A golden era of Shonen Jump is slowly coming to an end. Looking back over the past few years, we have witnessed the finales of giants like My Hero Academia in September 2024 and Jujutsu Kaisen. Moving into 2026, the pace has only accelerated, with three major series wrapping up within the first four months.
After Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo ended in March, the biggest shock was Chainsaw Man concluding, a moment fans still find hard to believe.
Notably, Chainsaw Man finished even before Black Clover, despite its story having reached a climax long ago. Now, the next name counting down to its farewell is the action gem: Sakamoto Days.
A unique Shonen Jump action masterpiece
Sakamoto Days stands out as one of the most original titles in modern Shonen, breaking all traditional formulas. Combining realistic action scenes with wildly exaggerated moments, Yuto Suzuki’s series has risen to become one of the magazine’s top stories, ranking just behind the legendary One Piece in weekly charts.
The story of the retired, chubby assassin Sakamoto entered its climax phase in July 2025. The all-out battle between Sakamoto’s group, Shin, and assassin members of The Order (including Nagumo, Shishiba, Osaragi) against the Slur gang has turned into a full-scale war shaking Japanese politics.
The final battle draws near
Currently, most key battles have concluded with heroes triumphing over villains. Sakamoto has regained consciousness and is heading straight for a decisive showdown with Uzuki from Slur. The mysteries surrounding the Sabo and Mafuyu siblings are also being unraveled.
With the story moving at this intense pace, experts predict Sakamoto Days will officially end within the next four to five months. Maintaining such consistent quality for over five years and surpassing 200 chapters is an impressive achievement, proving Sakamoto’s appeal even surpasses Black Clover in sales and stability.