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The hype surroundingSakamoto Dayshas been steadily building, with many fans anticipating that the anime will top the charts when it releases. But in contrast with the fans’ opinions, the early previews of the anime adaptation have left the eagerly anticipating audience with a lot more concerns than pangs of excitement.
While the trailers have clearly intended to showcase the vibrant character designs and fluid animation that seems a massive upgrade from the black and white panels of the manga, their intention aside, one glaring issue stands out from the trailer.
The absence of the action sequences in the previews is a major disappointment factor for the fans who feel that the fight scenes are the core essence that defines the manga.
The lack of action in the previews of Sakamoto Days leaves fans skeptical
This omission raises doubts and makes the audience skeptical about whether the adaptation can manage to capture the essence ofSakamoto Daysor if it’s destined to disappoint the fans waiting with bated breath.
The manga’s core appeal is rooted in its plot, but the major upside that it has lies in its seemingly overarching fast-paced action sequences that blend humor along with many high-stakes battles.
For a retired hitman to attempt to live a normal life and fail spectacularly at it, there is no doubt that the presence of well-timed misunderstandings comedy, and action sequences are essential. The fans of the manga series Sakamoto Days were drawn to the dynamic choreography and inventive combat scenes that made the story its own unique identity.
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However, when the anime’s promotional material so far has to be considered, it focuses solely on the character aesthetics and slice-of-life elements, making it seem like a completely different genre of audience than what it actually is. This has had the effect ofsidelining the explosive fightsthat made the manga stand out and seem attractive to its fans and readers.
The uniqueness of Sakamoto Days if ignored may lead to a massive failure
This lack ofaction raises many red flags, the most important part of the series cannot just be severed as the work would not be able to survive. This is especially true for an anime adaptation that relies heavily on visual spectacle and impressively meticulous fight scenes.
While the quirky character designs and vibrant palette are undoubtedly important, they can’t carry the series alone. The story has to have all of its components to function and impress.
Sakamoto Daysthrives on balancing situational humor with its adrenaline-filled confrontations. And by stripping away that balance the anime risks turning it intojust another second-rate comedyanime to fill the charts with no unique points.
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Sakamoto Daysrisks losing its uniquely crafted identity and may be risking alienating the very fans that it’s meant to attract. If the anime fails to deliver on the explosive action scenes that it is renowned for,Sakamoto Dayscould end up as yet another anime that was adapted from a famous manga that fell short of expectations.
Sakamoto Dayswill be available to watch on Netflix from Aug 22, 2025.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
