Sakamoto Days Manga Reaches 18 Million Copies in Circulation Worldwide
Sakamoto Days, Yuuto Suzuki's action-comedy series, has reached 18 million copies in circulation worldwide. The series' official X (Twitter) account announced this important milestone on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Yuuto Suzuki's work was first published in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in November 2020. The series, which follows retired legendary assassin Taro Sakamoto as he runs a small grocery store while his past won't let him go, quickly attracted attention with its humorous tone, stylized fight scenes, and heartfelt family theme. Sakamoto's commitment to both his old world and his family makes the series not just an action manga, but also an emotional drama.
The 18 million circulation solidifies the series' position among Shonen Jump's new generation of titles. Sakamoto Days, which is Suzuki's first series in Weekly Shonen Jump, has gained a wide readership abroad as well with its weekly release pace. In the series' global popularity, the ability to read it simultaneously worldwide via Shueisha's digital platform Manga Plus was also an important factor.
On the other hand, the anime adaptation of the series was produced by TMS Entertainment and premiered in early 2025. The anime received good marks from both critics and viewers for successfully reflecting the destructive power behind Sakamoto's ordinary appearance. The visibility provided by the anime adaptation played a decisive role in this jump in manga circulation; the series reaching 18 million copies also showcases the anime's impact in creating a global audience.
The manga is still ongoing, so the number is expected to increase even more in the coming months. Fans can eagerly look forward to both Suzuki's new chapters and future seasons of the anime. This 18 million milestone shows that Sakamoto Days has become one of the lasting names not only of Shonen Jump but also of the global manga market.
