Sakamoto Days Episode 13 Review: Lu Powers Through (with Booze)
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“Bad endings are only fun when they happen to other people”
OMG, the serial killers of ‘Sakamoto Days’ are all such drama kings and queens, it’s darkly hilarious. And as much as I enjoyed the action-packed, blood-laden episode, it also glaringly highlighted that the series could’ve been so much better with improved animation. But regardless, Episode 13 is climactic-level exciting.
Also Read: Sakamoto Days Season One Part One Review
Titled ‘Just Desserts’, the episode continues the battle between serial killer Saw and Shin at a convenience store. And while Shin might draw his newfound powers from his existing psychic abilities, Lu gains her strength from a more accessible source: alcohol! LOL! The opening of Sakamoto Days Episode 13 had me in splits, all thanks to Lu getting crazy drunk and then giving Saw the beating of his life.
As seen in Episode 12 of ‘Sakamoto Days’, the elite assassins from the ORDER are out to eliminate the death row serial killers released by Slur’s team. A parallel subplot focuses on Osaragi taking on a killer called “Dump.” Osaragi is the glum-looking assassin with the ‘Black Widow’ vibe, you know, dressed in a black gown, complete with a veil, as if she’s in mourning.
It’s easy to see why fans of Yuto Suzuki’s manga might feel let down by the anime adaptation, since the animation doesn’t quite match the intensity the action scenes deserve. But for viewers (like me) unfamiliar with the original, the story twists and quirky characters more than make up for the underwhelming visuals in ‘Sakamoto Days’. Besides, the background music this time around is a lot more energetic and engaging.
Surprisingly, main protagonist Taro Sakamoto barely appears in this episode, but with all the wild fights between the psychotic serial killers and familiar assassins, you hardly notice his absence. Overall, a totally fun edition, which ends with a sinister twist.
Watch Sakamoto Days on Netflix.
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