Sasaki to Pii-chan

Sasaki and Pii-chan (佐々木とピーちゃん, Sasaki and Peeps) 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; seven volumes have been released as of May 2023. 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 is set to premiere in January 2024.

Overview
This work is by Buncololi, the author of popular light novels from the Web, such as “Nishino: The lowest-ranked on-campus caste and the strongest boy in the world” (MF Bunko J), and Kantoku, the highest-peak illustrator of the time. It is a new literary book presented by Tag, and it is a work that won a special prize in the "4th Kakuyomu Web Novel Contest”.

As a book released by the MF Bunko J editorial department, which has produced many popular works, this is a combination of Arasa Lehman and Buncho Sage: a different world fantasy x modern different talent battle x magical girl thing.

Comicalize by Pledge Kazuhisa has been serialized since January 2021 in "Shonen Ace Plus" (KADOKAWA). At the 4th Kakuyomu Web Novel Contest, he won the "Special Award (Isekai Fantasy Category)", and this light novel is amazing! In 2022, he won first place in the books and novels category. Sasaki to Pii-chan began as a web novel on Kakuyomu on December 4, 2018. Kadokawa has released a revised and illustrated version of the series since January 25, 2021.

Synopsis
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.

(Source: Yen Press)

Novel
Buncololi (Author) / Kantoku (Illustration) "Sasaki and Pee-chan" KADOKAWA , 7+ volumes already published (as of May 25, 2023). The series has been published in English as Sasaki and Peeps by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint since August 16, 2022.

Manga
Buncololi (Original) / Kantoku (Character Draft) / Presie Kazuhisa (Drawing) "Sasaki to Pii-chan: Isekai de Slow Life wo Tanoshimou to Shitara, Gendai de Inou Battle ni Makikomareta Ken - Mahou Shoujo ga Up wo Hajimeta you desu” KADOKAWA , 3+ volume already published (as of August 25, 2023).

Sasaki to Pii-chan: Isekai de Slow Life wo Tanoshimou to Shitara, Gendai de Inou Battle ni Makikomareta Ken - Mahou Shoujo ga Up wo Hajimeta you desu has been published in English as Sasaki and Peeps: 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 by Yen Press since October 18, 2022.

Production background
The author, Bunkorori, says that he wanted to develop a story that would create a sense of tension in the modern world instead of showing a slow life in the other world. The author says that he wanted to keep a pet but was unable to, and that he wanted to express his desire through writing, which was the impetus for writing this work.

TV Anime
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 is set to premiere in January 2024. Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Asia.


 * Staff
 * Original Author - Bunkorori
 * Character draft - Kantoku
 * Director - Mirai Minato
 * Series composition/screenplay - Deko Akao
 * Character design - Saori Nakashiki
 * Chief animation director - Saori Shiki
 * Art Director - Yuki Shinshiro
 * Art setting - Minoru Maeda
 * Color design - Shiho Mizumoto
 * Director of Photography - Yutaro Kikuchi
 * Sound director - Nobuyuki Abe
 * Recording adjustment - Shunpei Takeuchi
 * Sound Production - Bit Groove Promotion
 * Music - Nippon Columbia Animation production - SILVER LINK.
 * Production - Sasaki and Pi-chan Production Committee

Game
In August 2023, the G123 service announced that it will release a simulation video game based on the series, titled Sasaki to Pii-chan: Revolution (佐々木とピーちゃん ミッドライフレボリューション, TSasaki to pī-chan middoraifureboryūshon).

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

Trivia
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