Warning: Contains spoilers for Sakamoto Days Chapter #204
Shōnen Jump’s underrated battle manga,Sakamoto Days, currently has an anime adaptation airing, captivating fans with its fun action-adventure narrative. While the anime is doing well, drawing viewers into the assassin story where the main characters do their best not to kill, the original manga by Yuto Suzuki is far ahead, delivering one of the series' most intense arcs.Fans were happy to see Shin’s backstory unfoldand watch him escape the current chaos, but the recent narrative adds yet another layer of depth.
Sakamoto DaysChapter #204, titled “Revolution and Succession,” begins as fans expected, with Shin, Sakamoto, and their companions breaking out of JAA prison. Considering how long this arc has been, with Shin and Sakamoto receiving major character upgrades, it seemed the story would slow down and give the Sakamoto family of assassins a breather. However, the chapter ends with a twist, turning their closest allies, The Order, into their newest enemies, an unexpected twist that seems very bad for the main cast.
Sakamoto Days' Plot Twist Pushes the Main Cast Into Danger
Slur and The Order Form an Alliance
Sakamoto Days' premise might be complex and ever-changing, as the series, unlike most other Shōnen, doesn’t feature a teenage protagonist with a clear, primary goal. This makesSakamoto Daysboldly break the mold of Shōnen Jump, which typically focuses on young protagonists who gain power on their journey to achieve what they desire. ThoughSakamoto Daysdoesn’t have a traditional main premise, it has become clear who the primary antagonists are: Slur and his companions.
With Slur’s main objective being to overthrow the current JAA, the Japanese Assassin Association, and form his own organization. The Order, representing the top assassins of the organization, naturally viewed Slur and his group as enemies. With Sakamoto being an ex-member of The Order, he, too, crossed paths with Slur. As the series revealed a deep history between Slur, aka Kei Uzuki, and Sakamoto, including emotional ties with the main protagonist, this dynamic triangle between the JAA, The Order, and the outliers, became increasingly complex, even forcing fans to reconsider whose side they were on.
However, it eventually came down to Sakamoto, Shin, and their group of friendsteaming up with The Order against Slurand his companions. But in the latest twist in Chapter #204 ofSakamoto Days, The Order announces that they have sided with Slur and his group, believing it is in their best interest to take advantage of the situation. This revelation occurs with The Order cornering Sakamoto and his companions as they make their way out of the JAA Prison, as Slur assassinates the narcissist, Chairman of the JAA, Sei Asaki, and announces the new order for the organization.
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This revelation is one of the biggest twists any Shōnen Jump series has delivered in recent months. And considering how few Shōnen series besidesOne Pieceare currently revealing major developments,Sakamoto Dayshas cemented itself as a promising series fans can look forward to reading weekly alongsideOne Piece.
What Is Next For Sakamoto and His Companion?
Sakamoto Days Might Likely Be Heading Into Its Final Arc
The latest unexpected twist has surely excited fans, raising anticipation about where the series is headed, especially with growing concerns for the main cast. Considering The Order is made up of the most dangerous assassins, and with Shin and Sakamoto only recently gaining significant character development, it seems impossible for them to take on all five members of The Order at once. Had it been one, two, or even three members, their chances of winning might have been more realistic.
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With Sakamoto now The Order’s primary target, not only carrying a bounty on his head but also being the closest friend of Nagumo, another former Order member with a bounty, his situation becomes even more dire. Sakamoto’s sole focus on protecting his loved ones makes the challenge even tougher. Their chances of survival seem slim, but the series has laid out key elements that could offer a way out.
With Kindaka, Sakamoto and Nagumo’s former teacher, back in play, and the possibility of Nagumo stepping in to help, along with Atari’s lucky ability, the main cast has a fair chance of escaping. This near-death experience is likely to push Sakamoto and Shin to perfect their abilities and seek help from anyone they can, such as the Seba brothers, and other lost allies, forming a team to take on Slur and The Order inSakamoto Days' biggest, and possibly final, arc, bringing the series to a conclusion with one of the biggest all-out wars in Shōnen Jump history.
