Sakamoto Days Chapter 272
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▣ About Sakamoto Days
Sakamoto Days is a Japanese action-comedy manga written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki and serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since 2020. The series follows Taro Sakamoto, a legendary former hitman who retires after falling in love, getting married, and starting a family. He now runs a neighborhood store while trying to protect his peaceful life from the dangerous assassin world he left behind.
The story follows Sakamoto as his quiet family life collides with his past. Despite retiring from assassination, he retains the extraordinary combat skills that made him one of the most feared hitmen in the world. Alongside Shin Asakura and other allies, Sakamoto faces assassins, organizations, and enemies connected to the criminal underworld.
As the series develops, the world expands around organizations such as the Japanese Association of Assassins (JAA) and The Order, while characters such as X/Slur become central to the larger conflict. The manga combines intense action, creative combat, comedy, family relationships, and an expanding assassin world.
As of September 21, 2026, Sakamoto Days has 275 officially released chapters and remains ongoing. Chapter 275 was released on September 13, 2026, with the next chapter scheduled to follow the current publication break. Shueisha currently lists Volume 28 as released and Volume 29 for November 4, 2026.
Created by Yuto Suzuki · Ongoing.
Main Characters of "Sakamoto Days Manga"
Taro Sakamoto
Taro Sakamoto is the protagonist of Sakamoto Days and a legendary former hitman once considered the greatest assassin of all time. After falling in love with Aoi, he leaves the assassin world, gets married, and becomes a father. Although he now runs a neighborhood store, Sakamoto still possesses the extraordinary skills that made him famous.
Shin Asakura
Shin Asakura is a young assassin with the ability to read people's thoughts. After becoming involved with Sakamoto, he develops a close relationship with him and becomes one of his most important allies. Shin's psychic ability and developing combat skills make him an important part of Sakamoto's ongoing battles.
Aoi Sakamoto
Aoi is Taro Sakamoto's wife and an important reason behind his decision to leave assassination behind. She represents the peaceful family life that Sakamoto is determined to protect. Together with Sakamoto and their daughter Hana, she forms the center of his life outside the assassin world.
Nagumo
Nagumo is an exceptionally skilled assassin and a member of The Order, the elite force associated with the Japanese Association of Assassins. He has a long history with Sakamoto and possesses a playful personality that contrasts with his formidable abilities. His connection to Sakamoto becomes increasingly important as the larger conflict develops.
X / Slur
X, also known as Slur, is one of the major opposing figures in Sakamoto Days. He is connected to a group targeting assassins and plays a central role in the conflict surrounding the JAA and Sakamoto. His actions bring several powerful assassins and organizations into direct conflict.