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Fan theoryUpdated Nov 15, 2026 · 2 sources

Shishiba's Morality and Upcoming Fights Have Fans Counting Down

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Recent discussions on the r/SakamotoDays subreddit highlight two major talking points surrounding Shishiba as fans wait for the next season. Readers are debating his true personality after looking back at his sudden violent outbursts, while also expressing both excitement and concern over how the anime will handle his upcoming manga battles.

Chill Assassin or Hidden Psycho?

A recent fan discussion on r/SakamotoDays raised questions about how readers are meant to interpret Shishiba's personality. One poster asked if the character is intended to be read as a relaxed guy with a psycho lurking just beneath the surface.

To back up this reading, the post pointed to specific moments from the story. Examples include Shishiba stabbing a chef over onion risotto and trying to kill Torres at a point when Shishiba believed Torres was simply an old gambling addict.

High Hopes and Worries for the Next Season

Alongside character debates, Shishiba's action scenes are a major reason fans are eagerly awaiting the next season of the Sakamoto Days anime. One Reddit user noted that seeing just a few manga panels of Shishiba fighting has kept them on their toes for the upcoming episodes.

The same discussion mentioned that elements like the old swordsman and Uzuki's copy ability make the story even more intense. However, expectations are mixed with caution, as the poster expressed hope that the anime adapts these fights well rather than producing a low-quality result. Official details on when the next season will air or which specific chapters it will cover are not known yet.

Two sides of the debate

Focus on His Dark Unpredictability

  • Shishiba comes across as a calm person with a psycho lurking just beneath the surface.
  • He stabbed a chef simply over onion risotto, showing extreme overreaction to minor annoyances.
  • He tried to kill Torres even when he thought Torres was just an ordinary old gambling addict.

Focus on His Action Appeal and Anime Potential

  • His manga fight panels are a primary reason readers are excited for the next season of the anime.
  • Factors surrounding the battles, like the old swordsman and Uzuki's copy ability, raise the intensity of the action.
  • The biggest concern for fans right now is whether the anime studio will adapt his fights well instead of turning out poor quality.

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