta Court of King's Bench in 2024. She is a lead plaintiff against the federal and provincial governments in this Alberta court case. View image in full screen Excerpts from Carrie Sakamoto's 2024 sworn affidavit, which was filed in an Alberta class action lawsuit. She harshly criticized Ottawa's Vaccine Injury Support Program. 1 Both Oxaro and the Public Health Agency of Canada, which hired Oxaro to run VISP in 2021, declined to comment on Sakamoto's case, allegations or criticisms of the federal program. Advertisement In response to a 15-page list of questions from Global News about its VISP administration, Oxaro Inc. sent a series of written statements. 'The VISP is a new and demand-based program with an unknown and fluctuating number of applications and appeals submitted by claimants,' the company said. View image in full screen Ottawa consulting firm Oxaro Inc. was hired in 2021 to administer the federal government's Vaccine Injury Support Program. 1 'The program processes, procedures and staffing were adapted to face the challenges linked to receiving substantially more applications than originally planned,' Oxaro added. 'Oxaro and PHAC have been collaborating closely to evaluate how the program can remain agile to handle the workload on hand while respecting budget constraints.' 'We aim at providing a process that ensures that all cases are treated fairly and with the same care, respect, and due diligence,' the company added. 2:48 Whistleblowers allege 'high school' workplace inside federal program Read Oxaro's statement here. In an interview with Global News, Sakamoto said she does not think Oxaro should have been hired to administer VISP. 'I don't think they realized how many injured people were going to apply. And I think they're overwhelmed,' she added. Lawyers representing Sakamoto and a group of plaintiffs alleged that the two governments provided the public with false, misleading and/or incomplete information about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, preventing the public from making an informed decision regarding vaccination. The case and allegations against VISP highlight the depth of despair and frustration thousands of Canadians feel after being promised they would be taken care of if their immunizations triggered rare adverse reactions and they were injured. Injured applicants like Sakamoto say they also face a revolving door of unreachable VISP case managers and arbitrary and unfair decisions. The Alberta class action case remains before the courts. A hearing to determine if the class will be certified has been scheduled for mid-2026. Both the federal and provincial governments have tried unsuccessfully to have the case dismissed. The Attorney General of Canada called the lawsuit 'frivolous, irrelevant, and improper.' 4:04 'Chaos' inside Federal Vaccine Injury Support Program A Global News investigation into VISP published earlier this month revealed that Oxaro Inc. has received $50.6 million in taxpayer money, including $33.7 million spent on administrative costs, while injured Canadians received only $16.9 million. (Payouts to the injured have since increased to $18.1 million in the latest reporting period, ending June 1, 2025. But Health Canada was unable to say yesterday how much more money Oxaro was paid above the $50.6 million tallied during the last reporting period.) Global also found that PHAC and Oxaro underestimated the number of injury claims VISP would get, initially predicting 40 per year and then up to 400 valid claims annually. More than 3,317 applications have now been filed to June 1 — of those, 1,738 people are still waiting for their claim to be decided. 3:02 Federal Vaccine Injury Support Program leaving some injured people waiting for years The government launched VISP as 'a no-fault system' in 2021, which was supposed to compensate injured and fragile Canadians without them having to pursue costly, stressful and time-consuming litigation against vaccine manufacturers and public health officials. Advertisement However, a Global News investigation has found that five Canadians have now launched lawsuits against governments and manufacturers for injuries they allege are the results of the vaccinations, amid allegations that VISP has failed to support them. They include Sakamoto and several of the injured and ill people featured in Part 1 of this investigation, including Ross Wightman of British Columbia and Ontario residents Kayla Pollock and Dan Hartman, whose 17-year-old son died suddenly in his room in the middle of the night after his vaccination. Read more about their stories here. View image in full screen British Columbia attorney Umar Sheikh. 1 Victoria lawyer Umar Sheikh represents several vaccine-injured people and others across Canada who claim they were injured by COVID-19 vaccines. Sheikh argues that pushing people to file lawsuits for damages is contrary to the rationale of VISP, which intended to keep sick and vulnerable people out of courtrooms. 'These cases will cost between $20,000 and $40,000 in fees and costs. You're dealing with clients who are injured, who have no money, and they're not working,' added Sheikh, who represents Pollock. View image in full screen Carrie Sakamoto as she appeared in a selfie in 2019, prior to her vaccine injury in 2021. 1 Carrie Sakamoto shares Pollock's plight. Once a healthy and vibrant mother, she, her husband, and their three boys lived on a dreamy seed farm in the foothills near Lethbridge, Alta. Now, she says her life is one in which the physical, psychological and emotional toll has been immense. Everything in Sakamoto's life and family situation changed after her second COVID-19 shot during the pandemic. Within a few hours of her vaccination on June 18, 2021, Sakamoto developed flu-like symptoms that worsened daily. Her health rapidly deteriorated. Her husband was sick, too. While her husband, Shawn, got better, Sakamoto never recovered and ended up in hospital. She suffered from Bell's palsy, with severe head pain that still requires medication. A Health Canada adverse reaction injury database shows Sakamoto is not alone: 216 people like her reportedly suffered Bell's palsy-like facial paralysis after vaccinations in the pandemic.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sakamoto Days anime part 2 full release schedule: When and where to watch the much-awaited anime
Sakamoto Days anime part 2 full release schedule: After the success of its first season, the Sakamoto Days anime returns with part 2, promising even more thrills for fans. The story continues to follow Taro Sakamoto, a legendary ex-hitman now attempting to enjoy a peaceful life as a store owner, blending comedy with heartfelt family scenes. This new chapter will see Sakamoto confront greater obstacles as he tries to keep his dark past from disrupting his present. For those excited to follow every development, here's the complete episode release schedule. Sakamoto Days anime part 2 full release schedule Episode 1: July 14, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 2: July 21, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 3: July 28, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 4: August 4, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 5: August 11, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 6: August 18, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 7: August 25, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 8: September 1, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 9: September 8, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 10: September 15, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 11: September 22, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Episode 12: September 29, 2025 – 8 AM (PDT) / 4 PM (BST) / 8:30 PM (IST) Where to watch Sakamoto Days anime part 2? You can stream Sakamoto Days anime part 2 on Netflix. What is the story of Sakamoto Days? Sakamoto Days tells the tale of Taro Sakamoto, a once-feared hitman whose reputation sent shockwaves through the underworld. His life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love and resolves to abandon his violent past, embracing the simple joys of being a devoted husband and father. Now the owner of a modest convenience store, Sakamoto strives to lead a peaceful, everyday existence. However, leaving behind a life of crime proves harder than expected. Former foes and emerging dangers soon threaten his newfound peace, compelling him to rely on his deadly skills once again to safeguard his family. In doing so, Sakamoto struggles to balance who he used to be with who he wants to become.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
OTT this week (July 14–20): Check out what's streaming across platforms
This week's OTT calendar is filled with gripping thrillers, political dramas, horror mysteries, anime action, and hard-hitting stand-up comedy. From Prime Video and Netflix to ZEE5 and JioHotstar, here's a detailed platform-wise look at what's new from July 14 to July 20: Netflix Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 2 – July 14 The action-packed anime returns with hitman-turned-family-man Sakamoto taking on new challenges as old enemies resurface. Expect more thrilling showdowns and heartfelt moments. Vir Das: Fool Volume – July 18 This introspective and boundary-pushing stand-up special is Vir's most personal yet. Touching on silence, self-discovery, and humor, Fool Volume blends sharp wit with raw vulnerability, filmed across cities and cultures. Prime Video Kuberaa – July 18 Dhanush headlines this high-stakes financial thriller directed by Sekhar Kammula. He plays Deva, a beggar unwittingly drawn into a massive ₹1 lakh crore money laundering scheme masterminded by billionaire Neeraj Mitra and a disgraced ex-CBI officer. When Deva flees with ₹10,000 crore, he joins forces with Sameera (Rashmika Mandanna) in a gripping journey through corruption, greed, and power. Kuberaa is a dramatic exploration of social inequality and financial crime. ZEE5 Bhairavam – July 18 Three childhood friends are tested when a corrupt minister schemes to loot a temple and break their bond. A story of loyalty and betrayal unfolds in this intense village drama. Sattamum Neethiyum – July 18 A timid lawyer Sundaramoorthy takes on a burning case—literally—after a father sets himself on fire in protest. Can he stand up to his fears and unravel the truth? The Bhootnii – July 18 A horror-comedy where Shantanu, heartbroken and searching for love, finds himself haunted by a ghost named Mohabbat. The mix of romance and supernatural offers fun chills. JioHotstar Coyotl, Hero and Beast – July 15 Set amidst a cartel war, this action-drama follows a young man with extraordinary powers defending his people. A gritty tale of heroism and sacrifice. Special Ops 2 – July 18 Kay Kay Menon returns as RAW agent Himmat Singh. This time, he tackles cyberterrorism fueled by AI. With a scientist kidnapped and intelligence officers under attack, it's a race against time in this high-octane thriller featuring Tahir Raj Bhasin and Prakash Raj. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 – July 18 Following Season 2's cliffhanger, the Enterprise crew faces new cosmic threats and planetary dilemmas. The opener, 'Hegemony Part II,' blends sci-fi spectacle with emotional stakes. Sun NXT Manidhargal – July 18 Six friends wake up to horror after a wild night, unsure of what happened. As blame and panic set in, secrets unravel, leading to a dark and explosive climax. The Door – July 18 Architect Mithra is drawn to a haunted construction site atop a ruined temple. After several deaths and eerie visions, she uncovers a chilling family secret tied to a vengeful spirit and ancient injustice. Lionsgate Play Rematch – July 18 Based on the famous chess face-off between Garry Kasparov and IBM's Deep Blue, Rematch is a psychological thriller that delves into the ethics of AI and human intellect. It questions what it means when machines start outthinking their creators. With so many options across genres and languages, this week's OTT slate offers something for every kind of viewer—be it mystery, myth, emotion, or laughter. Grab your popcorn and settle in!
Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sakamoto Days Season 1 part two premiere date out, set to stream from this day
Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): Anime fans are in for a treat as one of the popular anime 'Sakamoto Days' is returning with its second part, which will feature more battles, action and a quest to stop a dangerous serial killer 'Slur'. Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part two will premiere on Netflix on July 14, with new episodes weekly on this OTT platform. The makers have also released the trailer for the series. In the two-minute and twenty-two-second trailer, Sakamoto's team, which includes Clairvoyant Shin, mafia boss daughter Lu Xiatong, and sniper expert Heisuke Mashimo, fights against world-class assassins to protect Sakamoto. At the same time, they follow a mission to stop a serial killer named Slur, who was also shown in Season One of Sakamoto Days. While sharing the trailer, Netflix wrote, "Prepare yourself for more battles, more danger and more pork buns when the hit anime, Sakamoto Days returns." According to Variety, 'Sakamoto Days' follows the story of former legendary hitman Taro Sakamoto who retired for love but must fight to protect his family when his past resurfaces. The series dominated the Global Top 10 for 10 weeks, appearing in 54 countries including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, France and Argentina, according to the outlet. It premieres exclusively on Netflix. Meanwhile, the OTT giant Netflix made a major splash at Anime Expo over the weekend by announcing its anime lineup, which included 'Sakamoto Days', 'My Melody & Kuromi' and 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.' The streaming giant's anime push comes as the genre reaches unprecedented heights on the platform, with over 50% of Netflix audiences -- representing more than 150 million households or over 300 million people -- now watching anime content, according to Netflix. The company says it's focused on delivering diverse stories and genres to serve everyone, "from a curious newcomer to a lifelong anime superfan." As for new anime release dates, 'My Melody & Kuromi,' featuring beloved Sanrio characters, presents an original stop-motion tale where the iconic duo faces a major incident threatening their home of Mariland. The series premieres on July 24, as reported by Variety. (ANI)
