Sakamoto Days episode 3 release date signals the continuation of Taro Sakamoto’s efforts to protect his peaceful life while contending with threats from his past.

The arrival of Lu Shaotang, a fugitive pursued by a dangerous organization, complicates his resolve to uphold his family’s rule.

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As Taro navigates these new challenges, the looming hefty bounty on his head intensifies the danger surrounding him.

With enemies closing in, the balance between his past and present grows increasingly fragile.

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The episode began with Shin Asakura starting his new job at the Sakamoto store. On his first day, Shin frequently commented on Taro Sakamoto’s exceptional skills as a hitman.

Aoi overheard the conversation and reminded Taro that she would file for divorce if he ever broke their family rule and returned to being a hitman.

Later, Shin and Taro went to Chinatown to purchase supplies. There, a woman named Lu Shaotang suddenly jumped out of a window and landed on Taro. Lu was being pursued by a group of thugs and was overwhelmed, prompting Shin and Taro to step in and help her escape.

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The group chasing Lu, identified as the Dan group, had wiped out her organization, leaving her as the sole survivor. They were after a key in Lu’s possession that would give them control over the black market.

Two skilled hitmen were hired to track down Lu. After hearing her story, Taro made a deal: as long as Lu cooked pork buns for them, he and Shin would protect her. During their conversation, one of the hitmen, Bacho, ambushed Taro.

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In a flashback, Aoi reminded Taro of his promise never to kill again. Nonetheless, Taro successfully defeated the two hitmen after a brief fight. Following the encounter, Taro, Shin, and Lu confronted the Dan group and accessed the treasure vault left to Lu by her parents.

The episode ended with Taro, Shin, and Lu sharing a meal. Taro subsequently hired Lu to work at the store. Meanwhile, a secret organization known as the JUU noted a one-billion-yen bounty placed on Taro Sakamoto.

Sakamoto Days episode 3 release date and time

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Sakamoto Days’ third episode airs on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. JST (Japanese Standard Time).

The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

SAKAMOTO DAYS EPISODE 3 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONESSATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025/TIME
GMT+810:00 p.m.
PT (Pacific Time)6:00 a.m.
CT (Central Time)8:00 a.m.
ET (Eastern Time)9:00 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)2:00 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)3:00 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)7:30 p.m.

Where to watch Sakamoto Days

Sakamoto Days is an exclusive anime on Netflix.

Availability may differ depending on your region.

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