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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)
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 2 OTT Release Date: When and where to watch the dad-turned-hitman strike again
Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 2 OTT Release Date: Hold on to your snacks, anime fans, Netflix just dropped a bomb. The trailer for Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 2 is out, and it looks every bit as explosive, emotional, and wild as fans had hoped. The official streaming date? July 14, 2025. Mark your calendars, because your favourite anime of 2025 is back with more punches, plot twists and heart. So, what's the buzz all about? In case you've been living under a rock (or just haven't tuned in yet), Sakamoto Days is based on the smash-hit manga by Yuto Suzuki. It tells the story of Taro Sakamoto, once Japan's most feared assassin, now a chubby, lovable family man running a local store with his wife and daughter. But don't let the apron fool you - when danger knocks, Sakamoto still packs the same deadly punch he always did. Recap: What happened in Season 1 Part 1? Part 1 of Season 1 hit Netflix back on January 11, 2025 and took the anime world by storm. For 10 straight weeks, it dominated the Netflix Global Top 10 (Non-English TV) list. We saw Sakamoto and his quirky-yet-lethal gang fend off deadly assassins sent by the mysterious villain known only as X (aka Slur). Between the fast-paced fights, hilarious one-liners, and emotional moments that tugged at your heart, Sakamoto Days became an instant fan favourite. What's new in Season 1 Part 2? If you thought Part 1 was intense, Part 2 is here to raise the stakes and possibly your blood pressure. The trailer gives us a glimpse of a high-octane three-way showdown between Sakamoto's crew, the elite assassin force called The Order, and the sinister X (Slur). Yes, it's chaos. Yes, it's going to be awesome. Directed by Masaki Watanabe, Netflix promises the upcoming one to have "bigger fights, more laughs, and new characters to fall in love with." And if you're someone who vibes with good music, the show has a treat for you too. The new opening theme, "Method" by Kroi, is already creating buzz online. Meet the voice cast Matthew Mercer as Taro Sakamoto Dallas Liu as Shin Asakura Vinnie Hacker as X (Slur) Rosie Okumura as Aoi Sakamoto Rosalie Chang as Lu Shaotang Lexi Cabrera as Obiguro Xolo Maridueña as Heisuke Mashimo If Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 1 made you a fan, Part 2 will make you obsessed. If you haven't jumped in yet, now's the perfect time to binge Part 1 before the new episodes hit. July 14 is coming fast, and with it, the return of one of 2025's most beloved anime shows. Excited? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.
