Yuto Suzuki’s Sakamoto Days has completely captured the hearts of modern action fans. Following Taro Sakamoto—a legendary retired hitman who gained a few pounds, settled down, and opened a quiet convenience store—the series balances absurd comedic mundane everyday scenarios with some of the cleanest, most kinetic combat choreography in contemporary Weekly Shonen Jump. Watching a peaceful family man casually catch bullets with chopsticks while trying to protect his local store and maintain his wife's strictly enforced "no killing" policy sets a incredibly high standard for action storytelling.
Finding a title that delivers that exact blend of breathtaking physical movement, deadpan humor, and lethal secret societies is no easy task. When you catch up on Sakamoto Days, Vol. 1: The Legendary Hit Man and its follow-up Sakamoto Days, Vol. 2: Hard-Boiled, you are naturally left craving that same high-octane adrenaline rush.
To help you fill that void, we have pulled nine stellar manga from our shelves that capture various elements of what makes Sakamoto's journey so captivating. Whether you are chasing hyper-detailed swordplay, secret identities, unhinged supernatural brawls, or hitmen trying to navigate domestic life, these nine series are guaranteed to keep your heart racing.
Undercover Lives and Domestic Chaos
1. Spy X Family — Tatsuya Endo
If your favorite part of Sakamoto Days is watching a dangerous lethal operative attempt to navigate normal family life, Spy X Family, Vol. 1 should be your immediate next stop. Master spy Twilight must construct a fake family to execute a delicate political mission, accidentally adopting a telepathic daughter and marrying an elite assassin. Much like Taro Sakamoto, both parents go to absurd lengths to conceal their dangerous day jobs behind a wholesome suburban facade. The series delivers top-tier situational comedy punctuated by crisp, sleek action sequences whenever their secret lives collide.
2. Case Closed — Gosho Aoyama
For readers who appreciate a protagonist hiding an extraordinary background while operating out of plain sight, Case Closed, Vol. 1 offers classic investigative thrill. High school detective Jimmy Kudo is forced into the body of a young child by a shadowy syndicate, forcing him to solve complex criminal cases covertly through an unwitting surrogate. While focused far more on brilliant deductive puzzles than martial arts, its underlying tension of a master operative maintaining a mundane identity while surrounded by hidden underworld threats will deeply satisfy fans of Sakamoto's secret life.
Supernatural Brawls and Lethal Combats
3. Dandadan — Yukinobu Tatsu
If you love the unhinged visual speed, creative paneling, and relentless pacing of Sakamoto's fights, Dandadan, Vol. 1 captures that exact same inventive energy. The story follows two high schoolers—one a believer in ghosts, the other in aliens—who quickly discover both are terrifyingly real. Yukinobu Tatsu (a former assistant to Tatsuki Fujimoto) crafts some of the most dynamic, kinetic splash pages in modern publishing. The seamless transitions between absurd character banter and jaw-dropping, high-speed supernatural combat feel remarkably close to Suzuki’s signature fighting style.
4. Chainsaw Man — Tatsuki Fujimoto
Readers drawn to Sakamoto's lethal assassin underworld and stylish violence will find a dark, electric match in Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1. Denji is a down-on-his-luck devil hunter who merges with his chainsaw demon pet to become a weapon for Public Safety. Fujimoto’s storytelling fuses intense gore, dark comedic timing, and cinematic battle framing. While decidedly darker and aimed at older teens, the series shares Sakamoto’s knack for turning terrifyingly lethal scenarios into punchy, unforgettable character moments.
5. Jujutsu Kaisen — Gege Akutami
For readers looking for strict power systems, underground organizations, and hand-to-hand combat choreography, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 serves as an ideal entry point. Gege Akutami’s combat sequences emphasize weight, spatial awareness, and tactical movement in a way that martial arts fans deeply respect. The prequel volume showcases the high-stakes world of Jujutsu sorcery with sharp panel layout, intense cursed energy battles, and high mortality rates, echoing the underground assassin assassin-rank tension found in Sakamoto's world.
High-Octane Action and Stylish Revenge
6. Kagurabachi — Takeru Hokazono
If your heart beats for slick revenge tales, stylish katana clashes, and dark criminal syndicates, look no further than Kagurabachi, Vol. 1. Chihiro Rokuhira seeks vengeance against the sorcerer syndicate that murdered his blacksmith father and stole six enchanted swords. Hokazono uses stark lighting, cinematic angles, and sharp swordplay framing that echoes Sakamoto's cleanest assassin duels. It is pure action cinema rendered on the manga page.
7. One-Punch Man — One & Yusuke Murata
If the sight of an unassuming, overpowered protagonist casually dismantling terrifying assassins is what drew you to Sakamoto, One-Punch Man, Vol. 1 is essential reading. Saitama is a hero who can defeat any opponent with a single blow, leading to a hilarious existential crisis amid world-ending monster threats. Yusuke Murata's god-tier art style turns every action sequence into a fluid masterpiece, delivering the ultimate blend of deadpan comedy and unrivaled visual spectacle.
Edgy Underworld and Street-Level Battles
8. Gachiakuta — Kei Urana
For action enthusiasts who crave unique weapon mechanics and gritty street-level combat, Gachiakuta 1 brings incredible visual swagger. Framed for murder and cast into a toxic abyss, young Rudo learns to manifest soul-weapons from discarded objects. Kei Urana's art explodes off the page with graffiti-inspired flair, chaotic fight sequences, and creative improvisational combat tactics that mirror how Sakamoto uses everyday store items as deadly weapons.
9. Hunter X Hunter — Yoshihiro Togashi
To see where modern action choreography and complex assassin lore got their blueprints, dive into Hunter X Hunter, Volume 1. Following young Gon Freecss as he takes the brutal Hunter Exam, the series introduces iconic assassin families, tactical combat logic, and shadowy professional underworlds. Togashi’s genius for outsmarting opponents rather than simply overpowering them paved the way for series like Sakamoto Days.
How to Choose Your Next Action Manga
Selecting your next series comes down to which element of Sakamoto Days hit hardest for you:
- If you want family comedy paired with covert ops: Pick up Spy X Family or Case Closed. Both focus heavily on double lives and secret identities.
- If you want kinetic art and wild supernatural battles: Grab Dandadan, Chainsaw Man, or Gachiakuta for pure visual energy.
- If you want overpowered protagonists and deadpan humor: Go straight to One-Punch Man.
- If you want revenge, swordplay, and underground syndicates: Choose Kagurabachi, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, or Hunter X Hunter.
Most single volume entries in our catalog stay comfortably under $20, making it easy to sample a couple of different first volumes to see which action style grabs you first.
