Sakamoto Days Surpasses Squid Game on Netflix Popularity Charts

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Summary

  • Sakamoto Days anime adaptation was successful, with the first episode drawing 8 million viewers on Netflix in Japan.
  • The series ranked as the most-watched show in Japan and second globally, beating other popular titles.
  • Season 2 of Sakamoto Days is set for July 2025, with the anime receiving positive ratings and a manga reprint.

Prior to its debut, there was a lot of concern among fans about the anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days, despite it being created by TMS Entertainment, a highly respected studio. However, after the airing of the first episode, these doubts were alleviated as viewers came to understand that the series was in capable hands.

Netflix recognized the show’s promise and swiftly acquired the rights, a move that later proved successful. As indicated by the recent weekly report from January 13-19, Sakamoto Days emerged as the most-watched series on Netflix in Japan. It outranked popular shows like The Apothecary Diaries, Squid Game, and Dr. Stone to claim the top position. Globally, it ranked second in popularity, trailing just behind Squid Game’s second season.

Sakamoto Days Is A Big Hit

  • Sakamoto Days beat the record set by Baki Hanma
  • First season is going to run for 11 episodes

According to the data, the debut of Sakamoto Days’ anime attracted a staggering 8 million viewers, surpassing Baki Hanma’s previous record. Interestingly, Baki Hanma’s season two reached 6 million viewers, and neither Dandadan nor Dragon Ball: Daiba managed to beat this record. However, it’s important to note that these shows weren’t exclusively available on Netflix.

So far, Sakamoto Days has made available two episodes, and it’s garnering a score of 8 on IMDb and 7.99 on MyAnimeList. Although its rating might not reach the heights of other currently airing anime shows, it’s clear that this anime has won over many viewers.

Enthusiasts of Sakamoto Days can look forward to the premiere of its second season, set for July 2025! With only 11 episodes in the first season, it won’t be long before we wrap things up. Further details about the upcoming season will be shared at AnimeJapan 2025, taking place in late March 2025.

Sakamoto Days’ Manga Already Got A Reprint

I’ve been witnessing the captivating world of Sakamoto Days, a manga penned by Yuto Suzuki that first graced the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump back in November 2020. As an observer, it’s impressive to note that we’re now on volume 20, with even more stories yet to unfold. The manga has already achieved a remarkable feat by selling over 7 million copies, a significant number given the anime adaptation is still in its infancy.

It’s important to mention that Shuesiha has already arranged for a new print run of all manga volumes, anticipating higher sales with the anime series still running. The anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days was officially announced in May 2024, and its first episode premiered on January 11, 2025.

Sakamoto Days is available to stream on Netflix.

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2025-01-23 19:14