The action-comedy anime ‘Sakamoto Days’ has entered production for its second season following a strong global debut. Studio TMS Entertainment continues the adaptation of Yuto Suzuki’s manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The announcement arrived during Jump Festa 2026 with a teaser trailer highlighting returning characters.

Season 1 premiered in January 2025 on TV Tokyo channels and streamed exclusively on Netflix worldwide. The series follows retired assassin Sakamoto balancing family life with high-stakes threats from his past. Voice actor Tomokazu Sugita reprises the lead role alongside a cast including Nobunaga Shimazaki and Ayane Sakura.

The teaser visual depicts Sakamoto in his signature suit amid explosive action sequences. Production staff emphasized escalating fights and deeper exploration of the order of assassins. Suzuki provided new illustrations for promotional materials.

Netflix retained exclusive streaming rights for the continuation. Season 1 achieved high viewership rankings internationally upon release. Critical reception praised the blend of humor and fluid animation in combat scenes.

Manga volumes have sold over 5 million copies since 2020 debut. The story features unique hitmen with specialized abilities challenging Sakamoto’s peaceful routine. Side characters like Shin and Lu receive expanded roles in upcoming arcs.

Jump Festa stage included live appearances from main voice actors. Fans received the news alongside other Shonen Jump title updates. No specific premiere window has been set beyond ongoing production.

The series distinguishes itself with grocery store clerk protagonist turned legendary killer. Fight choreography draws from real-world physics and creative weaponry. International licensing supported rapid global availability for the first season.

Season 2 adapts further volumes covering major tournament-style confrontations. Suzuki supervises the project to maintain fidelity to source material. Additional cast announcements remain pending future reveals.