The explosive action-comedy manga Sakamoto Days has taken the world by storm since its debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 2020, blending high-octane assassin battles with heartfelt family moments and slapstick humor. After a successful Netflix anime adaptation in 2025, fans are buzzing about the next big step: a live-action movie. Announced just yesterday on September 22, 2025, this two-part film promises to bring Taro Sakamoto’s chaotic world to the big screen. Here’s everything you need to know.
Sakamoto Days Live Action Release Date Speculations
Excitement peaked with the official announcement in Weekly Shōnen Jump’s 43rd issue, confirming the live-action film will hit Japanese theaters during Golden Week 2026—that’s late April to early May, specifically between April 29 and May 6. Toho, the powerhouse studio behind hits like Godzilla, is producing, and the project is slated for a two-part release to fully capture the manga’s sprawling assassin lore without rushing the chaos.
Sakamoto Days Live Action Expected Cast
The casting news has fans hyped, with the lead role locked in early. Ren Meguro, a member of the idol group Snow Man and breakout star from the live-action My Happy Marriage (2023), will portray Taro Sakamoto. At 28, Meguro’s sharp features and athletic build make him ideal for Sakamoto’s dual nature—portly dad by day, lean killing machine in flashbacks. X users are already debating if he’ll bulk up with padding for the “fat Sakamoto” look, but his dramatic chops suggest he’ll nail the emotional core.
Directing the mayhem is Yuichi Fukuda, the comedy-action maestro behind the Gintama live-action trilogy and As the Gods Will. Fukuda’s track record with manga adaptations—blending fidelity to the source with cinematic flair—has eased concerns post-anime. Action direction falls to Keiya Tabuchi, ensuring those fluid, weapon-filled fights pop on screen. The rest of the cast remains under wraps, but rumors swirl around actors like Fumiya Takahashi (Alice in Borderland) for young Sakamoto ally Shin Asakura and Takumi Kitamura (Tokyo Revengers) for another key role. Official reveals are slated for today, so stay tuned.
Sakamoto Days Live Action Potential Plot
Plot specifics are still shrouded in secrecy, but expect a faithful adaptation of the manga’s early arcs, focusing on Sakamoto’s reluctant return to the assassin life. The story kicks off with a mysterious visitor forcing Sakamoto to choose: rejoin the underworld or face death. From there, it’s a whirlwind of grocery store brawls, high-speed chases, and heartfelt family standoffs against groups like the elite “Order” assassins and the enigmatic “X” syndicate.
The two-part structure likely covers up to the manga’s “Slur” arc, emphasizing Sakamoto’s growth from overweight everyman to unstoppable force—without spoiling major twists. Fukuda has teased “nonstop assassin action” in interviews, promising to amp up the humor with practical effects for Sakamoto’s absurd feats (like dodging bullets while stocking shelves). Supernatural elements from the manga might be toned down for realism, leaning into a John Wick-esque thriller tone with dad-bod charm.
One thing’s clear: this won’t shy from the manga’s themes of strength, family, and redemption. Yuto Suzuki himself expressed gratitude to fans on Netflix Tudum, hinting at his involvement in guiding the adaptation.
