In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’ve still got Sakamoto fever leading up to the release of Sakamoto Days Part 2! Den of Otaku examines why Part 2 is such an important turning point for the successful shonen series where it really begins to find its voice and take bigger risks. We break down Part 2's rewarding character development, its intensely versatile villains -- including the sadistic Slur -- and why the Death Row Prisoners Arc is Sakamoto Days firing on all cylinders. Plus, what Sakamoto Days’ future on Netflix might look like!
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14 Jul 2025
Killer Voices: Sakamoto Days with Matthew Mercer & Vinnie Hacker
We’re continuing our celebration of Sakamoto Days in honor of Part 2's release by breaking down how the anime dubbing industry has evolved over the past decade and how a dub’s quality can make or break an anime’s reception. We also gets candid with Matthew Mercer and Vinnie Hacker, the voice actors responsible for Sakamoto Days’ Taro and Slur, as they dig deep into their characters and all things Sakamoto!
Sakamoto Days Part 2 is streaming on Netflix on July 14th
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6 Jun 2025
Vampire Hunter D’s 40-Year Legacy
Den of Otaku explores Vampire Hunter D's 40-year legacy, examining its history, evolution, and significant influence on the vampire anime subgenre.
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