Sakamoto Days Part 2 Episode 5: Slice Slice Dance
Manga chapter 53-56
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.8
19 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
Sakamoto Days Part 2 Episode 5: Slice Slice Dance
Manga chapter 53-56
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.8
19 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
epicostsrealm
VerifiedMassacre continues, Slur and Gaku are too overpowered, the badass Takamura makes an epic entrance, Sakamoto and his team facing off with Slur was good, but the fight turns one sided. Even in hospital, Sakamoto isn't left alone, lol. Overall an engaging episode.
tamdanma26
VerifiedIn this episode 5, the stakes go up when the animation sings. Having a turning point for the series if you've been waiting for it to show off its dramatic side. It has a breathtaking scene.
jiyuo_c
VerifiedThe Ghost of JAA is like retired Jon Wick with a katana. hmm. what is the beef of the X with Sakamoto really, just let the guy be a sale person. lol, What is the purpose of all that commotion. The patients are so used to it.
missitachi96
VerifiedSlur reveal is a intense fight! The speed at which these guys move is wild; the animation team worked double time for this episode. A cannot miss episode with plot revelations, fights animated to perfection and emotional moments.
peanuts
VerifiedThe fight scenes are just WOW! The animation is crisp with intense, cool music⚡. The emotional weight added a great layer to the episode!!
pendragon
Verifiedthis episode was pure chaos. the fight between gaku and takamura was intense—the animation was fluid, and the hits felt heavy. watching the order tear through the building while slur's plan unfolded? the tension never let up. that final shot of takamura walking out? cold. 🔥
kirandande123
VerifiedBrutal and relentless. The assault sequence is shocking in scale and the animation doesn't hold back. A identity reveal adds a deeply personal layer to the chaos. The climax teeters on a razor's edge. Stakes have never felt higher
animeroshi
VerifiedGoes full chaos: Gaku's rampage tears through the JAA like it’s nothing, brutal and nonstop. Slur’s calm control makes it even scarier, like everything’s planned. The scale jumps hard; you feel the shift from fights to full-blown war. Episode 5 is a massive escalation to watch.
aejizone
VerifiedThis episode was smooth enough that it carries the plot forward, like it was precisely produced to adapt the manga. the little action and mysteries around slur is slowly revealed, and that makes me excited for the whole episodes ahead.
magicpaul
VerifiedGreat fight scenes and solid plot progression so far. The action is intense and well-choreographed, keeping the momentum high. Slur’s strength also raises the stakes and makes the threat feel real.
gureto_daze
VerifiedSlur and Gaku at JAA HQ is a MASSACRE. The 'Slice Slice Dance' sequence is exactly what anime does best. These two are terrifying in a way that makes every previous villain look like a warmup. Season highlight right here MUST WATCH!!❤️❤️
utkarshdhecodes
The fight here feels almost rhythmic because of the rapid slashing attacks.
There’s a clear focus on speed and flow rather than power.
One of the smoother action sequences in the cour.
There’s a clear focus on speed and flow rather than power.
One of the smoother action sequences in the cour.
jgonz
This action-packed episode truly convinced me that Sakamoto Days' animation style is not nearly as bad as others make it out to be. It was the perfect blend of stylized and dynamic that fit the vibe of the series, specially in this ep. It had me wanting more.
charmystical
17:43 - INSANE 🔥 How much budget do they have? Fight scenes details are so generous in this episode. And Slur? I think I could fix you hahahaha
mustafavlog41
tys5243
lex_labo
henryyy
minitofu
EPISODE CONTEXT — Main Story Arc
Picking up directly from the escalating tensions in Episode 4's 'Round and Round the Tower,' this midseason installment transforms simmering conflict into an all-out confrontation within the JAA, marking a critical turning point for Part 2. Sitting at the exact halfway mark of the 11-episode run, it serves as the pivot where setup gives way to consequences, thrusting key characters into roles that will define the back half of the season. Expect this episode to establish the battle lines and character dynamics that fuel everything from Episode 6 onward.
QUICK TAKES
epicostsrealm
VerifiedMassacre continues, Slur and Gaku are too overpowered, the badass Takamura makes an epic entrance, Sakamoto and his team facing off with Slur was good, but the fight turns one sided. Even in hospital, Sakamoto isn't left alone, lol. Overall an engaging episode.
tamdanma26
VerifiedIn this episode 5, the stakes go up when the animation sings. Having a turning point for the series if you've been waiting for it to show off its dramatic side. It has a breathtaking scene.
jiyuo_c
VerifiedThe Ghost of JAA is like retired Jon Wick with a katana. hmm. what is the beef of the X with Sakamoto really, just let the guy be a sale person. lol, What is the purpose of all that commotion. The patients are so used to it.
missitachi96
VerifiedSlur reveal is a intense fight! The speed at which these guys move is wild; the animation team worked double time for this episode. A cannot miss episode with plot revelations, fights animated to perfection and emotional moments.
peanuts
VerifiedThe fight scenes are just WOW! The animation is crisp with intense, cool music⚡. The emotional weight added a great layer to the episode!!
pendragon
Verifiedthis episode was pure chaos. the fight between gaku and takamura was intense—the animation was fluid, and the hits felt heavy. watching the order tear through the building while slur's plan unfolded? the tension never let up. that final shot of takamura walking out? cold. 🔥
kirandande123
VerifiedBrutal and relentless. The assault sequence is shocking in scale and the animation doesn't hold back. A identity reveal adds a deeply personal layer to the chaos. The climax teeters on a razor's edge. Stakes have never felt higher
animeroshi
VerifiedGoes full chaos: Gaku's rampage tears through the JAA like it’s nothing, brutal and nonstop. Slur’s calm control makes it even scarier, like everything’s planned. The scale jumps hard; you feel the shift from fights to full-blown war. Episode 5 is a massive escalation to watch.
aejizone
VerifiedThis episode was smooth enough that it carries the plot forward, like it was precisely produced to adapt the manga. the little action and mysteries around slur is slowly revealed, and that makes me excited for the whole episodes ahead.
magicpaul
VerifiedGreat fight scenes and solid plot progression so far. The action is intense and well-choreographed, keeping the momentum high. Slur’s strength also raises the stakes and makes the threat feel real.
gureto_daze
VerifiedSlur and Gaku at JAA HQ is a MASSACRE. The 'Slice Slice Dance' sequence is exactly what anime does best. These two are terrifying in a way that makes every previous villain look like a warmup. Season highlight right here MUST WATCH!!❤️❤️
utkarshdhecodes
The fight here feels almost rhythmic because of the rapid slashing attacks.
There’s a clear focus on speed and flow rather than power.
One of the smoother action sequences in the cour.
There’s a clear focus on speed and flow rather than power.
One of the smoother action sequences in the cour.
jgonz
This action-packed episode truly convinced me that Sakamoto Days' animation style is not nearly as bad as others make it out to be. It was the perfect blend of stylized and dynamic that fit the vibe of the series, specially in this ep. It had me wanting more.
charmystical
17:43 - INSANE 🔥 How much budget do they have? Fight scenes details are so generous in this episode. And Slur? I think I could fix you hahahaha
mustafavlog41
tys5243
lex_labo
henryyy
minitofu
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