Movie 'SAKAMOTO DAYS' and Albirex Niigata Announce Tie-Up!
Albirex Niigata is collaborating with the highly anticipated movie 'SAKAMOTO DAYS' for promotional events, including displaying player collaboration posters and life-size panels at upcoming matches on May 3rd and 6th, to enhance fan engagement and movie visibility.
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(Image: Left, movie "SAKAMOTO DAYS" announcement poster. Right, Albirex Niigata player Yuji Ono's match announcement poster.)
The highly popular action comic "SAKAMOTO DAYS," serialized in a shonen magazine and adapted into an anime, will be made into a movie this spring!
Albirex Niigata is partnering with the movie "SAKAMOTO DAYS" and will hold various events, including the release of multiple player visuals in the style of protagonist Sakamoto Taro at match venues.
Details of the implementation will be announced as they become available.
**■ Event Dates**
Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 Centennial Vision League Regional League Round WEST-A Group
Matchday 14: May 3rd (Sun, Holiday) vs. Kamatamare Sanuki, 14:00 Kick-off
Matchday 15: May 6th (Wed, Holiday) vs. Tokushima Vortis, 14:00 Kick-off
**■ Event Venue**
Denka Big Swan Stadium, Swan Park (Outdoor Plaza)
**■ Event Details (Planned)**
(1) Display of player collaboration posters alongside the movie poster.
(2) Installation of life-size player panels in the style of Sakamoto Taro.
(3) Prize campaign to win movie merchandise and player visual cards.
**■ About the Original Comic**
"SAKAMOTO DAYS" (Original Author: Yuto Suzuki)
There was a top assassin named Sakamoto Taro. He was admired by all assassins.
But one day, he fell in love! He retired, got married, had a child. And Sakamoto got fat!!
A solid action story of "everyday x extraordinary" where he fights off assassins one after another to protect his peaceful daily life with his beloved family!
"SAKAMOTO DAYS," which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in November 2020, will also be adapted into a TV anime in 2025!
https://sakamotodays.jp/
**■ About the Movie**
Faithfully capturing the atmosphere of the original work, Ren Meguro stars as Sakamoto Taro, taking on challenging authentic action scenes. Many other popular actors such as Fumiya Takahashi and Aya Ueto also appear.
The film is directed by Yuichi Fukuda, who has helmed numerous hit works.
The theatrical release is April 29th (Wednesday, Holiday).
https://skmtdays-movie.jp/
**・May 3rd (Sun, Holiday) Match and Event Information vs. Kamatamare Sanuki**
The highly popular action comic "SAKAMOTO DAYS," serialized in a shonen magazine and adapted into an anime, will be made into a movie this spring!
Albirex Niigata is partnering with the movie "SAKAMOTO DAYS" and will hold various events, including the release of multiple player visuals in the style of protagonist Sakamoto Taro at match venues.
Details of the implementation will be announced as they become available.
**■ Event Dates**
Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 Centennial Vision League Regional League Round WEST-A Group
Matchday 14: May 3rd (Sun, Holiday) vs. Kamatamare Sanuki, 14:00 Kick-off
Matchday 15: May 6th (Wed, Holiday) vs. Tokushima Vortis, 14:00 Kick-off
**■ Event Venue**
Denka Big Swan Stadium, Swan Park (Outdoor Plaza)
**■ Event Details (Planned)**
(1) Display of player collaboration posters alongside the movie poster.
(2) Installation of life-size player panels in the style of Sakamoto Taro.
(3) Prize campaign to win movie merchandise and player visual cards.
**■ About the Original Comic**
"SAKAMOTO DAYS" (Original Author: Yuto Suzuki)
There was a top assassin named Sakamoto Taro. He was admired by all assassins.
But one day, he fell in love! He retired, got married, had a child. And Sakamoto got fat!!
A solid action story of "everyday x extraordinary" where he fights off assassins one after another to protect his peaceful daily life with his beloved family!
"SAKAMOTO DAYS," which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in November 2020, will also be adapted into a TV anime in 2025!
https://sakamotodays.jp/
**■ About the Movie**
Faithfully capturing the atmosphere of the original work, Ren Meguro stars as Sakamoto Taro, taking on challenging authentic action scenes. Many other popular actors such as Fumiya Takahashi and Aya Ueto also appear.
The film is directed by Yuichi Fukuda, who has helmed numerous hit works.
The theatrical release is April 29th (Wednesday, Holiday).
https://skmtdays-movie.jp/
**・May 3rd (Sun, Holiday) Match and Event Information vs. Kamatamare Sanuki**