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Taro Sakamoto

is the protagonist from the manga ''Sakamoto Days'' written and illustrated by . Sakamoto is a legendary ex-hitman who gave up a life of wealth and crime to marry Aoi, now working as a humble convenience store owner. He has gained a lot of weight, and has become more laid-back, but still has his superhuman skill and strength from his hitman days, though he is now 30% of his prime. During extreme situations, he can lose all his fat and becomes skinny, becoming twice as powerful as before.

The character is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita in Japanese, and Matthew Mercer in English. In the live-action film adaptation, he is portrayed by Ren Meguro. Critical response to Sakamoto's character has often been positive, with several critics comparing seeing him as a parody of action heroes like John Wick based on skills he develops in combat. The character's relationship with his coworkers and family were also appreciated by the media. Provided by Wikipedia