The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the upcoming Sakamoto Days TV anime revealed three additional voice cast members today.Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) plays Nagumo, a member of the Order, a special force directly under JAA (Japanese Association of Assassins) and a colleague from Sakamoto’s hitman days. Taku Yashiro (Kakeru Juouin in KING OF PRISM) plays Shishiba, a cool, collected, and rational person who is also a member of the Order. And Saori Hayami (Yor Forger in SPY x FAMILY) plays Osaragi, a newcomer who joined after Sakamoto left the Order. Visuals and short promotional videos of the three were released, alongside an additional character video of Taro Sakamoto voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki sakata in Gintama).
Nagumo character visual
Shishiba character visual
Osaragi character visual
Taro Sakamoto character visual
Additionally, the anime’s official X account released a new visual featuring the members of the Order.
“The Order” visual
The TV anime adaptation of Yuto Suzuki’s action comedy manga Sakamoto Days is set to premiere in Japan in January 2025. Masaki Watanabe (Bartender) serves as the director at studio TMS Entertainment, with series composition by Taku Kishimoto (BLUE LOCK) and character designs by Yo Moriyama (MEGALOBOX director).The anime’s official website describes the synopsis as such:
The man who was feared by all villains, and revered by all hitmen— one day, fell in love! When Sakamoto met Aoi the convenience store clerk, it was love at first sight; and just like that, he retired. Sakamoto got married, had a daughter, opened a mom-and-pop store in a quiet town, and completely transformed… into a plus size! To ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family, the legendary ex-hitman takes on a relentless stream of assassin attacks. This action-packed story of the ordinary and extraordinary begins here!
Sources: TV anime “Sakamoto Days” official website / X (formerly Twitter), TMS anime official YouTube channel©Yuto Suzuki/SHUEISHA, SAKAMOTO DAYS PROJECT
