Standout Characters in Sakamoto Days’ JCC Transfer Exams Arc

The JCC Transfer Exams arc is one of the most exciting arcs in Sakamoto Days as it introduces several old and new assassins. The arc will focus on Shin Asakura and Taro Sakamoto attempting to infiltrate the JCC by taking the JCC Transfer Exams under disguise and overcoming all the obstacles. However, nothing goes as planned for them as they have to deal with unforeseen events, make new friends, lose friends, etc.

The arc will be full of entertainment and action, and multiple revelations that will leave the viewers shocked. Apart from Shin and Sakamoto, there will be others who will make the arc pretty eventful. Here is a list of characters that the fans can look forward to during the JCC Transfer Exams arc.

1. Rion Akao

While Rion Akao is a character from a flashback, she plays a pretty crucial role in the JCC Transfer Exams arc. She was a prodigy when it came to assassinations and was on par with Taro Sakamoto and Yoichi Nagumo. The trio was known as the best assassins during their time at the JCC.

Rion was a tall, slender woman with blue hair and yellow eyes. She was a smoker and always had a cigarette on her, and used a gun as her primary weapon. Rion Akao could see paths, imaginary lines that marked the future action of an individual. It helped her take necessary precautions and launch a counterattack. The JCC Transfer Exams arc will explore her past and how it shaped the current situation in Sakamoto Days.

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2. Akira Akao

Akira Akao is the niece of Rion Akao and one of the students taking the entrance exam for the JCC. She will shock Taro Sakamoto and Shin Asakura using her techniques, especially when she reads the path of her opponents. From the beginning to the end, Akira will go through massive character development, leaving the fans baffled about which side she belongs to.

While her motive will remain the same, the way she chooses to get closer to it will be exciting. Akira Akao is an interesting character to look forward to, and many will see an uncanny resemblance to Rion not only in abilities but also in looks. Outside from her assassin’s personality, Akira loves sewing clothes.

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3. Mafuyu Seba

Mafuyu Seba is the younger brother of Natsuki Seba and is a highly skilled assassin. He is a germaphobe and always wears a mask to keep himself protected. Mafuyu is a man of less words and keeps his composure under dire situations, showcasing his natural ability to be an assassin. He will be a crucial character in the JCC Transfer Exams arc since he is one of the characters taking part in the examination.

His primary weapons are his sneakers, which are embedded with blades that emerge from their heel. He will be a crucial character in the arc since a major chunk of it revolves around him. Every scene that Mafuyu is a part of will be entertaining as he tries to overcome a certain dilemma, which will be a surprise for the viewers.

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4. Kanaguri

Kanaguri is a pioneer of assassin movies, which led him to establish Murder Films, a movie distribution company. He is a tall man with short bowl-cut hair and always carries a camcorder. The camcorder happens to be the primary weapon, and it often uses other tools for recording. Kanaguri is so fond of movies that even while he is fighting someone, he manages to shoot all the details to make his movies feel real. He is one of the strongest characters in the anime, excelling in physical attributes, durability, and reflexes.

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5. Nao Toramaru

Nao Toramaru is a high school girl, with her attire matching her designation. She carries a school bag, has two long braids, and light purple eyes. The most interesting fact about her is that behind her deadly attributes, she is a fangirl of one of the assassins present in the arc, and the slightest insult to them will make her angry.

Nao Toramaru is a gifted assassin who took part in the entrance exam under special recommendation. Her primary weapons are a gun and an axe, and combining them with her physical prowess makes her a deadly assassin.

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6. Joichiro Kaji

Joichiro Kaji is a tall, slim, and shy teenager who entered the JCC Transfer Exams arc before the third round under special recommendation. He wears a navy blue ushanka with grey feathers and suffers from overthinking. While he is a determined individual, his overthinking often delays him from taking any action.

Joichiro has superhuman hearing along with other physical abilities, and makes calm decisions under dire situations. He is one of the new characters who will be introduced during the JCC Transfer Exams arc and instantly become an important part of the story.

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7. Shinaya

Shinaya is one of the three special recommendations to enter the JCC Transfer Exams before the third round. Shinaya is a tall being with uncombed hair and glasses on his eyes. While he appeared to be a strong character, it was later revealed that, unknown to him, he was a part of a sinister plot. He proved to be a menace to all the heroes, since they were unable to figure out his real identity, and on top of that, his moves rivalled a polished and experienced assassin.

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Sakamoto Days anime is available to stream on Netflix.