Sakamoto Days Live Action Movie Teaser Reveals Ren Meguro as Taro Sakamoto

Hey, Sakamoto Days fans, guess what? The wait is finally over. The first Sakamoto Days Live Action teaser trailer just dropped out, and if you haven’t watched it yet, seriously man… what are you doing? Open YouTube and check it out, then come back, we seriously need to talk about this.

The teaser hits hard right away. One second, you’re looking at Taro Sakamoto being his usual chill, plump self, running a shop and living that cozy family life. The next second, BOOM, he’s back in assassin mode, sharp, deadly, and terrifyingly cool. It’s short, but it feels like a promise: this movie gets what makes Sakamoto Days special.

Ren Meguro as Taro Sakamoto

Okay, let’s talk casting, because this is huge. Ren Meguro from Snow Man is our Taro Sakamoto. And no, they didn’t split the role, he’s playing both versions of Sakamoto.

Think about that for a second. Meguro has to switch from “dad bod shopkeeper” to “legendary assassin” seamlessly, sometimes in the same scene. And when he’s playing the heavier version of Sakamoto? That’s not CGI, it’s prosthetics and makeup that take almost four hours to apply. Four. Hours. Every. Time. Talk about dedication.

Honestly, I love that they trusted one actor with both sides of the character. It makes the transformation more believable, and it gives us fans a chance to really feel the shift when Sakamoto flips from gentle to dangerous.

The Team Bringing It All Together

Now, here’s where things get even more exciting. You know who’s directing this? Yuichi Fukuda, the guy who turned Gintama into one of the funniest and most faithful live action adaptations ever. He’s handling both the direction and the script. If you’ve seen his past work, you know he has that perfect balance of comedy and action.

And the action? Yeah, they brought in Keiya Taguchi, the same guy behind the fight choreography in Attack on Titan’s live action movie and Shin Kamen Rider. That means when Sakamoto throws down, it’s going to look brutal, stylish, and true to the manga.

Mark your calendar now: Golden Week 2026 (April 29 – May 6). That’s when the Sakamoto Days Live Action movie officially drops in Japan. And you can bet fans worldwide will be watching closely.

Why This Movie Has Fans (Like Us) Hyped

If you’re here reading this, chances are you already know why Sakamoto Days is such a gem. But let’s break it down real quick:

1. It’s funny. Like, laugh-out-loud funny.
2. It’s emotional, Sakamoto’s family moments are wholesome and real.
3. It’s action-packed, fights so sharp you can almost feel the impact.

And the teaser nails all of that. Honestly, if the full movie carries the same energy, we’re looking at one of the best manga-to-live action adaptations ever made.

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