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 byCrunchyroll
Original networkAT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, BS NTV, KBS Kyoto
Original run January 5, 2024 – present
Episodes4
icon Anime and manga portal

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 into 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 premiered in January 2024.

Summary

Even though Sasaki’s droll corporate life is constantly filled with work, it leaves him tired and unfulfilled at the end of every day. In search of some companionship to fill the emptiness in his life, he visits a pet shop on a whim, not realizing he’s about to change his life forever. After settling on an adorable bird and bringing it home...his new roommate reveals that it’s actually an incredible sage from another world who promptly bestows Sasaki with supernatural powers as well as the ability to cross between worlds. All Sasaki wants to do is use these newfound powers to live in peace and comfort, but there are more than a few colorful characters who might get in the way of that...

Characters

Sasaki (佐々木)
Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita[3] (Japanese); Tyson Rinehart[4] (English)
Peeps (ピーちゃん, Pii-chan)
Voiced by: Aoi Yūki[3] (Japanese); Erin Nicole Lundquist[4] (English)
Hoshizaki-san (星崎さん)
Voiced by: Rie Takahashi[5] (Japanese); Julie Cleburn[4] (English)
Otonari-san (お隣さん)
Voiced by: Akari Kitō[5] (Japanese); Taylor Murphy[4] (English)
Elsa (エルザ, Eruza)
Voiced by: Miyu Tomita[6]
Magical Pink (マジカルピンク, Majikaru Pinku)
Voiced by: Inori Minase[6]
Akutsu (阿久津)
Voiced by: Ryōtarō Okiayu[6]
Shizuka Futari (二人 静, Futari Shizuka)
Voiced by: Naomi Ōzora[7]
Viscount Mueller (ミュラー, Myurā)
Voiced by: Hiroki Yasumoto[7] (Japanese); Ray Hurd[4] (English)
Prince Adonis (アドニス, Adonisu)
Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama[7]
French (フレンチ, Furenchi)
Voiced by: Daisuke Namikawa[7] (Japanese); Davon Oliver[4] (English)
Marc (マルク, Maruku)
Voiced by: Mitsuo Iwata[7] (Japanese); Eli Farmer[4] (English)
Sebastian (セバスチャン, Sebasuchan)
Voiced by: Tesshō Genda[7]
Josef (ヨーゼフ, Yōzefu)
Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa[8]
Kai (カイ)
Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara[8]
Maximillian (マクシミリアン, Makushimirian)
Voiced by: Daisuke Kishio[8]

Media

Light novel

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 25, 2021[9]978-4-04-065932-9August 16, 2022[10]978-1-97-534352-1
2 March 25, 2021[11]978-4-04-065933-6October 11, 2022[12]978-1-97-534354-5
3 May 25, 2021[13]978-4-04-065934-3January 17, 2023[14]978-1-97-534538-9
4 November 25, 2021[15]978-4-04-680915-5May 23, 2023[16]978-1-97-535167-0
5 May 25, 2022[17]978-4-04-681406-7October 17, 2023[18]978-1-97-536790-9
6 November 25, 2022[19]978-4-04-682034-1March 19, 2024[20]978-1-97-537840-0
7 May 25, 2023[21]978-4-04-682035-8——
8 January 25, 2024[22]978-4-04-682036-5——

Manga

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 June 25, 2021[23]978-4-04-065932-9October 18, 2022[24]978-1-97-534884-7
2 June 24, 2022[25]978-4-04-112119-1May 23, 2023[26]978-1-97-536638-4
3 August 25, 2023[27]978-4-04-114121-2——

Anime

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.[5] The series premiered on January 5, 2024, on AT-X and other networks.[6] The opening theme song is "Fly" by Madkid, while the ending theme song is "Aimai Girl" (曖昧ガール, "Ambiguous Girl") by Aguri Ōnishi.[7] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[28][29] Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia.[30][29]

Episodes

No.Title [31][a]Directed by [b]Written by [b]Storyboarded by [b]Original air date [33]
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)		TBATBATBAJanuary 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)		TBATBATBAJanuary 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)
4"The Prince and the Sage"
Transliteration: "Oji to Kenja" (Japanese: 王子と賢者)		TBATBATBAJanuary 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)

Reception

In the 2022 edition of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!, the series ranked first in the tankōbon and novel categories.[34]

Notes

  1. ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.[32]
  2. ^ a b c Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
  3. ^ Premiered as a 1-hour special.[8]

References

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  5. ^ 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.
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  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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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  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 5 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ "Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 6 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ 佐々木とピーちゃん （１） 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～ (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
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