‘Sakamoto Days’ Season 2 Is in Jeopardy If TMS Entertainment Refuses to Acknowledge Its Mistakes

Sakamoto Days is on a wild ride where, on one week, it does something good, while on the other, it fumbles badly. Episode 7 of this season was not terrible, as it delivered what it intended, even though it was not absolutely perfect.

Things are only just starting in the anime, and it is still okay for the makers not to put that much effort. But what will the situation be when far more complex fight sequences come their way in the future?

Needless to say, season 2 of this franchise will be in a tough spot if TMS Entertainment does not start acknowledging its flaws and working on them. They must heed what fans say and strategize ways to recover from this mess.

The glaring red flags in season 1 of Sakamoto Days

The first issue that fans had with the whole anime was definitely the grainy and faded color filter used in the animation. Every panel of this anime looks outdated because of its weird color palette. On top of that, the art style itself is not bad; it is the lack of motion that we see with the art that is an issue.

A very similar case was with Blue Lock season 2, where the single panels looked great as a drawing, but there was little to no motion, making fans feel they were watching a slideshow of manga panels. That anime got brutally criticized, and this one is walking down the same path as well.

Another glaring mistake that Sakamoto Days has committed since day one is omitting essential instances from the manga. Chapter 2 of the manga depicts a bus hijacking scene where Aoi Sakamoto gets saved by Taro Sakamoto.

This was very important in establishing their relationship dynamic and showcasing Taro Sakamoto’s abilities. However, for whatever reason, the makers decided to cut out these situations, reducing the great content they could have adapted for character development.

Plus, there is also the issue of the makers treating this very action-heavy anime as a slice of life. The unnecessary dragging of family scenes and sniping out intricate fight choreographies have reduced Sakamoto Days to a family entertainer when it should have been a fast-paced animated version of John Wick.

Can the mistakes be solved?

The only way for TMS Entertainment to retain its fans is by coming forward with a convincing statement, acknowledging the concerns, and being willing to work on it. The TMS studio has previously garnered a good reputation with shows like Dr. Stone and D.Gray-man under their belt, so it is not like they do not know how to animate.

If they take the complaints from the fans into account, reevaluate where they are making a mistake, and then come back, things will be much better. Blue Lock season 2 was definitely a disappointment, but at least they knew the importance of the last episode and rightfully redeemed it somehow by upgrading the animation significantly.

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However, fans are slowly giving up any hope for Sakamoto Days because they feel like TMS studio can not animate their favorite panels like they want. In episode 8 of Sakamoto Days, we are supposed to get the part where Osaragi cuts down two goons effortlessly in a bloody mess. But leaks from the upcoming episode suggest that the whole sequence was over in just a single panel, with minor effects.

If the makers plan on doing the same for every high-octane sequence like this, things undoubtedly look unsalvageable. But let us stay hopeful that TMS Entertainment will turn its tide around for the next season.

Watch Sakamoto Days on Netflix.