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They may be ordinary, but their days are anything but.
Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.
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Episode 1
Sakamoto enjoys a quiet life in retirement with his family. But one day, an old colleague demands he return to the assassin world — or face consequences.
Directed by Masaki WatanabeWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 2
While out on an errand, Sakamoto and Shin encounter Lu Shaotang, the daughter of a mafia boss, who's on the run and targeted by twin assassins.
Directed by Akihiro Saito, Yoshihiro Nishio, Masaki WatanabeWritten by Taku KishimotoGuest stars Yasuyuki Kase
Episode 3
After learning of the huge bounty on Sakamoto's head, the crew tries to enjoy a family outing at the amusement park while fending off assassins.
Directed by Yoshihiro NishioWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 4
With the poison-wielding hitman taken out, the Sakamotos head to their next attraction, where they're ambushed by Dondenkai Ltd's ultimate assassin duo.
Directed by Yoshihide IbataWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 5
Sakamoto goes all out in a fierce one-on-one duel with Boiled. Meanwhile, ORDER members are tasked with handling a serial case targeting assassins.
Directed by Takatoshi SuzukiWritten by Taku KishimotoGuest stars Yasuhiro Mamiya, Yumi Uchiyama
Episode 6
Hoping to win the million-yen prize, Team Sakamoto enters the shopping district's survival tournament and teams up with a completely clueless sniper.
Directed by Tomoko Hiramuki, Yūki TakiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 7
While manning the store alone, Lu gets kidnapped by a mysterious group. Sakamoto and Shin pursue her but are halted by an invisible assassin.
Directed by Yoshihiro NishioWritten by Taku KishimotoGuest stars Nobuhiko Okamoto
Episode 8
To rescue Lu, Sakamoto and Shin infiltrate a top-secret lab seized by assassins. Meanwhile, in the prison cell, Lu meets someone from Shin's childhood.
Directed by Kouki OnoueWritten by Taku KishimotoGuest stars Hiroshi Tsuchida, Setsuji Sato
Episode 9
In the depths of the Lab, Shin and Heisuke join forces to take down the invisible assailant, while Sakamoto engages in an intense battle against Kashima.
Directed by Takatoshi SuzukiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 10
Exhausted from their battle, the crew heads to a local bathhouse but finds it too dangerous to relax. Later, a mysterious man arrives in search of Lu.
Directed by Yūki TakiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 11
The crew faces Wutang in a high-stakes casino showdown to learn who issued Sakamoto's bounty. Meanwhile, X sends a group of vicious assassins their way
Directed by Yoshihide IbataWritten by Taku KishimotoGuest stars Yuhko Kaida, Ryota Takeuchi, Kohsuke Toriumi, Chiaki Kobayashi, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Masaaki Mizunaka
Episode 12
As Sakamoto gathers intel on the assassins targeting him, ORDER begins hunting the death row inmates. Later, Shin and Lu face a deadly assault.
Directed by Yoshihiro NishioWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 13
Saw's attacks push Shin and Lu to awaken new abilities, turning the tables on the deadly killer. Meanwhile, Dump ambushes Osaragi at a temple.
Directed by Yoshihiro Nishio, Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 14
The battles rage on even as the crew gets treated by Granny Miya! Minimalist threatens Aoi at the store while Heisuke clashes with Apart at Tokyo Tower.
Directed by Yūki TakiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 15
Despite his inability to lose weight, Sakamoto faces off against Apart in a fierce showdown. Later, X reveals his dangerous plans for the assassin world.
Directed by Yoshihide IbataWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 16
While X and Gaku invade the JAA, a lone ORDER assassin stands in their way. Amid the chaos, Sakamoto discovers the shocking truth about X's identity.
Directed by Yūki TakiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 17
Sakamoto decides to infiltrate his alma mater to get more intel on X. But first, he must conquer the sky-high requirements of the JCC entrance exam.
Directed by Masaki Watanabe, Yoshihide IbataWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 18
It's every assassin for themselves as the exam takes to the skies. While Sakamoto impresses fellow candidate Akira, Shin takes on the germaphobe Mafuyu.
Directed by Yoshihiro NishioWritten by Gen Hoshino
Episode 19
Stage Three of the JCC exams begins as a trio of special applicants joins the fray. Toramaru, a devoted Sakamoto fan, immediately clashes with Shin.
Directed by Takatoshi SuzukiWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 20
Sakamoto discovers Akira's ties to an old friend. While Shin and Toramaru vie over their favorite assassin, X's secret plans throw the exam into chaos.
Directed by Yoshihide IbataWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 21
Shin teams up with Mafuyu, Toramaru and Kaji to take down a berserk Shinaya. Can these ragtag new allies work together to defeat their rampaging foe?
Directed by Masaki WatanabeWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode 22
With the entrance exam behind them, Sakamoto and Shin can now continue with their original objective: infiltrating the JCC and obtaining clues on X!
Directed by Daisuke NakajimaWritten by Taku Kishimoto
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Tomokazu SugitaTaro Sakamoto (voice)
Nobunaga ShimazakiShin Asakura (voice)
Ayane SakuraLu Shaotang (voice)
Nao ToyamaAoi Sakamoto (voice)
Hina KinoHana Sakamoto (voice)
Ryota SuzukiHeisuke Mashimo (voice)
Natsuki HanaeYoichi Nagumo (voice)
Taku YashiroShishiba (voice)
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