Sasaki and Peeps

Sasaki and Peeps (佐々木とピーちゃん) 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 salary man going through his mundane days, one after another. After seeing a coworkers 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,they form a pact and agreed to live together and explore every avenue possible. Their adventures begin exploring both worlds and Sasaki's lessons for his newly acquired magic bestowed upon him by Peeps. Sasaki's simple adventures transform into one epic event after another as soon enough in the Modern World he is dragged into working for an organization of Psychic's (Modern Day Magic Users) trying to keep a wild faction of "Irregulars" from attacking innocent civilians. Meanwhile, back in the Parallel world a War threatens to overtake the country he has become fond of. One thing leads to another as his once simple life becomes crazier and crazier with every passing day.

Main characters

 * Sasaki (佐々木)
 * A middle-aged salaryman who, with the help of a bird named Peeps, is able to travel between the real world and another world.
 * 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)
 * 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
 * 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

 * Viscount Mueller (ミュラー)
 * He is the lord of the area that Sasaki find's himself in first on his adventures
 * He is the lord of the area that Sasaki find's himself in first on his adventures


 * Elsa (エルザ)
 * The daughter of Viscount Mueller.
 * The daughter of Viscount Mueller.


 * Prince Adonis (アドニス)


 * Marc (マルク)
 * The Vice-Manager of the trading company and the person that Sasaki regularly does business with.
 * The Vice-Manager of the trading company and the person that Sasaki regularly does business with.


 * French (フレンチ)
 * 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.
 * 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)
 * The owner of a foreign trading company which holds a large amount of influence and power.
 * The owner of a foreign trading company which holds a large amount of influence and power.


 * Maximillian (マクシミリアン)


 * Kai (カイ)


 * Sebastian (セバスチャン)

Modern Psychics Faction

 * Akutsu (阿久津)
 * He is one of the higher ups in the psychic organization and is Sasaki's boss. (He is also gay as is found out by Hoshizaki.)
 * He is one of the higher ups in the psychic organization and is Sasaki's boss. (He is also gay as is found out by Hoshizaki.)


 * Hoshizaki-san (星崎さん)
 * 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.
 * 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)
 * 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 immortal. It is suggested by Akutsu that she may be over 300 years old. Originally a member of a evil psychic organization, she eventually becomes a very strong asset and friend to Sasaki.
 * 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 immortal. It is suggested by Akutsu that she may be over 300 years old. Originally a member of a evil psychic organization, she eventually becomes a very strong asset and friend to Sasaki.

Magical Girl Faction

 * Magical Pink (マジカルピンク)
 * Not much is known about her but she was bestowed magical powers by a fairy, whom she later killed, some time after her parents were killed by psychics. These events have given birth to her hate of all psychics driving her to kill every psychic she finds.
 * Not much is known about her but she was bestowed magical powers by a fairy, whom she later killed, some time after her parents were killed by psychics. These events have given birth to her hate of all psychics driving her to kill every psychic she finds.

Death Game Faction

 * Otonari-san (お隣さん)
 * 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).
 * 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).

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 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), performed by Aguri Ōnishi. Crunchyroll licensed 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.

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