Spoiler warning – this article is based on the manga, not the anime.
TheSakamoto Daysmanga serieshas been a roaring success, and the second part of its anime adaptation is airing in the Summer 2025 season. The latter is not quite as good as the former, but it is mostly decent. That said, you should check out the manga.Sakamoto Daysfollows the life of Taro Sakamoto, who once upon a time was the ultimate assassin and the greatest hitman. He was so infamous that he attracted the hatred and awe of many of his colleagues.
Suddenly, one day, all of that stopped when he fell in love and retired. Now, posing a chubby store-keeper with a family, the dangers of his former life have reared their heads again, threatening to take away the life he has built. The series, albeit comedic, poses quite a cast in terms of power-scaling, with characters that defythe logic of strength and power, with Sakamoto being one of those characters. In this light, here areSakamoto Days' strongest characters.
Oki has been left out since we just do not have enough information to properly rank him. That said, he is likely among the strongest characters. Also, Hyo has been left out since his fight sample size is too small. Awesome character, though.
Updated on July 31, 2025 by Mark Sammut:Sakamoto Days Part 2 is releasing new episodes on Netflix, and it has mostly maintained the same quality as the Winter 2025 cour. Is it shaping up to be one of the best anime of the year? Probably not, but it is entertaining and, hopefully, might inspire some folks to check out the superior manga. In celebration of the anime’s continuation, two new characters, Atari and Torres, have been added to this discussion.
12Atari
The Fortune Teller
OK, let’s get started with a special case. Atari is not physically one of the strongest characters inSakamoto Days, and she is arguably not even on the same level as Shin. However, she has perhaps the most (potentially) overpowered ability in the series, one that allows her to almost flawlessly predict the future. She uses this power to easily survive a battle with Tenkyu, although she needs some help to ultimately defeat him. So, unlike nearly every other character in this discussion, Atari is the ultimate support figure who can pretty much make any group or person invincible if she is on their side.
On her own, Atari is extremely dangerous as well, as it is nearly impossible to catch her off-guard. Her predictions are also not based on just immediate futures, as she gains information relating to events happening in a few days. Due to being a fairly late addition to the manga, she has not had that many showcases so far, as she has only really featured in one fight.
11Osaragi
The Never Try Hard Member of The Order
Osaragi is one of the newestmembers of the Order, a group of the strongest assassins that make up the Japanese Association of Assassins. Described as childish and also leaning into impulsiveness, Osaragi is the type of person who acts without any forethought of her actions while simultaneously being extremely apathetic to those around her.
Her skills and strength are not up for debate as an assassin, given her presence within the Order. Her match-up against Dump, an A-ranked assassin who had previously killed 180 people, further alludes to her abilities, as she could dispose of the assassin quickly. However, despite her obvious power level, Osaragi’s placement is justified because she has so far not fought anyone nearly on par with her, and even when in battle, she has not had to try hard enough for an opponent.
10Kanaguri
The Film Fanatic
Quite underrated as an assassin due to his casual goofiness, Kanaguri is an undercover member of the antagonist, Kei Uzuki’s organization, and an ex-member of the Order— a feat alluding to the quality of his abilities as an assassin. More than anything, however, Kanaguri is known for a fanatical approach to filmmaking. An avid filmmaker, Kanaguri is a lover of the craft, up to the point of obsession, as he can become manic when trying to film a moment he deems critical.
As an assassin, even as an ex-member of the Order, Kanaguri is easily one of the strongest assassins in Japan. However, his abilities are somehow linked to his camera, specifically his love for filming. Kanaguri becomes demotivated if his camera gets destroyed and vice versa. However, his battle against fat Sakamoto is an eye-opener, as he casually fought on par with him, even tanking Sakamoto’s attacks. Even more surprising, Kanaguri still matched Sakamoto when the latter went into his slimmer form and only withdrew after stating that he preferred to die on his terms.
9Satoru Yotsumura
The Banished One
One of the pioneers and founding members of the Order, Yotsumura, is one the few characters the series unfortunately never depicts at the peak of their powers. However, despite now working against the J.A.A., Yotsumura’s former position within the Order alludes to the capacity of his abilities. A man of very few words, Yotsumura exudes extreme calmness, even during battle, as seen by his expression when faced with three Order members who were sent to kill him, among which was his former protege, Shishiba.
For an assassin, Yotsumura is incomparably stronger than the average assassin, with his preferred weapon, a bladed three-section staff. Able to stave off Shishiba and Nagumo simultaneously, only losing out when Osaragi joined the fray. Yotsumura, like the others on this list, is exceptionally adept at close combat and possesses reflexes and speed comparable to Nagumo’s despite his old age. Yotsumura, however, does not go any higher up in the list due to his relatively easy loss to Shishiba, although he did not die from the encounter.
8Kindaka
The Fastest Assassin Alive
Another founding member of the Order, Kindaka, has been expressly stated to bethe fastest assassin everin the series. This is also shown by how, in Taro Sakamoto’s Past Arc, Nagumo and Sakamoto could not match or keep up with his top speed. Relatively relaxed in most situations, Kindaka initially seems laid back; however, his calmness works in tandem with his coolheaded perception of his opponents and environment.
As a former member of the Order, Kindaka is one of the most powerful assassins throughout the history of the J.A.A. While other assassins have their abilities divided out, Kindaka’s feats of strength and power stem directly from his incredible speed. Preferring to weaponize his shoes to enhance his speed even more, Kindaka, unfortunately, is never able to hit his top speed, as he injures his back during his confrontation against Sakamoto, Nagumo, and Rion. However, his current speed is well enough to overwhelm all placed below him on this list with any overriding factor, possibly his old age.
7Shishiba
The Former Rogue
One of the stronger assassins in the present Order, Shishiba was Yotsumura’s protege in the past. Before finally joining the Order, Shishiba was a rogue assassin who did as he pleased. Like his former master, Shishiba alsoadopts the mentorship approachtowards his relationship with Osaragi. Like his protege, Shishiba is indifferent to everything, with an aloof presence that shows little to no concern for anything or anyone.
However, Shishiba firmly believes in the simplicity of life, an ideal that transfers to his preferred weapon of choice, a pair of hammers. In terms of strength, Shishiba is one of the strongest assassins of the Order, and could be even stronger should he adopt a different mindset concerning his missions. A master combatant with incredible speed and reflexes, Shishiba was fast enough to kill Kashima, a top-ranking member of Slur, without the latter even noticing. However, the biggest reason for his placement on this list is his casual defeat of Yostumura, alongside the potential he carries as an assassin yet to enter his prime.
6Gaku
The Prodigious Talent
One of the younger assassins in the series, Gaku, is an assassin working with Slur who was raised in an orphanage designed to replicate Order member assassins and is a part of X’s organization. Laidback and relaxed, Gaku is mostly nonchalant, as shown by his behavior in battle, where he casually snacked during a fight and used a restroom after being blasted through it. However, Gaku is also extremely cold and cruel in battle, as shown by his casual massacre of hundreds of J.A.A. members.
In terms of skill and ability, Gaku’s potential is arguably the highest in the series, and this does not yet include what he can do as he’s already one ofthe most powerful charactersin the series, as he’s the only one to have survived a fight with Takamura, which is incredible regardless of having lost an arm and an ear. Possessing incredible raw physical strength exceeding even Nagumo and possibly on par with Sakamoto, Gaku is also incredibly fast on his feet, standing on par with Nagumo. It is both fortunate and unfortunate that, so far, Gaku’s faceoffs have been against the undoubtedly strongest members of the Order, and that in itself is an allusion to his incredible capabilities, which still have even more room for growth.
5Torres
The Gambling Addict
Now, Torres has not been around for all that long in the manga, as he debuts right at the start of the JAA Jail Arc, a saga that will not be adapted into an anime for years (if ever). However, he makes both a “bad” and “great” first impression. To take out Sakamoto, Nagumo, and Uzuki, Oki recruits two more assassins to the Order, specifically Torres and Tanabata. Torres initially comes across as just an old man gambler who just collects debt, forcing himself to work as a killer to pay everything off. Shishiba has an instant dislike for him, but he also fairly instantly learns that Torres is not to be messed with.
Tanabata has a unique guitar-based fighting style and is by no means a pushover, but he has not done anything yet to warrant a mention among thestrongestSakamoto Dayscharacters; however, Torres very quickly establishes himself as one of the most dangerous figures in the story. He faces off against Sakamoto and gets the better of him in multiple fights, putting him on the defensive and, usually, forcing him to retreat. Using unusual weapons and showing a willingness to risk innocent people as collateral, Torres' greatest asset is his willingness to just deal with the hand dealt to him.
4Yoichi Nagumo
The Master of Disguise
A central supporting character of the series and Sakamoto’s old friend, Nagumo is the Order’s strongest assassin, just behind Takamura. Nagumo is most notable for his constant smile, which seemingly never comes off, and his carefree attitude which mostly annoys others. Exceptionally deceptive, Nagmo believes that the key to killing is deception, which lends credence to his ability to disguise himself as anyone to trick his opponents instantly.
As an assassin, Nagumo’s most underrated trait is his battle versatility, much like Sakamoto. However, his raw capabilities are nothing to scoff at. Nagumo is impressively strong despite his skinny build, and he also possesses superhuman speed, given how he was able to kill Minimalist in a split second and even react to a slash from Takamura and Kamihate’s long-range sniper shot. His battle against Gaku, albeit close, ended up in his favor, giving credence to his overall strength.
3Kei Uzuki
The Infamous' X'
An assassin with lofty ambitions to take down the J.A.A., Kei Uzuki isthe series' primary antagonistand the leader of Slur. As befitting of a villain, Uzuki is infamous for slaughtering a quarter of the assassin industry in Japan, implying that he is one of the series' strongest assassins. Initially portrayed as calm and cold, Uzuki’s complex personality crumbles whenever he is alone with people he cares about, which leads to his Dissociative Identity Disorder, which causes him to create new personalities when dealing with extreme stress and experiences.
On an ability and skill level, Uzuki is extremely fearsome due to his keen intellect. In terms of physical abilities, his reflexes are on par with Sakamoto’s, who can react at light speeds and react to bullets at point-blank range. Even more impressive is his encounter against Takamura, someone considered an anomaly even by members of the Order, where he ultimately defeats him. Uzuki prefers to use a sword-whip, and recently, he took the katana from Takamura after defeating the old man. His fight against Takamura is almost singlehandedly the primary reason for Uzuki’s placement.
