Is Taro Sakamoto of Sakamoto Days inspired by Slam Dunk coach Anzai? The fans think so

Is Taro Sakamoto of Sakamoto Days inspired by Slam Dunk coach Anzai? Fans Think So – Main Image

Following the announcement of the Sakamoto Days anime, many are seeing the resemblance between Coach Anzai from Slam Dunk and Taro Sakamoto from Sakamoto Days. Their character designs are similar, so it’s no surprise that fans are looking for a connection between the hitman and the demonic trainer.

It’s not uncommon for anime and manga characters to look the same, whether the manga artists like it or not.

After all, many manga artists start out working as assistants to successful manga artists, which may explain their inspiration for creating their characters.

Fans Think Sakamoto Days Taro and Slam Dunk Coach Anzai Look Alike

Taro Sakamoto from Sakamoto Days and Coach Anzai from Slam Dunk share a striking resemblance in their character designs, from their white hair and mustache to their chubby stomach and iconic glasses…