First Trailer Drops for the Live-Action ‘Sakamoto Days’ Movie
A new teaser for the live-action Sakamoto Days film has been shared on the movie’s official website, giving fans their first real look at the project. The preview also confirmed that the movie will open in Japan on April 29, 2026.
The teaser features Ren Meguro as Taro Sakamoto. This is the first time viewers can see him in the character’s heavier form. The production team said that Meguro had to go through long makeup sessions each day to achieve the look.
The film is being directed by Yuichi Fukuda, who is known for making live-action versions of popular manga. He is also writing the script. Action director Keiya Taguchi, who has worked on several major live-action projects, is in charge of the movie’s fight scenes.
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The cast also includes Fumiya Takahashi as Shin Asakura, Aya Ueto as Aoi Sakamoto and Miyu Yoshimoto as Hana Sakamoto. These roles were confirmed through the film’s official updates.
Sakamoto Days began as a manga by Yuto Suzuki and has been running in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2020. The story follows a former hitman who leaves his dangerous life behind to focus on his family and run a small store. VIZ Media describes the setup by saying, “Time has passed peacefully for Sakamoto since he left the underworld… return to the assassin world or die!” The series has been released in many volumes, both in Japan and in English. The anime adaptation arrived in early 2025 and is available on Netflix.
The new teaser has sparked excitement as fans wait to see how the manga’s mix of action and comedy will play out in live action.
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