Expecting every adaptation to be absolutely flawless is a bit childish. There are adaptations that shine brighter than others in certain aspects, but writing off an entire anime just because it didn’t meet your sky-high expectations is not fair, is it?
That is why the recent Sakamoto Days hate for its anime adaptation is a bit too much. Part of the reason is that the manga was already so goated that those pre-existing fans were excited to see it on screen with matching similar to better animation. But when the anime dropped, it certainly did not meet those manga readers’ expectations and that generated this cycle of hatred!
Hopefully, this article will give you a fresh perspective from a Sakamoto Days anime-only fan, and maybe even change your mind if you were a hater!
The Sakamoto Days anime adaptation has done nothing wrong so far!
If you were told to find a single aspect that the Sakamoto Days anime is objectively doing badly, then can you? It adapts the manga properly, then it includes a few refreshing anime-only scenes (like the extended Shin vs the Poison guy fights), and it also masterfully maintains the charmful interactions between the characters.
In fact, the premise of Sakamoto Days itself is so interesting that it’s normal to forget any other shortcomings while watching, and one can argue there is no such shortcoming, to begin with. The only thing that remains is the allegations about its poor animation, which is addressed properly at the end of this article.
The soundtracks are actually pretty unique and diverse
When it comes to the OSTs of the Sakamoto Days anime, it oddly stands out from the crowd. As a matter of fact, the soundtracks here are ridiculously diverse and unique. It’s not every day you come across an anime that’s willing to experiment with its OSTs, but Sakamoto Days pretty much nailed it.
There are scenes when the music seamlessly blends classical instrumental vibes with cool percussion beats, creating some of the most funny yet creative soundtracks. And when the fight scenes kick in, the soundtrack transforms into a thrilling, adrenaline-fueled ride that’s on par with any other action-packed Shonen anime.
Time flies by when you’re watching the next Sakamoto Days episode
Even though there are a few episodes that are factually kind of plain or uninteresting, they still fly by within minutes when you’re focused on watching. This shows just how strong the core narrative of the story is and how the adaptation is perfectly keeping up with it.
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So, if you can watch Sakamoto Days without nitpicking about its downsides (if you think there are any), and without prior expectations from what you have possibly heard from the manga readers, you won’t be disappointed at all. In that sense, it’s also fair to say the manga readers might be spoiling the fun for anime-only fans a bit!
Last but not least, the studio is doing a pretty solid job with its animation
The animation of Sakamoto Days anime isn’t bad at all; you’re not getting a bunch of crappy scenes just to get one great moment. You’re constantly having decent to even really good animation throughout each episode.
While it is true that the anime’s art style may not be to everyone’s liking, it’s still quite unique, to say the least. The pastel color-like texture throughout each panel, mixed with smooth action sequences and little to no CGI, makes it perfect no matter how you look at it. Studio TMS Entertainment did a solid job, and any amount of hate they are getting is completely unreasonable.
The manga might have a superior art style and is also said to be one of the best action manga ever (even compared with Jujutsu Kaisen manga), but that doesn’t mean the anime necessarily has to be god-tier as well. You can still enjoy the show for what it’s giving you, and it’s peak.
The Sakamoto Days anime is available to watch on Netflix.
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