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Sakamoto Days Live-Action Unveils Trailer, Sets Japan Release for April 29, 2026

Writer-director Yûichi Fukuda showcases Ren Meguro’s drastic transformation into Taro Sakamoto.

Overview

  • An official trailer was released on Dec. 10, offering the first extended look at Ren Meguro’s live-action take on the retired assassin.
  • Toho scheduled the Japan theatrical debut for April 29, 2026, positioning the film for the Golden Week holiday frame.
  • Yûichi Fukuda is confirmed as both writer and director, with footage emphasizing choreography and manga-faithful visuals.
  • Meguro’s portrayal involves a reported four-hour makeup process and a suit said to weigh over 300 pounds to achieve Taro’s larger form.
  • The studio synopsis sets up a retired ‘strongest’ hitman targeted after a 1 billion yen bounty; no North American release is announced, and early social-media reactions are mixed.