Hard-Boiled is the anime's fourth episode, pushing the Amusement Park Arc forward. As bounty hunters swarm the theme park, Shin traces the attacks to the Dondenkai organization, and a trip into the haunted house ends with the family cornered by its top killers, Boiled and Obiguro.
Summary
The family's day out grows deadlier as one bounty hunter after another surfaces among the crowds. Shin takes down a particularly nasty opponent who fights with poison, and in doing so uncovers the hand of a shadowy killing firm called Dondenkai pulling strings behind the recent attacks.
Hoping to keep the outing feeling normal, Sakamoto pushes on toward the next attraction. Aoi and little Hana ask to try the haunted house, so the group steps inside. Waiting for them there are Dondenkai's two heaviest hitters, Boiled and Obiguro, whose ambush closes the episode on a dangerous note.
Key Events
Shin defeats the poison-using assassin and links the day's chaos to the Dondenkai company. Sakamoto continues shielding his loved ones while fending off waves of fortune seekers drawn by the reward.
Boiled and Obiguro debut, cornering the group inside the haunted attraction and setting up the arc's central confrontation.
Notes
Part of the Amusement Park Arc, the episode adapts the tail end of chapter 8 through chapter 11. Boiled and Obiguro appear for the first time.
Hashire Sakamoto plays over the opening and Futsu over the ending. The broadcast date was February 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Hard-Boiled" refer to in Sakamoto Days episode 4?
"Hard-Boiled" is the title of Sakamoto Days episode 4, which introduces Dondenkai's two top killers, Boiled and Obiguro, who ambush the family inside the amusement park's haunted house.
What happened in episode 4 of Sakamoto Days?
In episode 4, Shin defeats a poison using assassin and traces the day's attacks to a killing firm called Dondenkai. Sakamoto keeps shielding his family through waves of bounty hunters, and the outing ends with Boiled and Obiguro ambushing the group inside the haunted house.
Who are Boiled and Obiguro in Sakamoto Days?
Boiled and Obiguro are Dondenkai's two heaviest hitters, who debut in episode 4 by cornering Sakamoto's family inside the amusement park's haunted house.
What does Shin uncover in Sakamoto Days episode 4?
In episode 4, Shin defeats a poison using assassin and uncovers that a shadowy killing firm called Dondenkai is behind the day's attacks.
When did Sakamoto Days episode 4 air?
Sakamoto Days episode 4, "Hard-Boiled," aired on February 1, 2025, adapting the tail end of chapter 8 through chapter 11.
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