Sakamoto Days anime aired the season finale last week, leaving fans divided. While some were content with the series, others were left disappointed. It wasn’t much of a finale as some pointed out. What we do know is that the first season remains a mxied bag for the most part.

Truly, it was a seesaw of expectations, and Tms fumbled majorly. From animation to visuals, it was pretty rustic compared to the manga’s well-detailed art. To add to that, the makers are returning with Cour 2 in July 2025, but it seems like the studio has a plan up its sleeve.

Shin in a still from Sakamoto Days anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

In other words, the series has a secret sauce for the upcoming second season, which might overturn the first season’s criticism. It might potentially undo all the mistakes if the makers choose to address the problems. The pitfalls are a huge hindrance,...