Sakamoto Days: See release date, time, where to watch, episode count and storyline

The anime series Sakamoto Days will premiere its first episode on Netflix on January 11, 2025. Viewers across the globe can expect it to stream soon after its Japanese TV broadcast.

Expected Release Time

Netflix has not confirmed the exact release time for Sakamoto Days, but it is likely to drop globally at 6 am PT/9 am ET. In Japan, the first episode airs on TV at 11 pm JST. Netflix may synchronize its release with this schedule, though minor delays are possible based on regional content upload timings.

The following table summarizes the estimated release schedule for different time zones:


US (PT/ET): 6 am / 9 am
UK (GMT): 2 pm
India (IST): 7:30 pm
Australia (AEDT): 1 am (January 12)
New Zealand (NZDT): 3 am (January 12)
Countries like Canada, Mexico, and regions in Europe and Africa will follow their respective time zones.

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Episode Count

The first season will be split into two cours. Each cour may have 11 episodes, according to early reports, though official confirmation is pending. The second cour is scheduled for release in July 2025. The expected release schedule for first few episodes is:

Episode 1: January 11, 2025
Episode 2: January 18, 2025
Episode 3: January 25, 2025

If delays occur, these dates might shift accordingly.

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Storyline

Sakamoto Days follows the story of Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman who turned away from crime to start a peaceful life. Now a family man, he faces challenges as his past catches up with him.

FAQs

When does Sakamoto Days release on Netflix?
The anime’s first episode is expected to release globally on Netflix on January 11, 2025, around 6 am PT.

How many episodes will the first season have?
The first season may have 22 episodes split into two parts, with 11 episodes per cour.