About “Sasaki and Miyano” in a few words:

Sasaki and Miyano is a heartwarming slice-of-life anime that revolves around the evolving friendship between the reserved Miyano and the outgoing Sasaki. Set in a high school setting, the series explores themes of friendship, romance, and self-discovery as Miyano navigates his feelings for Sasaki, who often misinterprets his gestures of friendship as romantic advances. Filled with humor, tender moments, and a touch of gentle romance, the anime captures the nuances of adolescent relationships and the complexities of understanding one’s feelings.

Meet the roles from Sasaki and Miyano

The Supportive Best Friend

Oh man, this one is basically the warm, turbocharged buddy who shows up with snacks and questionable pep talks at 2 AM — endlessly loyal and annoying in the best way. They remember every little thing about everyone (birthdays, the exact phrasing of an offhand complaint from three months ago) and will somehow turn that into a plan to help, which is adorable and terrifying. Loud cheerleader energy but also quietly hands over tissues and knows when to shut up, though they’ll probably still quiz you about your feelings afterward. Has a weird habit of organizing stationery while giving life advice and insists on being called by a ridiculous nickname only they use.

The Gentle Mentor

Soft-spoken, patient, and the kind of person who teaches by example more than words — they radiate calm and make tea like it’s a ritual for emotional healing. Wise without being preachy, they hand out small, practical tips (and sometimes a history lesson) that somehow land exactly when needed, even if they get a little flustered about modern slang. Stern if someone crosses a line, but mostly they’re low-key domestic and have an unfortunate collection of punny bookmarks. They say they’re “just an old-fashioned type” but then send memes at 3 AM; very contradictory but in a lovable way.

The Love Rival

Flashy, dramatic, and a little theatrical — definitely shows up to the scene in a perfectly tailored jacket and a smile that could start trouble. Outwardly confident, they throw teasing barbs and competitive streaks like confetti, but there’s this undercurrent of actual respect (and yes, jealousy, duh) that makes them interesting, not cartoonish. Will try to outdo everyone with grand gestures and half-sincere declarations while secretly buying tiny, unnecessary gifts that are totally not for anyone else. Can be brash and unexpectedly soft, and also has a habit of being melodramatic about snacks for reasons that make no sense.

The Curious Observer

This one is the quiet type who notices the little things — a folded corner on a book, an odd way someone clears their throat — and scribbles it all in a notebook they never mean to show anyone. They’re analytical and low-key nosy; will offer an offhand observation that hits like a reveal, then shrug like it was nothing, which drives people wild. Socially awkward in the cutest way, loves charts and playlists and probably maintains a secret spreadsheet of memories, but will also blurp out an unexpectedly poetic line when least prepared. Loves solitude but shows care through tiny gestures (like returning a hat they “found” by accident), and yes, they sometimes forget names while remembering birthdays — human, messy, observant.

The Romantic Lead

Huge heart, terrible at hiding it, and dramatic in the most earnest sense — emotions are worn on the sleeve, probably literally because they spill tea on their jacket during a confession scene. Sincere to the bone, they make big, awkward gestures that somehow land because you can see how much they mean them; clumsy, flustered, and devastatingly earnest. Romantic clichés are their second language, but they’ll also do small, surprisingly thoughtful things (like memorizing a favorite book passage) that feel like a punch to the gut. Bravely vulnerable one minute, comedic disaster the next (trips over a step right after a soul-bearing line), which is exactly why they’re so easy to root for.