In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re breaking down Yuto Suzuki’s breakout shonen hit, Sakamoto Days! Den of Otaku discusses Suzuki’s impressive trajectory as a mangaka and the creative building blocks that helped make Sakamoto Days possible, the circumstances behind the series’ success, and why subversive assassin shonen series are having such a moment right now. Plus, an assassin and spy-themed “Big 3” shines a light on Princess Principal, Joker Game, and R.O.D. The TV.

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