Which Manga Arcs Is Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 1 Likely to Cover?

With only a day remaining for Sakamoto Days’ anime release, fans are pretty excited to see how the ‘Greatest Hitman of all time’ deals with the problems that are thrown its way. Sakamoto Days season one will likely have 22-24 episodes. However, it will be divided into two parts. With each part having 11-12 episodes.

The manga is already on the verge of reaching chapter 200, but usually, it does not take much time for the anime to catch. One episode generally covers more than a single chapter. With how things are going, Sakamoto Days season 1 part 1 is mostly likely to cover the first two arcs. To learn about them, keep reading the article.

Arcs Covered in Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 1

Sakamoto Days‘ popularity has led to them becoming more impatient as the anime’s release date is airing. It is speculated that season 1, part 1 will cover the first two arcs of the manga, which are the Amusement Park arc and the Lab arc. Together, they cover 31 chapters, so even if the second arc is not fully completed in part 1, it will feature a major chunk of it.

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What To Expect From The Arcs?

The Amusement Park arc is the introductory arc of Sakamoto Days. Initially, it introduces characters like Taro Sakamoto and his family, Shin Asakura, and Lu Xiaotang. The arc follows the story of the entire assassination world coming after Taro Sakamoto because someone put up a bounty of 1 Billion Yen on his head. The main antagonist of this arc is Boiled and Obiguro.

The Lab arc is the second arc of the Sakamoto Days. It digs into the past of Shin Asakura. After Lu Xiaotang was kidnapped, Taro and Shin followed the kidnappers to the hideout.  It turns out that the hideout is the Lab where Shin’s clairvoyant ability was developed. Heisuke and Piisuke are introduced in this arc.

Which Characters Will Appear In Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 1?

There are quite a few characters in Sakamoto Days right from the beginning. As the series progresses, new characters will be added. However, as far as Sakamoto Days season 1 part 1 goes, here is the probable list of important characters who might appear in the anime:

• Taro Sakamoto – Main protagonist and the ‘Greatest hitman of all time.’
• Aoi Sakamoto – Wife of Taro Sakamoto
• Hana Sakamoto – Daughter of Aoi and Taro Sakamoto
• Shin Asakura – A clairvoyant who joined Sakamoto’s
• Lu Xiaotang – A former heiress of the triad who joined Sakamoto’s
• Yoichi Nagumo – A member of The Order.
• Boiled – An assassin
• Obiguro – Assassin and partner of Boiled
• Heisuke Mashimo – A Sniper who joined Sakamoto’s
• Piisuke – Heisuke Mashimo’s pet
• Osaragi – A member of The Order
• Shishiba – A member of The Order
• Takamura – A member of The Order
• Kanaguri – A member of The Order
• Mad Horiguchi – Supporting antagonist in the Lab arc
• Onigahara – Supporting antagonist in the Lab arc
• Takamido – Supporting antagonist in the Lab arc
• Kashima – Member of X’s Group and main antagonist of the Lab arc
• X/Slur – Main Antagonist of Sakamoto Days

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