In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Asobi Asobase”, also known by the following titles:
- Asobi Asobase - workshop of fun -
- あそびあそばせ
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Asobi Asobase is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Asobi Asobase ↗ ↖
Summary
Kasumi is a girl that hates playing games and is struggling with her low English grades. However, her fate is about to take a playful turn thanks to her colleagues: the airheaded Hanako and the "overseas" transfer student Olivia! Will these three girls play a lot of different games together? Absolutely yes! Will Kasumi's English grades improve at all? Absolutely n... well, that remains to be seen.(Source: Comikey Media)
Background
Asobi Asobase was published digitally in English through Comikey from September 1, 2021 to July 27, 2023.
Asobi Asobase ↗ ↖
あそびあそばせ
Summary
During recess, Olivia, a foreign transfer student who doesn't know English, plays a game of "look-the-other-way" with Hanako Honda, a loud-mouthed airhead. Their rowdy behavior spurs the ire of Kasumi Nomura, a deadpan loner constantly teased by her older sister for her tendency to lose games. Not willing to compete, Kasumi declines Olivia's offer to join the fun, but eventually gets involved anyway and dispenses her own brand of mischief. Soon, a strange friendship blossoms between the peculiar trio, and they decide to form the "Pastime Club," where they are free to resume their daily hijinks.Whether it be failing to learn English, trying desperately to become popular, or getting caught by teachers at the wrong time, school life will never be boring when the girls of Asobi Asobase are up to their hilarious antics.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Asobi Asobase Specials ↗ ↖
Summary
Ototo On their way home from school, the Pastime Club encounters Hanako Honda's younger brother, Kentarou. The timid yet studious boy introduces himself to Hanako's friends but quickly attempts to leave the awkward situation. However, he is roped into joining the three girls to have some fun at the park.Amusutorongu Chisato Higuchi’s spontaneous question of which Pastime Club member is the strongest leads to a fierce arm-wrestling contest—spurred further by some underhanded methods.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Asobi Asobase Specials was included with the third and fourth volume Blu-ray and DVD release of Asobi Asobase.
Asobi Asobase: Cosplay Taikai/Otona no Watashi e ↗ ↖
あそびあそばせ コスプレ大会 / 大人の私へ
Summary
After getting permission to show their film at the cultural festival, the Pastime Club fervently discusses what they plan to wear for the big event. The conversation soon takes to the next level, and the three girls begin to put their costume ideas to the test.The Film Studies Club decides to write letters to their future selves in 15 years on the Macintosh computer donated by Chisato Higuchi’s father. Despite setting ambitious goals and promises, reality turns out different than they expected.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Asobi Asobase OVA was bundled with the seventh volume of the Asobi Asobase manga.