Sakamoto Days: The Legendary Hitman’s Quiet Life

Focus: Action choreography, the "Retired Assassin" trope, and cinematic art style.

What happens when the world’s greatest hitman falls in love, retires, and gets... a bit out of shape? Welcome to Sakamoto Days, the adrenaline-pumping manga by Yuto Suzuki. Taro Sakamoto was an unbeatable assassin feared by every villain—until he met the woman of his dreams and traded his guns for a grocery store.

Now a dedicated husband and father, Sakamoto must protect his quiet life from a never-ending wave of hitmen and the mysterious organization Slur. Featuring some of the most creative and cinematic action choreography in modern Shonen, Sakamoto Days is a masterclass in visual storytelling. If you love fast-paced combat, quirky characters like the telepathic Shin, and a "John Wick" vibe mixed with laugh-out-loud comedy, this is your next must-read.