The second main promotional video (PV) for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, set to premiere on January 11, 2025, on TV Tokyo, has been released. The new cast members include Hiroki Yasumoto as Leopard, Hochu Otsuka as Takamura, and Daisuke Namikawa as Slur.

The series, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since November 2020, follows Taro Sakamoto, a legendary hitman who left his dangerous life behind to protect his peaceful days with his beloved family. Together with his companions, he faces relentless assassins in this hitman-themed solid action story. The manga has surpassed 7 million copies in circulation. The TV anime will be split into two cours, with the first airing in January and the second in July.

Cast Comment

■Hiroki Yasumoto (Leopard) Comment
"I love playing powerful characters, so I’m thrilled to be voicing Leopard. He’s not just a brute but also has a certain charm and kindness that I’ll do my best to bring to life with a sharp performance. Also, since I’ve been intrigued by Takamura (?), ever since thGara-kuku one-shot, I’ll make sure to give him proper attention as well (laughs)."

■Hochu Otsuka (Takamura/Narration) Comment
"I’ll be appearing as Takamura. Despite my long career, this is my first time playing such a role—muttering incomprehensibly, with even I not knowing what I’m saying. It was incredibly challenging but also a great learning experience! I also had the privilege of narrating. I aimed for a slightly hardboiled tone—please look forward to it."

■Daisuke Namikawa (Slur) Comment
"Slur is a deeply mysterious character when introduced. He exudes an aura of menace, villainy, and intrigue, yet he also shows moments of warmth with a smile. As I perform, I aim to reveal glimpses of his complexity. It’s difficult to speak about him because of future developments, but I hope viewers enjoy the series while unraveling his character. I’ll work hard to convey Slur’s allure to many fans! Also, he’s very handsome."

Source : ORICON NEWS