Sakamoto Days Puzzle Hits Japan

The highly anticipated Sakamoto Days anime is soon to grace our screens, and it's bringing a mobile game along for the ride! Launching around the same time, Sakamoto Days Dangerous Puzzle blends battling, character collection, and match-three gameplay into a unique package.

Crunchyroll reports that even if you're not an anime aficionado, this mobile game promises a diverse and engaging experience. Beyond the match-three puzzles, expect storefront simulation (perfectly mirroring the series' plot), battle mechanics, and the ability to recruit a wide array of characters from the Sakamoto Days universe.

The anime itself centers around Sakamoto, a retired assassin who traded a life of crime for family and a 9-to-5 job at a convenience store. However, his past catches up, and alongside his partner Shin, he demonstrates that a little rust hasn't dulled his extraordinary abilities.

Mobile First?

Sakamoto Days' success is noteworthy, having cultivated a dedicated fanbase even before its anime debut. The simultaneous mobile game launch is a fascinating development, especially given the game's eclectic mix of familiar (character collection, battling) and broader appeal (match-three) mechanics.

This raises intriguing questions about the synergy between Japanese anime/manga and the mobile gaming market, particularly considering the success stories of multimedia franchises like Uma Musume that originated on smartphones.

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