The Contradiction of the Assassins in Sakamoto Days Compared to Their Typical Image
In the third episode of Sakamoto Days, one of the most beloved characters from this manga adaptation, Nagumo, makes his debut. Right from the start, the character is built around the “unexpected twist” archetype, which can be incredibly dangerous yet deeply intriguing.
In the Netflix anime, Nagumo continues to be developed with such a personality. Additionally, with Sakamoto’s introduction, the two were once close colleagues – working together in a very intimate profession for many years. However, from there, viewers have noticed that Sakamoto Days constructs its assassins around the core motif of “the most ordinary-looking person can be the most dangerous.”
Right when Sakamoto appears, if there are no flashback scenes, many viewers will be quite astonished because a “chubby uncle” turns out to only be in his 30s and was once an extraordinary assassin of the underworld. Nagumo himself also appears as a cheerful young man, seemingly harmless, but in reality, he is even more formidable than Sakamoto at present.
The motif of “ordinary looking but incredibly dangerous” or “the contrast between appearance and reality” has always attracted viewer interest from the beginning until now. The hidden essence behind the ordinary facade creates unexpected effects, often leading to thrilling encounters.
Anticipation for New Characters in Sakamoto Days
Alongside Nagumo and Sakamoto, the storyline has many other important characters that viewers are eagerly waiting to see. Notably, audiences are also looking forward to the large-scale battle scenes that will be recreated in the anime. In episode 3, there is just a small confrontation between Shin and an assassin, yet it still heightens the anticipation for the audience.
Furthermore, just as Nagumo has “debuted,” “we” in Sakamoto Days will form an Order with powerful assassins. This will also be a squad with many strong members, which is sure to thrill viewers when it is brought to life in the anime adaptation.
