Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox animanga/Header Template:Infobox animanga/Print Template:Infobox animanga/Print Template:Infobox animanga/Video Template:Infobox animanga/Footer Template:Nihongo is a Japanese light novel series written by Yomi Hirasaka and illustrated by Kantoku. The story takes place in Gifu, where Hirasaka comes from.[1] It began publication in October 2021 under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint. As of July 2024, seven volumes have been released. A manga adaptation illustrated by Template:Ill has been serialized in Shogakukan's Template:Ill website since September 2022, with its chapters collected into five Template:Transl volumes as of June 2024. An anime television series adaptation produced by SynergySP and Studio Comet aired from April to June 2024.
Plot
When the Ofim Empire falls in a rebellion, Princess Sara Da Odin and her knight Livia Do Udis escape through a portal to Earth, but are separated. Sara is taken in by the detective Sōsuke Kaburaya while Livia becomes a homeless person. Sara assists Sōsuke in his cases with some eccentric clients.
Characters
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- A 29-year-old private detective who operates an agency in Gifu. Sara ends up living with him and assisting him in his work. His real last name is Template:Nihongo and he is the son of Isao, a veteran private detective.
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- A 13-year-old princess from another world who ends up living with Sōsuke. She can use magic. She becomes a fan of Case Closed. Over time she starts thinking of Sōsuke like a surrogate father, and eventually revealed to have fallen in love with him due to his kindness. Her new name is Template:Nihongo. She later transfers to an elementary school, much to her friend Yuna's chagrin since they would not be going to the same school.
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- A knight who protected Sara in the other world. After finding herself in Japan, she initially lives a homeless life while trying to find Sara before becoming Noa's roommate. Here she is reunited with Sara. She reunites with Sara and lands a job as an assistant at Sosuke's agency, but is immediately fired after struggling. After this, she takes on various jobs, only to leave them early for various reasons. She gains a taste for eating grasshoppers. She would go on to join Puriketsu's reformed band as a guitarist.
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- She is an aspiring musician who started out being the vocalist of the band Setsuko, That Ain't the Drop before it was disbanded. She formerly worked at a cabaret club that Livia briefly worked at before it was shut down. Later on, she reforms her band with Livia and Noa as members. Although the band quickly gained popularity, they had to put their activities on hold after Noa was arrested for her involvement in the cult. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A 22-year-old woman who is the leader of a cult. She develops an obsession for Livia after meeting her. She is also the songwriter for Puriketsu's reformed band, being a skilled musician herself. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A lawyer who frequently works with Sōsuke. Despite her appearance, she is actually 34 years old, making her older than him. She is in love with Sosuke.
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- A middle school student who becomes friends with Sara after she and Sosuke helped resolve her bullying problems.
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- A detective who worked under Sosuke before he left the agency. She is in love with Sosuke.
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- He is Sōsuke's father and a veteran detective.
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- A homeless delinquent who often tricks Livia into doing odd jobs, such as becoming a hostess and a scalper. His real name is Template:Nihongo. A public security policeman who pretends to be a well-connected gangster in the underworld. Investigate criminal organizations active in the city, and sometimes gain the trust of members as accomplices in crime.
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- A homeless man that Livia used to live with before she found her current community. His real name is Template:Nihongo.
Media
Light novel
Written by Yomi Hirasaka and illustrated by Kantoku, A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics began its publication on October 19, 2021, under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint.[5] As of July 2024, seven volumes have been released.[6]
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Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Template:Ill began serialization on Shogakukan's Template:Ill website on September 27, 2022.[7] It also began serialization in Shogakukan's Monthly Sunday Gene-X magazine on November 17 of the same year.[8] The first Template:Transl volume was released on February 10, 2023.[9] As of June 2024, five volumes have been released.[10]
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Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on July 6, 2023.[11][12] It was produced by SynergySP and Studio Comet and directed by Masafumi Satō, with scripts written by Yomi Hirasaka and Kenichi Yamashita, characters designed by Kazuhiro Fukuchi, and music composed by Misaki Umase, Tsugumi Tanaka, and Hanae Nakamura.[13][3] The series aired from April 5 to June 21, 2024, on TBS and other networks.[2]Template:Efn The opening theme song is Template:Nihongo, performed by Wanuka, while the ending theme song is Template:Nihongo, performed by Meiyo Densetsu.[4] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[14]
Episodes
Reception
In the 2023 edition of Takarajimasha's annual light novel guide book Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!, A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics ranked 22nd in the bunkobon category, and 11th in the new work category.[15][16]
See also
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