The anime adaptation of the manga 'Sakamoto' has premiered with a brilliantly deceptive opening sequence that introduces fans to the legendary hitman Taro Sakamoto in his prime. The scene, visually stunning and highly stylized with a Western neo-noir feel, effectively portrays Sakamoto's intimidating strength before juxtaposing it with his peaceful domestic life, showcasing a stark contrast in his past and present.
was met with mixed opinions prior to the anime’s release, the series is shaping up to be quite a hit regardless, and its brilliantly deceptive opening sequence in Episode 1 is all the introduction fans need to the series.and the series looks even better than fans could have ever dreamed, starting strong with a stunning introduction to the legendary hitman Taro Sakamoto in his prime at the very start.
Visually, the scene easily stands out from the rest of the anime owing to its Western neo-noir feel. From the dramatic low lighting and long, slanted shadows to the dynamic action and the spurting blood of Sakamoto’s enemies, everything about the scene is highly stylized. The scene paints Taro Sakamoto as quite a John Wick-like figure in his prime, only to turn expectations upside down mere moments later as Sakamoto meets his wife and settles down.
The animation, and even the aspect ratio itself, notably shifts as this shift takes place in Sakamoto’s life, subtly conveying not just through the narration but also the visuals just how much Sakamoto’s life has changed since. Nonetheless, stunning as it may be, it is doubtful whether the anime will be making use of this style of animation again as the series progresses. For now, fans can only hope that the rest of‘ anime continues to be just as stunning as this first episode was and that the series continues to similarly enrich the source material.Be the first to know about your favorite movies, shows, comics, anime, video games, and more! Sign up here and never miss a scoop.
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