A fan-favorite character just joined hit Netflix anime show Sakamoto Days and fans couldn't be happier

Nagumo in Sakamoto Days — (Image credit: Netflix)

A fan-favorite character has just been introduced in Netflix's new anime Sakamoto Days, which means the show's growing popularity could grow even higher.

One of Sakamoto's few allies and a powerful assassin, Yoichi Nagumo has joined the story in episode 3 of the show, and fans of Yuto Suzuki's manga couldn't be more excited. The character was voted the second most popular character of the manga in Shueisha's popularity poll, only after Shin Asakura.

In the show, we see Nagumo arriving at Sakamoto's store to inform him about the bounty on his head, honoring their long-time friendship, and proving his loyalty and kindness. Those are some of the characteristics that made fans fall in love with him – he is known for his bright smile, sense of humour, and mind-blowing fighting skills. He can be lethal, but would do anything for the ones he loves.

Despite only three episodes of Sakamoto Days being released so far, the anime is currently sitting at number 4 worldwide on Netflix’s Top 10 TV Shows chart, as listed by FlixPatrol.

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