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When we think about battle choreography,John Wickstands out in most aspects. The film series is lauded for its power-packed showdowns and fights, and that’s precisely why it became an inspiration for movies, shows, and even anime.
Sakamoto Daysis no exception to this considering its unique plot and setting. And while the series is making waves on the internet and elsewhere, it isn’t exempt from heavy backlash and criticism.
Of late, fans expressed their criticism and contentions regarding the manga. From pacing to characters, their reasons were tied to a lack of conclusions. And while criticisms are necessary, fans may have overlooked the mangaka’s approach entirely.
The characters, plot, and landscape are essential, though they all tie perfectly with a writer’s motive. In their criticism of the series, the fans may have misunderstood his motive regarding the manga. This is especially true for his unique spin on the hitman movie itself.
Fans criticizeSakamoto Daysfor “lack of proper writing”
WhenSakamoto Daysanime was announced, it took the whole internet by storm. The hitman series was one of the most-awaited and anticipated in the shonen genre. And while it may seem a bit of a stretch, it does live up to the hype.
Apart from that it is one of the best-selling manga in the genre. With an 8.16/10 rating onMyAnimeList, it has garnered positive reception and reviews. But like most series, it has its fair share of criticisms and censure.
To be fair, it is unlike any Hitman series with its unique action scenes andsprinkles of romance. In this manner, it is redefining the genre for good. Its outlining of battles alongside themes of family and relationships raises questions.
This has especially to do with the stakes in the series. Some fans believe that the mangaka wasted story elements and added more to the inconsistencies and inconclusive nature of the story, in general. This is what others had to say.
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Onr/CharacterRant, a user’s criticism of the show garnered various reactions.
While the criticism is fair, most fans don’t realize that Suzuki didn’t intend for the series to be purely hypothetical. That is to say, he wasn’t invested in power scaling and the nitty-gritty. Rather, the simplicity is what serves as a hook for the story.
Moreover, it started as a gag manga and slowly developed into a power-packed action manga. And while it draws parallels and references from the Keanu Reeves movie, it has its unique spin on it.
Yuto Suzuki’s manga parallelsJohn Wickwith a unique spin
Before authoringSakamoto DaysYuto Suzuki worked on a variety of projects. These include one-shots, light novels, and so on. His works cover various genres be it action, supernatural, or comedy. But that is not all considering his magnum opus which is currentlyall the rage.
Like most mangaka, Suzuki took inspiration from avariety of sources. Be it Christopher Nolan orThe Equalizerfilms, his series reflect Hollywood influences. This particularly ties well with his referencing of the Keanu Reeves trilogy.
Interestingly, though, the mangaka strips theJohn Wickelements of the gore and makes it rather palatable. Family, friendships, romance, and action are far-fetched from shonen tropes. By doing so, the mangaka overturned the cliche storytelling methods.
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The introduction of a fat protagonist isn’t what makes it stand out. It has to do with the familiar and relatable elements in the story. This is what most fans overlook in the elements. A great Shonen story doesn’t have to be flamboyant. Rather, it tugs on viewers’ and readers’ heartstrings.
Sakamoto Daysis available for streaming on Netflix. The manga is available for reading on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app.
Himanshi Jeswani
Anime Writer
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
