
Sasami Tsukuyomi
main character



The Japanese call them hikikomori—people who've become so withdrawn socially that they refuse to leave their homes for weeks and even months at a time.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)
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.
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
12 episodes are listed.
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Sasami-san@Ganbaranai has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
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.
Yes. Sasami-san@Ganbaranai has finished airing — the final episode aired March 29, 2013.
No sequel is listed for Sasami-san@Ganbaranai as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Yes. Sasami-san@Ganbaranai adapts the light novel by Akira.
Sasami-san@Ganbaranai was animated by Shaft and directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.
The opening, "Alteration", is performed by ZAQ.
Sasami-san@Ganbaranai is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.