Sakamoto Days anime has come full circle within a week of its release. Starting with the reservations fans had regarding the animation to a mind-blowing premiere and now onto breaking records! The dynamic art style of the manga appealed to fans and they were eagerly looking forward to the anime adaptation. Based on the trailers and opening, there was an air of uncertainty which was warded off by the first episode of the anime.
A still from Sakamoto Days anime | Credits: Studio T.M.S. Entertainment
In a recent development, Sakamoto Days has broken the record of Baki Hanma and many other anime on Netflix, which is an exciting achievement for fans of the series. This might be the beginning of what fans have been waiting for all along, here’s what it is!
Sakamoto Days takes over Baki Hanma, Dandadan and many more
Baki Hanma is a staple for fans of mixed martial arts in anime. Baki Hanma premiered on Netflix in 2021, and is exclusively streaming on it. The anime garnered massive attention from fans and hit an extraordinary figure of 6 million views within its premiere week.
A still from Baki Hanma anime | Credits: Netflix
Baki Hanma Season 2 held this record for a while before Sakamoto Days took over with a staggering 8.6 million views, as revealed by the Tudum website. Along with that, this LinkedIn post reveals that Sakamoto Days has also surpassed the streaming figures of the following anime on Netflix: Dandadan (4.3 million views), Dragon Ball DAIMA (3.2 million views), Record of Ragnarok season 2 (3 million views), and My Happy Marriage (2.7 million views).
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Some of these shows were not exclusive to Netflix and that might have affected their ranking on this list. As for Sakamoto Days, this is a great achievement that could prove to be beneficial for the anime’s future.
Sakamoto Days’ big win this season could result in a better future
Sakamoto thinks about attacking Shin | Credits: Studio T.M.S. Entertainment
Sakamoto Days offers the perfect mix of action and comedy. The central cast comprises extremely interesting individuals who are fun to follow. The fight sequences in the manga are the best, as they convey the intensity and force of the blows landed by Taro Sakamoto and his subordinates.
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All these reasons and more have resulted in the dedicated fan following of the series. The two episodes so far have been thoroughly enjoyable and they cast away the doubts fans had before the series premiered. However, anyone can tell that the anime can do so much better, as far as the fight sequences are concerned.
Sakamoto looks at his collection of weapons | Credits: Studio T.M.S. Entertainment
The record-breaking success of Sakamoto Days on Netflix could nudge the makers to dedicate their undivided attention to the anime. If this ends up happening, the animation quality in season 2 might turn out to be significantly better. This is just a possibility for now, but if Sakamoto Days continues on the same path, it won’t be long before this turns into a reality.
Sakamoto Days is available to stream on Netflix.
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