The First Time... is the two hundred forty-third chapter of Sakamoto Days. Set in the New JAA Arc and collected in Volume 27, it fronts its cover with Kei Uzuki, Akira Akao, and Kanaguri and leans on flashback appearances for its supporting cast.
Summary
The chapter belongs to the New JAA Arc and was gathered into the series' twenty-seventh volume. Its Japanese title, Hajimete no..., is given in English as The First Time..., its trailing ellipsis left deliberately open. A detailed account of the events has not been logged on the reference source, so the record here documents the confirmed cast, cover, and release information.
Key Events
Kei Uzuki, Akira Akao, and Kanaguri anchor both the cover and the present-day scenes. Rion Akao and Sei Asaki return only within flashback, filling in earlier moments rather than appearing in the current timeline.
Notes
Spanning thirteen pages, the chapter published on January 5, 2026 in the 6/7, 2026 issue. It sits between Chapter 242 and Chapter 244 in the New JAA Arc run.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sakamoto Days Chapter 243 about?
Sakamoto Days Chapter 243, The First Time..., is set in the New JAA Arc and collected in Volume 27. A full scene breakdown has not been recorded, but the chapter centers on Kei Uzuki, Akira Akao, and Kanaguri, with Rion Akao and Sei Asaki appearing in flashback.
Who is on the cover of Sakamoto Days Chapter 243?
The cover of Sakamoto Days Chapter 243 features Kei Uzuki, Akira Akao, and Kanaguri.
What is the English title of Sakamoto Days Chapter 243?
Sakamoto Days Chapter 243 is titled The First Time... in English, translated from the Japanese title Hajimete no..., with its trailing ellipsis left deliberately open.
Which characters appear only in flashback in Sakamoto Days Chapter 243?
In Chapter 243, Rion Akao and Sei Asaki appear only within flashback scenes rather than the present-day story.
When was Sakamoto Days Chapter 243 released?
Sakamoto Days Chapter 243 was published on January 5, 2026, in the combined issue 6/7 of 2026, spanning thirteen pages and collected in Volume 27.
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