The highly anticipated Sakamoto Days anime adaptation is just around the corner, and the franchise is expanding its reach with a new mobile game. Sakamoto Days Dangerous Puzzle has officially opened pre-registration in Japan, slated for release on April 2nd, 2025, on both the App Store and Google Play. While details about gameplay and puzzle mechanics remain scarce, the released character art and initial roster look incredibly promising.
The trailer showcases key characters like Taro Sakamoto, Heisuke Mashimo, Yoichi Nagumo, Lu Xiaotang, Shishiba, and Osaragi. Players will assemble their own “Assassin Teams” using characters collected throughout the game. However, the specific methods for acquiring new assassins haven’t been revealed yet.
For those unfamiliar with the source material, Sakamoto Days, written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki, follows the story of Taro Sakamoto, a legendary assassin who retired from his dangerous profession after falling in love and getting married. His peaceful family life is disrupted when enemies from his past resurface, forcing him to dust off his skills and protect his loved ones, despite his less-than-peak physical condition.
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Sakamoto Days: Poised to Dominate the Winter 2025 Anime Season
The timing of the Sakamoto Days mobile game release, coinciding with the anime adaptation, is a strategic move. The promotional materials from TMS Entertainment have generated significant buzz, showcasing stunning visuals. The manga itself has been a hit since its 2020 debut in Weekly Shonen Jump. With 2.2 million copies in circulation within two years and a staggering 7 million by the end of 2024 (pre-anime release), the series has already established a dedicated fanbase. The manga’s dynamic action sequences, sharp humor, and distinctive character designs contribute to its popularity.
The anime’s voice cast further fuels the excitement. Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki in Gintama) voices Taro Sakamoto, Nobunaga Shimazaki (Mahito in Jujutsu Kaisen) plays Shin Asakura, and Ayane Sakura (Aira Shiratori in Dandadan) voices Lu Xiaotang. Masaki Watanabe, known for his work on Dragon Ball Super and the recent Bartender anime, is directing the Sakamoto Days adaptation. With Vaundy composing the opening theme, the anime has all the ingredients to become a must-watch in the Winter 2025 anime season.
From Manga Pages to Mobile Screens: The Expanding World of Sakamoto Days
The mobile game adds another dimension to the Sakamoto Days universe, offering fans a new way to engage with their favorite characters. While details on the gameplay are still limited, the prospect of building personalized assassin teams and experiencing the world of Sakamoto Days in an interactive format is certainly enticing. The combination of the upcoming anime and the mobile game promises to propel Sakamoto Days to even greater heights.
