Review of the Japanese anime movie "Sakamoto Days"

This is my first post in this community, and I’m excited to share my thoughts with you all! Today, I want to discuss a highly popular anime movie called Sakamoto Days. The story is unique and captivating, and I hope you enjoy my take on today's episode. So, let’s get started!

Sakamoto Days

This anime series starts with a scene showing a group engaged in a fight, including gangsters. Among them is a character who appears anemic but is presented compellingly. This group of gangsters is known for killing people in exchange for money and engaging in various nefarious activities. In short, they are very powerful, much like traditional gangsters.

Eventually, the main character, Sakamoto, is introduced. A young boy who is part of the gangster group comes to meet Sakamoto. During their encounter, it was revealed that Sakamoto had previously worked extensively for money under a boss. However, he decided to leave that life behind and start anew. He got married, had children, and now, Sakamoto has become quite overweight.

Sakamoto now owns a small shop that was given to him by his father-in-law after he left his gangster lifestyle. One day, in front of his shop, a small child is seen practicing shooting a bow and arrow. In a moment of distraction, the child accidentally spills black ink on the pants of a gentleman nearby. The gentleman becomes angry and grabs the boy by the collar.

At this moment, the young gangster thinks Sakamoto will react violently towards the gentleman. However, Sakamoto manages to control his anger. The boy realizes that he understands the situation unfolding around them. Just as Sakamoto approaches to confront the gentleman, the boy says, "Don’t you remember me? I worked with you back in the day." Sakamoto responds by explaining that he has given up that life and is now working in the shop.

Sakamoto is dedicated to his work, finding happiness in even the smallest of things around him. Although he has seemingly forgotten or abandoned his past as a gangster and has gained weight, he is still active in his community. After a while, a delivery man arrives seeking Sakamoto’s help with a job. The boy, thinking Sakamoto may still be involved with gangsters, is surprised to see Sakamoto chopping down a tree with a tool in his hand. In reality, Sakamoto takes on small jobs for almost everyone in the area.