Sakamoto Days Episode 21: Action-Packed Spectacle as the Exam Heats Up
Episode 21 of Sakamoto Days delivers a thrilling, action-heavy experience as the JCC assassin exam reaches its penultimate stage. While the season nears its end, the episode showcases the series' strength in delivering over-the-top action and comedic moments, focusing on Shin and the other recruits' fight against Gaku and his attempts to recruit new members for Slur.
Shin vs. Gaku: A Battle of Wits and Power
The episode's initial fights highlight Gaku's superior skills, but introduce comedic elements through his remote control of Shinaya. The contrast between the intense action on the ground and Gaku's awkward movements in the warehouse provides humor. Shin steps up, rallying the other participants, including Toramaru who enters the fight after bonding with Shin the previous week, showcasing a fanatical devotion to Sakamoto. The battle culminates in a showdown between Shin and Kaji, a shy assassin. Shin uses his clairvoyance against Kaji's predictive abilities.
Sakamoto Steps In: Spectacle at its Finest
The conflict reaches its climax when Sakamoto intervenes, tasking Shin with ensuring everyone's escape. The battle shifts from underwater combat to an airplane deck, amplifying the spectacle. Sakamoto's actions, like launching Shinaya into the air and knocking him down with an airplane tire, exemplify the series' over-the-top style. This entire portion of the episode showcases what makes Sakamoto Days unique.
Episode 20 Review: Nao and Shin's Fanaticism
Previous episode, Sakamoto Days Episode 20, explored the theme of fandom with Nao Toramaru and Shin battling to prove they are the bigger fan of Sakamoto. Nao's imagined version of Sakamoto as a hitman-Buddha highlights the show's comical and exaggerated style. This episode also introduced the concept of Slur planting a minion in the exams.
Looking Ahead: The Final Exam
With the penultimate episode delivering such a high level of action, it remains to be seen whether the finale can top it. However, episode 21 is a great representation of Sakamoto Days' strengths and its capacity for creating moments of pure entertainment. Sakamoto Days continues to be a great example of balancing both action and comedy.
