The Sakamoto Days anime adaptation, produced by TMS Entertainment, began airing in two split cours. The first cour ran from January 11 to March 22, 2025, and the second cour premiered on July 15, 2025. As of July 29, 2025, Episode 14 of Sakamoto Days has already been released as part of the second cour.
Anime Release Schedule and Accessibility
The Sakamoto Days anime is being released weekly, with new episodes typically arriving on Mondays. Netflix holds the license for worldwide streaming, releasing episodes simultaneously with their Japanese broadcast.
Cour Breakdown
- First Cour: Aired from January 11 to March 22, 2025, and consisted of 11 episodes.
- Second Cour: Premiered on July 15, 2025, and is expected to have 12 episodes, running until September 30, 2025.
This means the full first season of Sakamoto Days is anticipated to have a total of 22 episodes by the end of 2025.
Critical Reception and Fan Reaction
Despite being a highly anticipated adaptation of a popular manga, the Sakamoto Days anime has faced criticism from fans. Many manga readers have expressed disappointment with TMS Entertainment’s animation quality, feeling it doesn’t adequately capture the essence of the source material. Some viewers have also pointed out instances of skipped chapters.
However, the series has garnered significant viewership on Netflix. According to Netflix’s Engagement Report for the first half of 2025, Sakamoto Days season one was the most-watched anime worldwide, ranking 33rd overall in hours watched and 79th in viewership. This success has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans celebrating the popularity while others question if it would have achieved even greater engagement with a higher-quality adaptation.
The Manga’s Trajectory
While the anime continues its run, the original Sakamoto Days manga, written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki, is nearing its conclusion. The manga began serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump in November 2020 and has collected 22 tankōbon volumes as of June 2025. Recent updates indicate that the manga is entering its “final battle arc,” a development that has stirred both excitement and sadness among long-time fans.
