Jacob Bertrand Brings Gaku to Life in New Trailer for SAKAMOTO DAYS Part 2

Season 1 Part 2 of “SAKAMOTO DAYS” is coming to Netflix on July 14, 2025! With new episodes comes a new, terrifying threat to the Sakamoto family. In an all-new trailer, fans caught a glimpse of Slur and its members on the hunt for Mr. Sakamoto. Jacob Bertrand, known for his role in Netflix’s “Cobra Kai,” joins the English dub cast.

©Yuto Suzuki/SHUEISHA, SAKAMOTO DAYS PROJECT
Gaku – ©Yuto Suzuki/SHUEISHA, SAKAMOTO DAYS PROJECT

“SAKAMOTO DAYS” Part 2 Trailer and Synopsis

Taro Sakamoto was once the greatest hitman of all, but he retired in the name of love. However, his past catches up with him. He must fight to protect his beloved family. Most of his enemies underestimate Taro and are in for rude awakenings when they realize his new life does not stop him from living up to his reputation.

Part 2 will feature eleven episodes released weekly on Mondays, starting July 14, only on Netflix.

“SAKAMOTO DAYS” is written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki. The series is a hit manga currently serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump and has been running since 2020.

Jacob Bertrand brings the villainous Gaku to life in “SAKAMOTO DAYS” Part 2. Gaku is an assassin working for Slur, the organization set on taking out Taro Sakamoto.

Returning English Dub Cast

Sakamoto Days (Season 1) – Follow the action-packed story of legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, as he bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family. Get ready for non-stop assassin action as chaos ensues in the ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life of Sakamoto and his comrades!

The main cast from Part 1 returns to the series. This includes:

  • Matthew Mercer (“Blood of Zeus”) as Taro Sakamoto
  • Dallas Liu (Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender”) as Shin Asakura
  • Rosalie Chiang (“Turning Red”) as Lu Shaotang
  • Rosie Okumura as Aoi Sakamoto
  • Xolo Maridueña (“Cobra Kai”) as Heisuke Mashimo
  • Aleks Le (“Solo Leveling“) as Nagumo
  • Vinnie Hacker as X/Slur

Catch up on the series on Netflix or read ahead with VIZ to find out how the Sakamoto family takes on Slur!

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