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Sasaki and Peeps
First light novel volume cover
佐々木とピーちゃん
(Sasaki to Pii-chan)
Genre
Novel series
Written byBuncololi
Published by
Original runDecember 4, 2018 – present
Light novel
Written byBuncololi
Illustrated byKantoku
Published byMedia Factory
English publisher
ImprintMF Bunko J
DemographicMale
Original runJanuary 25, 2021 – present
Volumes8
Manga
Written byBuncololi
Illustrated byPureji Osho
Published byKadokawa Shoten
English publisher
MagazineShōnen Ace Plus
DemographicShōnen
Original runJanuary 22, 2021 – present
Volumes3
Anime television series
Directed byMirai Minato
Produced by
  • Kousuke Arai
  • Shun Oorui
  • Akihiro Narita
  • Shuka Nishimae
  • Yukari Kuwayama
  • Kenichi Tokumura
  • Hayato Kaneko
  • Shunichi Uemura
Written byDeko Akao
Music byNippon Columbia
StudioSilver Link
Licensed by
Original networkAT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, BS NTV, KBS Kyoto
Original run January 5, 2024 – present
Episodes12
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Sasaki and Peeps (佐々木とピーちゃん, Sasaki to Pii-chan) is a Japanese light novel series written by Buncololi and illustrated by Kantoku. The series originally began serialization as a web novel on the novel posting websites Kakuyomu and Shōsetsuka ni Narō in December 2018, before beginning publication under Media Factory's MF Bunko J imprint in January 2021; eight volumes have been released as of January 2024. A manga adaptation illustrated by Pureji Osho began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace Plus online magazine in January 2021, and has been compiled in three tankōbon volumes as of August 2023. Both the light novel and manga are licensed in English by Yen Press. An anime television series adaptation produced by Silver Link aired from January to March 2024. A second season has been announced.

Plot

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Sasaki is a middle-aged salaryman going through his mundane days, one after another. After seeing a coworker's cat pics, he is inspired to adopt a pet, hoping to give his empty days some spark of joy. While perusing the varied animals wanting a home, he comes across a small bird with a star on its chest. Feeling a connection, he takes his new friend home only to discover the tiny bird to be Piercarlo, the reincarnated Star Sage from a parallel world. Upon further discussion, Sasaki gives Piercarlo the name Peeps and they form a pact agreeing to live and work together. Their adventures begin as they explore both worlds, with Sasaki attempting to master the magic Peeps bestowed upon him. Soon enough, events get more intense as, in the modern world, Sasaki becomes involved with an organization of psychics (modern-day magic users) trying to protect civilians from a wild faction of "Irregulars", while in the parallel world, a war threatens to overtake the country he has become fond of. One thing leads to another, and Sasaki finds his once simple life becoming crazier and crazier with every passing day.

Characters

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Main characters

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Sasaki (佐々木)
Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita[3] (Japanese); Tyson Rinehart[4] (English)
A middle-aged salaryman who, with the help of a bird named Peeps, is able to travel between the real world and another world.
Peeps (ピーちゃん, Pii-chan)
Voiced by: Aoi Yūki[3] (Japanese); Erin Nicole Lundquist[4] (English)
A small gray bird that accompanies Sasaki and has the ability to transport Sasaki between worlds. He is also the reincarnation of the great Star Sage and is responsible for teaching Sasaki magic.

Otherworld Faction

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Viscount Mueller (ミュラー, Myurā)
Voiced by: Hiroki Yasumoto[5] (Japanese); Ray Hurd[4] (English)
He is the lord of the area that Sasaki finds himself in first on his adventures in the parallel world.
Elsa (エルザ, Eruza)
Voiced by: Miyu Tomita[6] (Japanese); Lisette Monique Diaz[7] (English)
The daughter of Viscount Mueller.
Prince Adonis (アドニス, Adonisu)
Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama[5] (Japanese); Charles Nguyen[8] (English)
Marc (マルク, Maruku)
Voiced by: Mitsuo Iwata[5] (Japanese); Eli Farmer[4] (English)
The vice-manager of the trading company and a person that Sasaki regularly does business with.
French (フレンチ, Furenchi)
Voiced by: Daisuke Namikawa[5] (Japanese); Davon Oliver[4] (English)
A apprentice chef who was fired for unjust reasons. He is then picked up by Sasaki and runs the day-to-day business of the restaurant Sasaki opens.
Josef (ヨーゼフ, Yōzefu)
Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa[9]
The owner of a foreign trading company which holds a large amount of influence and power.
Maximillian (マクシミリアン, Makushimirian)
Voiced by: Daisuke Kishio[9]
Kai (カイ)
Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara[9]
Sebastian (セバスチャン, Sebasuchan)
Voiced by: Tesshō Genda[5]

Modern Psychics Faction

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Akutsu (阿久津)
Voiced by: Ryōtarō Okiayu[6]
He is one of the higher-ups in the psychic organization, and Sasaki's boss. Later, Hoshizaki finds out he is gay.
Hoshizaki-san (星崎さん)
Voiced by: Rie Takahashi[10] (Japanese); Julie Cleburn[4] (English)
A high school student who is often seen wearing business attire in an attempt to appear more mature. When she has the appearance of a high school girl she has braided hair and wears glasses. She has the ability to control liquids.
Shizuka Futari (二人 静, Futari Shizuka)
Voiced by: Naomi Ōzora[5] (Japanese); Robin Clayton[11] (English)
She is an A-ranked psychic who can drain the life force of those she touches. She also has very strong regenerative abilities making her near-immortal. It is suggested by Akutsu that she may be over 300 years old. Originally a member of an evil psychic organization, she eventually becomes a very strong asset and close friend to Sasaki.

Magical Girl Faction

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Magical Pink (マジカルピンク, Majikaru Pinku)
Voiced by: Inori Minase[6] (Japanese); Jennifer AuBuchon[12] (English)
Not much is known about her, but she was bestowed magical powers by a fairy who she then killed, some time after her parents were killed by psychics. These events have led her to hate all psychics, driving her to kill every psychic she finds.

Death Game Faction

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Otonari-san (お隣さん)
Voiced by: Akari Kitō[10] (Japanese); Taylor Murphy[4] (English)
A junior high school student who lives next door to Sasaki. She seems to have developed feelings for him. Although her full name is not stated in the series, her surname is stated to be Kurosu (黒須).

Media

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Light novel

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No. Title Original release date English release date
1That Time I Got Dragged into a Psychic Battle in Modern Times While Trying to Enjoy a Relaxing Life in Another World ~Looks Like Magical Girls Are On Deck~
異世界でスローライフを楽しもうとしたら、現代で異能バトルに巻き込まれた件 〜魔法少女がアップを始めたようです〜		January 25, 2021[13]
978-4-04-065932-9		August 16, 2022[14]
978-1-97-534352-1
2While I Was Dominating Modern Psychic Battles with Spells from Another World, a Magical Girl Picked a Fight with Me ~You Mean I Have to Participate in a Death Game, Too?~
異世界の魔法で現代の異能バトルを無双していたら、魔法少女に喧嘩を売られました ～まさかデスゲームにも参戦するのですか？〜		March 25, 2021[15]
978-4-04-065933-6		October 11, 2022[16]
978-1-97-534354-5
3Psychic Battles, Magical Girls, and Death Games Can’t Contend with Otherworldly Fantasy ~Or So I Thought, but Now a Storm Is Brewing~
異世界ファンタジーなら異能バトルも魔法少女もデスゲームも敵ではありません ～と考えていたら、雲行きが怪しくなってきました～		May 25, 2021[17]
978-4-04-065934-3		January 17, 2023[18]
978-1-97-534538-9
4The Psychics and the Magical Girl Drag the Death Game Crew into the Fight ~Alert! Giant Sea Monster Approaching Japan~
異能力者と魔法少女がデスゲーム勢を巻き込んで喧嘩を始めました ～並びに巨大怪獣が日本来訪のお知らせ～		November 25, 2021[19]
978-4-04-680915-5		May 23, 2023[20]
978-1-97-535167-0
5Betrayals, Conspiracies, and Coups d'État! The Gripping Conclusion to the Otherworld Succession Battle ~Meanwhile, You Asked for It! It’s Time for a Slice-Of-Life Episode in Modern Japan, but We Appear to Be on Hard Mode~
裏切り、謀略、クーデター！ 異世界では王家の跡目争いが大決着 ～現代は待望の日常回、ただし、ハードモードの模様〜		May 25, 2022[21]
978-4-04-681406-7		October 17, 2023[22]
978-1-97-536790-9
6An Unidentified Flying Object from Outer Space Arrives and Earth Is Under Attack! ~The Extraterrestrial Lifeform That Came to Announce Mankind’s End Appears to Be Dangerously Sensitive~
宇宙の彼方より、未確認飛行物体、来襲！ ～人類終了のお知らせ、伝えに訪れた地球外生命体は、どうやら地雷のようです〜		November 25, 2022[23]
978-4-04-682034-1		March 19, 2024[24]
978-1-97-537840-0
7Fake Family Formed! ~The Youngest Daughter Dreams of a Warm Family in This Hodgepodge Household~
疑似家族、結成！ ～温かな家庭を夢見る末娘と、てんでバラバラな家人たち～		May 25, 2023[25]
978-4-04-682035-8		July 23, 2024[26]
978-1-97-539272-7
8巡り巡って舞台は学校、みんなで仲良くラブコメ回 ～真実の愛を手にするのは誰だ？～January 25, 2024[27]
978-4-04-682036-5		January 21, 2025[28]
979-8-85-540841-6
9動画投稿サイトでPVバトル勃発! ~お隣さんがVTuberとして成り上がっていくようです~July 25, 2024
978-4-04-683798-1		—

Manga

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 June 25, 2021[29]978-4-04-065932-9October 18, 2022[30]978-1-97-534884-7
2 June 24, 2022[31]978-4-04-112119-1May 23, 2023[32]978-1-97-536638-4
3 August 25, 2023[33]978-4-04-114121-2January 21, 2025[34]979-8-85-540031-1
4 July 25, 2024978-4-04-114892-1——

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced during the "Natsu no Gakuensai 2022" event for MF Bunko J on July 24, 2022.[3] It will be produced by Silver Link and directed by Mirai Minato, with scripts written by Deko Akao, and character designs handled by Saori Nakashiki.[10] The series aired from January 5 to March 22, 2024, on AT-X and other networks.[6] The opening theme song is "Fly", performed by Madkid, while the ending theme song is "Aimai Girl" (曖昧ガール, "Ambiguous Girl"), performed by Aguri Ōnishi.[5] Crunchyroll streamed the series.[35][36] Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia.[37][36]

A second season was announced at the AnimeJapan 2024 event on March 24, 2024.[38]

Episodes

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No.Title [39][a]Directed by [b]Written by [b]Storyboarded by [b]Original air date [41]
1"Real Life and Fantasy"
Transliteration: "Gendai to Isekai" (Japanese: 現代と異世界)		Mirao Minato, Yamato Oouchi,
Haruka Hirota, Yuushi Ibe		Deko AkaoMirai Minato,
Mina Okita		January 5, 2024 (2024-01-05)[c]
2"A First Job and a Partner"
Transliteration: "Hatsu Shigoto to Pātonā" (Japanese: 初仕事とパートナー)		Yuushi IbeDeko AkaoMina OkitaJanuary 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
3"The War and the Young Lady"
Transliteration: "Ikusa to Ojōsama" (Japanese: 戦（いくさ）とお嬢様)		Naoki HishikawaDeko AkaoKoji SawaiJanuary 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)
4"The Prince and the Sage"
Transliteration: "Oji to Kenja" (Japanese: 王子と賢者)		Haruka HirotaAkihisa NishikuboGouichi IwahataJanuary 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)
5"A Magical Man and a Third World"
Transliteration: "Mahō Chūnen to Mittsume no Sekai" (Japanese: 魔法中年と三つ目の世界)		Naoki HishikawaDeko AkaoAkira NishimoriFebruary 2, 2024 (2024-02-02)
6"Interview and Wine and Dine"
Transliteration: "Mendan to Settai" (Japanese: 面談と接待)		Mika InoueDeko AkaoNamako UminoFebruary 9, 2024 (2024-02-09)
7"Martial and Political Force"
Transliteration: "Buryoku to Seijiryoku" (Japanese: 武力と政治力)		Ryuuta YamamotoNanami HoshinoKoji SawaiFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
8"Suspicions and Sightseeing"
Transliteration: "Ginen to Kankō" (Japanese: 疑念と観光)		Yamato OouchiNanami HoshinoHiromitsu Kanazawa [ja]February 23, 2024 (2024-02-23)
9"Executions and Negotiations"
Transliteration: "Shokei to Kōshō" (Japanese: 処刑と交渉)		Naoki HisikawaAkihisa NishikuboNamako UminoMarch 1, 2024 (2024-03-01)
10"Value and Dignity"
Transliteration: "Kachi to Songen" (Japanese: 価値と尊厳)		Hiroshi MaejimaAkihisa NishikuboSeiji Okuda [ja]March 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)
11"Imagination and Counters"
Transliteration: "Mōsō to Kōryaku" (Japanese: 妄想と攻略)		Naoki HishikawaDeko AkaoHideyo YamamotoMarch 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)
12"Real Life, Fantasy, and the Fourth World"
Transliteration: "Gendai to Isekai to Yottsume no Sekai" (Japanese: 現代と異世界と四つ目の世界)		Yamato OouchiDeko AkaoShinichi WatanabeMarch 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)

Reception

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In the 2022 edition of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!, the series ranked first in the tankōbon and novel categories.[42]

Notes

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  1. ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.[40]
  2. ^ a b c Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
  3. ^ Premiered as a 1-hour special.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Fantasy Comedy Light Novel Series Sasaki and Peeps Gets TV Anime Adaptation". Crunchyroll. July 24, 2022. Archived from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps - The Winter 2024 Anime Preview Guide". Anime News Network. January 5, 2024. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Sasaki and Peeps Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. July 24, 2022. Archived from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Mateo, Alex (January 25, 2024). "Sasaki and Peeps Anime's English Dub Reveals Cast, January 26 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Sasaki and Peeps Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, Aguri Ōnishi's Ending Song, 1-Hour January 5 Debut". Anime News Network. December 6, 2023. Archived from the original on December 6, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d "Sasaki and Peeps Anime Reveals January 2024 Debut in New Promo Video". Anime News Network. November 16, 2023. Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  7. ^ Monique Diaz, Lisette [@LisetteMoniqueD] (February 9, 2024). "🕊️1st Announcement of 2024!🕊️ So many thanks to Director @HelenaWalstrom for allowing me to join her cast of peeps in this adorable show! 🌟 You can catch me as the dutiful & darling Lady Elsa starting in EP. 3! 💖💖💖 Check out #SasakiAndPeeps now streaming on @crunchyroll! 📺" (Tweet). Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Nguyen, Charles [@CharlesNguyenVA] (February 11, 2024). "Hey guys, what's goin' on?! I play as the Prince of Herz, Adonis in #SasakiandPeeps! Special thanks to @HelenaWalstrom, Derric Benavides, and @Crunchyroll for having me! There is a duty that we princes must uphold" (Tweet). Retrieved February 24, 2024 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ a b c d "Sasaki and Peeps Anime's 3rd Promo Video Streamed". Anime News Network. December 31, 2023. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c "Sasaki and Peeps TV Anime Reveals Staff, 2 More Cast Members, 2024 Debut". Anime News Network. July 23, 2023. Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  11. ^ Clayton, Robin [@Robinawitz213] (February 3, 2024). "Looks to be a little bit of a badass eh???? 😈😈😈😈" (Tweet). Retrieved February 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ AuBuchon, Jennifer [@JAuBuchonVO] (February 3, 2024). "Bread buns taste better when you find them yourself. A penny saved is a penny saved. It's not cheap looking this good~" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん 異世界でスローライフを楽しもうとしたら、現代で異能バトルに巻き込まれた件 ～魔法少女がアップを始めたようです～. MF Bunko J (in Japanese). January 25, 2021. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
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  15. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん ２ 異世界の魔法で現代の異能バトルを無双していたら、魔法少女に喧嘩を売られました ～まさかデスゲームにも参戦するのですか？～. MF Bunko J (in Japanese). March 25, 2021. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  16. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 2 (light novel)". Yen Press. Archived from the original on April 23, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  17. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん ３ 異世界ファンタジーなら異能バトルも魔法少女もデスゲームも敵ではありません ～と考えていたら、雲行きが怪しくなってきました～. MF Bunko J (in Japanese). May 25, 2021. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  18. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 3 (light novel)". Yen Press. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  19. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん ４ 異能力者と魔法少女がデスゲーム勢を巻き込んで喧嘩を始めました ～並びに巨大怪獣が日本来訪のお知らせ～. MF Bunko J (in Japanese). November 25, 2021. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  20. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 4 (light novel)". Yen Press. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  21. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん ５ 裏切り、謀略、クーデター！ 異世界では王家の跡目争いが大決着 ～現代は待望の日常回、ただし、ハードモードの模様～. MF Bunko J (in Japanese). May 25, 2022. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  22. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 5 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  23. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん ６ 宇宙の彼方より、未確認飛行物体、来襲！ ～人類終了のお知らせ、伝えに訪れた地球外生命体は、どうやら地雷のようです～. MF Bunko J (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  24. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 6 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  25. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん ７ 疑似家族、結成！ ～温かな家庭を夢見る末娘と、てんでバラバラな家人たち～. MF Bunko J (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  26. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 7 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  27. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん ８ 巡り巡って舞台は学校、みんなで仲良くラブコメ回 ～真実の愛を手にするのは誰だ？～. MF Bunko J (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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