Netflix has released the trailer for Part 2 of its popular anime series Sakamoto Days, ahead of the second part delivery on July 14. The show, which debuted in Jan. 11 on the streamer is based on the popular manga written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki. It tells the story of the legendary ex–hit man Taro Sakamoto, who uses his former combat skills in order to protect his newfound “normal” life and family. In Season 1, Part 1, we saw Sakamoto and his team defeat the powerful assassins unleashed by the mysterious “X (Slur).” Part 1 of the first season spent 10 consecutive weeks on the Netflix Global Top 10 TV (non-English) list.
Part 2 of the series features a a three-way battle among Sakamoto and friends, The Order, and X (Slur). Part 2 will also feature a new opening theme song, “Method” by Kroi.
“I want to express my gratitude to the fans, whose support made all of this possible,” Suzuki told Netflix. “I hope you will continue to join me in building up Sakamoto Days! Please enjoy the show!”
Director Masaki Watanabe noted, “When I first had the chance to read Sakamoto Days, I remember how electrifying the powerful action scenes were,” he told Netflix’s Tudum. “Keeping that feeling at the heart of production, I want to take all the components unique to the screen — movement, color, and sound — to make Sakamato Days a dynamic and fast-paced anime, while keeping in mind the humor sprinkled throughout the original. We intend to faithfully portray the character of Sakamoto, the family man and the killer who doesn’t kill. Our staff are putting their all into this, so stay tuned!”
The voice cast features: Matthew Mercer (Taro Sakamoto), Dallas Liu (Shin Asakura), Vinnie Hacker (“X,” Slur), Rosie Okumura (Aoi Sakamoto), Rosalie Chang (Lu Shaotang), Lexi Cabrera (Obiguro) and Xolo Mariduena (Heisuke Mashimo)
You can read our interview with director Masaka Watanabe here.
Watch the trailer below:
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