Anime 52482 Sasaki To Pii-chan Reviews Filter Check 1

Sasaki to Pii-chan—an anime that defies convention and embarks on a journey of whimsy and wonderment. Join me as we delve into the realm of magical pets and interdimensional escapades:

Picture this—an ordinary adult leading a modest and uneventful existence, until a chance encounter with a peculiar pet turns his world topsy-turvy. Suddenly bestowed with magical powers and the ability to traverse distant realms, our protagonist finds himself thrust into a world of political intrigue and fantastical possibilities.

At first glance, Sasaki to Pii-chan may seem like just another isekai tale, but beneath its surface lies a tapestry of unique elements and clever twists that set it ... apart from the crowd. Our protagonist, armed with a repertoire of magical abilities that defy convention, navigates the intricacies of two distinct worlds with equal parts charm and bewilderment.

What sets this anime apart is its refreshing take on the isekai genre—an adult protagonist grappling with newfound powers and navigating the complexities of his own personality. It's a delightful departure from the oft-tread path of reincarnation, offering a glimpse into a world where limitations are not only imposed by magical prowess but also by the quirks of human nature.

As the story unfolds, we bear witness to a tapestry of intrigue and discovery, where the mundane meets the magical in a whirlwind of excitement and adventure. With each passing episode, new layers of depth and complexity are unveiled, promising a journey filled with surprises and revelations.

While the art and music may not dazzle with their brilliance, they serve as a suitable backdrop to the unfolding narrative—a canvas upon which the vibrant hues of imagination and creativity are painted.

As for the characters, while they may initially appear shallow, one cannot help but sense the potential for growth and development lurking beneath the surface. With each passing episode, we glimpse glimpses of their inner complexities, hinting at a future filled with intrigue and revelation.

In conclusion, Sasaki to Pii-chan is a hidden gem amidst the vast expanse of anime offerings—a tale of magic, mystery, and the unlikeliest of companionships. So, if you find yourself yearning for a journey off the beaten path, why not embark on an adventure with Sasaki and Pii-chan? After all, the most extraordinary stories often begin with the most ordinary of beginnings.

Sasapi came out the gate with one of the most original pilot episodes I’ve seen, implementing aspects of 4-5 different genres, a cool magical system, a talking bird, hot girls, I was wowed. Sadly, it never really matched those highs again. Still, I enjoyed it for what it was and would recommend it. There’s definitely more than enough to separate it from your run of the mill fantasy seasonal. It does have a fun cast of characters and an interesting world, it just felt underutilised at times and chaotic.

Sasapi doesn’t really do anything new. Just recently, we’ve had shows like Roukin8 that featured working age ... MCs going back and forth between worlds to make money selling goods. But, Sasapi is the first show to have that element mixed with magical girls, a secret government organisation and science fiction. While it sounds crazy, all of this stuff just really works in the confines of the story. The problem is the show introduces so many concepts that it has trouble balancing them all. Some cool characters like Hoshizaki or the neighbour girl get introduced and then kind of fade away as the show goes on, which is a shame because they were the best parts for me. That’s done in favour of a political negotiation arc in the isekai world, which I personally could not care less for. I’m not sure if this was just how it was in the books or an issue with the adaptation, but it felt like it needed 3-5 more episodes to really do justice to everything, either that or reduce the time spent in that arc. The story is at its best when it focuses more on Sasaki and Pii taking on magic users on earth with the government agency and selling stuff to the other world on the side.

Sasaki himself is a cool character. He’s not a generic degenerate otaku, but just a regular salaryman who’s standing still in life. Not able to advance up the ranks in his company or get a raise, he’s stuck in a cycle of overwork and exhaustion until he finds magical talking bird , Pii in a pet store. Their relationship is the cornerstone of the series and I liked seeing them come to understand one another and support the other’s weaknesses. Despite coming from different worlds they’re able to form an unbreakable bond over mutual pain and good old chateaubriand steak. The slice of life moments with them are authentic and tender. It reminded me a lot of a buddy cop dynamic which I’m a big fan of.

The production values also took a step back after the premiere episode. It was an hour long premiere and you could tell a ton of time went into it. But the action scenes after that felt half baked and even character models didn’t look as good. It’s not horrible, but definitely a noticeable downgrade. Luckily, this isn’t an action heavy series so it’s not always apparent and you can still enjoy the show.

I enjoyed Sasapi despite its flaws. The characters were fun and Sasaki and Pi’s banter was a great way to end my week on Fridays. I went out and bought the Light Novel as well so I’ll be reading that too. I’d recommend this anime for fans of urban fantasy, Japanese toxic work culture, or just working adults who want someone you can relate with as a protagonist for once.

Sasapi gets 7, out of 10.

Eehhh? Why is the rating so low? I feel compelled to make a review..

I appreciate anime like this where the MC is calm, collected, and mature.
There is a certain charm to it. I don’t need to be stressed about stupid actions, decisions, and words~ which escalates simple plot..
MC’s actions are witty, cunning but professional, and mature but at the same time not too overly complicated since the events/plot itself is not too convoluted. The MC’s typical sales person character is quite appealing to me as well since 1. It’s realistic 2. its a breath of fresh air from the usual bullish type MCs.

One of ... the comedy aspects of the anime dwells around mahou shoujos… well… weird but it’s not overly dwelled on so it doesn’t bother me that much.
Anime’s title is Sasaki and Pii-chan, so it’s mainly about these two… so dw about the mahou shoujos lol

First season is really more on their life in Pii-chan’s world.. love the pacing here.. it’s not overly stretched
I’m thinking with how season 1 ended, we might see more of the Sasaki’s-world in season 2

I enjoyed the not so complicated sub plots and the business-like handling of events by MC..
Give it a try and judge for yourselves:)

Isekai without untimely death of protagonist who is in his 30's. He meets a powerful bird who teleports him between worlds. Pretty good story, but at few points I felt overloaded by the new characters and tropes. By the 8 episode, I strongly doubt how this magic stuff is possible to cover up by anime's universe logic. It is just wild how much there is of it.

As the guy moves through worlds with motivation to improve his quality of life, number of named characters skyrocket pretty fast. I can't imagine watching this on weekly basis as there is just too many things to keep track ... of. It seems that the main plot is the problem of lack of time and space to juggle his new connections between and within both worlds. It is entertaining to watch him struggle to do just that.

In terms of animation quality and etc it looks better than average.

This show is absolute insanity, but I cannot look away.

(Story: 7/10)
Sasaki, a middle-aged man who has dedicated his entire life to the cold struggle of a corporate workplace, finds himself wishing to change his way of life be adopting a pet bird on a whim. Unfortunately for his sense of normalcy, said feathered friend is actually a legendary mage from another world, soon dragging his new ‘owner’ into an almost isekai-esque fantasy world to shake things up. Things only grow even more complex as Sasaki realises he is not the only human to possess supernatural abilities, throwing viewers for a loop right when they thought ... everything was already understood.

While none of these plot lines are the most original stories on their own, the fact that this show combines so many genres into one gives it props for sure. I’m not too confident that this show will be able to wrap all of these interesting aspects up in just twelve episodes, but I’m holding out hope given how well it’s been doing in its first quarter.

(Characters: 6.5/10)
From this array of stories within one, we get to meet a cast of lively characters, some aware of Sasaki’s mystical connections, others remaining in the dark. Sasaki and Pii-chan themselves, while not amazingly developed, are fun to watch at the very least, holding my attention well enough to warrant at least a decent score for the time being.

(Animation + Sound: 8/10)
The animation itself is definitely one of the better aspects here, having fluid movement throughout the many magic sequences all while making the colours pop beautifully onto the screen. As for the soundtrack, it’s very fitting for the narrative (perhaps a little on the generic side), although not memorable enough to call “incredible”.

(Enjoyment / Overall: 7.5(rounded to 8)/10)
While it isn’t a masterpiece by any stretch of the word, suffering from quite a few moments of whiplash as it jumps between about five separate genres without a care, Sasaki to Pii-chan is shaping up to be one of the better shows this season.

I look forward to continuing on this adventure, and I will absolutely be updating this one the show reaches its conclusion !

On the surface, this looks like another Isekai anime but delve further it is a good blend of both Isekai and earth. The characters are likeable and relatable which helps. Plus with a 40-something MC makes it stand out even more. It is not your usual late teenager or early 20s MC that are the Isekai's de rigor MC. So in that sense it is refresing.

The only downside to the anime so far is the number of young teenagers used as supporting characters against the MC. Why the similar age group and females at that too? Perhaps there is a reason or two but it ... is a touch too much at times.

Entertaining and interesting, but lacking and shallow.

Sasaki and Peeps is the perfect show for when you're mid-flight on Southwest airline going from coast to coast in the US on a Boeing 747 that may or may not have had its emergency exit door blown off a month ago due to "mechanical failure" and "poor maintenance". While in the middle seat between an egregiously overweight couple who are spilling over into your personal space, covering you in their tricep sweat, you can snuggle up comfortably in your warm moist cocoon as you place your phone on your laptable next to your peanuts and coke to immerse ... yourself in the wacky and wonderful world of Sasaki and Peeps.

Why is it the perfect show for such an oddly specific and mildly nauseating situation? This is because neither you nor the couple sandwhich you find yourself between will be able decide whether funny bird cartoon is more interesting and attention-grabbing than the latest news article about another critical mechanical failure on a Boeing airplane.

With the trauma dump over, let's cover the show.

To start, the first episode is a double length feature which covers all of the basic world and character building you need to begin understanding what is happening in Sasaki and Peeps' lives. While this might be a turn off for some, the length is necessary and actually very well-paced as it perfectly lowers you into what is a chaotic mess of a universe. Imagine having to explain a fever dream to a friend where you have a magical talking bird from another world take you under their wing to live a dual life in said other world while teaching you magic, only to come back to the your own world to be recruited by a secret psychic organization that polices other psychics, all while being hunted by magical girls with a vendetta against psychics. That's not an easy task and the production team somehow managed to do all of that while sneaking in nuanced bits of future story and character developments to keep you coming back for more.

However, from Episode 1 on the pacing never really changes and the emotional Rollercoaster of trying to figure out where the hell all of this is going mellows out into a comfy isekai-but-also-not-isekai show. It is mildly disappointing since now there's a fairly large disconnect between the two main worlds of the series, Isekai and Not Isekai, since it's not realistically possible to tell a cohesive story or plotline in either without devoting several episodes, making it all feel like an appeal point than a crucial plot device. That's not to say it isn't well-written and interesting, it's just that there's so much density to the information and story that I think even the Light Novel, having not read it yet, probably struggles to contain and organize it all.

But given all of this it is a breath of fresh air that the characters are written fairly competently and make rational decisions in such an unrational setting. Everyone has a goal and role that they play with different tools to achieve them, and a lot of their scheming and machinations when revealed show no major illogical leaps purely for the sake of progressing the plot. My only complaints are that the limited screen time make a lot of them feel one-note in personality and desire, and everyone is written like how a middle-aged man sees them and hopes they act.
There are no major deviations from expectations which while grounding the story does take away slightly from the excitement.

Now as for recommending the show, I do. It's entertaining and intriguing enough to want to see what happens next, while just strange and normal enough that the strangers on each of your shoulders don't get what's going on but think "The pink bird with a star is cute". It's a little more on the closeted weeb side of the anime spectrum, but sits comfortably in the "I wouldn't mind if my parents walked in on me watching this" section.

6/10

TL;DR - Show about funny pink birb with a bad Italian accent is entertaining and chaotic, but lacks in certain areas leaving a lot to be desired like the middle-aged business man's receding hairline

An anime that has a middle-aged main character that actually acts his age will always get my attention.

That said, the first episode was interesting, but it felt like the author was throwing a lot of stuff to the wall to see what sticks. It certainly could be confusing, as the show seemed to change genres with each episode. However, it managed to strike a balance with all the elements it was juggling with as the season progressed.

At its heart, it's a fantasy that fulfills every wish a middle-aged salary man wants of having a nice job, while able to travel to another world and ... have a second fulfilling career. There's no harem, but the author does seem to populate his stories with teenaged girls and lolis. That fact is not enough to make it problematic because the main character likes to keep things professional.

I did enjoy the show because the main character manages to solve his problems with creative solutions. Like the one where butted heads with a noble in the other world who he outmaneuvered politically, or in the last episode where he dealt with a magical girl problem.

You can watch this with your brain off, but I don't recommend it because it was a lot of fun thinking of how he would resolve his problems alongside the show.

Sasaki to Pii-chan is uniquely a mish-mash of isekai-reverse isekai, which involves magical power system + Men in Black plot + Medieval type politics + corporate negotiation elements all in one anime. It's frankly a double edge sword - it either intrigues you or confuses the hell out of the viewers. In my case, I actually kind of enjoyed this anime and this unique premise.

The supporting characters are kind of generic but developed just enough to keep the plot going without appearing too jarring - and the MC is an ex-corporate salaryman with a decent moral compass but without appearing dumb, naive or annoying - ... and has the intelligence to draw upon his experience or stop to think before making crucial decisions.

Animation-wise, it is not terrible but neither is it anything to be impressed. The animation movement can be a little bare and I have to say the ED outro with the 3D terrible is outright the worst outro anime this entire season. Nonetheless, the OP is surprisingly top notch.

If you are looking for something fresh and intriguing without too much expectations on animation quality or story depth, then Sasaki to Pii-chan will definitely be highly enjoyable. It was for me.

My rating - 7.5/10

The main story is about an office worker and a pet bird he bought.
Imagine if you took all fantasy tropes, put them in a blender and let it blend.
What you will get is Sasaki to Pii-Chan.
It involves multiple elements of fantasy anime.
Somehow they managed to keep it coherent and interesting and enjoyable.
If they did not take it seriously, this would have been the ultimate parody anime.
But since they do, it is a good fantasy anime.
The MC nature and back story are developed.
But there are many side characters to keep track of who will be underdeveloped.

... Writing - 8/10
Character development - 7/10
Direction - 7/10
Editing - 6/10

Overall an enjoyable unique fantasy anime. Do watch it in spare time.

I love the holistic belief that magic, psychic powers, and magical girl powers, are all existing simultaneously. Some have speculated that they're more or less the same energy, and simply called upon different ways. Psychic powers are encoded into your DNA. Some anime portray this as genetic inherited abilities like in Naruto. Other anime will explore learning new abilities by training chakra or qi. Some abilities are unlocked by performing a ritual or witchcraft, which may require a vessel, possession, sacrifice, scroll, grimoire, arcane circle, rune, or some other way to embed the "code" of magic into a physical form. Chanting a spell is like ... executing a program. There are tons of ways video games and anime have demonstrated magic and psychic abilities, so it's about damn time we see them all clash against each other in one universe.

All that being said, all the characters are brimming with amusing personalities, and nobody feels lazily written. Sasaki especially goes from cunning and plotting, to soft-hearted male moe. This isn't your typical "generic design overpowered idiot MC with a generic harem, that has no idea what he is doing" isekai. This isn't your usual "cute heroic magical girls" anime for a young audience. This has many plot points and it does them differently. An opportunity for a fight is an opportunity for Talk no Jutsu. Sure, Pii-chan could probably one shot any foe, but Sasaki would rather get along with his enemies, and make them allies. I have no real complaints about this anime at all. The bad reviews are just people with lousy taste, and likely haven't even finished the show.
(Hype for Season 2!)