One of Netflix’s Most Anticipated Anime Series Has a Release Date and a New Trailer – and It’s Giving Us Serious John Wick Vibes

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One of the most anticipated anime series on Netflix finally gets a new trailer and release date.

A fresh trailer for Sakamoto Days , an adaptation of the manga of the same name, was released as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week. It’s very short, but it kicks off with a ton of buzz around the series, with fans commenting on their enthusiasm. Watch it above.

“The greatest hitman in history, Sakamoto Taro,” says a voiceover in the clip, as we see Sakamoto in his shop now, confronted by the legendary hitman of the past. Both then and now, we see him deliver some brutal John Wick-style pummeling.

“I want to express my gratitude to the fans whose support has made all of this possible,” said Yuto Suzuki, the manga’s illustrator/writer, about the new series (H/T Tudum). “I hope you’ll join me in building SAKAMOTO DAYS! Have fun!”

The Netflix anime synopsis reads as follows: “When Sakamoto meets Aoi, a convenience store clerk, it’s love at first sight — and just like that, he retires. Sakamoto gets married, has a daughter, opens a small convenience store in a quiet town, and completely transforms… into a man of larger proportions. In order to secure a peaceful life with his beloved family, the legendary former hitman teams up with his comrades to face the approaching threat of the assassins.”

In other Netflix anime news, the live-action adaptation of One Piece has added Joe Manganiello to the cast, and a first look at Chopper has been revealed.

Sakamoto Days will hit Netflix in January 2025. While you wait, check out our guides to the best anime on Netflix or the hottest new anime to round out your watchlist.