A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics explained

Ja Kanji:変人のサラダボウル
Ja Romaji:Henjin no Sarada Bōru
Type:light novel
Author:Yomi Hirasaka
Illustrator:Kantoku
Publisher:Shogakukan
Demographic:Male
Imprint:Gagaga Bunko
First:October 19, 2021
Volumes:7
Type:manga
Henjin no Salad Bowl @comic
Author:Yomi Hirasaka
Publisher:Shogakukan
Demographic:[1]
First:September 27, 2022
Volumes:5
Type:TV Series
Director:Masafumi Satō
Licensee:Crunchyroll
Network:TBS, BS11, AT-X, GYT, CBC
First:April 5, 2024
Last:June 21, 2024
Episodes:12

is a Japanese light novel series written by Yomi Hirasaka and illustrated by Kantoku. The story takes place in Gifu, where Hirasaka comes from.[2] 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 has been serialized in Shogakukan's website since September 2022, with its chapters collected into five 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

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 and he is the son of Isao, a veteran private detective.
  • 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 . She later transfers to an elementary school, much to her friend Yuna's chagrin since they would not be going to the same school.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • A middle school student who becomes friends with Sara after she and Sosuke helped resolve her bullying problems.
  • A detective who worked under Sosuke before he left the agency. She is in love with Sosuke.
  • He is Sōsuke's father and a veteran detective.
  • A homeless delinquent who often tricks Livia into doing odd jobs, such as becoming a hostess and a scalper. His real name is . 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.
  • A homeless man that Livia used to live with before she found her current community. His real name is .

    • 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.[3] As of July 2024, seven volumes have been released.

    Manga

    A manga adaptation illustrated by began serialization on Shogakukan's website on September 27, 2022.[4] It also began serialization in Shogakukan's Monthly Sunday Gene-X magazine on November 17 of the same year.[5] The first volume was released on February 10, 2023.[6] As of June 2024, five volumes have been released.

    Anime

    An anime television series adaptation was announced on July 6, 2023.[7] [8] 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.[9] [10] The series aired from April 5 to June 21, 2024, on TBS and other networks.[11] The opening theme song is, performed by Wanuka, while the ending theme song is, performed by Meiyo Densetsu.[12] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[13]

    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.[14] [15]

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: https://bookwalker.jp/de2f80211f-612e-4578-9c39-3f28e51666e5/. ja:変人のサラダボウル＠comic（１）. BookWalker. February 3, 2024. ja.
    2. Web site: Suzuki. https://ln-news.com/articles/114265. ja:独占インタビュー「ラノベの素」 平坂読先生『変人のサラダボウル』. ln-news.com. June 17, 2022. December 25, 2023. ja.
    3. Web site: ja:ガガガ文庫2021年10月刊行のラインナップをご紹介。『月とライカと吸血姫7』『変人のサラダボウル』など5冊. https://ln-news.com/articles/112476. LN News. October 16, 2021. July 6, 2023. ja. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161438/https://ln-news.com/articles/112476. live.
    4. Web site: ja:第1話 麒麟がくる（異世界から）①. https://www.sunday-webry.com/episode/316112896879941288. . Shogakukan. July 6, 2023. ja. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707163808/https://www.sunday-webry.com/episode/316112896879941288. live.
    5. Web site: ja:月刊サンデーGX 2022年12月号(2022年11月17日発売). https://bookwalker.jp/def0bf64c7-627b-4348-b14b-809de088e962/. BookWalker. November 17, 2022. April 2, 2024. ja.
    6. Web site: ja:岐阜に住む貧乏探偵の前に現れたのは異世界の皇女？「変人のサラダボウル」マンガ版. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/512422. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. February 10, 2023. July 6, 2023. ja. September 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240908162830/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/512422. live.
    7. Web site: ja:小説『変人のサラダボウル』テレビアニメ化決定 作者コメント公開. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2285911/full/. Oricon. July 6, 2023. July 6, 2023. ja. July 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230706102319/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2285911/full/. live.
    8. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Yomi Hirasaka, Kantoku's A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics Novels Get TV Anime. Anime News Network. July 6, 2023. July 6, 2023.
    9. Web site: Loo. Egan. A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics TV Anime Unveils Main Staff, 2024 Premiere. Anime News Network. October 4, 2023. October 4, 2023. October 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004120348/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-10-04/a-salad-bowl-of-eccentrics-tv-anime-unveils-main-staff-2024-premiere/.203119. live.
    10. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics Anime Unveils Key Visual, More Cast, Staff. Anime News Network. February 19, 2024. February 19, 2024.
    11. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast, Additional Staff, April 2024 Premiere. Anime News Network. December 24, 2023. December 24, 2023. January 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240120113618/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-24/a-salad-bowl-of-eccentrics-anime-teaser-video-reveals-main-cast-additional-staff-april-2024-premiere/.205917. live.
    12. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs, April 4 Debut. Anime News Network. March 3, 2024. March 3, 2024.
    13. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Crunchyroll Reveals More Streaming Anime for Spring, Multiple Profiles. Anime News Network. April 3, 2024. April 3, 2024. April 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240418174303/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-03/crunchyroll-reveals-more-streaming-anime-for-spring-multiple-profiles/.209523. live.
    14. Web site: ja:このライトノベルがすごい！2023：各部門ベスト20位内にランクインした13作品＋1作品のインタビュー記事を振り返ろう. https://ln-news.com/articles/115535. LN News. November 29, 2022. July 6, 2023. ja. September 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230925131326/https://ln-news.com/articles/115535. live.
    15. Hirasaka. Yomi. hirasakayomi. 1596328518946009088. ja:このライトノベルがすごい！2023、『変人のサラダボウル』が文庫部門22位、新作部門11位でした。応援していただいた皆様ありがとうございます悔しい！もっと上に行きたい！もっと売れたい！. November 26, 2022. July 6, 2023. ja.

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