Sensational Netflix Anime With 8.6M Views in 1 Week: Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Sakamoto Days?

Well, this is huge for fans of the genre! Netflix 's anime adaptation Sakamoto Days has broken records, becoming one of the most-watched anime premieres on the platform since it began tracking weekly viewership.

Sakamoto Days is an adaptation of Yuto Suzuki's action manga. And in its debut week alone, it managed to attract 8.6 million views! With numbers like that, the series became the #2 non-English TV show on the platform (the first being Squid Game season 2).

Sakamoto Days also claimed the first spot in five countries, and ended up in the top 10 in 67 countries. It also ranked #9 for all shows in America! Anime conquers the world, huh? Well yes it does, but should you personally consider being conquered? Our take is yes: at least try it. Here’s why.

Sakamoto Days: What Is It About?

Sakamoto Days tells the story of its protagonist, Taro Sakamoto, a former assassin turned family man. But as we all know, leaving the past behind is a hard thing to do. This anime gives viewers an inside look at how a man tries to balance his past life with the shenanigans of the present.

While it’s an action drama, it’s still full of heartwarming humor as well, that’s why it’s hard to stay indifferent to the life story of Taro.

“This has to be one of the best anime premieres I’ve seen this year. The mix of action and family is something fresh, cool, and genuinely delightful. But seriously, don’t mess with Sakamoto — he’ll kick your ass and stop your bullets with chopsticks,” Redditor Aumazul said.

Why Is Sakamoto Days So Popular?

Sakamoto Days is truly outstanding in many ways. For starters, the production quality is exceptional. Directed by Masaki Watanabe, the anime expertly balances high-octane fight sequences with comedic moments. And Taku Kishimoto ensures that the script is always near-perfect.

Another aspect that drives viewers is the perfect soundtracks. The opening theme, Hashire Sakamoto by Vaundy, and the closing theme, Futsū by Conton Candy, help fans get deeper into anime and have their fun before and after each episode.

Besides, the anime is particularly enjoyable to manga fans because of its unique style.

“I’m really enjoying the hand-drawn style they’ve gone with. It feels like a moving manga—unique and absolutely beautiful! This has to be one of the best anime premieres I’ve seen this year. The mix of action and family is something fresh, cool, and genuinely delightful,” said Redditor Aumazul.

Last but not least — you don’t have to be an anime connoisseur to enjoy Sakamoto Days. This anime ended up so well received also because of its general appeal to all sorts of audiences — something that one of its predecessors, DanDaDan, lacked, according to many fans.

“Dandadan is more popular in the anime community, but is less accessible/more niche to general audiences. Sakamoto Days is more straightforward and less horny,” Redditor CroweMorningstar said.

Sakamoto Days is available to stream on Netflix.