Sakamoto Days, Vol. 17

SAKAMOTO DAYS サカモト デイズ #17

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?!

Mafuyu attempts to complete his mission despite knowing he’s a pawn for X. Meanwhile, Sakamoto and friends are running around the museum’s exhibition hall, which has become a battlefield between the Order and X’s gang. Who’ll come out on top in this assassin battle royale?

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels, Action, Comics, Fiction, Comics Manga, Shonen

184 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2024

About the author

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

Reviews

[Ricarda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nagumo vs. Gaku? Well, who am I supposed to simp for support in this fight?

[Anna Quilter · Rating 3 out of 5]

the museum's exhibition hall is a battlefield between the Order and X's gang...Mafiyu attempts to complete his mission...with Sakomoto and crew right in the middle

[Bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hype!

[Ronald · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK, that was better. A bit of Sakamoto at his best. Some actual story progression. But ends with a fight between two characters I don't recognise or care about. After giving us more on the bomb kid and such random long fight between characters I don't care about is only reason not five stars.

[Queens Love Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Toramaru. There’s nothing wrong with being a fan. We all have someone we look up to. But how about turning a little of that admiration in your own direction? Be your own fan.”



The energy in this volume is on a whole other level, and the fight sequences left me holding my breath. The pacing never drags, with each clash escalating in both brutality and emotion. I kept worrying about who might make it out alive, which shows just how well the tension is handled. The panels are sharp, kinetic, and immersive, pulling you into each strike and counter like you’re right there in the chaos. It’s the kind of volume that reminds you why this series stands out in the crowded field of action manga.

What surprised me is how much I’ve grown attached to characters on both sides of the fight. Even some of the “villains” are given depth that makes them hard to root against. The way the characters’ motivations and backstories slowly peel back adds weight to the action—it’s not just mindless violence, it’s people fighting for their own sense of purpose. This balance of heart and brutality is where the series shines brightest. Every character feels like they matter, and that uncertainty over who will rise or fall gives the battles a sharper edge.

The emotional beats hit just as hard as the physical ones. There are flashbacks and moments of raw vulnerability that add layers to the characters we thought we already understood. Alongside the adrenaline, there are quieter revelations about loyalty, family, and self-worth that ground the story in something real. By the end, I was equal parts drained and hyped for what comes next.

Date Read: 2028.09.11

[Sophia Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

ITS STARTING. UGH THIS ARC SEEMS SO FUN. shit is about to go down and so many big people are converging at once. all the groups ALL THE HYPE. i enjoy seeing the exhibitions before it all goes to shit and the fighting starts to break out. seba tho... please stop fighting THIS ISNT YOU. and ofc it ends with NAGUMO VS GAKU. FUCK YES.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nagumo, NAGUMO vs Gaku 🤌

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly illustrated fight scene with Nagumo

[Dário Hermann · Rating 5 out of 5]

easily one of my fav arcs. it just keeps getting better and better!

[bri]

nagumo is the coolest person alive

[DonutKnow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m getting more and more invested in these characters!!! And they’re so cool 😎 😍😍😍

[Annalise · Rating 5 out of 5]

CHAT I AM NOT OKAY

[⭐️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

two goats fighting 💔

[Anom Parikesit · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s getting interested to saw many strong character facing each other. The colide between X and Association are real. Nagumo vs Gaku are lit 🔥

[Carstairs · Rating 4 out of 5]

almost had an heart attack at the end

[Ophélie Regat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suite de l'arc "Exposition sur les Assassins du siècle".

Jour de l'ouverture de l'exposition.

Shin doit protéger Mafuyu pour éviter que la bombe à l'intérieur de son corps n'explose. Malheureusement, Osaragi arrive pour les éliminer. Dans un flashback, on comprend que le plan de Slur comprenait depuis le départ de capturer Mafuyu et Toramaru afin de s'en servir comme kamikazes. Pour être certains que l'Ordre les affronte, il a demandé à Gaku de les entrainer. Mafuyu souhaite à tout prix entrer dans l'Ordre pour éviter à son frère Natsuki de devoir y aller (c'était la volonté de leur père qui les a forcé à s'entrainer toute leur enfance).

Natsuki finit par arriver, prévenu par Kashima, et utilise ses inventions. Ce dernier avait prévu de s'enfuir avec Mafuyu après la fin de son cursus à la JCC, Mafuyu n'a donc plus besoin d'entrer dans l'Ordre. Rejoins par Kaji, ils enlèvent la bombe du corps de Mafuyu mais cette dernière est toujours activée. Shin arrive à la geler et la lancer avant son explosion mais il s'est blessé. Ils sont, en plus, arrêtés par le service de protection du Président de la FJA.

Toramaru est également encerclée mais Taro vient à son secours. Elle finit par retrouver son adoration pour lui.

Shin semble avoir perdu ses pouvoirs télépathiques suite à l'explosion.

Les hommes de Slur affrontent l'Ordre. Shishiba combat Kumanomi et Haruma. Nagumo combat Gaku.

[Ilham Muradov · Rating 3 out of 5]

7/10

Chapter 143: I enjoy the added value of brand-name items. To appreciate and give value to garbage like this really gives you a sense of human history, achievements, and culture. It's something animals could never replicate.

Chapter 143:

Chapter 144: Kaiju

Chapter 144:

Chapter 144:

Chapter 144:

Chapter 145: I'll join the order, whatever it takes. So, don't send Mafuyu.

Chapter 145:

Chapter 147: It's always been like this. Zero self-esteem. Just going along with what other people want. Without goals or priorities of my own. But devoting myself to someone else helped me forget all the bad stuff...

Chapter 148:

Chapter 148: Are they really the same age? Time is cruel...

Chapter 148: Toramaru. There's nothing wrong with being a fan. We all have someone we look up to. But how about turning a little of that admiration in your own direction? Be your own fan.

Chapter 148:

Chapter 149:

Chapter 149:

Chapter 150:

Chapter 150: That's what you get for pulling in everything you see like a moron. Simple weapons are the best.

Chapter 150: Looks ike we're not each other's targets. Why don't we just pretend we didn't run into each other here?
Oh. That's cool.
Later.
You're a liar.
So are you.

Chapter 150:

Chapter 151: The key to killing is deception.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was action packed from start to finish. Lots of great larger illustrations across the panels creating some great fighting scenes and highlighting the different characters. And I'm not going to lie, the fight between Nagumo and Gaku was pretty lit.

Mafuyu's additional backstory was a little sad but it works within the story line and explains his drive and why he's been doing what X wants this whole time.

Also Osaragi is my girl! She's so amazing and her non chalant attitude fighting both Shin and Mafuyu was my favorite in this volume.

[FRAN_KITO · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh, no paso nada realmente interesante, digo, Osagiri V.S. Shin y Seba pues super zzz, nomas fue una arrastrada, Sakamoto V.S randoms tampoco estuvo tan interesante, aunque si me dio risa que volviera a ser el ídolo de la colegiala (no me acuerdo bien de su nombre); y por ultimo el Gaku V.S Nagumo estuvo normalon, tampoco muy interesante.
Asaki (el director) neta, neta , neta, se que es el objetivo a proteger, pero realmente si le pasara algo me daria muy igual, tipo tan pesado.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The action and adventures keep on rolling in this volume! Yuto Suzuki continues to bring new life to the storyline that I initially thought was on the downturn a few volumes ago…but now appears to be full of life! Sakamoto gets down and dirty in this volume and it does nothing but add savory flavor to this delicious volume. The action is high octane and while I am sure this entire volume would be condensed into one (max 2) episodes, boy its good stuff!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love mafuyu and natsuki!!! loooove a good siblings trying to save each other trope!!!! very concerned by shin’s current situation… if bro doesn’t get his powers back I will be GUTTED!!! also… nagumo vs gaku oh my GOD what a cool fight!!! nagumo is the GOAT!!!!! I love him and his silly multi tool and dice. I do also like gaku though, gonna be sad if one of them dies

[dols]

there’s nothing wrong with being a fan. we all have someone we look up to. but how about turning a little of that admiration in your own direction? be your own fan.

natsushin reunion volume!! + ang hawt ni nagumo sa fight nila ni gaku napakagaling mang trashtalk hoy nagumo wala ka nang ibang ginawa kundi maging bisexual

[Mert · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 Stars (%64/100)

I was not a huge fan of this volume. Most of it is dedicated to Mafuyu Seba and Toramaru. The other half was great though. We finally get to see Nagumo in action once again. It's pretty much battle royale from now on. I like the Order but I also support Sakamoto's gang but X's people are also very cool. The last 2 chapters were great. Can't wait for more!

[Federico Lucifredi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great palate cleanser to reset your mind between the previous and next mental task. It is funny, but not ha-ha funny like Way of the Househusband, it is more subtle. The absolutely over-the-top fight scenes between a convenience store clerk and the hit-men sent to assassinate him are just that.

The action scenes and wide background shots are amazing artwork.

[afton · Rating 5 out of 5]

um, i need nagumo x gaku bl fanfic STAT! this volume was already glorious with the museum assasslnation attempt underway, but when my boysss entered!!!! teehee :) gaku, my fav hot boy gamer. and nagumo, the hot boy silly goofy trickster soul you are. i just- i love them <3

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25/5
Another great volume! The exhibition is in full swing and it's great to see some of the classic characters come back. There are some excellent action moments and it feels like this arc is only just heating up.

[Nicholas Dehler · Rating 5 out of 5]

So hype, my two favorite characters getting a highlight fight against each other lfg! The “kaiju” fight was so sick such a dope idea, really loved the “god of killing” panel as well that’s going down as a classic. So awesome

[Wouter K · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is for volumes 8-17. This is a fun series. As we are faced with the conflict between X and the JAA, learn who X actually is, see the order in full action the mangaka takes this series one notch up!

[Anthony Wendel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume finds ways to explore new ways of combat. Especially a fight scene with a model city which makes the combatants look like Kaiju (the chapter is called Kaiju). Lots of great moments and comedy which this series is known for.

[Ja · Rating 3 out of 5]

The battles at the assassin exhibition are starting. Shin and Mafuyu vs Osaragi; it ended as much as one can expect. Then we have a bunch of bumbling JAA henchmen that go and get themselves killed. At this point, I can sorta see X's view point. The JAA is just filled with a bunch of idiots that don't really know what's going on, nor have any intel on who's who in the assassin world. With how much Taro and Shin have interfered already, why don't the JAA have information on them? Why don't more members of the order know who Shin is? I'm just a little perturbed by the inconsistency of who knows who in this small world of assassins, and most of these skirmishes often are the result of miscommunication or misinformation, a highly problematic trope in storytelling.

Anyway, I kinda hope this arc ends sooner cause some of this is starting to get way over the top.