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10/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2024 18:01

Meet “The Order”: New Voices Join Cast of ‘SAKAMOTO DAYS’

New cast members have been announced for Nagumo, Shishiba and Osaragi of "The Order," along with a brand new special art showcasing the group.

Get ready for an action-packed adventure as the hit manga "SAKAMOTO DAYS" makes its way to Netflix with a long-awaited anime adaptation, premiering in January 2025. Fans of the manga series, which has built a strong following in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since 2020, are in for a treat with new cast announcements and a special art reveal.

Joining the already stellar lineup are the voices of members of "The Order," a special force within the Japan Association of Assassins tasked with eliminating highly dangerous targets that disrupt the assassin world, such as rogue assassins or external threats to the JAA. The new cast includes:

  • Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado from Demon Slayer, Okarun from Dandadan) as Nagumo, Sakamoto's good friend and former associate from his assassin days.

  • Taku Yashiro (Hirokazu Arai from Chainsaw Man) as Shishiba, a cool, calm and sensible member of The Order who often works with his partner, Osaragi.

  • Saori Hayami(Yor Forger from Spy × Family) as Osaragi, a spontaneous and carefree addition to The Order after Sakamoto retired.

The newly unveiled special art depicts the mysterious charm of The Order's members, featuring Nagumo, Shishiba, and Osaragi. Don't miss the official teaser to catch a glimpse into the world of SAKAMOTO DAYS.

Catch Taro Sakamoto and his comrades this January 2025, only on Netflix.

About SAKAMOTO DAYS

SAKAMOTO DAYS, written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki, is a hit manga currently serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since 2020.

Follow the action-packed story of legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, as he bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family.

Sakamoto and company run wild in no-holds-barred, over-the-top battles that have stolen the spotlight and captivated audiences far and wide.

In a world overrun by assassins like the special force "The Order" from the Japanese Association of Assassins (JAA), and a mysterious individual called "X (Slur)" targeting assassins, what is the true meaning of strength for Sakamoto?

Get ready for non-stop assassin action as chaos ensues in the ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life of Sakamoto and his comrades!

Staff

Original manga by: Yuto Suzuki (Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump)

Director: Masaki Watanabe

Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto

Character Design: Yo Moriyama

Production: TMS Entertainment (LUPIN THE 3rd, Dr. STONE, BAKI)

©Yuto Suzuki/SHUEISHA, SAKAMOTO DAYS PROJECT

Cast

Taro Sakamoto: Tomokazu Sugita

Shin Asakura: Nobunaga Shimazaki

Lu Shaotang: Ayane Sakura

Aoi Sakamoto: Nao Toyama

Hana Sakamoto: Hina Kino

Heisuke Mashimo: Ryota Suzuki

Nagumo: Natsuki Hanae

Shishiba: Taku Yashiro

Osaragi: Saori Hayami

Logline: Taro Sakamoto used to be an unrivaled hitman, earning legendary status in the underworld. But one day, the unthinkable happened. Sakamoto fell in love. He started dating, retired, got married, and had a kid, growing overweight as a result. Though now working as a humble convenience store owner, the world of hitmen still follows him. Sakamoto, along with Shin, a young man with telepathy and employee at his small store, will protect his humble life and family, or die trying.

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