From the second cour of the Summer anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, the synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 12, titled “OVERLOAD”, which begins airing on July 14, 2025 (Monday), have been released.
SAKAMOTO DAYS is a solid action story about assassins based on the manga by Suzuki Yuuto, which has been serialized in “Weekly Shounen Jump” since 2020 and has surpassed a cumulative worldwide circulation of 12 million copies. It depicts the daily life of Tarou Sakamoto, a former legendary assassin, as he fights against assassins who come after him with his companions to protect his beloved family and their ordinary life. The TV anime is produced by TMS Entertainment under the direction of Watanabe Masaki, with Sugita Tomokazu voicing Tarou Sakamoto.
The first cour, which aired from January to March 2025, concluded with Sakamoto and his companions overwhelming and defeating the formidable assassins sent by the mysterious figure known as × (Suruu) with their immense combat power and unity. The second cour will unfold a three-way battle involving Sakamoto’s efforts to protect his family, the covert activities of the ORDER special unit directly under the Japan Assassin Association (Satsuren), and the true intentions of × (Suruu).
Episode 12 “OVERLOAD” Synopsis
From Uuthan, Sakamoto and his companions learn that × (Suruu) has broken the most dangerous death row inmates out of prison and is carrying out a new assassin-killing spree. To prepare for a direct confrontation with the death row inmates, they first begin gathering information on the enemy.
Meanwhile, the ORDER also receives orders to assassinate all the death row inmates, and their main members begin their mission. Amidst this, the death row inmates, competing with each other in killing assassins, extend their reach towards Shin Asakura and Ru Shoutang while they are out shopping.
Episode 12 “OVERLOAD” of the Summer anime SAKAMOTO DAYS 2nd cour will air from July 14th (Monday) at 24:00 on TV TOKYO affiliates and other channels.
Preview Cuts for Episode 12 “OVERLOAD”
TV Anime SAKAMOTO DAYS Basic Work Information (2nd Cour)
Broadcast/Streaming Information
- Broadcast Information: Starts airing from July 14th (Monday) every Monday at 24:00 on TV TOKYO affiliates and other channels!
- Streaming Information: Episode 1 will have early streaming on Netflix (Note: Only episode 12 will stream simultaneously with the TV broadcast). Streaming will also start sequentially on other platforms after the TV broadcast. Please check the official anime website for details on each platform.
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Suzuki Yuuto (Serialized in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shounen Jump”) |
| Director | Watanabe Masaki |
| Series Composition | Kishimoto Taku |
| Character Design | Moriyama You |
| Art Director | Maruyama Yukiko |
| Color Design | Sasa Manami |
| Director of Photography | Cai Bo Lun |
| Editing | Hida Aya |
| Sound Director | Aketagawa Jin |
| Music | Hayashi Yuuki |
| Animation Production | TMS Entertainment |
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Tarou Sakamoto | Sugita Tomokazu |
| Shin Asakura | Shimazaki Nobunaga |
| Ru Shoutang | Sakura Ayane |
| Aoi Sakamoto | Touyama Nao |
| Hana Sakamoto | Kino Hina |
| Heisuke Mashimo | Suzuki Ryou ta |
| Nagumo | Hanae Natsuki |
| Kamikake | Yashiro Taku |
| Oofutatsu | Hayami Saori |
| Hyou | Yasumoto Hiroki |
| Takamura / Narration | Ootsuka Houchuu |
| × (Suruu) | Namikawa Daisuke |
| Raku | Uchiyama Kouki |
| Kashima | Okitsu Kazuyuki |
| Sou | Toriumi Kousuke |
| Danpu | Kaida Yuuko |
| Apaato | Kobayashi Chiaki |
| Minimalist | Takeuchi Ryouta |
| Akira Akaashi | M・A・O |
| Mafuyu Seba | Yamashita Daiki |
| Kyou | Hino Satoshi |
| Rion Akaashi | Noto Mamiko |
Theme Songs
- Opening Theme: Kroi “Method”
- Ending Theme: go!go!vanillas “Dandelion”
(C) Suzuki Yuuto / Shueisha・SAKAMOTO DAYS Production Committee
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