Sakamoto Days chapter 216: Release date and everything to know

Shin sliced by Uzuki as seen in Sakamoto Days chapter 215
Shin sliced by Uzuki as seen in Sakamoto Days chapter 215 (Image credit: Shueisha)

Sakamoto Days, by Yuto Suzuki, is one of the most popular shonen manga that is currently being serialized. The series initially captivated fans through its combination of slice-of-life and action, while recent chapters have elevated the storytelling to another level by featuring intense confrontations with immensely high stakes. As a result, readers will wish to stay updated with the manga.

Sakamoto Days chapter 216 is scheduled for release on June 9, 2025, at 12:00 am JST. This will be a Monday. As a result of time zone differences, the release date will be June 8, 2025, for most other locations. The specific times for various zones are as follows: 8:00 am PT, 11:00 am ET, 4:00 pm BST, 5:00 pm CT, and 8:30 pm IST.

Therefore, international fans can enjoy the installment on Sunday itself. New Sakamoto Days chapters can be read for free on Viz's Shonen Jump website and Shueisha's Manga Plus platform.

Shin vs Uzuki as seen in Sakamoto Days chapter 215 (Image credit: Shueisha)
Shin vs Uzuki as seen in Sakamoto Days chapter 215 (Image credit: Shueisha)

What to expect from Sakamoto Days chapter 216 (speculative)?

While chapter 215 ended on a cliffhanger that made it seem like Uzuki beheaded Shin, it is highly unlikely that was the case. Rather, chapter 216 would most probably begin by showing Shin suffering a wound near his neck but succeeding in stopping Uzuki for a short moment.

Taking advantage of the opening, he may land a powerful blow, though it wouldn't be enough to keep Uzuki down. Most fans are also expecting Sakamoto to finally make his return, having gotten his nerves under control and showing up to protect his protégé.

Even if the protagonist fails to show up, Kindaka, Heisuke, Boiled, and Asakura were near Shin before he began fighting Uzuki, and they would combine forces to face the terrifying battle prowess of Takamura.


Sakamoto Days chapter 215 recap

Sakamoto Days chapter 215, titled Sea of Corpses, picks up from where the previous installment left off, featuring the battle between Shin and Uzuki at an aquarium. Unfortunately, the bloodlust of a shark on exhibit caused Uzuki's personality as Takamura to come out.

Chapter 215 follows Shin's desperate struggle against Uzuki-Takamura as he tries to track and stop his movements. Unfortunately, faced with a monstrous blade that cuts through buildings, Shin was forced to retreat. Over the course of their battle, Shin tried hiding his presence but was nearly taken out by allies of X.

Uzuki, who had lost control of his senses as Takamura, began attacking his own comrades and slicing them apart. Staying on the run, Shin decided to hijack Uzuki's thoughts, though he was unsure if he could defeat the antagonist. Just as he was regretting not having support from Kindaka, Heisuke, and his other friends, the aquarium surrounding him became a sea of corpses overflowing with the victims of Uzuki.

The villain then broke past the glass and landed in front of Shin, who was trying to find the courage to use his ESP. However, once Shin saw innocent bystanders nearby, he resolved to create a brief opening till Sakamoto showed up. The final panel of the chapter displays Shin's neck being sliced by Uzuki as he yells at him to freeze.

Edited by Ishita Banerjee