Sakamoto Days: Why Can’t Shin’s Mind Reading Predict Sakamoto?

Daksh Chaudhary
Mar 18
3 min read

Sakamoto Days is a rollercoaster of action, laughs, and wild characters, but nothing baffles fans more than Shin’s mind-reading power failing against Sakamoto. Shin, the telepathic rookie, can peek into anyone’s thoughts, except his goofy, dad-bod boss, the legendary ex-hitman Sakamoto. Why does Shin’s coolest skill flop when it matters most?

Shin’s ability to read minds makes him a deadly ally. He anticipates attacks, dodges bullets, and outsmarts villains like a pro. But Sakamoto? The guy’s a walking question mark. Whether he’s fighting assassins with a rice ball or napping mid-battle, Sakamoto stays one step ahead, even with Shin’s telepathy. Is it a plot hole? Or is there something deeper going on?

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Shin’s Mind Reading: How Does It Even Work In Sakamoto Days

Shin’s telepathy isn’t magic, it’s more like tuning into a radio station. He hears snippets of what others are thinking, especially in high-stress moments. For example, in fights, he catches thoughts like “I’ll strike left!” or “Aim for the legs!” This lets him react faster than lightning. But there’s a catch: Shin’s power works best against opponents who plan. If someone’s brain is chaos, the signal gets fuzzy.

Take the fight against Uzuki’s crew. Shin easily predicted the knife-wielder’s moves because the guy was overthinking each strike. But against Sakamoto? It’s like trying to read a blender. Sakamoto doesn’t plan his moves.

Sakamoto’s Secret Weapon Is Being Unpredictably Normal

Shin's mind-reading fails against Sakamoto

Sakamoto isn’t just strong, he’s weird too. This ex-assassin traded sniper rifles for snack aisles, yet he’s still a nightmare to fight. Why? Because he fights like a retired dad who’s making it up as he goes. He’ll throw a soda can, use a shopping basket as a shield, or suddenly decide to take a phone call mid-brawl.

His brain works in ways Shin can’t track. Most fighters have a pattern: dodge, strike, repeat. Sakamoto? His thoughts are probably: “Hmm, is the microwave still broken?” while roundhouse-kicking a villain. There’s no strategy to read, just pure, chaotic instinct.

Instinct Vs Intellect: Why Overthinking Loses

Here’s the thing: Sakamoto doesn’t think in fights, he feels. Trained assassins rely on technique and logic, but Sakamoto’s years of experience have sharpened his reflexes into a sixth sense. He moves before his brain processes the threat.

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Imagine trying to predict a cat’s next jump, that’s Shin’s problem while mind-reading Sakamoto. When Sakamoto fought the vampire-like assassin Gaku, he didn’t plan, he reacted. Shin’s telepathy needs a thought to intercept, but Sakamoto’s actions come from muscle memory.

Shin's Trust In Sakamoto Matters A Lot

Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: Shin trusts Sakamoto. Telepathy isn’t just about hearing thoughts, it’s about focus. Shin might subconsciously avoid prying into Sakamoto’s mind because they’re allies. Plus, Sakamoto’s intentions are pure (well, mostly - he does miss being a killer sometimes).

In the manga, Shin rarely questions Sakamoto’s choices. He’s along for the ride, whether that means delivering groceries or battling cyborgs. If Shin’s not trying to read Sakamoto, his power stays idle. Why spy on someone you’d follow blindly anyway?

Final Verdict: Why Sakamoto Stays Unreadable

Shin’s mind-reading fails because Sakamoto doesn’t think, he acts. His instincts, honed by years of combat, move faster than plans. Add his chaotic style like using snacks as weapons, and zero strategy, he's simply unpredictable.

But trust plays a role too: Shin doesn’t try to read him. Their bond relies on Sakamoto’s reliability, not secrets. Their relationship is too much fun, and there's no need for Shin to activate his mind reading with Sakamoto.