Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto: Absurd, Brilliant and Surprisingly Inspiring

There are anime you watch already knowing what to expect, and then there are those that shatter your expectations in a brutal way. Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto, or simply Sakamoto desu ga, fits perfectly into the second category.

When I started watching, I confess I didn’t expect much. I thought it would be just another overrated anime, with a single joke repeated to exhaustion. I figured by the third episode I’d already be tired of the main character. But I was wrong. Very wrong. What I found was a spectacle of absurd comedy, with unexpectedly emotional moments and even hidden messages about kindness and resilience.

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The protagonist who seems from another planet

Sakamoto isn’t just “cool.” He is the embodiment of perfection. Intelligent, athletic, stylish, mysterious, always flawless. He manages to turn mundane situations into actual action movie scenes. A simple attempt to prank him turns into an epic moment, almost as if directed by Michael Bay.

Normally, this kind of exaggeration would become tiresome.

But here, the absurd is so well-crafted that it works. The series creates a narrative where the impossible feels natural, and the humor lies precisely in not knowing what to expect.

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What’s most interesting is that Sakamoto isn’t cool just to show off his abilities. He lifts up those around him. Whether helping a bullied student regain confidence, or turning delinquents into better people (yes, even when they’re just blowing soap bubbles), Sakamoto’s perfection is used to inspire and support others.

He doesn’t hand out easy solutions. He encourages people to find their own answers. This stance recalls philosophical reflections from authors like Nietzsche: instead of giving a ready-made path, he provokes individual growth.

Absurd yet intelligent humor

Humor is another highlight.

It’s not just about exaggerated situations, but about how the anime plays with the viewer’s expectations. You think you know what’s going to happen… then bam! Sakamoto does something completely unexpected, drawing laughter. And even though some jokes might seem repetitive if watched in a row, the short episodes and self-aware tone keep the experience light and fresh. The anime itself knows it’s ridiculous and uses that as narrative fuel.

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Another strong point is the supporting cast.

At first, everyone seems like high school clichés: the bullies, the popular girls, the nerds. But as the story progresses, each character gains new layers. One example is Atsushi, who starts as an intimidating delinquent but ends up becoming one of the most charismatic and even lovable characters in the plot. Seeing that transformation was, for me, one of the highlights of the entire series.

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The studio DEEN did a solid job. The art is simple but effective, and it matches the anime’s tone. The moments when Sakamoto enters “absolute cool mode” are animated with dramatic exaggerations extreme angles, slow motion, sparkles everything works to amplify the absurd.

And we can’t forget to mention the Opening.

It’s addictive, full of energy, and sets the viewer up for the chaos ahead. It’s the kind you listen to three times in a row and immediately add to your playlist. By the final episode (spoiler alert!!!!), the anime surprises with an ending that manages to be both funny and emotional. There’s a sense of closure, something rare in school comedies. I finished the series with a smile on my face and that alone makes it worth recommending.