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Sakamoto Days Marks My Hero Academia’s End with Heartfelt New Promotional Trailer

Sakamoto Days Gives My Hero Academia a Heroic Sendoff

When it comes to saying goodbye, the world of manga has just witnessed an unforgettable tribute to My Hero Academia! As the beloved series came to an end with Chapter 430 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, fans and creators alike bid a fond farewell. Among those paying homage was Yuto Suzuki, the creator of Sakamoto Days, who went the extra mile to honor the grand finale of My Hero Academia.

Not only did Suzuki share a heartfelt message in Weekly Shonen Jump, praising the series for its 10-year run, but he also hid a special color page in the cover art for Sakamoto Days Chapter 177. Check it out below:

(Photo: Cover pager for Sakamoto Days Chapter 177 – Shueisha)

What Is Sakamoto Days?

Ready to dive into the action-comedy series that’s capturing hearts? You can now access the latest chapters of Sakamoto Days with Viz Media’s digital Shonen Jump library or Shueisha’s MangaPlus service. Don’t miss the official anime debut in January 2025, only on Netflix!

The anime adaptation is being directed by Masaki Watanabe for TMS Entertainment, with Taku Kishimoto handling the scripts and Yo Moriyama designing the characters. The star-studded voice cast includes Tomokazu Sugita, Nobunaga Shimazaki, and Ayane Sakura, among others.

As Viz Media describes it, “Taro Sakamoto was the ultimate assassin, feared by villains and admired by hitmen. But one day…he fell in love! Retirement, marriage, fatherhood, and then… Sakamoto gained weight! The chubby guy who runs the neighborhood store is actually a former legendary hitman! Can he protect his family from danger? Get ready to experience a new kind of action comedy series!”

And, for all you My Hero Academia fans out there, you can now find every chapter on Viz Media’s digital Shonen Jump library.