Netflix has officially revealed the premiere trailer for the highly anticipated second season of the anime series “Sakamoto Days.” The trailer, which was published online, announced that the new season is scheduled to debut on the streaming platform on July 14, 2025.
“Sakamoto Days” is an anime adaptation based on the hit comedy-action manga. The story follows Taro Sakamoto, a legendary hitman who was once the most feared figure in the criminal underworld. However, his life changed drastically when he got married, decided to retire from his lethal profession, and subsequently gained a significant amount of weight.
Currently, Sakamoto runs a small convenience store and enjoys a peaceful existence with his wife and daughter. Despite his current appearance as a portly, kind-hearted shopkeeper, his past adversaries should exercise extreme caution and not underestimate the dormant skills of this former top assassin.
The first season of the “Sakamoto Days” anime adaptation first aired in January 2025. The series has been met with positive reception from viewers, holding a rating of 7.4 out of 10 among users on IMDb and 7.2 out of 10 from visitors to the Kinopoisk website. The original manga series, which began its serialization in 2020, boasts an even higher rating of 8.08 out of 10 based on user scores on MyAnimeList.