Sakamoto Days Part 2 Episode 3: Strong Assault

Manga chapter 45-48

Canon/HIGH

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8.9

19 Fans

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Sakamoto Days Part 2 Episode 3: Strong Assault

Manga chapter 45-48

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

8.9

19 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

epicostsrealm's avatar
epicostsrealm
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Ep starts with an old lady treating Shin, and Sakamoto is at ??%, it was shocking, you'll know after watching. Despite staying his fat form, the fight was epic and fast paced.
Aoi threat builds tension but cools down with the unexpected reveal.
Overall, it was an exciting one.
jiyuo_c's avatar
jiyuo_c
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Sakamoto's wife is the goat, the strongest. Nagumo have an amazing closet. The inmate really are just the weirds who don't have friends, luckily I have few lol. The sniper guy is top tier as well, amazing trajectory. but the winner of all is Takamura-san. and the parrot.
tamdanma26's avatar
tamdanma26
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Episode 3 is the end of the "Cool Factor" season, which is known for its smooth, aggressive, and stylish style. It focuses on the professionals of the scenes
missitachi96's avatar
missitachi96
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Was not expecting Nagumo and his chaotic energy, saved me from a heart attack thought! This episode is so tense with Sakamoto not being able to be in two places at once but the little comedy they give throughout the episode does give to lighter moments in action.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
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Seeing Nagumo fight with that multi-tool is wild!😅. Sakamoto struggling with his 'body" is funny to watch! Plus, Shishiba’s ramen rage adds the perfect dark humor.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
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Minimalist shows up at the store. Aoi is alone. Hana is there. Sakamoto is getting treatment. Heisuke is fighting Apart. tension HIGH. Sakamoto can't be two places at once. 🔥
kirandande123's avatar
kirandande123
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A solid mix of action and character insight. The fight with Apart stands out for its intensity, while Sakamoto’s limitation adds an interesting layer to the combat. Smaller moments, like the shop encounter, keep the pacing engaging throughout.
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
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Nagumo shines on this episode with a flawless disguise play; his casual tone masks deadly precision as he dismantles Minimalist. Sakamoto vs Apart shifts deeper, blending brutal choreography with internal conflict. You can feel the weight behind every move while watching it.
aejizone's avatar
aejizone
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We can see Sakamoto's newfound growth in fighting, and that the episode as a whole is in equilibrium between action, tension, and character development, especially for Sakamoto. I liked how they built is momentum while also keeping things in space.
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
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Here comes Nagumo! Finally seeing him in action is such a hype moment. His combat style is wild, unpredictable, and ridiculously strong exactly what fans expected from him. His presence alone changes the battlefield.
gureto_daze's avatar
gureto_daze
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Granny Miya's treatment scene is the calm before Apart shows up at Tokyo Tower with Heisuke. and watching Heisuke refuse to back down despite being outmatched is genuinely moving. He's grown so much. need more!! ❤️❤️
utkarshdhecodes's avatar
utkarshdhecodes
This episode leans into raw action with Sakamoto using whatever is around him to fight.
The hits feel heavier and more direct compared to earlier episodes.
It’s simple, but very satisfying to watch.
saschacat's avatar
saschacat
Never underestimate Granny.
A bit slow pacing wise with a lot of downtime between the actual action. Heisuke & Piisuke are wholesome as always with great insight into Sakamoto adapting his fighting style.
charmystical's avatar
charmystical
WHAT AOI COULD DO THAT?? What a plot twist hehe, iykyk. That cool small detail where the frame shakes a lil bit, 12:10, since Nagumo is strangling Minimalist, showing his pov. Also loved the changing of colors during fight scenes, helped build the intensity.
mikemeupp's avatar
mikemeupp
Bit too slow paced for my liking but provided a little more info into Sakamoto and his current build which was interesting.
tys5243's avatar
tys5243
lex_labo's avatar
lex_labo
henryyy's avatar
henryyy
minitofu's avatar
minitofu

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 3 builds directly on the foundations laid in 'Just Desserts,' where formidable death row adversaries entered the picture and raised the threat level significantly. This installment escalates those confrontations, pushing Sakamoto's group into more intense combat territory and testing their limits as a unit. It serves as a critical bridge into 'Round and Round the Tower,' where the battles are poised to intensify further — positioning this episode as the point where Part 2's central conflict shifts from setup to full momentum.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 3 builds directly on the foundations laid in 'Just Desserts,' where formidable death row adversaries entered the picture and raised the threat level significantly. This installment escalates those confrontations, pushing Sakamoto's group into more intense combat territory and testing their limits as a unit. It serves as a critical bridge into 'Round and Round the Tower,' where the battles are poised to intensify further — positioning this episode as the point where Part 2's central conflict shifts from setup to full momentum.

QUICK TAKES

epicostsrealm's avatar
epicostsrealm
VerifiedVerified
Ep starts with an old lady treating Shin, and Sakamoto is at ??%, it was shocking, you'll know after watching. Despite staying his fat form, the fight was epic and fast paced.
Aoi threat builds tension but cools down with the unexpected reveal.
Overall, it was an exciting one.
jiyuo_c's avatar
jiyuo_c
VerifiedVerified
Sakamoto's wife is the goat, the strongest. Nagumo have an amazing closet. The inmate really are just the weirds who don't have friends, luckily I have few lol. The sniper guy is top tier as well, amazing trajectory. but the winner of all is Takamura-san. and the parrot.
tamdanma26's avatar
tamdanma26
VerifiedVerified
Episode 3 is the end of the "Cool Factor" season, which is known for its smooth, aggressive, and stylish style. It focuses on the professionals of the scenes
missitachi96's avatar
missitachi96
VerifiedVerified
Was not expecting Nagumo and his chaotic energy, saved me from a heart attack thought! This episode is so tense with Sakamoto not being able to be in two places at once but the little comedy they give throughout the episode does give to lighter moments in action.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
VerifiedVerified
Seeing Nagumo fight with that multi-tool is wild!😅. Sakamoto struggling with his 'body" is funny to watch! Plus, Shishiba’s ramen rage adds the perfect dark humor.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
VerifiedVerified
Minimalist shows up at the store. Aoi is alone. Hana is there. Sakamoto is getting treatment. Heisuke is fighting Apart. tension HIGH. Sakamoto can't be two places at once. 🔥
kirandande123's avatar
kirandande123
VerifiedVerified
A solid mix of action and character insight. The fight with Apart stands out for its intensity, while Sakamoto’s limitation adds an interesting layer to the combat. Smaller moments, like the shop encounter, keep the pacing engaging throughout.
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
VerifiedVerified
Nagumo shines on this episode with a flawless disguise play; his casual tone masks deadly precision as he dismantles Minimalist. Sakamoto vs Apart shifts deeper, blending brutal choreography with internal conflict. You can feel the weight behind every move while watching it.
aejizone's avatar
aejizone
VerifiedVerified
We can see Sakamoto's newfound growth in fighting, and that the episode as a whole is in equilibrium between action, tension, and character development, especially for Sakamoto. I liked how they built is momentum while also keeping things in space.
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
VerifiedVerified
Here comes Nagumo! Finally seeing him in action is such a hype moment. His combat style is wild, unpredictable, and ridiculously strong exactly what fans expected from him. His presence alone changes the battlefield.
gureto_daze's avatar
gureto_daze
VerifiedVerified
Granny Miya's treatment scene is the calm before Apart shows up at Tokyo Tower with Heisuke. and watching Heisuke refuse to back down despite being outmatched is genuinely moving. He's grown so much. need more!! ❤️❤️
utkarshdhecodes's avatar
utkarshdhecodes
This episode leans into raw action with Sakamoto using whatever is around him to fight.
The hits feel heavier and more direct compared to earlier episodes.
It’s simple, but very satisfying to watch.
saschacat's avatar
saschacat
Never underestimate Granny.
A bit slow pacing wise with a lot of downtime between the actual action. Heisuke & Piisuke are wholesome as always with great insight into Sakamoto adapting his fighting style.
charmystical's avatar
charmystical
WHAT AOI COULD DO THAT?? What a plot twist hehe, iykyk. That cool small detail where the frame shakes a lil bit, 12:10, since Nagumo is strangling Minimalist, showing his pov. Also loved the changing of colors during fight scenes, helped build the intensity.
mikemeupp's avatar
mikemeupp
Bit too slow paced for my liking but provided a little more info into Sakamoto and his current build which was interesting.
tys5243's avatar
tys5243
lex_labo's avatar
lex_labo
henryyy's avatar
henryyy
minitofu's avatar
minitofu

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©鈴木祐斗/集英社・SAKAMOTO DAYS製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com