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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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That 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〜
While 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？〜
Psychic 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～
The 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～
Betrayals, 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〜
An 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〜
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.[36][37]Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia.[38][37]
A second season was announced at the AnimeJapan 2024 event on March 24, 2024.[39]
