Sakamoto Days, Vol. 12

SAKAMOTO DAYS サカモト デイズ #12

by Yuto Suzuki

Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!

It's an assassin showdown! Shishiba and Osaragi take on Yotsumura and his geisha on the streets of Kyoto. What happened between Shishiba and Yotsumura in the past to sour their strong mentor-disciple relationship? Meanwhile, chaos engulfs the JCC as the battle between Sakamoto and Kanaguri comes to a head!

Genres: Manga, Fiction, Action, Comics, Graphic Novels, Humor, Fantasy

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 2023

About the author

Yuto Suzuki (鈴木祐斗; Suzuki Yūto) es un mangaka japonés.

Reviews

[Blake the Book Eater · Rating 5 out of 5]

This shit is peak! The action!!! The intensity!!! The humor!!

[Mizuki · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars is me being generous, nothing special, boring. The artwork and art style is nothing special neither.

PS: Assassins with a family tagging along is ridiculous

[fulcrum · Rating 3 out of 5]

ugh, the cameraman, kanaguri or whatever, annoyed the hell out of me the entire volume. i was so mad i could barely enjoy the rest. three stars out of pure spite lol
“a heartless person’s work can never touch anyone’s heart.” — sakamoto speaking FACTS

[kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ✨ i’m so excited for the next one

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Qué locura. Abre el tomo Osaragi de manera increíble, la sigue Shishiba y después el djskks Nagumo me deja sin palabras. Por algo es mi favorito 😌

[Cade · Rating 5 out of 5]

the fact i have to wait till september 3rd for the next volume is beyond cringe

[Shubhankar Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am never going to forgive Kanaguri for killing Etsuko Satoda.
Death by thousand cuts for him!

[Raya · Rating 4 out of 5]

took longer to finish just because i can’t stand this mofo on the cover haha

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume 12 is a really fun volume that continues to build on the series' high-octane action and character development. The main event is the fight between legendary assassin Sakamoto and the eccentric director Kanaguri. It's a fantastic showdown, and it's particularly satisfying to see Sakamoto put the cocky fuck face bitch Kanaguri in his place multiple times.

The second half of the volume shifts focus, providing a deeper dive into the backstories of key characters. It's here that we get to see the history between Shishiba and his former mentor, Yotsumura. The dark, messed-up past they share helps explain why certain characters are the way they are, adding a compelling layer of emotional depth to the plot.

Overall, this volume is a great addition to the series, balancing kickass fight sequences with important revelations. It earns a solid 4 out of 5.

[Ronald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well that was anticlimactic, they just won? I hope so because we went back to a fight with characters I forgot about. Then a flashback? I don't know the characters are just there and not using names I read before. I need markers over all these characters so I know who is who - especially during flashbacks when they really don't look like they do "now".

Now onto the next town for a fight, wait no, they went back to the store where the store is doing great without assassin fights breaking out constantly, thank you very much. This part of the story was to brief but saved the volume from lower stars.

[Annalise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m stunned🫠

[hima · Rating 4 out of 5]

will be honest, idk what volume the "reveal" was in but the "twist" on why the main villain (knock off gojo) is acting the way he is, is kinda stupid

[Myriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always an enjoyable read. ❤️

[Sanjana Preetham · Rating 5 out of 5]

this series is just the best

[federica · Rating 5 out of 5]

ti amo nagumo

[afton · Rating 5 out of 5]

2025 reread: osaragi >

it’s me getting attached to characters that we meet for the most briefest of times and then being upset about their gruesome death i-

[🧸♡뀨♡🐣 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5-4.75★たくさんのことが起こりました
①有月のこと
②晶は京を追って敵陣へ
③四ツ村の仮死/南雲と神々廻の関係はどう？

[Federica]

encantada

[Farissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

[Kieran Antoniuk-Davies · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really like how’s the ensemble is building out right now, good stuff

[Queens Love Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

“A heartless person’s work can never touch anyone’s heart.”



The series keeps proving it can balance explosive action with sharp, clever storytelling. This volume wastes no time throwing readers into intense confrontations and fast-moving plot turns, with fight scenes that feel both brutal and stylish. The visual choreography is on point, making every punch, slash, and feint easy to follow yet still thrilling. There’s also a constant undercurrent of tension in the quieter moments, where even a casual exchange might carry hidden threats. It’s the kind of pacing that makes you want to keep reading without stopping.

Character dynamics remain one of the strongest aspects here. Alliances are shifting, grudges are deepening, and certain players stay unpredictable enough to keep you guessing about their next move. The mix of manipulative mind games and sudden bursts of violence gives the story a dangerous edge. Some of the dialogue lands especially well, managing to be darkly funny while still pushing the plot forward. It’s a reminder that this series isn’t just about who’s stronger—it’s about who’s smarter and more ruthless.

By the final chapter, the pieces are clearly being set for the next big confrontation. While the emotional weight isn’t the main focus this time, the sense of anticipation is strong. The unpredictable character choices and well-executed fights make it a fast, satisfying read.

Date Read: 2025.08.12

[⋆ ࣪˖ ִֶָ sel ་༘࿐ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn, I missed them.

[Alana · Rating 4 out of 5]

aromantic shishiba rights

[Artemis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I HATE THE DIRECTOR GUY

[Ilham Muradov · Rating 4 out of 5]

8.2/10

Chapter 98: Kill more quietly.
i am quiet.

Chapter 98: Who are you to judge other people? Deep down, every human has the desire to live and the urge to kill. Why do we forgive people who cause others to suffer just by living, and only condemn the act of killing? When were we ever forgiven?

Chapter 98: The idea that we should give maniacs guns is old-fashioned. The trend in assassins nowadays is toward young girls with circular saws who grew up on farms.

Chapter 98: SHH...

Chapter 99: I like simplicity. I don't want to have to think too much. Or be weighed down.

Chapter 99: It's okay.I'm a pro too. It's kid's bedtime. Don't overstay your welcome. Mr.Yotsumura, your taste in women is messed up.

Chapter 99: Would you laugh if I told you I feel for her and had to work really hard to woo her?
Great now I have to listen to my boss talk about his love life in the car.
You'll understand one day. If a guy meets a woman and he loves even her faults, then it's all over for him. Ew... just drop me off here.
Hey, speaking of which, if anything happens to me, look out for them, okay?

Chapter 99: Do me a favor. Don't take this mission. If you do I'll kill Amane.

Chapter 99: When a pro moves, you don't see it coming.

Chapter 100: Haven't I taught you not to learn too much about the enemy?

Chapter 100: Do you still blame me for choosing my family, Shishiba?
I don't blame you. But I've had enough. Every time we face off I get tired of trying to find a reason to kill you.

Chapter 101: I was just thinking it would be handy to have a living corpse

Chapter 101: I just run into Mr.Yotsumura down by the river.
Oh really? He wasn't dead?
Don't make me laugh. Since when does an Order member not make sure an enemy is actually dead? You lied.

Chapter 101: Don't worry. I don't like movies.
I hear there are movies in heaven too. I bet you'll learn to like them.
Assassins don't go to heaven.

Chapter 102: Everything in this world exists for cinema, including the deaths of our loved ones. The universe was created to be a giant movie set. Its people were all born to be actors in my movies!

Chapter 102: A heartless person's work can never touch anyone's heart.

Chapter 102: I'll show you something you've never experienced before. 4DX.

Chapter 102: I love movies.
You stay in your fictional world. Hasta la vista, baby.
Hey see... you do like movies.

Chapter 103: Do you know what kind of movies are the most boring, Sakamoto?
The kind where the protagonist wakes up and realizes it was all dream.
No. It's when you can predict the ending halfway through. The important thing is how you deceive the audience.

Chapter 103: His blood isn't clotting. It's special-effects makeup!

Chapter 103: If you made movies, they'd be boring, Sakamoto! Who wants to see a movie about fighting to the death where nobody dies?

Chapter 103: I have no interest in dying by the JAA's hand. I'll choose my own ending

Chapter 104: There is another persona inside of him who does bad things.

Chapter 104: We'll take out the order, one by one.

Chapter 105: I can feel myself getting amped-up. X. Akira Akao. The Order. And Sakamoto's gang. I have all the actors! When they all come together, what'll happen?! My camera will capture whoever is left standing at the end!

[Ophélie Regat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suite et fin de l'arc JCC.

Osaragi affronte toujours la complice de Yotsumura à Kyoto et finit par la vaincre aux abords d'un temple en faisant attention à ne pas perturber les touristes et les locaux.

Shishiba, de son côté, se bat contre Yotsumura, son ancien mentor. On apprend que sa femme était le traitre à l'intérieur de la FJA et qu'elle devait l'affaiblir (puisqu'il était le bras de droit de Président de la FJA, la cible principale). En voyant son ordre de mission, elle comprend qu'elle va être démasquée. Elle menace Amane, il finit par la tuer. Retour de le présent : Shishiba le blesse grièvement et Yostumura tombe dans l'eau. Ce dernier est finalement sauvé par Nagumo. Ce dernier lui propose un marché, il le fait passer pour mort et en contrepartie, il doit enquêter sur la mort d'une de ses connaissances à l'intérieur de la FJA (sinon Nagumo tuera Amane).

Nagumo va à la rencontre de Shishiba à qui il ne parle pas de ce marché (il le menace même de le dénoncer de ne pas avoir achevé Yotsumura avant de rire et prétendre plaisanter).

Du côté de la JCC, Taro combat toujours Kanaguri après la mort de Madame Satoda. Après moult piques dans le champ lexical du cinéma, Taro est sur le point de neutraliser Kanaguri. Il est, cependant, arrêté dans son élan par Akira. Cette dernière veut absolument retrouver Slur afin de venger la mort de sa tante. Elle a donc besoin de Kanaguri.

Suite à ces événements, des funérailles sont organisées. Le grand-père d'Amane raconte ce qu'il sait sur Slur. En gros, Uzuki aurait une double personnalité (Uzuki d'un côté et Slur de l'autre), ce qui expliquerait la grande différence entre Uzuki adolescent et Uzuki à l'heure actuelle. Uzuki a été dans un orphelinat mais celui-ci a été détruit, de tout évidence par Slur lui-même. Il a d'ailleurs enlevé plusieurs personnes par la même occasion, dont Gaku qui fait partie de son organisation actuelle. On apprend que deux des disparus en font également partie et qu'ils vont les rejoindre sous peu. Le but sur court terme de Slur est de tuer les membres de l'Ordre.

De retour à la supérette qui marche beaucoup mieux sans eux, ils ont d'ailleurs ramené Amane avec eux pour qu'il puisse chercher son père. Seba part de son côté. Ils vont se rendre à Bangkok pour y trouver Slur et sa bande. Taro tente de filer en solo mais Shin l'arrête et le combat. Aoi le convainc de s'entourer et de ne pas les écarter par crainte de les perdre. Taro va confier à Shin son passé avec Uzuki (qui va sûrement justifier la mise à prix de la tête de Taro par celui-ci).

[Nouran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Things have become very intense with the few information that we got about 'X' also I'm so mad that, the filming guy didn't die. I really wanted him dead but it's very valid for the story. I love how The author is keeping this action packed, with appropriate speed and detail revelations. I also like how everyone have a normal interaction because this is something that I don't see often with manga. Usually characters lack normal interaction and I mean having one to one conversations, coming into realization with their feelings or other's feelings and instead letting the story carry it and for the readers to interpret or just fill in these gaps. With Yuta Suzuki Sensei he really is putting these things.

How important is Sakamoto's family to him and how he values the presence of his friends. So even with this last chapter when Sakamoto wanted to go on his own way after 'X' and Shin stopped him and they had this huge fight. Shin actually apologized and Sakamoto was like "there is something that I want to talk about, will you listen ? It's about my past with Uzuki" so again an interaction and an explanation, it's not getting just shadowed by them going together without Sakamoto explaining himself. I respect that.


Overall, this manga is really amazing and I'm really really enjoying it.

[dols · Rating 5 out of 5]

PHEW I WAS HOLDING MY BREATH THE ENTIRE TIME THIS VOLUME IS INSANE lots of new exposition but at least we’re getting closer to the source of everything so that’s good, it feels like we’re really moving forward. that cliffhanger was crazy too i would Not have been able to handle it at all if i read it in real time and had to wait god knew how long just for the next volume!??? ang lala

- CHAPTER 98 OSARAGI IBA KA GRABE
- irita pa ren aq kay kanaguri kailan ba mamamatay yang hayop na yan boset siya pa man din ung cover. taro “don’t worry i don’t like movies” sakamoto im on ur side because neither do i fuck them films
- a little bit sad na hindi sasama si natsuki sa thailand :( pero nabilin naman na sa bebe ung kapatid kaya gowww
- nakabalik na rin sa conbini like i wanted to happen last volume! yay! more heisuke involvement in the next volume it’d be a crime not to use him he’s only The world’s greatest sniper
- uzuki,,, DID,, hmm i hope they handle this storyline properly.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an action packed volume!!! Just when I think it can't be better, a particular sets of pages keep upping up the feel and pace of th scene.

Picking up from the last one, there's more history between Shishiba and Yotsumura as they're fighting keeps taking place across the streets of Kyoto while at the same time, over at the JCC, Sakamoto faces off another of Slur's dudes that I can't stand as he monologues a lot. As in too much for my taste, so I was looking forward to this fight.

Lots of action in this volume between the 2 different fights happening and in there was another one featuring Osaragi that was amazing and one I didn't see playing out that way. Another surprise was Akira's decision and how she played that angle so I really can't wait to get into the next volume!

[osa · Rating 5 out of 5]

โอซารางิ โอซารางิ โอซารางิ ♡

เรื่องย่อ: ชิชิบะ VS โยสึมุระ, โอซารางิ VS เกงิ ห้ำหั่นกันอย่างดุเดือด จนเมืองเกียวโตย้อมไปด้วยหยดเลือดสาดกระเซ็น!! อดีตอันน่าตื่นตะลึงระหว่างโยสึมุระและชิชิบะที่เคยเกี่ยวข้องเป็นศิษย์อาจารย์กันคืออะไรกัน่...!? ในขณะเดียวกันที่ JCC ซึ่งกำลังอยู่ในความวุ่นวาย ศึกระหว่างซาคาโมโตะกับคานางุริก็กำลังดำเนินมาสู่ฉากสุดท้ายแล้ว!!

เมนน้องโอซารางิปาใจใส่เล่มนี้รัวๆ ฉากบู๊น้องเท่มาก ซีนตอนหน้านิ่งๆคือใจเหลวไม่ไหว พอปิดจ๊อบก็ยังมีมุมน่ารักเหมือนเคย แถมมาด้วยบ่นหิวดังโงะอีก

ส่วนเรื่องระหว่างชิชิบะกับโยสึมุระนับได้ว่ามีรายละเอียดเยอะกว่าที่คิด ปูมหลังของโยสึมุระขมปี๋ หวังว่าในอนาคต ไม่ว่าจะเกิดอะไรขึ้นขอให้โยสึมุระมีตอนจบที่สวยงามเหมือนจิตใจที่ดีของเขาเอง

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