The Latest Episode of Sakamoto Days Officially Confirms the Legendary Assassin’s Membership in the "Fearful of Wife" Club
Even the Legendary Assassin Sakamoto Taro Fears His Wife
In previous episodes of Sakamoto Days on Netflix, as well as in the manga, the legendary assassin Sakamoto Taro's fear of his wife has been hinted at. However, in the latest installment, after a heated battle with his old friend and fellow professional assassin, Boiled, this side of Sakamoto is fully showcased.
The Latest Episode Shows That Sakamoto’s "Fear of His Wife" Is Contagious
As soon as Aoi (Sakamoto’s wife) hears about the bounty on her husband, she flies into a rage. Later, while Sakamoto and Boiled are discussing how to deal with the assassins after him, Aoi only needs to raise her voice once—and both of these deadly assassins immediately start trembling.
Even Three "Cool and Deadly" Assassins Are No Match for Aoi’s Fury
With this, Sakamoto Taro officially joins the ranks of iconic manga/anime characters who "fear no one except their wives." Many such characters have left a lasting impression on fans over the years.
Two Other Powerful Characters Who Share Sakamoto’s Fate
The Immortal Dragon Tatsu – The Way of the Househusband
Not an assassin, but a former yakuza through and through, the Immortal Dragon Tatsu is probably the first character that comes to mind when fans think of someone "cool and intimidating on the outside, yet utterly submissive to his wife at home." After marrying Miku, Tatsu not only left the yakuza life behind but also became a dedicated househusband, mastering domestic skills with pride.
Tomoe – Kamisama Kiss
Even older than Tatsu is Tomoe from Kamisama Kiss. He’s a prime example of a character who starts off cold toward the heroine but eventually "melts" under her influence. Naturally, the love story between Tomoe and Nanami (the protagonist and his eventual partner) has a happy ending. The manga/anime remains beloved by fans to this day—17 years since its debut.
Ultimately, these characters all share a deep love and respect for their partners and families. That’s what makes them so endearing to fans—the classic trope of "a terrifying shark in the streets, but a harmless goldfish at home."
