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AMBot | 09/11/2026 | Reading Time: 5 Min.
The second season of the anime adaptation of Sasaki to Pii-chan (English title: Sasaki and Peeps) has received a new main trailer and the second key visual. At the same time, the start date was confirmed: The series will air starting October 7, 2026 on TOKYO MX, BS NTV, and AT-X, with the first episode airing as a one-hour special. On TOKYO MX and BS NTV, broadcasting begins at 11:00 PM Japan time, on AT-X as early as 10:00 PM; AT-X will also repeat the episodes on Fridays at 10:00 AM and Tuesdays at 4:00 PM. Crunchyroll, which already streams the first season in numerous regions, will also carry the second season.
Tasuku Hatanaka as Himegami-kun and Yu Shinohara as Eriel were introduced as new voice actors. Himegami-kun is the apostle of the angel Eriel: Since his partner's powers are too weak, he can defeat neither demons nor their apostles, and his wish remains unfulfilled so far—yet he reveres the weak Eriel above all else. Eriel, in turn, participates in the proxy war between angels and demons but possesses hardly any combat power; nevertheless, she fights persistently to finally grant her apostle a victory. Together with the demon Abaddon, voiced by Mutsumi Tamura, who recruits Otonari-san as his apostle, three character visuals were released. Abaddon regularly embarrasses those around him because he says aloud what Otonari-san keeps silent; his childlike appearance belies the fact that his true body is a lump of flesh.
The new main trailer first presents the quiet everyday life of Sasaki, Pii-chan, and the other main characters, then switches to intense action scenes and shows Magical Pink facing a giant opponent. Himegami-kun and Eriel are also shown with voice, confronting Sasaki. The video is accompanied by the opening "Unbroken" by MADKID.
MADKID is a five-member dance-vocal group consisting of two rappers and three singers, who already contributed the opening "FLY" for the first season. The single for "Unbroken" will be released on October 14; planned are a Type-A with a 16-page booklet for 2,090 yen and a CD-only version Type-B for 1,650 yen (each including tax). Member LIN was responsible for the lyrics, who explained: "In a time when the characters are drawn into all sorts of things and their everyday lives change rapidly, I wrote the lyrics with the thought of expressing what the duo of Sasaki and Pii-chan think and what decisions they make. This time we were allowed to team up with Q-MHz, and the result is a very cool and powerful song. I would be happy if the audience enjoys it together with the work."
The second key visual shows the main characters gathered in an alley—including Sasaki, Otonari-san in her role as Abaddon's apostle, and the floating Magical Pink, behind whom something larger is emerging. Details of the graffiti in the background also catch the eye. Accompanying the release, from September 11 to 17, an oversized Pii-chan will be on display in the north building of the Animate flagship store in Ikebukuro, and advertisements with the second key visual will also be placed. AT-X will show all twelve episodes of the first season in a row on September 27 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM before the start.
The source material comes from author Buncololi and illustrator Kantoku and has been published since January 2021 under the MF Bunko J imprint at KADOKAWA; according to the publisher, the book series has surpassed the mark of one million printed copies and was honored in the 2022 edition of the guide Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!. Two manga versions run on the Shōnen Ace Plus platform, including the adaptation started in 2021 by Pureji Osho; the 14th novel volume will be released on October 23. In English, the series is published by Yen Press. The first anime season had started in January 2024 with twelve episodes and had also begun with a one-hour special. It tells the story of the employee Sasaki, who buys a supposed little bird in a pet store—actually the sage Piercarlo, reborn from another world. From him, he receives magic and the ability to switch between worlds. When he encounters a supernaturally gifted person on his way home, he is recruited by the state agency for extraordinary phenomena.
For the second season, Yūshi Ibe directs, who worked as assistant director under Mirai Minato in the first season. Deko Akao is responsible for series composition, the character design comes from Saori Nakashiki, who also leads the overall animation together with Yūki Sawairi. Kazunori Ozawa oversees action supervision, Yūko Shintani the cinematography, Yūki Shinjō the artwork, Tsutomu Ogasawara the 3D area, and Shiho Mizumoto the color design. Nobuyuki Abe directs the sound, the music comes from Kōji Fujimoto (Sus4 Inc.) and Osamu Sasaki. Music production is handled by KADOKAWA, theme song cooperation by Nippon Columbia; the series is animated at SILVER LINK. Returning voice actors include Tomokazu Sugita (Sasaki), Aoi Yūki (Pii-chan), Akari Kitō (Otonari-san), Rie Takahashi (Hoshizaki), Naomi Ōzora (Shizuka Futari), Inori Minase (Magical Pink), Ryōtarō Okiayu (Akutsu), Hiroki Yasumoto (Viscount Müller), and Mutsumi Tamura (Abaddon).
Tasuku Hatanaka as Himegami-kun and Yu Shinohara as Eriel were introduced as new voice actors. Himegami-kun is the apostle of the angel Eriel: Since his partner's powers are too weak, he can defeat neither demons nor their apostles, and his wish remains unfulfilled so far—yet he reveres the weak Eriel above all else. Eriel, in turn, participates in the proxy war between angels and demons but possesses hardly any combat power; nevertheless, she fights persistently to finally grant her apostle a victory. Together with the demon Abaddon, voiced by Mutsumi Tamura, who recruits Otonari-san as his apostle, three character visuals were released. Abaddon regularly embarrasses those around him because he says aloud what Otonari-san keeps silent; his childlike appearance belies the fact that his true body is a lump of flesh.
The new main trailer first presents the quiet everyday life of Sasaki, Pii-chan, and the other main characters, then switches to intense action scenes and shows Magical Pink facing a giant opponent. Himegami-kun and Eriel are also shown with voice, confronting Sasaki. The video is accompanied by the opening "Unbroken" by MADKID.
MADKID is a five-member dance-vocal group consisting of two rappers and three singers, who already contributed the opening "FLY" for the first season. The single for "Unbroken" will be released on October 14; planned are a Type-A with a 16-page booklet for 2,090 yen and a CD-only version Type-B for 1,650 yen (each including tax). Member LIN was responsible for the lyrics, who explained: "In a time when the characters are drawn into all sorts of things and their everyday lives change rapidly, I wrote the lyrics with the thought of expressing what the duo of Sasaki and Pii-chan think and what decisions they make. This time we were allowed to team up with Q-MHz, and the result is a very cool and powerful song. I would be happy if the audience enjoys it together with the work."
The second key visual shows the main characters gathered in an alley—including Sasaki, Otonari-san in her role as Abaddon's apostle, and the floating Magical Pink, behind whom something larger is emerging. Details of the graffiti in the background also catch the eye. Accompanying the release, from September 11 to 17, an oversized Pii-chan will be on display in the north building of the Animate flagship store in Ikebukuro, and advertisements with the second key visual will also be placed. AT-X will show all twelve episodes of the first season in a row on September 27 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM before the start.
The source material comes from author Buncololi and illustrator Kantoku and has been published since January 2021 under the MF Bunko J imprint at KADOKAWA; according to the publisher, the book series has surpassed the mark of one million printed copies and was honored in the 2022 edition of the guide Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!. Two manga versions run on the Shōnen Ace Plus platform, including the adaptation started in 2021 by Pureji Osho; the 14th novel volume will be released on October 23. In English, the series is published by Yen Press. The first anime season had started in January 2024 with twelve episodes and had also begun with a one-hour special. It tells the story of the employee Sasaki, who buys a supposed little bird in a pet store—actually the sage Piercarlo, reborn from another world. From him, he receives magic and the ability to switch between worlds. When he encounters a supernaturally gifted person on his way home, he is recruited by the state agency for extraordinary phenomena.
For the second season, Yūshi Ibe directs, who worked as assistant director under Mirai Minato in the first season. Deko Akao is responsible for series composition, the character design comes from Saori Nakashiki, who also leads the overall animation together with Yūki Sawairi. Kazunori Ozawa oversees action supervision, Yūko Shintani the cinematography, Yūki Shinjō the artwork, Tsutomu Ogasawara the 3D area, and Shiho Mizumoto the color design. Nobuyuki Abe directs the sound, the music comes from Kōji Fujimoto (Sus4 Inc.) and Osamu Sasaki. Music production is handled by KADOKAWA, theme song cooperation by Nippon Columbia; the series is animated at SILVER LINK. Returning voice actors include Tomokazu Sugita (Sasaki), Aoi Yūki (Pii-chan), Akari Kitō (Otonari-san), Rie Takahashi (Hoshizaki), Naomi Ōzora (Shizuka Futari), Inori Minase (Magical Pink), Ryōtarō Okiayu (Akutsu), Hiroki Yasumoto (Viscount Müller), and Mutsumi Tamura (Abaddon).
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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