Sakamoto Days is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki. The basic plot of this series can be described as follows: Taro Sakamoto, also the main character, faces trouble after abandoning his past profession as a legendary assassin.
Sakamoto Days has been critically acclaimed for the role it brings to humor and action. The article here mentions and highlights fifteen prominent characters in the series. We will also explore regular characters through stories in the series and explore their personalities.
Top 15 main characters during the Sakamoto days
15) Amane Yotsumura
Amane Yotsumura, son of the old Guild’s founder and a powerful assassin, joins Kei Uzuki’s group to carry the JAA away from his wrath. Then, as the story progresses, his hatred for JAA and his father grows stronger.
He sees his father as the person who killed his mother and is now seeking revenge on his father. In other words, he is a whitewasher, wishing to settle matters with his father by executing him.
14) Satoru Yotsumura
Satoru Yotsumura is an exiled member of the JAA, working to bring them down as revenge for the humiliation they caused him. Ironically, he was a founding member of the Order, a subsidiary organization of the JAA.
In addition, he is also a retired professor emeritus of Japan Clear Creation (JCC). Despite Yotsumura’s terrifying power, whether as a former member or an assassin, he appears to be a very caring father, willing to kill his wife for his son.
13) Gaku
Gaku is also a character with outstanding strength in the field of assassins introduced in the story. He is a close acquaintance of Slur and also helped him overthrow the JAA by uniting with the remaining members of Kei Uzuki’s group.
In general, Gaku is a calm and cool person; however, he can transform into a ruthless monster, exemplified by his actions of randomly killing JAA members without remorse. He is so calm and collected during battles that he starts eating snacks mid-battle.
12) Kumanomi
Kumanomi is one of the main characters in the series. Before becoming a skilled assassin, she was an orphan at Al-Kamar orphanage. After teaming up with Slur, she became more famous and became a villain.
Together with Slur, she decided to overthrow JAA. Kumanomi is often seen intimidating others with her piercing gaze, as evidenced by her muting both Gaku and Slur with a single sharp look.
11) Obiguro
Obiguro, a prominent character in Sakamoto Days, is presented as a deadly murderer. Her character takes a more interesting turn when she tasks herself with killing Taro Sakamoto. She is introduced to the audience in her debut in Chapter 9, then reveals her potential.
In addition to her karate skills, she is also said to have superhuman strength, allowing her to overwhelm her opponents. Her speed is also said to be on par with Shin’s, but she will easily subdue him if not restrained.
10) Osaragi
Osaragi is one of the fascinating characters in the series. Her way of describing the character is quite unique but admirable. She is a new recruit to the Order, a sub-organization only for highly skilled assassins within the Japanese Assassins Association (JAA).
Osaragi displays a childish attitude, which is also shown through her actions as well as her behavior. However, she is a highly skilled assassin, able to kill a serial killer with a blood-curdling killing streak of 180 murders.
09) Rion Akao
Rion Akaoo plays an important role in the story, being an old friend of Taro Sakamoto and Nagumo. These three people have had a close relationship since they were students at JCC. Rion, as depicted in the series, is an individual with an easygoing demeanor, often described as a jovial person.
Although Rion has a humorous and laid-back attitude, she is also considered one of the strongest assassins. Rion’s death was confirmed by Taro and Nagumo to be a murder committed by Slur, which caused the story to take a new turn.
08) Nagumo
Nagumo is described as an old friend of Taro and a member of “Order”, an organization affiliated with the JAA. Nagumo is described as an individual with an easy-going demeanor who always has a bright and unchanging smile.
Despite this, he can transform into a cold-blooded assassin and he is easily one of the strongest members of the organization. Nagumo is first introduced to the audience when he visits Taro to tell him about the bounty placed on his head.
07) Outside
Apart is considered the main antagonist in the “Death Row Prisoner Arc” due to the actions he committed in the past. Even though he’s a villain, he’s a pretty likable character if we ignore his brutal killing spree.
In the series, he is portrayed as an individual who wishes to connect with strong personalities, which shows the loneliness and neglect his parents endured as a child. Even when sitting with Taro and his friends, he still calls them weird for treating him like a normal person.
06) Kei Uzuki
Kei Uzuki, a villain in Sakamoto Days, is depicted as a ruthless killing machine. His sole purpose throughout the series is to overthrow the “Japanese Assassin Association” (JAA).
Because of his superior fighting skills, he is feared by everyone in the group he belongs to, the “Society”..” He is also known by the name “slur” or sometimes “X” because the giant ‘X’ sign he left at the crime scene after killing someone. This psychopathic approach to the character of Uzuki makes him an example of a notorious villain.
05) Kanaguri
The character Kanaguri is shown as a secret member of Kei Uzuki’s organization and a member of the Order. Knaguri is often considered the most annoying villain in the series. It can be convincing after one understands his attitude.
In addition to being a cold-blooded murderer, Kanaguri is also known for his love for filmmaking. He said that the moment he was not filming was not worth living. Such determination towards his interests is what sets him apart from the rest of the villains.
04) Shin Asakura
Shin Asakura is also a former partner and disciple of Taro Sakamoto. After Taro quit his job, Shin was the first person assigned to assassinate Taro. This becomes a major turning point in Shin’s life, as his attempt to kill Taro Sakamoto becomes futile.
As a result, Shin had to pay a fatal penalty, but surprisingly, Taro Sakamoto acted as his man. savior and saved him from execution. Shin’s personality changes significantly after this event; Just like Taro, he gave up his career and chose to live with Taro’s family.
03) Hana Sakamoto
Hana, the daughter of Aoi and Taro Sakamoto, is also one of the prominent characters in the series. Hana Sakamoto is depicted as an elementary school student.
Hana is a lovely, cute character who, like her name, means flower in Japanese. Although she is the daughter of the main characters in this series, many things about her have not been revealed, but no matter where she appears, she is still admired by the audience and retains the affection of readers.
02) Aoi Sakamoto
Aoi Sakamoto is shown as the wife of Taro Sakamoto, the main character of the series. Aoi can also be considered the only reason for Taro to retire from the role of assassin, guiding Taro towards a peaceful and filial life.
Aoi’s demeanor is charming; She can be described as someone who loves and cares for her family. Despite knowing her husband’s truth about being a world-class assassin, she shows no fear while living with him. By nature, she is a brave and strong woman.
01) Taro Sakamoto
Taro Sakamoto is the main character of the series, a former assassin deeply known for his exceptional fighting skills. Despite being a world-class assassin, Taro falls in love with a girl named Aoi.
After marrying Aoi, he decided to give up his role as an assassin and live the rest of his life with his family. The consequence of this is that he faces countless threats, causing his harmony to stagnate. Although Taaro is usually considered a calm person, he becomes angry as soon as his family is threatened.
CONCLUDE
To conclude, “Sakamoto Days” presents a kingdom of assassins and an intriguing plot. These characters have created a place in the hearts of audiences through their appearance and storyline.
The film introduces each character with a different backstory and approach to create a different perspective on them. The series has succeeded in attracting a large fan base through its presentation of a world filled with people who indulge in violence, and the design portrayed by Yuto Suzuki is also acknowledged by everyone.
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