DAYS (2017)

DAYS is a polysemous term referring to different works. One is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Tsuyoshi Yasuda, and its anime adaptation. The manga was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine from April 2013 to January 2021, with 39 volumes in total. The anime adaptation, produced by MAPPA, aired from July to December 2016. It tells the story of Tsukushi Tsukamoto, an ordinary teenager who, after meeting soccer genius Jin Kazama, starts playing and loving soccer. It depicts his and his teammates' struggles and growth on their soccer journey. Another work titled 'DAYS' is the 2017 action thriller film '6 Days,' directed by Toa Fraser and written by Glenn Standring. This film is based on the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London and stars Jamie Bell, Abbie Cornish, and Mark Strong. The film tells the story of this event from the perspectives of a negotiator, an SAS leader, and a news reporter, seeking to portray the true nature of the event.