Sakamoto Days

[Drunk Monk]

Sakamoto Days. Jan 11

 
The concept is akin to The Way of the Househusband which I love - http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomFor...p?tid=6241

Only here, Sakamoto is a mostly silent, overweight, convenience store owner with a wife and daughter. It’s told from his pupil’s perspective, who can read minds like in Spy Family. So derivative. 

This is parsed by anime ultravi which neither of its predecessors have. The violence in those shows is more cartoonish ala looney tunes. This is more sanguineous.

I only watched the premiere. It didn’t grab me except for Sakamoto faintly reminded me of what PPFY might be if he was overweight and an ex-master-hitman (which he still might be - not ruling that out). There’s just something about Sakamoto’s demeanor that’s slightly yeti-esque, and I mean that in a positive way. 

Not sure if I’m going to watch more, although eps are short. 3 are up at this writing, I’m assuming more will be released weekly.

Only D00M recommended to confirm my yeti/Sakamoto suspicions.

[Greg]

I saw the first episode. I wasn't particularly moved by the show. The animation style was too over the top for me. Although I do like some of the themes. I don't know if I'll watch any more.