Sakamoto Days was one of 2025’s biggest anime hits, blending razor-sharp comedy, heartfelt emotion, and dynamic action into one of Netflix’s most beloved new series. Adapted from Yuto Suzuki’s popular manga, the story of a retired assassin turned family man took the anime world by storm, earning millions of fans across the globe. Yet despite its incredible success, the series’ future is now in doubt.
As of October 2025, Sakamoto Days has not been renewed for a second season, according to What’s on Netflix. That silence is worrying fans, especially since Netflix has already greenlit other breakout anime like Blue Box and The Summer Hikaru Died. With its first season ending in September, the lack of renewal news has left viewers wondering if Sakamoto Days will meet an untimely end.
Netflix’s Quiet Response About Sakamoto Days Has Fans Anxious
What makes this situation so surprising is that Sakamoto Days was not just a minor success, it was one of Netflix’s most-watched anime of the year. Between January and September 2025, it ranked in the streamer’s global top ten for 14 weeks, earning over 100 million viewing hours. In its first five weeks alone, it outperformed other major anime releases like Dandadan and The Summer Hikaru Died.
Those numbers should guarantee a renewal, but the absence of official confirmation is raising eyebrows. Anime fans know how long production cycles can take, but Netflix’s silence is unsettling given how quickly the platform has renewed other major titles. Some speculate that TMS Entertainment, the studio behind the series, is negotiating production schedules or awaiting financial approval before greenlighting the next season.
Even so, the uncertainty has sparked growing concern that Netflix might quietly drop the title. With so much momentum behind the first season, a cancellation now would feel like a major blow to fans and to the reputation Netflix has been building as a global anime hub.
There’s Still Hope for Sakamoto Days Season 2 If Production Starts Soon
The good news is that there is no shortage of source material for a second season. The first season only adapted around 75 of the manga’s 229 chapters, leaving plenty of story left to tell. If TMS Entertainment follows the same pacing, season 2 could easily cover another nine volumes, which is enough to continue the emotional and action-packed saga of Taro Sakamoto and his crew.
However, anime production is not quick or easy for Sakamoto Days. Even if work has already begun, it could take until 2026, or more realistically, 2027, before new episodes arrive. The animation industry’s tight schedules and resource demands often delay even the most anticipated projects. That makes timing a key factor in whether Sakamoto Days gets renewed or fades into uncertainty.