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“Legendary hitman Sakamoto retires for love, becomes store clerk, faces old enemies without killing.”
Sakamoto Days
SAKAMOTO DAYS
8.07
725 rank · 158,095 readers · 4,909 favorites
Shounen
Action
Comedy
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Synopsis
Legendary hitman Sakamoto retires for love, becomes store clerk, faces old enemies without killing.
Tarou Sakamoto was considered the greatest hitman of all time. Feared by many, he stood at the top of the underground world until he met and fell in love with a woman. As a result, Sakamoto abandoned his life of crime and now works as a convenience store clerk. Leaving his shady past behind proves more difficult than Sakamoto initially imagined. Many of his former rivals and partners do not believe that he has truly left the business and show up in hopes of taking him out. Barred from killing, Sakamoto must find creative ways to subdue his enemies and prevent them from bringing harm to his family, his store, and the small town he resides in.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 46 sampled reviews
8.0
/10
What 46 readers settled on.
91%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 9
σ 1.75
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.75 · some divergence
The polarity gap
3.4 pts
Recommenders 8.4 · others 5.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 0.02
Running avg · Dec 2020 → Apr 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “The concept is simple and fun, featuring diverse, interesting characters, a nostalgic art style, and a protagonist with a compelling Saitama-like vibe. There are currently no criticisms to report...”
- 9 “Sakamoto Days is an incredibly entertaining series that shines through its on-point humor and intriguing, well-executed characters. There are no notable criticisms to report, as the series...”
- 9 “Sakamoto Days is a fantastic read that stands out for its incredible action sequences, the immense charisma of the lead trio, and a brilliant blend of episodic comedy and John Wick-style...”
Verbosity
Short · 39%
Medium · 48%
Long · 13%
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A Manga Publication
- Published Nov 2020 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M55620 catalog