“Who.. are you?”
“Haven’t you heard? I’m Sakamoto.”
You’d almost wish it started out like this, there’s that perpetual gnawing going on in the obscured depths of your conscience that bugs you for some normality, some profound simplicity in going about an anime you might never have even heard of. This auxiliary introduction to this mysterious, clean-looking man, unfortunately, doesn’t exist.
Why, of course, would there be such a need?
One does not introduce Sakamoto.
One does not simply require the induction of any mainstream preface to unveil such a magnificent being.
It is without question, almost as splendidly visceral as how the gleam in his eyes decimates the wobbly
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heart of every female and non-asshole male in his vicinity, for everyone to instantly fathom that this man right here, Sakamoto, superabounds over what it takes to be the chef d'oeuvre of all characters, a resounding existence amongst those who don’t exist, in an even more resounding, deafness-impelling, heaven-shattering pièce de résistance that goes by the splendid title: Sakamoto desu-ga?
It’s quite simple, especially for a thoughtful Solomon who would scrutinize and deeply consider the 2nd last, 6th and 6th last letter of every title of every anime before concluding on a score, to assign Sakamoto desu-ga an objective semblance of pure perfection. While the masses do revere icons and symbols of divinity, others of heuristic agnosticism, few can appreciate the enrapturing coalescence of the two. Such is the misappropriation of the essence and cachet withheld by some for Sakamoto desu-ga. Allow me to hereby inscribe the holy scripture of seraphic diagnosis with respect to Sakamoto, and why any of this information should be not be reprised.
i) Story - Simple, yet revolutionary
Consign GTO’s Onizuka Eikichi and his biker-educational-reformation to oblivion. It’s a simple explanation in real life, really: Panty and Male equals to, well, Jail. Forget One Punch Man’s Saitama just like how everyone he’s saved belittles his bald existence. You’d be fighting incredulous monsters every second and be damned to well, a bald existence.
This story’s premise doesn’t stink with excessive quixotical nihilism, or a spectrally-antithetical cosmic flamboyance, nor is it ostentatious in budget-cramped explosions or drenched in senseless sexual innuendo.
Instead, this story presents that of one we have all experienced, through sweat and tears, through journeying a school life so mundane and arduous, through all those lonely and embarrassing moments, and to this day we still ponder what had ruined it all. That’s right, the omission of a Sakamoto in our lives. Someone, who epitomizes vigor, strength and intellect, that inspires and unbounds the coolness deep within our own individuality. With the absence of such a character, our stories were tasteless, and this story, just like ours had been, would be so too, with a convolution of archetypical dense leads as dense as lead, busty brainless “supports”, conventional franchise-driven, product-advertising, cash-grabbing studios dragging sideways an unrealistic rendition of what COULD have happened in our youths, hence pandering to the lowest, albeit commonly sought-after pubescent demographic. Lay everything bare with your eyes, and you’ll see how all this dirt and grime have long since insidiously buried the savior to all this banality, the deity and student of class 1-2, Sakamoto, and how HE truly deserves to lead us back to a path of greatness that anime has long since been led astray.
This story, is how it all begins.
ii) Characters - Sheer, harmonic opulence
Why have characters when there are no characters at all? With the respectable, sensible judgment upheld by numerous veteran critics, the characters of animes in vogue are plethorically referred to as “cardboard cutouts”, “lifeless”, “fictitious”, “not-Sakamoto”. There are no supporting characters in Sakamoto desu-ga, simply because Sakamoto himself supports everyone else. He never imposes; he does not instruct; he only exemplifies the genuity of coolness, and he blows both the animated plebeians and you away with way more than whatever renewed apocalyptic jutsus in Naruto Shippuden are ever canonically capable of achieving. Sakamoto need not amateurish fillers, what for? He is filled to the brim with untainted swag, and instead of receiving fillers he fills everything around him with nothing but the truth. Critics lament and exhort producers and animators to fix their messed-up characters. Well then, Sakamoto’s very much heard enough, so he fixes his own goddamn characters, he gives the very meaning to life as it should be, it’s the raison d'être of his existence. What else, then, are the characters in Sakamoto desu-ga but an ethereal assemblage of life itself, with all its beauty and flaws intact?
iii) Production - A team of legends
Animation: Studio Deen
The beginning of Sakamoto heralds what will be known as the timely Olympian peroration of Deen-animation jokes. “Deenimation” budget might have once been a joke. However, this very production itself, is factually no joke. Sakamoto visualized in motion picture spells an unequivocal merchandisable disaster for financially acclaimed studios such as Madhouse and ufotable; Sakamoto’s rendition is simply too gorgeous, invoking too paradisiac an animation quality requirement for even the likes of so-called Unlimited Budget Works to sustain. Before Unlimited Sakamoto Works, everything else’s reduced to a marginal and pathetic joke.
Director: Shinji Takamasu
Superseding School Rumble, Gintama and Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou, comes a man of wit almost as cool as Sakamoto himself. One can only admire his wisecracking craft as much as Sakamoto desu-ga is to be admired for its gag-propitiated comicality. Accordingly, I place utmost value on discerning the first, third last, seventh, fifth last and fourth letter of the names of every director before contrasting it to the former analysis of the very title of that anime. Naturally, you can barely even perceive how powerful this matchup is; what else, would Sakamoto be deserving of if not the best?
Voice Acting: Hikaru Midorikawa as Sakamoto
Heck, you might have watched Gintama, some Great Teacher Onizuka, maybe Code Geass, perhaps Angel Beats, or Fate/Zero, with an off-chance of Mononoke, and this guy’s been in all of them and more. You’ve probably never even heard of him, he’s never been in the spotlight, but now that “supporting role” entirety is gonna change. As Sakamoto himself, he holds nothing less than the God’s Tongue and the voice of heaven, auralizing an indescribably lustrous overtone that defines perfection. What more can you ask for? Beethoven? That's on appallingly divergent levels. Sakamoto’s voice entails the ascension of every composed and uncomposed orchestral symphonic masterpiece to date. Right here, it’s Sakamoto Flows In You. Beethoven, on the other hand, has long since been decomposing.
Opening/Ending Songs by Customi Z and Suneohair:
22 times. That’s the total number of different stances that Sakamoto has stylishly taken in the opening sequence, COOLEST. It’s almost as if the song was made just for Sakamoto. Can you believe that? Simply amazing.
Unabridged and sporting a melancholic transience, Suneohair’s exemplar of an ending song is contemporary to that of an angel’s hymn. With luster and class, Sakamoto is splashed with an aural paint of sublimity in an everlasting interlude between his work days of delivering more COOL to the mortal realm and heightening levels of SPECIAL in the progression of civilization. In the lateness of day, even the sun begins to shy away from overexposure to Sakamoto’s dignified existence. It is thanks to this hymn in great taste, that we can observe Sakamoto in his natural habitat, partaking in elegant recreation alongside a beauteous sunset.
iv) Ultimatum
Should you watch Sakamoto desu-ga?
I am afraid I would have to say no.
It is beyond tangible excruciation for me at this point of writing to even delineate the consequences of watching the first episode of Sakamoto desu-ga, which include:
1) Sentience
2) Admiration
3) Killer moves
4) Another reason to watch Sakamoto
5) Macrocosmic indulgence
6) Obstruction of negativity
7) Titular charisma
8) Over-the-top greatness
Very much 8 tragic mortal weaknesses, withal the 8 tenacious symptoms of perfection.
Should you be slightly confused or bewildered at this point, I greatly sympathize with the below philosophical postulation:
“Do you think God stays in heaven because he, too, lives in fear of what he has created here on Earth?”
-Robert Rodriguez
Sakamoto however, parades the mortal realm with no fear of himself.
Undoubtedly, you should fear and stray away from such an absurdly brilliant creation. You should fear perfection, when perfection perfectly clones itself and stares at it like it’s nothing.
Unless, you, are different?
Might you have actually embraced the abstraction altogether, pieced en masse the very construct of valuation and grasped perfection since the start, from the very first moment?
No, how could this be??
Who.. are you?
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Haven't you heard? I'm Sakamoto
Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Sakamoto desu ga?
Japanese: 坂本ですが?
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 8, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016
Premiered:
Spring 2016
Broadcast:
Fridays at 02:28 (JST)
Licensors:
Sentai Filmworks
Studios:
Studio Deen
Source:
Manga
Genre:
Comedy
Demographic:
Seinen
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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“Who.. are you?”
“Haven’t you heard? I’m Sakamoto.” You’d almost wish it started out like this, there’s that perpetual gnawing going on in the obscured depths of your conscience that bugs you for some normality, some profound simplicity in going about an anime you might never have even heard of. This auxiliary introduction to this mysterious, clean-looking man, unfortunately, doesn’t exist. Why, of course, would there be such a need? One does not introduce Sakamoto. One does not simply require the induction of any mainstream preface to unveil such a magnificent being. It is without question, almost as splendidly visceral as how the gleam in his eyes decimates the wobbly ... Jul 1, 2016
Long before my life on this earth began, my family's lineage has been devoted to studying and teaching the ancient manuscript of Swag: a primordial order committed to deciphering the body's hidden aura, in an attempt to understand what makes some people "Da COOLEST." As per custom, this responsibility is passed on to the next of kin, and in order to uphold this age-old tradition, my long rigorous undertaking of Swag began.
Through the deepest depths of the Amazon rainforest and the scorching heat of the Sahara desert, I traversed the lands in search of answers. Learning the forbidden tapestry of the Maasai tribe, as well ... May 6, 2016
Sometimes, A show comes along with one Character who can do Everything Right and thus is perfect an all Categories.
That kind of Character is what most ppl Including me Call an "Gary Stu" if the character is a male character or "Mary Sue" if the character is a Female. These Characters however for me more often Transform into Characters who are so poorly written that they might have been written by a person who only has 5 seconds to Create a character because said person is a bit to lazy al while having no Idea what a Human is. They are Mostly poorly written because, well They ... Jul 1, 2016
"And on that day, no fucks were given... only swag".
Make room for our new lord and savior... Sakamoto. Despite how much I enjoyed Sakamoto desu ga? I can fully understand this anime is not for everyone. However, I love comedy shows that don't take themselves seriously. Sakamoto took a similar approach to Nichijou in the fact that it didn't give a shit. It wasn't trying to cater towards a specific category of viewer and stuck to its repetitive yet effective style of humor, with its over exaggeration of daily, normal events. In doing so, it became the unsung hero of the season for me, and ... Jul 5, 2016
If I asked you what came to mind when I mentioned the words "cool," or perhaps "suave," what would your answer be? For the students at Gakubun Prefectural High School the answer would most definitely be "Sakamoto."
"Sakamoto desu ga?" is an anime which focuses around our main character Sakamoto. The niche of this anime is that Sakamoto is the coolest guy around; always figuring out the best answer to any given situation. Now, the plot of this show may not seem extraordinary, nor do I proclaim it to be; but the show manages to grasp your attention with it's own unique style. This show ... Jan 13, 2017
Sakamoto is the superior being. An evolution of the human being. He is many breeds apart from you. He is a gentleman, he is on god-level.
YOU WANT TO BE LIKE SAKAMOTO! Someday, you'll meet Sakamoto, asking: "Who are you?" Then, Sakamoto will calmly say: "Haven't you heard? I'm Sakamoto." This is an incredibly funny comedy anime! I cried of laughter while watching this masterpiece of an anime. I will now describe Sakamoto in a few words: Handsome, sublime, god, lord&savior, sublime and perfect. Though, this anime is mostly fooling around. It's a great anime for everyone, any time. I highly recommend you watch this. It's a must-watch. ... Jun 30, 2016
People always said that “Perfection is not always easy to achieve”
Really!!!! Let me tell you about “The Legend of Sakamoto” A long time ago, in classes 1-2 of Gakubun Prefectural High School. One student had the entire school’s attention from the very first day. Carrying out class duties in STYLE, eating his lunch in STYLE, standing in the hall in STYLE, studying in STYLE, walking in STYLE, talking in STYLE, and even singing in SYLE. Every single move he makes is COOL! COOLER! COOLEST! And the name of the student is Sakamoto. There was nobody PERFECT except Sakamoto. Nobody can defeat him. In fact, all ... Sep 5, 2016
Who exactly is... Sakamoto-kun?
Sakamoto is... Cool Cooler COOLEST! Sakamoto is... Our destined leader Sakamoto is... The embodiment of perfection Swag ... Jul 2, 2016
Sakamoto Desu Ga is a gem that shines brilliantly in the Spring 2016 season. Its an amazing comedy that is definetly worth investing your time in. While I wasnt expecting much from this show Its become my favorite series of all time and one I highly reccomend
STORY: Sakamoto is the coolest kid at school who can do everything in the most stylish way possible. While the series follows Sakamoto but its really the story of how he helps everyone grow around him. Sakamoto Desu Ga is episodic and follows the narrative of hilarious short stories of everyone's interactions with Sakamoto. Wether his classmates are trying ... Sep 29, 2016
What happens when you take a high school setting and add perfection itself, only second to God? Haven’t you heard? Sakamoto happens.
This short but sweet comedy anime focuses on one gimmick only. Sakamoto being absolutely perfect in every situation, and his interactions with his classmates. It may seem like after some time, the anime loses its charm as the plot keeps on repeating, but fear not. The 12 episode limit keeps the pace steady. The story never gets boring or stale. Good soundtrack which incorporates jazz (obviously) keeps the anime smooth. The comedy is going to have you question “how does Sakamoto get out ... Aug 3, 2016
I made a video: you can find it at my YouTube channel "BasementOtaku"
Video Script: Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto (9/10): Woh! A 9 out of 10?! If you want to know more about my rating system check the video description. Now it is time to fumble over my words as I begin a potentially spoiler filled review. Words can very easily describe “Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto,” but the experience is something else entirely. The show has a fairly basic premise, attractive high schooler acts cool and people are jealous of him, and from watching Handa-kun this season I have learned that, that premise, while funny, ... Jul 3, 2016
Cool, Cooler, COOLEST!!!...and not just for Sakamoto, Studio DEEN as well.
Well, LA will say it already, LA thinks Studio DEEN is two for twofer in terms of comedy anime (previous being KonoSuba). LA was worried as to Sakamoto's skits of always "winning" and it getting old and by the numbers, however and by in fact really quickly, LA found that the "ways" Sakamoto leads to his victory or him pleasing the masses and sometimes outright crazily amusing ways that the comedy doesn't get stale, it's the entire "it's the journey not the destination" scenario and Sakamoto executed it brilliantly. Characterization, well if you cannot believe it, not ... Jul 8, 2016
Cool -> Cooler -> Coolest -> Swagmoto
Story: Sakamoto is the coolest and most capable guy in the history of mankind...that's basically it. Every episode gives us a glimpse of how awesome this guy it. If you think this premse will run stale pretty quickly, be reassured, it does not. Not every story is top notch, but this anime has so many ideas that you will be entertained most of the time. 9/10 Art: Sakamoto is a pretty boy, but everybody else is pretty...pretty (I should have used a thesaurus there) as well. Except for Kubota and his mother, they are just disgusting, but that's the point of their characters. ... Jul 2, 2016
"Sakamoto desu ga?" Is an anime I didn't really enjoy watching, but it also wasn't something that I needed to avert my eyes to.
First off, there isn't any real plot to begin with, it's just Sakamoto's every day habits with the thoughts of the people involved in it, and it only gets interesting after an episode introducing a "villain" whereas, ploys to "annihilate" our Stylish MC. This is an anime that will really make you laugh at some point, the comedy is worth a watch, some conflicts are easily predictable and how the whole thing delivers is a bit generic, bad person realizes mistake, and Sakamoto ... Jan 12, 2017
Sakamoto desu ga? is such an underrated comedy. It could have easily been overlooked by me but after I saw Konosuba from Studio Deen I was really into watching their comedies. Sakamoto desu ga? did not dissapoint. It is a string of vignettes about the coolest guy in school. It's such a simple concept but the absurdist humor is what drew me in. The senarios where Sakamoto can be embarassed and how he saves himself by making it look cool is absolutely hilarious. Some vignettes are better than others that's for sure but there is so much charm that I really enjoyed it thuroughly. It's
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Sep 7, 2016
Everything Sakamoto desu ga stands for is beautifully exectuted within the standard amount of 12 episodes. The story is depicting a not-so-average high school student by the name of Sakamoto.
Sakamoto excels at everything he does and his surroundings are either absolutely taken away by it or hating his guts for it - both ways lead to interesting and funny plot twists throughout the story! Frankly speaking, I have never ever laughed so much watching anime. The story development is all about simple process consisting of just as simple but yet interesting and very humorous events that slowly lead up to the end of the ... Jul 8, 2016
Story:[7/10]
It is nothing special,just a story about a perfect role model who makes every one fall in love with him.This score was given for the unpredictable moments.I also like to note that the character was flawless and had the ambition to prove to everyone his superiority which for some may be boring but I appreciated it.I also liked how each episode had 1,2 or sometimes 3 different stories collected and put together for one episode,it is a rare thing to see this type of construction in an episode and all they had in common were the characters and that they remembered ,in the end all ... Aug 6, 2016
I thought it will be just an easy anime, comedy but after I saw all episodes I found this anime really amazing, everyone can watch this anime just for fun and many times.
I just fall inlove with Sakamoto because of the cosmos and this why I rated this anime on 10, and this why its outstanig masterpiece for me. This anime has also moral for everyone, the moral says that you can find friends everywhere and not to fight everytime with all the people on the earth. This anime is too good for us humans to understand how life can be interesting not with fighting, this ... Sep 3, 2016
Sakamoto is a very interesting anime. The premise, him being very cool and flawless can limit the content but reading the manga (where it is more explicitly implied) and in the anime, where it is less explicitly implied, the hidden meaning behind every episode and it explains why he is portrayed as "flawless and cool".
(Anyone interested in knowing the "true meaning" behind the anime can read the last episode discussion forum and find out and the theory is not very far fetched, it's entirely plausible.) So once you watch the series (and read the manga if you wanted to) and read the theory, the anime ... Jul 18, 2016
Sakamoto desu ga?
Need an Anime cliche guy? Hair in the wind and sparkling? Here he is! *Story: Well its really fun to watch but you should notice that this Anime isn´t taking itself to seriously. *Art: Its funny how certain scenes keep appearing. But that isn´t an actual problem! It makes some scenes even funnier! *Sound: What else should I say: Cool, cooler, coolest! *Character: The main character unites nearly every cliche of the "perfect, sparkly, girl loved" Anime guy. The ones acting with him are certain characters you ... |