"Sakamoto Days" Author Yuto Suzuki: Age and Past One-Shot Works Introduced [SAKAMOTO DAYS]

"Sakamoto Days" is a popular manga series by Yuto Suzuki, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha). As of May 2025, 21 volumes of the comic have been published, and by February 2025, the cumulative circulation surpassed 7 million copies. The anime adaptation began in January 2025, with the second cour set to start in July of the same year.

This article focuses on Yuto Suzuki, the author of "Sakamoto Days," introducing his age, date of birth, and profile, as well as his past one-shot works.

What is "Sakamoto Days"?

The protagonist of "Sakamoto Days," Taro Sakamoto, was once known as the strongest hitman and feared by many villains. However, he retired from his hitman life abruptly after falling in love at first sight with Aoi, who worked at a convenience store.

After marrying Aoi and with the birth of their daughter, Hana, Sakamoto transformed into someone unrecognizably overweight from his former self as a skilled hitman. While peacefully living in a quiet town running a small shop, Sakamoto finds himself targeted by assassins from a hitman organization, bringing danger to his tranquil days. He fights against formidable enemies to protect the peaceful daily life with his beloved family.

Profile of Yuto Suzuki, Author of "Sakamoto Days": Gender and Age?

Name: Yuto Suzuki
Birthdate: July 6, 1993
Birthplace: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Alma Mater: Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Japanese Painting

As of May 2025, Suzuki is 31 years old. While his gender is not officially stated, it is believed he is male due to his use of "boku," a typically male pronoun, in comments within "Shonen Jump." After graduating from the Department of Japanese Painting at Tokyo University of the Arts, he worked on storyboards for video productions at an artist studio before becoming a manga artist.

Suzuki made his debut in 2019 with "Garaku" on Shueisha's manga app and site "Shonen Jump+." In 2020, he began the serialization of "Sakamoto Days" in "Weekly Shonen Jump."

Past One-Shot Works by Yuto Suzuki, Author of "Sakamoto Days"

"Sakamoto Days" is Suzuki's first serialized work, but he has released three one-shot mangas in the past. Here, we introduce the one-shot works by Suzuki to date.

Garaku

Year Published: 2019
Published on: Shonen Jump+
Synopsis: In a district rampant with murders known as "Gara District," a man gets entangled in a yakuza conflict. Under pressure from above, the man encounters an old man sleeping with a Japanese sword in a vacant lot. Driven by curiosity, the man approaches the seemingly troubled old man...

This is Suzuki's debut work. The old man wielding a sword depicted in the work is said on social media to possibly be the same character as Takamura in "Sakamoto Days," but any connection is unknown. As of May 2025, this work remains published on "Shonen Jump+."

Locker Room

Year Published: 2019
Published on: Shonen Jump+
Synopsis: Hashimoto, a day laborer, mumbles, "I wish I had new sneakers..." while leaving his belongings in a locker room. To his astonishment, the exact sneakers he wished for appear in front of him from a coin locker. This encounter with a mysterious coin locker that grants wishes transforms Hashimoto's life.

This is Suzuki's second one-shot work. It was adapted into a drama titled "Coin Laundry" for Fuji TV's program "Yonimo Kimyo na Monogatari '20 Autumn Special Edition." It is currently available on "Shonen Jump+."

SAKAMOTO-Sakamoto-

Year Published: 2020
Published in: Jump GIGA 2020 WINTER
Synopsis: Taro Sakamoto, once a feared strongest hitman, falls in love one day and retires. After marriage, he becomes an ordinary person with a transformed fat appearance. In his peaceful days, crisis eventually arrives...

This work served as the prototype for "Sakamoto Days." The protagonist Taro Sakamoto’s appearance, former hitman status, and the overall storyline are mostly the same as in "Sakamoto Days."

Does Yuto Suzuki, Author of "Sakamoto Days," Have an X (formerly Twitter) Account?

Suzuki's X account is not publicly accessible. Updates on "Sakamoto Days" are disseminated through the official account of "Sakamoto Days."

Has Yuto Suzuki Revealed His Face?

Yuto Suzuki has not publicly shared his face online. We can look forward to seeing him in interviews or events in the future.

Summary of the Author of "Sakamoto Days"

As of May 2025, the author of "Sakamoto Days," Yuto Suzuki, is 31 years old and is believed to be male. Originally from Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, after graduating from the Department of Japanese Painting at Tokyo University of the Arts, he transitioned from working on video production storyboards at an artist studio to becoming a manga artist.

In 2019, he debuted as a manga artist with "Garaku" on "Shonen Jump+." Following the release of two more one-shots, he started the serialization of "Sakamoto Days" in "Weekly Shonen Jump" in 2020. His X account has not been disclosed, nor has he revealed his face.

With the anime underway, "Sakamoto Days" is gaining increasing attention. Suzuki's past one-shot works remain available on "Shonen Jump+," so why not read these pieces as well and experience the unique world created by Suzuki?

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