Sakamoto Days Episode 16: Release Date, Countdown Timer, and Preview
The JAA falls into chaos as Slur, Gaku, and Takamura turn Tokyo into a killing field.
If you’re still trying to process the emotional shock and brutal violence of Episode 15, you’re not alone. With Apart’s troubled history, Slur’s twisted ideology, and Gaku’s merciless cruelty, Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 2 has officially entered full-on war mode. And if you’re wondering how intense things can get? Episode 16 takes it all up another level.
Let’s break down what just happened, what’s on the horizon, and most importantly, when we’ll get our next dose of assassins, madness, and utter destruction.
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What Is Slur’s Plan and Apart’s Past
In Episode 15 (Part 2, Episode 4), Sakamoto Days strays away from its usual comedy chaos and descends into darkness. We were treated to a dark, emotional backstory on Apart, a villain born out of loneliness, rejection, and a genuinely twisted mind. What begins as a brutal fight between Sakamoto and Apart turns into something far more disturbing.
In flashbacks, we see Apart’s failed efforts to connect with others, his descent into violence, and ultimately, the murder of his own father. His obsession with what’s “inside” other individuals leads him down a twisted course of dismemberment and disenchantment. And yet in the present, Sakamoto is able to cut through the madness. He defeats Apart not with violence, but with connection, and later takes him home with him.
But just as you’re recovering from all that emotional spiral, Slur and Gaku casually walk into JAA’s Tokyo Bureau like it’s just another day at the office. Slur’s plan? Complete destruction of the current system. Divide, divert, destroy. His brand of justice involves mass slaughter, and with Gaku cutting through guards like tissue paper, it’s brutally obvious that Sakamoto and his team are running out of time.
What to Expect in Sakamoto Days Episode 16 (Part 2 Episode 5)
Episode 16, subtitled Slice, Slice, Dance, takes up where we left off, inside what used to be theJAA headquartersbut now looks more like a war zone. Right from the opening scene, you’re thrown into utter chaos.
Slur and Gaku begin their attack, and in minutes, corpses are stacked on top of each other. Gaku kills dozens of top assassins single-handedly as he makes jokes about searching for the restroom. He’s not only violent, he’s precise and terrifyingly efficient.
But it’s not all one-sided. Takamura, the silentsword-wielding Order legend, finally enters the fray. Seeing him exchange blows with Gaku is arguably one of the most visually stunning sequences in the series so far. He slices through walls, floors, and egos with terrifying ease. For the first time, Gaku finds himself pushed back.
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Then comes the moment we’ve all been waiting for,Sakamotovs. Slur, whose real name, Uzuki, is finally revealed. When Sakamoto comes for him, emotions boil over. Old wounds are reopened. Sakamoto needs to know something, and Uzuki responds by stabbing Sakamoto in the chest. The pace? Relentless. The stakes? Sky-high.
As Shin is taken prisoner and Apart loses a limb, Sakamoto doesn’t flinch. His fury is unleashed when Uzuki threatens his daughter, and one of the anime’s most dramatic fight scenes to date unfolds.
You feel the tension rising, only for Takamura to burst in, tip the balance, and force Uzuki and Gaku to retreat. Episode 16 promises only one outcome: utter destruction, and it delivers
Sakamoto Days Episode 16 Release Date and Countdown Timer
Sakamoto Days Episode 16 (Part 2, Episode 5), titled Slice, Slice, Dance, is set to be released onMonday, August 05, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT. The episode was already released on Monday, June 21, 2025, on Netflix Japan.
Here’s when it will be available in major time zones:
For a better understanding, follow this countdown:
Where to Watch Sakamoto Days Episode 16 (Part 2 Episode 5)
Sakamoto Days Episode 16 will be available to stream exclusively onNetflix. Right now, the episode is only available to stream onNetflix Japan.Overseas availability on Netflix depends on your country’s licensing agreements, but if you have a VPN, you may be able to access the Japanese library in advance.
Final Thoughts on Sakamoto Days Episode 16 (Part 2 Episode 5)
Sakamoto Days has officially tossed the rulebook out the window. Episode 15 gave us emotional trauma, and episode 16 will deliver the all-out war. With Apart’s redemption arc underway, Slur’s identity exposed, and Gaku tearing through the JAA with frightening ease, the anime is getting far more intense than anyone expected.
And yet, the best part? It still hasn’t reached its peak. You can sense it, Sakamoto Days isn’t merely setting up for a climax. It’s redefining what anime thrillers are capable of. The stakes are high,the animation is finally stepping up, and the emotional core is just as strong as ever.
So, if you’re not caught up yet, now’s the time to get on board. And if you are? Buckle up. Because if Episode 16 taught us anything, it’s that nobody is safe, and the bloodbath’s just getting started.
Umair Nakade
Umair has loved anime since it was still pretty niche, growing up watching classics like Pokémon, Dragon Ball, Zatch Bell, and Beyblade in the early 2010s. Death Note really got him hooked, and since then, he’s caught up with everything from the Big Three to the latest Shonen Jump hits, with Haikyuu!!! as his favorite. But he’s not just about anime, Umair’s a huge cinephile, especially superhero flicks from Marvel and DC, and never misses opening day at theaters. When he’s not watching or writing, you will find him playing Wuthering Waves, AAA titles, or listening to Harry Styles on repeat. At Techwiser, Umair is dedicated to covering anime and pop culture content.
