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Format
TV series
Episodes
12
Episode length
24 min
Total watch time
4 h 48 min
Status
Finished
Aired
January 11, 2013 – March 29, 2013
Season
Winter 2013
Source
Light novel
Studio
Shaft
Original creator
Akira
Music
Yukari Hashimoto
Age rating
PG — Teens 13 or older
Country
Japan
AniList score
64/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Gods97%Coming of Age92%Female Protagonist88%Hikikomori84%Surreal Comedy80%Shrine Maiden80%Primarily Female Cast72%Denpa60%Parody54%Robots50%
TVFINISHED2013 WINTER6.4 / 10 AniList score

Sasami-san@Ganbaranai

ささみさん@がんばらない
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Synopsis

The Japanese call them hikikomori—people who've become so withdrawn socially that they refuse to leave their homes for weeks and even months at a time. For Sasami Tsukuyomi, who's attempting to pass her first year of high school despite being a shut in, it's more than just a word. Fortunately though, she lives with her older brother Kamiomi, who just happens to be a teacher at the school Sasami is supposed to attend. Not to mention, her "Brother Surveillance Tool" which lets her view the outside world via her computer and will, theoretically, allow her to readjust to interfacing with people again. What it mainly does, however, is let her view her brother's interactions with the three very odd Yagami sisters, who inexplicably seem to have had their ages reversed and have various types of "interest" in Kamiomi. And then things start to get really weird... Magical powers? Everything turning into chocolate? Is life via the web warping Sasami's brain, or is it the universe that's going crazy? (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Main cast & voice actors

Should you watch Sasami-san@Ganbaranai?

Only if you enjoy comedy, drama and psychological, especially stories with gods, coming of age, female protagonist.

Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 27% of 7.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #90 highest-rated anime of 2013.

15.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.

At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Episodes

12 episodes are listed.

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Akira
Series composition
Katsuhiko Takayama
Character design
Hiroki Harada

Opening & ending themes

Openings (1)

  1. OP1“Alteration” by ZAQ

Endings (1)

  1. ED1“Shintouatsu Symphony” by Kana Asumi · eps 1

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Sasami-san@Ganbaranai FAQ

How many episodes does Sasami-san@Ganbaranai have?

Sasami-san@Ganbaranai has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.

How long does it take to watch Sasami-san@Ganbaranai?

About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.

Is Sasami-san@Ganbaranai finished?

Yes. Sasami-san@Ganbaranai has finished airing — the final episode aired March 29, 2013.

Is there a season 2 of Sasami-san@Ganbaranai?

No sequel is listed for Sasami-san@Ganbaranai as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.

Is Sasami-san@Ganbaranai based on a light novel?

Yes. Sasami-san@Ganbaranai adapts the light novel by Akira.

Who animated Sasami-san@Ganbaranai?

Sasami-san@Ganbaranai was animated by Shaft and directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.

Who sings the opening of Sasami-san@Ganbaranai?

The opening, "Alteration", is performed by ZAQ.

Where can I watch Sasami-san@Ganbaranai?

Sasami-san@Ganbaranai is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.