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Sasami-san@Ganbaranai

2013·Show
12Episodes in1Season
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy and family

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6

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About

The Japanese call them hikikomori-people who've become so withdrawn socially that they refuse to leave their homes for weeks and even months at a time.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 ...
Absurdist ComedySurreal Slice-of-LifeMagical Family DynamicsEccentric CharactersPsychological IntrigueGods and MythologyUnpredictable NarrativeVisual MetaphorsHikikomori ThemeBrother-Sister Relationship

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Where can I stream Sasami-san@Ganbaranai legally?

Sasami-san@Ganbaranai is included with a subscription to HiDive in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sasami-san@Ganbaranai worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Sasami-san@Ganbaranai have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Sasami-san@Ganbaranai air?

It ran from 2013 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Sasami-san@Ganbaranai in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Sasami-san@Ganbaranai?

3CAJPUS

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