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And finally the JCC exams comes to an end in Sakamoto Days. But only because the administrators are exhausted by the bloodshed and can’t afford any more losses. Only a handful make the final cut, which means Shin and Sakamoto can now shift their focus to the real mission: infiltrating the JCC to gather clues on Slur.
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Titled “Each One’s Mission”, episode 22 of ‘Sakamoto Days’ begins with Shinaya finally coming to his senses after taking a beating from protagonist Sakamoto. Remember, he had been remote-controlled by Gaku until the connection was broken.
Gaku’s motive was to scout new recruits for Slur’s criminal organization, and while he seemed bent on slaughtering every student in the JCC exam, in a surprising twist, he does choose two candidates to bring over to the dark side.
While the last few episodes stayed locked into the exam mayhem, this chapter finally gives us a peek at what ORDER members Nagumo, Osaragi, and Shishiba are up to. The trio are handed new missions by their organization, though the nefarious Slur remains at the center of their pursuit.
Exams wrapped? Check. Bloodshed paused? Sort of. So this edition isn’t as action-packed or blood laden as the before. But since it gives a glimpse into what almost every major character is up to, things get over in a blink.
Sakamoto and Shin return to the convenience store before the school session starts, so viewers get to the see the whole gang together after a long time: Sakamoto with wife, kid, Shin, Lu, and Heisuke. The school buzz is real, although an unexpected piece of news hits Sakamoto, complicating their plans for the JCC.
There are at least two fun twists in the edition, one of which is incredibly hilarious and over the top, but don’t worry, no spoilers here. The closing minutes turn to Assassin Academy, where survival itself is the first lesson, and graduation is far from guaranteed.
Watch ‘Sakamoto Days’ on Netflix.
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