Sakamoto Days Season 2 is back with its second cour, and things are escalating fast. What started as a goofy action-comedy about a retired hitman running a convenience store has now plunged into a brutal showdown with escaped serial killers, The Order, and Slur’s growing schemes. Episodes 12 and 13 bring us non-stop action, character power-ups, and some of the bloodiest moments in the anime so far—proving that Sakamoto Days is not afraid to balance dark violence with sharp humor.
Episode 12 – The Serial Killers Arrive
The season reopens with a split focus:
- On one side, we meet the terrifying new villains—Dump, Saw, Apart, and Minimalist, a group of escaped death row inmates who kill for pleasure rather than purpose. Their introduction is shocking, brutal, and establishes them as very different from the assassins we’ve seen so far.
- On the other side, we rejoin The Order, the elite enforcers of the assassin world. Their car-ride banter highlights their unique personalities while reminding us they are the true top dogs of this underworld.
The real tension comes when Shin and Lu cross paths with Saw, a maniac obsessed with giving people “exciting deaths.” Shin’s usual advantage—reading his opponent’s thoughts—fails against someone whose only thought is kill… kill… kill. This forces Shin into a corner, but also sparks a new ability: he starts channeling Sakamoto’s foresight, letting him anticipate moves without relying purely on telepathy.
Meanwhile, Lu looks ready to unleash her “Drunken Master” style again, foreshadowing a wild fight ahead. The episode ends mid-battle, setting up an explosive continuation.
Episode 13 – Action at Full Speed
Episode 13 wastes no time and delivers wall-to-wall battles. While Sakamoto himself is mostly sidelined, his allies take the spotlight:
- Shin and Lu vs. Saw: Shin collapses after overusing his new power, but Lu steps up in spectacular fashion. After downing an entire bottle of alcohol, she enters a ruthless “Mafia Drunk” mode, shifting from comic relief to terrifyingly dominant fighter. Watching Saw’s bravado melt into begging for his life is both hilarious and chilling. Ultimately, he meets his bloody end at the hands of The Order instead.
- Osaragi vs. Dump: Perhaps the most brutal fight so far, this battle at a shrine mixes dark humor with sheer carnage. Dump’s twisted obsession with killing those she “loves” makes her both disturbing and tragic, while Osaragi’s deadpan demeanor turns every kill into casual efficiency. Her final line—telling Dump “I love you” before slicing her apart with a buzzsaw—is the most metal moment of the season yet.
Elsewhere, we see fractures forming in Slur’s alliances. Apart brutally slashes Kashima, only for Kashima to survive in grotesque fashion, confirming his Frankenstein-like resilience. The episode ends with one of the inmates threatening Sakamoto’s wife Aoi, ensuring the stakes are now deeply personal.
The Bigger Picture – Slur’s Plan and The Order’s Role
While the serial killers initially seemed like major threats, it’s becoming clear they are pawns in a bigger game. Slur is using them as distractions to tie up The Order and Sakamoto, but his true plan remains a mystery. The looming dread of what’s next keeps the tension alive even when the immediate fights feel one-sided.
The Order’s dominance also changes the power dynamic of the series. Compared to Shin, Lu, and even Sakamoto, these assassins are portrayed as unstoppable forces—adding layers of intrigue about whether Sakamoto can truly protect his family without crossing back into full killing mode.
Visuals, Action, and Tone
The animation remains serviceable but not spectacular. Fight scenes are well-choreographed with clever visual gags (like Saw realizing too late who he shared a taxi with), but they lack the polish of higher-budget Shonen Jump adaptations. Still, the show thrives on its unique mix of violence, comedy, and character banter.
The tone continues to walk a fine line between absurd humor and shocking gore. From Lu’s drunken rampage to Dump’s twisted philosophy, Sakamoto Days proves it can be disturbing and hilarious within the same scene.
Final Thoughts – Building Toward Bigger Battles
Episodes 12 and 13 of Sakamoto Days Season 2 raise the stakes with new villains, evolving powers, and violent showdowns. While some of the serial killers feel weaker than expected, their role as distractions in Slur’s larger plan works well for the narrative. The highlight is undoubtedly the Osaragi vs. Dump fight, which combines brutality, twisted psychology, and deadpan comedy in a way that only this series could pull off.
With one of the Death Row Inmates now targeting Aoi, the show is finally pushing Sakamoto himself back into the spotlight. If the next episodes deliver on that setup, fans are in for some of the best action yet.
Rating: 4/5 – Bloody, entertaining, and setting the stage for Sakamoto’s return to the front lines.