Sakamoto Days

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I'll go straight to the point:

"So there is this manga where the protagonist is John Wick, but Japanized as heck that lives his normal life until he meets again with his ex-pupil that happens to be an esper and read minds... READ MINDS BRUV! Then everything makes a 180* turn and now they fight criminals and mafia bosses that want to to erase the main character due he is too OP"

Story: 9/10

As I said before, is like John Wick, BUT BETTER! This manga truly deserves more attention because is not afraid to show violent scenes when necessary. I dont want to tell too much about ... the plot because the less you know, the better. This manga will surprise you since the first chapter!

Art: 10/10

Bro, for being weekly, I think the art is Top Tier (In my opinion) The fight scenes are easy to follow as well as the choreography. You can see the passion and hard work in each panel.

Character: 10/10

I'm not lying when I say that every character makes me want to know their past (but I hope that will show up eventually) Anyway, the side characters have amazing designs and not only that. They also have very cool personalities that doesn't feel forced and their own reasons to do what they do.

Overall: 9/10

I love everything so far about Sakamoto Days, but the reason I don't give it a 10/10 is because I feel that they need to show a bit more of "darkness" when the murder-topic is shown in the panels. I feel like there is not enough "Impact" (Besides the 1st chapter). I know it's weekly shonen jump, but I'd like to see that in the future.

I wouldn't be surprised if the anime gets announced at the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022.

I read 1 chapter and already love Sakamoto to death as a character.
this manga has such a big potential to be very popular.
This is the "comedy" I love, Humor in this manga is on a big level, really good art, characters... I'm really enjoying it.

The story begins with Sakamoto, who once was a professional killer, no one was even close to him and one day.... he fell in love. yep.. he married, became a father, and "got out of shape"
I'm really enjoying this series so I hope it won't end soon and people will notice this manga so everyone ... can enjoy this manga!

forgot to mention that of course, it's not only comedy where a professional killer lives a peaceful life with his family and nothing more is happening... no. Everything is ahead so check out this awesome manga))

"Sakamoto Days" is a manga I don't have much to say about. The quality of its art is commendable, given the weekly release schedule, although it stands in a stark contrast with every other element that constitutes a story. Apart from a couple of good jokes, there's not much to see here.
It is all so… simple, in a boring and simplistic way.
Worst of all, it's surprisingly predictable.
Because Sakamoto is there…


-------- It sets quite a high bar for itself, but never even reaches close to it --------

The beginning is undeniably the best part (taking into consideration 'only' the first 96 chapters). It has an idea, hook ... and most importantly talent and confidence to realize it.
"Sakamoto Days" will without fail drive its fangs deep into you, leaving you wanting more, but that's all it will do.
You will be left wanting more. More action, more stakes! Anything to silence the status quo, to put its characters into dangerous situations where they are deemed to make tough choices, or better yet fail. Anything to make Sakamoto stumble. ANYTHING, to break the monotony of constant fights which outcome is already decided before they begin.
Always, without fail. The outcome stays the same.

This manga sets quite a high bar for itself, but never even reaches close to it. But looking back on it, in all honesty, it never could.


-------- It's not just worse One Punch Man, I swear guys --------

"Sakamot Dasy" is, at its core, an action manga with a comedic spin to one of its main characters - Sakamoto. A near immortal deity (not really) who never EVER fails. He IS the twist. The satire, the walking joke that embarrasses any opponent who's either blinded by his hubris or ignorant enough to face him.
Now, however you spin it, it is UNDENIABLY similar to "One Punch Man".

YES, it touches on different themes and topics, with OPM being way more focused on superhero satire, as well as their morality and what it means to be a good man.
"Sakamoto Days", on the other hand, is not concerned with such things. It better not be, or else it would be a bit too conveniently similar. The problem is, that it doesn't really offer anything else.
Not a single interesting take or twist on the stereotype of a 'classic shounen action manga' is realized well or utilized outside of surface-level puns.

The issues don't stop here, however. For some reason, the OPM/Sakamoto "plot armor" applies to a quite large range of characters in this story. So much so, that you can be almost CERTAIN, that no important character will be going anywhere anytime soon.
It's not that bad, you'll may think to yourself, but may I remind you, this is a story about assassins :|

Now, if that doesn't sound like a big red flag, I don't know what does. But, you may argue that a similar issue can be addressed towards OPM, which you'd be correct to point out. However, in my uninformed, stupid and most certainly ignorant opinion, I find it crucial to stress the monumental difference in use of this "plot armor" in aiding the themes and messaging-intent of those two different stories.


-------- It's just B'read, go read it if you like to look at pretty bread --------

One, uses the "plot armor" as the core component of the story, letting the action focus more on other characters. "One Punch Man's" battles are just as much about the spectacle, as they are about what lies at its TRUE core. What I mean by that, is that the battles are fought not only on a physical plain, but on an emotional one as well. Those two are simultaneously explored and ever-present, discovered and presented to the reader through the eyes of numerous, PAINFULLY MORTAL, side characters.
Arguably, the emotional side of OPM is just as, if not more important, than the enormous stakes of its mouthwatering battles.
That's why "One Punch Man" works.

"Sakamoto Days", as I mentioned previously doesn't touch on those topics. It doesn't on ANY topics which would fit the story. I would NOT say, for example, that commenting on importance of family and being mindful of one's own mortality and one's life's value beyond one's own egotistical desires is fitting for a manga where NONE of its characters are ever challenged, pushed to extremes or faced with any real threat.
This is a message, which may be great and fitting for the story thematically. Because on paper it is. In reality, it falls completely flat as there's nothing to support it or contrast it against.
The characters remain almost completely unchanged throughout its runtime (with very minor exceptions). Their moral compasses never change, they remain adamant. I mean, why wouldn't they? It's not like they face any real turmoil or consequences. Sakamoto is there. Plot armor is there…
There's no danger, no fear.
NO DEATH IN ACTION STORY ABOUT ASSASSINS.
: |


-------- CONCLUSION --------

In my humble, wrong, factually incorrect, moronic, ignorant AND SELF-INDULGENT opinion, it is just another action manga.
It... is pretty? I'll give it that. If you want to look at pretty manga, go read it, you will not be disappointed (although "One Punch Man's" art is league above it, but I wont rub any more salt in this wound).

With how safe the story is, there's nothing to really get excited about. Nothing of major (or arguably even minor) importance ever happens. Ever.
I mean… why would it? Everything is fine.
Sakamoto is there…