“Method” in Motion: Can Sakamoto Days’ New OP Save an Underwhelming Anime?

A sudden pulse cuts through the usual anime drone—the funky, urgent groove of Kroi’s “Method,” an opener that electrifies the dull canvas of Sakamoto Days. It’s not just a song; it’s an insistence that this show could, perhaps still, bite back into brilliance. But can sound alone rescue an adaptation visually and narratively adrift?

Music as Marvel, Visuals as Void

Kroi literally surrounded themselves with their own song—40 iPhones in a 360-degree studio capturing every angle of their performance—imprinting “Method” with a visceral sense of motion and tension. That layered energy mirrors the show’s attempt to juxtapose daily sluggishness and assassin-level intensity. Kroi state they wanted “a slightly uneasy vibe beneath the bright tone” —but watching the anime, fans sense a disconnect.

On Reddit, one user called the first OP “outdated visually and (unpopular opinion maybe) musically”, while another lamented the animation as “stiff,” likening characters to “robots”. Even supporters admit the visuals feel dated, a jarring counterpoint to what the music promises.

Soundtrack of a Struggle

Kroi’s “Method” isn’t filler—it’s protest, performance, and pulse woven into one. It seeks to make the viewers feel the internal war of a lethal assassin in suburban disguise. The 360-degree video is more than stylish—it’s symbolic: every fan viewing the anime from any angle should feel the same rush.

The question then arrives: are fans ready to forgive sluggish visuals for a track that almost electrifies the soul? Or will the gap between sight and sound leave the experience fractured?

“Method” may be the show’s emotional lifeline—but can a song save scenes? As Kroi’s rhythm pulses, viewers are left to wonder if Sakamoto Days will sync back into harmony, or permanently live off the energy of a better opening. In that tension lies the show’s future—and our answer.