The Sakamoto Days live-action trailer reveals the full cast, new action scenes, and an April release date. Here's everything you need to know.
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Alright, so our bullet-bouncing, grocery-store-owning assassin is finally back in action. A brand-new teaser for the Sakamoto Days live-action adaptation was just released, and it finally gives you a proper look at the full cast and story they have in store, along with that crazy tonal shift that made the manga series so popular in the first place.
From Sakamoto’s wedding to his over-the-top fight scenes, one thing is clear from the new teaser – this live-action adaptation is not holding back. With the film set to release in Japan on April 29, 2026, Sakamoto Days is clearly one of the biggest anime-to-live-action adaptations of the year. Let us explore in detail.
Sakamoto Days Live-Action Cast and Staff Details Revealed
The complete cast of the live-action Sakamoto Days movie has been introduced together with the teaser. Ren Meguro of Snow Man will play Taro Sakamoto. Fumiya Takahashi will play Shin Asakura, the sharp-witted partner of Sakamoto, and Aya Ueto will play Aoi Sakamoto, the emotional core of the movie.
Miyu Yoshimoto will play Hana Sakamoto, Junki Tozuka as Heisuke, and Mayu Yokota will play Lu Shaotang. The teaser also introduces a bunch of fan-favorite characters and major players from the world of assassins, including members of the elite ORDER group, including Nagumo, who will be played by Takumi Kitamura, Kamihate by Yusei Yagi, and Osaragi by Meru Nukumi.
Moreover, according to Oricon Japan, multiple antagonists like Kashima will be portrayed by Akihisa Shiono, and Seba will be played by Keisuke Watanabe, suggesting that the movie is not going to focus on a small-scale story.
| Sakamoto Days Characters | Will Be Played By |
|---|---|
| Taro Sakamoto | Ren Meguro |
| Shin Asakura | Fumiya Takahashi |
| Aoi Sakamoto | Aya Ueto |
| Hana Sakamoto | Miyu Yoshimoto |
| Heisuke | Junki Tozuka |
| Lu Shaotang | Mayu Yokota |
| Nagumo | Takumi Kitamura |
| Kamihate | Yusei Yagi |
| Osaragi | Meru Nukumi |
| Seba | Keisuke Watanabe |
| Kashima | Akihisa Shiono |
Yuichi Fukuda will be handling the direction and screenplay of the movie, known for the Gintama live-action movies, which matches Sakamoto Days‘ blend of comedy, chaos, and fast-paced action.
New Sakamoto Days Teaser Shows the Action-Comedy Tone Is Intact
The second teaser for the Sakamoto Days live-action movie is full of that classic combination of over-the-top action and wholesome family moments. You get a glimpse of Sakamoto’s peaceful married life and his wedding before things go into full-on assassin territory.
One of the most memorable scenes shows a bullet bouncing off Sakamoto’s glasses – a completely manga-style swag that perfectly captures his “retired but still unstoppable” personality. The teaser also captures Sakamoto’s dual nature, showing both his heavier everyday look and his leaner assassin physique that he changes into when he gets serious.
Both of these are portrayed by Ren Meguro, emphasizing that dual personality as an important part of the narrative.
When Will the Sakamoto Days Live-Action Release? Everything to Know
The Sakamoto Days live-action film is scheduled to release in Japanese theaters on April 29, 2026, with tickets to go on sale from April 6, 2026 (via Oricon Japan).
Meanwhile, the franchise is already well-established beyond the manga-anime adaptation aired in 2025 over two split cours, and a second season has been officially announced as of last December.
Moreover, with the live-action film now set for April, Sakamoto Days is expanding its reach in record time, and the new teaser trailer makes it clear that the film understands what makes the series work. So, do you feel that Sakamoto Days can break the anime live-action curse when it hits theaters this April? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Sakamoto Days anime is currently available to watch on Netflix.
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