Sakamoto Days premiered on January 11 and is already being recognized as one of the biggest anime of the year. While many has praised its first and second episodes, others have plenty to say about the anime's opening.
If you're curious about what fans think of the Sakamoto Days opening, we'll break it all down below!
How Fans Are Reacting to Sakamoto Days Opening
From the moment Sakamoto Days’ anime adaptation was announced, it has been gaining attention due to the manga’s widely positive reception.
The growing hype gave the series high hopes for success. But soon after the official trailers hit online, they received mixed reactions from fans, who expressed disappointment with the animation style and some of the characters' voice acting.
Now, fans of this action and slice-of-life anime have weighed in on the opening. Not all of their reactions have been positive, as it fell short of their expectations.
Instead of the action-packed, adrenaline-pumping opening they had anticipated, Sakamoto Days’ opening starts with still images of characters against nicely rendered backgrounds for the first few seconds, with the fight sequence only appearing during the chorus.
The song used for the intro, RUN SAKAMOTO RUN, is a J-rock track performed by Vaundy, which perfectly captures both the action and slice-of-life themes of the anime.
While the music is appreciated, some fans had mixed opinions about the visuals of Sakamoto Days' opening. Here are some posts showcasing a divided reaction from fans on X:
Although there were early doubts about whether Sakamoto Days would live up to the hype, the anime’s debut on January 11 helped improve its reputation, with fans now praising it.
What Happened to Sakamoto Days’ Opening Credits
Recent information has surfaced explaining why Sakamoto Days’ OP fell short of many fans' expectations and led some to believe that the anime might not be as groundbreaking as the manga.
According to a post by Crediti Animati on X, only one key animator, Tanaka Takehiro, was responsible for creating the visuals for the opening.
Some say that it’s not uncommon for anime openings to have only one key animator working on them, while others argue that for a highly anticipated show like Sakamoto Days, studios should assign a team to ensure its quality. In fact, Tanaka Takehiro is a veteran in the industry, so this mishap might be due to time constraints.
In the first few minutes of the episode, Sakamoto effortlessly guns down and hacks through enemies with flawless animation and an intense orchestral soundtrack that builds suspense.
The mixed reaction from fans about Sakamoto Days’ opening makes sense once you watch the intro, especially if you’ve read the manga and know just how fierce the action can get.
However, fans remain hopeful that future openings will better capture the series' high-energy action themes.
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