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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


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






= Main characters

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Sasaki (佐々木)
Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita (Japanese); Tyson Rinehart (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. He originally bought Peeps due to being bored with his life as a salaryman, unaware of his magical origins.
Peeps (ピーちゃん, Pii-chan)
Voiced by: Aoi Yūki (Japanese); Erin Nicole Lundquist (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. His original name was Piercarlo.




= Otherworld Faction

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Viscount Mueller (ミュラー, Myurā)
Voiced by: Hiroki Yasumoto (Japanese); Ray Hurd (English)
He is the lord of the area that Sasaki finds himself in first on his adventures in the parallel world. He was fond of the sage Piercarlo, who was later reincarnated as Peeps.
Elsa (エルザ, Eruza)
Voiced by: Miyu Tomita (Japanese); Lisette Monique Diaz (English)
The daughter of Viscount Mueller. Due to danger in the other world, she later goes to Japan. While in the real world she uses Sasaki to serve as her interpreter, although she later gets translator earphones.
Prince Adonis (アドニス, Adonisu)
Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama (Japanese); Charles Nguyen (English)
Marc (マルク, Maruku)
Voiced by: Mitsuo Iwata (Japanese); Eli Farmer (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 (Japanese); Davon Oliver (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
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
Kai (カイ)
Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara
Sebastian (セバスチャン, Sebasuchan)
Voiced by: Tesshō Genda




= Modern Psychics Faction

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Akutsu (阿久津)
Voiced by: Ryōtarō Okiayu
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 (Japanese); Julie Cleburn (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 (Japanese); Robin Clayton (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 (Japanese); Jennifer AuBuchon (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 (Japanese); Taylor Murphy (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






= Light novel

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= Manga

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= 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. 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. The series aired from January 5 to March 22, 2024, on AT-X and other networks. 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. Crunchyroll streamed the series. Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia.
A second season was announced at the AnimeJapan 2024 event on March 24, 2024.



Episodes





Reception


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




Notes






References






External links


Web novel at Kakuyomu (in Japanese)
Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
Light novel official website (in Japanese)
Manga official website (in Japanese)
Anime official website (in Japanese)
Sasaki and Peeps (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

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