The Sakamoto Days anime adaptation has sparked a lot of discussions and intense opinions among fans of the work, both in Japan and globally. While there have been many complaints about anime adaptations until now, the heat the Sakamoto Days‘ adaptation is facing is on another level.
There is a good reason for this, in fact, many good reasons that are pointed out by the critical fans. Sakamoto Days manga is one of the best works in recent times and the anime adaptation was supposed to cement its popularity and place, but ended up tarnishing it.
Let us delve in and understand how TMS managed to do such poor-quality work when it came to Sakamoto Days, one of the most anticipated adaptations in recent times- and how the Japanese fans feel about this.
A passionate fanbase disheartened and betrayed
Japanese fans are known for their reserved nature when it comes to negative feedback. They have a patient ‘wait and see’ attitude and usually do not outrightly blame or attack any work for being bad.
But when it comes to Sakamoto Days, it seems that the Japanese have reached their limits. Anime is one of the most popular means of entertainment in the modern day, and the Japanese are undoubtedly proud of this industry.
What Japan thinks about Sakamoto Days Production Committee (TMS + Shueisha) + Director
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The manga and anime culture has permeated into society to become an integral part of their daily lives. To see one of the best manga of recent times turn into rubbish in the hands of the director and production team was the last straw that broke the camel’s back.
The Japanese fans have taken to online communities to openly call out TMS for its terrible work. Most of the heat is on director Masaki Watanabe, as he has been labeled “the most incompetent director in the history of Jump.” Such a thing wouldn’t be said lightly, considering that Sakamoto Days isn’t the first anime to receive a bad adaptation.
Why are the fans so outraged?
The major reason for this outburst is adaptation’s quality and production decisions from the very onset made it seem like they were setting it up for failure. Sakamoto Days has an incredibly loyal and vocal fanbase, especially in Japan.
However, the excitement and passion that the fans had when they heard about an anime adaptation turned into frustration and disappointment as the anime failed to meet any expectations.
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The action scenes and fight sequences are the highlight of Sakamoto Days, due to the low budget of the production, these scenes do not seem fluid or authentic. The anime feels bland and lackluster.
Masaki Watanabe, the director of the Sakamoto Days anime, has been heavily criticized for failing to capture the manga’s high-energy feeling and the humor that blends with the thrill.
The backlash against Sakamoto Days should serve as a wake-up call for production committees. Fans are always focused on their favorite manga when they hear it is being adapted, breaking the hearts of millions of fans across the world isn’t something that can be taken lightly.
Sakamoto Days is available on Netflix.
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