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The Best Episodes of SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1

Every episode of SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1!

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Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 1 - The Legendary Hit Man
    7.9/10(2853 votes)

    #1 - The Legendary Hit Man

    S1:E1

    Sakamoto enjoys a quiet life in retirement with his family. But one day, an old colleague demands he return to the assassin world — or face consequences.

    Director:Masaki Watanabe
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  2. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 2 - Vs. Son Hee and Bacho
    7.6/10(1772 votes)

    #2 - Vs. Son Hee and Bacho

    S1:E2

    While out on an errand, Sakamoto and Shin encounter Lu Shaotang, the daughter of a mafia boss, who's on the run and targeted by twin assassins.

    Directors:Akihiro Saito, Yoshihiro Nishio, Masaki Watanabe
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  3. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 3 - Welcome to Sugar Park
    7.8/10(1623 votes)

    #3 - Welcome to Sugar Park

    S1:E3

    After learning of the huge bounty on Sakamoto's head, the crew tries to enjoy a family outing at the amusement park while fending off assassins.

    Director:Ryokan Nishio
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  4. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 4 - Hard-Boiled
    7.8/10(1486 votes)

    #4 - Hard-Boiled

    S1:E4

    With the poison-wielding hitman taken out, the Sakamotos head to their next attraction, where they're ambushed by Dondenkai Ltd's ultimate assassin duo.

    Director:Yoshihide Ibata
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  5. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 5 - Source of Strength
    7.6/10(1380 votes)

    #5 - Source of Strength

    S1:E5

    Sakamoto goes all out in a fierce one-on-one duel with Boiled. Meanwhile, ORDER members are tasked with handling a serial case targeting assassins.

    Director:Takatoshi Suzuki
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  6. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 6 - Heisuke Mashimo
    7.5/10(1286 votes)

    #6 - Heisuke Mashimo

    S1:E6

    Hoping to win the million-yen prize, Team Sakamoto enters the shopping district's survival tournament and teams up with a completely clueless sniper.

    Director:Tomoko Hiramuki
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  7. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 7 - Jurassic Bastard
    7.4/10(1145 votes)

    #7 - Jurassic Bastard

    S1:E7

    While manning the store alone, Lu gets kidnapped by a mysterious group. Sakamoto and Shin pursue her but are halted by an invisible assassin.

    Director:Yoshihiro Nishio
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  8. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 8 - Sakamoto's vs. the Lab
    7.9/10(1302 votes)

    #8 - Sakamoto's vs. the Lab

    S1:E8

    To rescue Lu, Sakamoto and Shin infiltrate a top-secret lab seized by assassins. Meanwhile, in the prison cell, Lu meets someone from Shin's childhood.

    Director:Kouki Onoue
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  9. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 9 - All Aboard
    8.3/10(1308 votes)

    #9 - All Aboard

    S1:E9

    In the depths of the Lab, Shin and Heisuke join forces to take down the invisible assailant, while Sakamoto engages in an intense battle against Kashima.

    Director:Takatoshi Suzuki
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  10. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 10 - Bathhouse Roughhouse
    7.2/10(894 votes)

    #10 - Bathhouse Roughhouse

    S1:E10

    Exhausted from their battle, the crew heads to a local bathhouse but finds it too dangerous to relax. Later, a mysterious man arrives in search of Lu.

    Director:Yūki Taki
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  11. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 11 - Casino Battle
    7.3/10(963 votes)

    #11 - Casino Battle

    S1:E11

    The crew faces Wutang in a high-stakes casino showdown to learn who issued Sakamoto's bounty. Meanwhile, X sends a group of vicious assassins their way

    Director:Yoshihide Ibata
    Writer:Taku Kishimoto

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  12. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 12 - Overload
    8.0/10(990 votes)

    #12 - Overload

    S1:E12

    As Sakamoto gathers intel on the assassins targeting him, ORDER begins hunting the death row inmates. Later, Shin and Lu face a deadly assault.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 13 - Just Desserts
    8.4/10(1092 votes)

    #13 - Just Desserts

    S1:E13

    Saw's attacks push Shin and Lu to awaken new abilities, turning the tables on the deadly killer. Meanwhile, Dump ambushes Osaragi at a temple.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 14 - Strong Assault
    8.4/10(1001 votes)

    #14 - Strong Assault

    S1:E14

    The battles rage on even as the crew gets treated by Granny Miya! Minimalist threatens Aoi at the store while Heisuke clashes with Apart at Tokyo Tower.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 15 - Round and Round the Tower
    8.4/10(993 votes)

    #15 - Round and Round the Tower

    S1:E15

    Despite his inability to lose weight, Sakamoto faces off against Apart in a fierce showdown. Later, X reveals his dangerous plans for the assassin world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 16 - Slice Slice Dance
    9.3/10(1613 votes)

    #16 - Slice Slice Dance

    S1:E16

    While X and Gaku invade the JAA, a lone ORDER assassin stands in their way. Amid the chaos, Sakamoto discovers the shocking truth about X's identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 17 - Have a nice fight
    8.4/10(841 votes)

    #17 - Have a nice fight

    S1:E17

    Sakamoto decides to infiltrate his alma mater to get more intel on X. But first, he must conquer the sky-high requirements of the JCC entrance exam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 18 - Kanaguri
    8.0/10(739 votes)

    #18 - Kanaguri

    S1:E18

    It's every assassin for themselves as the exam takes to the skies. While Sakamoto impresses fellow candidate Akira, Shin takes on the germaphobe Mafuyu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 19 - Exam, Stage Three
    7.9/10(618 votes)

    #19 - Exam, Stage Three

    S1:E19

    Stage Three of the JCC exams begins as a trio of special applicants joins the fray. Toramaru, a devoted Sakamoto fan, immediately clashes with Shin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 20 - Mutual Fans
    8.1/10(757 votes)

    #20 - Mutual Fans

    S1:E20

    Sakamoto discovers Akira's ties to an old friend. While Shin and Toramaru vie over their favorite assassin, X's secret plans throw the exam into chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 21 - Hard Mode
    8.6/10(787 votes)

    #21 - Hard Mode

    S1:E21

    Shin teams up with Mafuyu, Toramaru and Kaji to take down a berserk Shinaya. Can these ragtag new allies work together to defeat their rampaging foe?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 1 Episode 22 - Each One's Mission
    7.8/10(621 votes)

    #22 - Each One's Mission

    S1:E22

    With the entrance exam behind them, Sakamoto and Shin can now continue with their original objective: infiltrating the JCC and obtaining clues on X!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Legendary Hit Man" is the best rated episode of "SAKAMOTO DAYS" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2853 votes. Directed by Masaki Watanabe and written by Taku Kishimoto, it aired on 1/11/2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Vs. Son Hee and Bacho".