Top 10 Anime Characters Similar to Taro Sakamoto from Sakamoto Days
Taro Sakamoto, the main character in Sakamoto Days, is different from many other characters in shonen anime. He used to be a feared hitman but has now chosen a quiet life as a convenience store worker and family man. Even though he has a "dad bod" and seems humble, Sakamoto has amazing fighting skills that sometimes come out.
While he is a unique character, there are other anime characters who are similar to him, either because they prefer peace over fighting or because they have a history as strong fighters. Here are top ten characters that share some of Sakamoto's qualities.
Toru Kirishima from The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
Toru, a Mafia enforcer, very comically acted as a babysitter for his boss's daughter Yaeka. This journey leads him to overcoming insecurities and taking on a softer side, just likes how Sakamoto changed from a hitman to a family man.
Claude from I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss
The Demon King Claude, once presumed to be a dark prince, softened under Aileen's influence. He only fights when his loved ones are endangered; peace and companionship are his preferences to war and destruction, just like Sakamoto's nature of protecting innocent people.
Tatsu from The Way of the Househusband
Tatsu, a former mobster who becomes a dedicated homemaker, reflects Sakamoto's journey. After a close call with death, he decided to live a peaceful life with his wife, Miku. Even though he looks tough and talks like a gangster, Tatsu enjoys his home life and uses his past to calm down conflicts instead of making them worse.
Yor Briar from Spy x Family
Yor, the Thorn Princess, in the past, was a skilled assassin. At present, having married Loid and brought up Anya, she is weighed down with memories of her own violent past as she constantly works to protect her family. While her fight goes on, Yor will only fight when she really has to, like Sakamoto, and will choose her present day family life over her previous career.
Mr. Yoshimura from Tokyo Ghoul
Mr. Yoshimura, an old ghoul, owns a café that is a safe place for both humans and ghouls. He believes in peace and only uses his fighting skills when he really has to, just like Sakamoto does when dealing with conflicts.
Vash the Stampede from Trigun
Vash, who doesn't want to kill, tries to promote peace even though he has a violent past. Like Sakamoto, he wants to avoid conflict and uses his skills to protect others instead of hurting them, highlighting the value of life.
Izumi Curtis from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Izumi Curtis is a talented fighter and a caring housewife who enjoys her life at home with her husband, Sig. Like Sakamoto, she values her family and tries to avoid conflict, only using her fighting skills when it's really needed.
Sullivan from Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun
Sullivan, a powerful demon, wants a family more than he wants power. He invites Iruma to live with him and loves being a caring grandfather. Like Sakamoto, Sullivan values love and family more than his strong abilities.
Wiz from KonoSuba
Wiz, a former strong wizard who is now a shopkeeper, loves her calm life running a store. Even though she can still fight, she prefers the peace of her business, similar to how Sakamoto is happy managing his convenience store.
Rimuru Tempest from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Rimuru is one of the strongest heroes in isekai stories, but he likes to build and protect instead of fighting. Both Rimuru and Sakamoto are very powerful, but they prefer to avoid conflict whenever they can and focus on peaceful activities instead.
Final Thoughts
These characters, like Taro Sakamoto, illustrate the theme of redemption and the pursuit of a peaceful life after a tumultuous past, making them relatable and memorable figures in the anime world.
