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Mar 29, 10:50 AM
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Gambling, what else can i say
Mar 29, 2:18 PM
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Never really got into it. I'm not an animation supremacist like half of MAL and to be honest didn't think the animation was as bad as some people here say. But the story never really was that interesting and the characters didn't deliver either. Tried to be cool and funny, but I don't think I laughed once. I think I'll pass on the sequel.
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Mar 29, 10:02 PM

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Mar 2025
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If shin actually met Slur, and Slur said him to say hello to sakamoto why still he hasn't told anyone?
Mar 30, 1:19 AM

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Wished we saw more gambling lol, seems like one more addition to the team and a final cliffhanger reveal that shows a criminal troupe are on their way to Sakamoto. So far, this series has been really outlandish and quirky but still a decently unique watch. The flashbacks were a bit repetitive especially the most recent one with the triads but it was still bearable
Mar 30, 2:04 PM
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Feb 2020
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damn the 2nd season would be fire with those 4

that a good show it deserves 7 tbf
Mar 30, 3:13 PM

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things are about to get real interesting. that guy smashing everything to bits is just insane! but, i'm sure all four of 'em combined won't be a match against sakamoto & the other order memebers.
Mar 30, 5:17 PM

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Bruh, cour 1 was so ass lol. Let's see how unambitiously they adapt cour 2 with even more still frames and piss filters with speed-lines.
@BaseLion 0/10 ragebait lmao get yo ass out of here
Mar 30, 9:59 PM
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I usually don't find funny content on anime funny but this series certainly got me laughing almost every week! Can't wait for July to come for Part 2!!!
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Mar 30, 11:00 PM
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Aug 2024
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i can't wait for s2
Mar 31, 1:19 AM

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@BaseLion 0/10 ragebait lmao get yo ass out of here
@SoulReaper01_ astute observation you made there on what I thought about this show. Good on you for enjoying it though.
Mar 31, 7:37 AM
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Apr 2024
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Great visual and addictive story line :)
Apr 3, 4:03 AM
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Apr 2018
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The gambling part against Wutang was pretty funny with Lu doing the love live card meme, Shin's brain overheating from reading all the thoughts and Sakamoto switching between several cards in one draw because he's too fast ahahah, now Wutang joined them, and seems like the top notch killers are here to target Sakamoto and his crew... can't wait to see that in part 2.

Okayish adaptation overall, I mean it's not bad at all but it definitely doesn't do justice to the manga and we've been waiting so long just for that... kinda disappointing even if it remains good.
Apr 4, 11:59 AM

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Jul 2013
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Wait, what happened to Heisuke? And what is Light Yagami doing here?
Apr 5, 9:54 AM
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I’m surprised at how much of woman Dump looks, they really made Dump look more of a woman in the anime compared to the manga bc when I was reading it a while back I thought Dump was a dude for a good minute until I saw a panel where they had cleavage and I was like “OHHHHHH” like a dumbass💀

Wutang is such great addition to the cast he’s actually likeable and not that weird imo bro just wants the best for Lu and doesn’t go past boundaries that Lu would find weird and bros now a mafia turned worker for Sakamoto🤣

Lu’s leg shots will always have me simping for her man why is she SO fine for I hate how she was removed from the story in the manga man now she barely gets any screentime🙄🙄🙄

Man this episode went by quick as well as this season man solid set up for the second cour which imo is gonna be 10x better than this season bc this is where the story picks up, the fight with Nagumo vs the black dude minimalist is gonna be so cold🔥
The fight with Dump vs Osaragi is INCREDIBLY COLD asf🔥🔥
The fight with Sakamoto vs Apart is fucking amazing🔥🔥🔥
And the best fight out of all of them is when Shin and Lu fight Saw gave me literally goosebumps bc of how cold Lu was when she turned into Makima and started going berserk mode like I can’t wait for part 2 man😫🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Apr 7, 12:11 AM
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Jun 2013
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I really enjoyed this show and I look forward to the next season. Looks like the whole next season will be taking out the killers one by one and also that one killer chick is pretty hot.
Apr 7, 7:12 PM
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Jan 2022
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the anime was ok, i espected more, but its ok
Apr 8, 1:30 PM
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Jun 2022
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this anime just feel like Gintama without breaking the 4th wall stuff. and i don't want to sound rude or belittle the current VA since they done an amazing job, but i wish Shin and Lu got the same VA as Shinpachi and Kagura cos that would be perfect, especially since Sakamoto already voice by Gintoki VA and Lu have pretty much the same accent as Kagura.
Cant wait for next cour!!
Apr 11, 2:22 PM
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Aug 2022
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eh, i can't get invested in the mc and the story to continue with the sequel. i like homeless guy and seba.

lu sounds exactly like kagura btw.

family friendly discount fable.
Apr 12, 7:48 AM
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Oct 2016
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VERY GOOD, GETS BETTER AND BETTER
I like anime
Apr 14, 1:48 AM
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Sep 2024
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i just cant wait to see Osaragi vs Dump fight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 14, 1:44 PM
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Jul 2022
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Was a bit slow not exciting rally...
Apr 17, 3:54 PM
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Apr 2025
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Still awaiting part 2
Apr 26, 6:10 AM
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Oct 2019
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Enjoyable season, i know people complain about the adaptation.
Looks solid for me as non Manga reader.
I give it 7/10
May 1, 6:35 AM
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Oct 2019
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Quite Enjoyable series
May 4, 1:04 PM
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Feb 2025
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I want to give it like a 6.5, but I can't so 7 will have to do. It's a fun story, but I'll have to read the manga to see if it's as bad as people say it is in comparison.
May 12, 7:48 AM

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I would have liked a more dynamic final episode.
(But I can't complain too much since it wasn't bad)
More employees. Also, more enemies.
That ending left me eager to continue watching...
I'm definitely looking forward to the second season, which is coming soon.
And for Heisuke to appear more often.
Overall, it's an anime that manages to entertain and quickly moves you from one episode to the next.
Also, although not all of them, many of the battles are intense.
That was a surprise for me, as I expected this to be more of a comedy.
I'll wait patiently for whatever else is to come and what it has to offer!
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May 12, 9:11 AM
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Mar 2025
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should watch and binge worthy
May 16, 5:01 AM
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Oct 2017
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A beautiful ending with an excellent hook for the next season.
May 19, 6:38 PM
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Apr 2024
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This was really fun to watch. Really love all the character's, especially the family dynamic between the Sakamoto's, just the story in general. Love the little comedic moments that they put in between. Looks like from now on it's going to get a lot more serious, but I hope we can still have a good laugh or two in those moments. I don't even know why people are complaining about the animation. It's pretty damn good...maybe it could be better, but people acting like it's bad. I'm personally happy with it regardless, and I'm happy Sakamoto Days got an anime adaption. S2/S1 P2 is coming out this July, so I'm very excited for that. W SEASON W ANIME!!🔥🔥🙌🐐🤩✅️😤

10/10
May 20, 2:16 PM
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Jan 2021
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So Taro used controlled physical force to make sure the ball landed in the color of his choice, and despite not knowing how to play Poker, Shin was able to win purely by reading their minds to determine whether he should go all in or back off. I’m assuming Lu was just watching Shin the entire time, because we didn’t see her play any particular game.

And it was funny hearing Wutang’s response when he suggested they play Poker because of the fact that Shin didn’t learn how to play, and Taro doesn’t know either.

Wutang may be a creep, but he is smart and he’s particularly good at bluffing. Shin’s powers are limited to verbal thoughts, meaning he can’t read past the verbalized conscious, so he got overwhelmed by trying to read Wutang’s mind. Taro cheated by moving so fast that he picked up the joker card, looked at it, and then put the card back in his hand and then picked a different card. He was almost caught.

Then it came down to the final draw, in which Taro was able to clutch by using his strong grip and switching the cards. Then Wutang’s men turned on him. Taro was able to inspire him to fight back by bluffing about their guns, while the Sakamoto’s clapped them cheeks.

He upholds his end of the bargain and tells them his theory that Slur faked the deaths of 4 serial killers that will now be coming after Taro, Nagumo, and more. Those four are Dump with 180 victims, Saw with 64 victims, Apart with 206 victims, and Minimalist with 370 victims.

This next season is about to be EPIC! I CAN’T WAIT!
May 30, 4:20 AM
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Jan 2025
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AMAZING!The way Sakamoto cracked the mafiosos necks; its hard to believe he didn't kill the lol. Can't wait for S2. I really want to see how the fight between the Big ball maker guy goes...
Jun 5, 12:28 PM
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May 2025
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Very creative and unique. Animation was nice and the story moving. Characters were pretty well written and go well together.
Jun 7, 3:45 AM
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Aug 2022
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Its good too pass some time
Jun 24, 6:18 PM

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Nov 2016
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felt a bit lacking towards the end but still a fun ride. was hoping to have a somewhat tense finale but we got gambling. wouldve been awesome if they stretched out that last fight and made that the finale
not too sure ill watch the 2nd season tho, it wasnt as funny as some of the other shows
anime/manga version of steam would be awesome - https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1625396
Jun 28, 1:49 AM
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Mar 2025
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Animation quality was a little disappointing for such a good manga
Jul 4, 11:18 PM

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Apr 2017
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Honestly, this series was good fun. I liked it a lot. I'm definitely motivated to read the manga.
Jul 10, 11:04 PM

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A bit of an abrupt ending, but I kind of expected that with this being the first half of a split cour. Still, it was a fun ride—I really enjoyed the gambling arc with Wutang and getting a peek into his backstory with Lu. I can totally see why he holds her in such high regard now. And Lu having zero poker face was hilarious—yeah, it’s a bit of a familiar gag, but it still made me chuckle.
Now Wutang have also joined our Sakamoto family after the mafia's lad began mutiny against the brain wutang.

Once the Wutang storyline wrapped up, we got a brief but wild glimpse at the new villains. They seem absolutely unhinged from that short scene alone. The babe among them is okay, but I cannot get over her name being “Dump” lol. Definitely curious to see what kind of chaos they’ll bring in Part 2.

And that’s it for now. I genuinely had a great time with this one, despite all the criticism floating around but honestly, I’m happy with what we got. If I had to point out a flaw, it’d be nothing. I love watching Sakamoto and the gang go all out in ridiculous ways, but I can't say I'm deeply invested in the whole Slur storyline—at least not yet. Maybe things will get more intense in Part 2 and change my mind.

Also, I loved the OP and EDs—the music choices were on point. Hoping the next cour can keep that same energy.

And now, the short wait begins—only 4 more days till Part 2 drops.
Score: 9/10 on MAL.
Finished: 11th July 2025, 11:19 Hrs IST.
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Jul 11, 5:23 AM
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Jul 2025
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i mean,there is so much skipped panel and the animation is mid for me
Jul 11, 12:41 PM

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I had a lot of fun with this series, I enjoyed it way more than I expected.
I like the characters and the humor, so I'll give it 9/10, because it was a wild ride.

Great final episode and I like the new enemies at the end.
Jul 11, 4:38 PM

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And so... part one of SD is over and I gotta say it definitely was a fun anime!

I've heard a lot yeah abt the mixed reception on this adaptation but imo it was decent but at least I'm drawn into the story.

So overall, 8/10. Can't wait for SD part 2 in just 3 days!
Jul 15, 12:14 AM
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Alright, so Slur is a criminal and wants to kill them, as was hinted in episode 9… and… is there anything else important? Not really. I won’t lie—6/10. I hope the second part of the first season changes my mind and makes me praise the series…

I had high hopes… and I postponed watching because it felt like a burden on my shoulders. So I stopped.
Jul 27, 11:20 PM

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Jul 2013
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Okay this was a lame final episode as Wu Tang is just not that interesting. He got saved by 8 year old when he was younger? Is this show trying to make me not take him seriously? I also felt like this episode was written by someone who has no ideas how gambling or casinos work at all. Everyone going all in felt like just wanting to get through this part quickly.

Now the other part...so the four death row and two of them are black. Fuck why do they have to look so cool though? I don't know if I can call this racist as everyone in the show is some type of criminal. So...I'll give it a pass. Now time to find someone to draw Dump for me.

Oh, it's an 8 out of 10 btw. I like this show but this was a lacklsuter finale.
@MasterHavik

That what I thought too. For instance, you can't fucking drop the cards and still use em.
Jul 27, 11:30 PM

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@MasterHavik

That what I thought too. For instance, you can't fucking drop the cards and still use em.
@Kuruwin Like I'm no expert but even my one time gambling on the ship I knew they were full of it.

Also, if you care I'm still looking for someone to draw me Dump even if she is kind of.....I'm not going to spoil for you.
I had to change this because some loser couldn't make an actual argument. So....yeah I hope you guys like the new sig.
Aug 1, 7:55 PM

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Jun 2024
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we've had hit-men and mafia but i'm really excited for the straight-up serial killers
i kind of liked wutang, it was funny to me that the mafia just wanted to start shooting instead of doing it his elegant, clever way
Aug 2, 12:45 PM
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Jul 2025
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hell yeaa so good.
Aug 17, 10:05 AM

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New wild killers appeared!
"The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there."

"Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life."
Aug 20, 1:38 PM

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Wait thats the end? Wow I havent seen many anime end THAT abruptly. I guess I'll be moving onto season 2 then. Was gonna take a break to catch up to seasonal anime but that was too abrupt to end there.
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Sep 17, 9:12 PM

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Jul 2013
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Sakamoto definitely killed some of those guys, he broke their necks! Anyway this definitely didn't feel like an ending good thing there's already the second part that I can watch right after.

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Sep 22, 9:42 AM
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Feb 2018
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Amazing I love it!
Oct 28, 6:30 PM
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Jan 2019
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As a season it should have covered more to get to a better place in the story
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