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Pop Team Epic

Original title: Poputepipikku
  • TV Series
  • 2018–2022
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
Pop Team Epic (2018)
AnimeParodySatireSeinenSketch ComedyAnimationComedy

Two high school girls, the short and exceptionally quick to anger Popuko, and the tall and much more calm Pipimi, do insane things and swear like sailors in this absurdist comedy filled with... Read allTwo high school girls, the short and exceptionally quick to anger Popuko, and the tall and much more calm Pipimi, do insane things and swear like sailors in this absurdist comedy filled with references and meta humor.Two high school girls, the short and exceptionally quick to anger Popuko, and the tall and much more calm Pipimi, do insane things and swear like sailors in this absurdist comedy filled with references and meta humor.

  • Stars
    • Tohru Adachi
    • Shunsuke Itakura
    • Masaaki Yano
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Tohru Adachi
      • Shunsuke Itakura
      • Masaaki Yano
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Tohru Adachi
    • Pipimi (Bobnemimimmi part)…
    • 2018–2022
    Shunsuke Itakura
    • Popuko (Bobnemimimmi part)…
    • 2018–2022
    Masaaki Yano
    • Uncle…
    • 2018–2022
    Bryn Apprill
    • Sosogu Hoshifuri
    • 2018
    Mikaela Krantz
    Mikaela Krantz
    • Popuko…
    • 2018
    Yui Ogura
    • Sosogu Hoshifuru
    • 2018
    Shunsuke Takeuchi
    • Pipimi (B part singing)…
    • 2018
    Toshiki Masuda
    • Popuko (B part singing)…
    • 2018–2022
    Yui Makino
    • Popuko (A part singing)…
    • 2018
    Yui Watanabe
    • Pipimi (A part singing)…
    • 2018
    Shinnosuke Ogami
    • Audience B…
    • 2018
    Kenji Akabane
    • Popuko (B part singing)…
    • 2018
    Mitsuo Iwata
    Mitsuo Iwata
    • Cthulhu…
    • 2022
    Yoshihito Sasaki
    • Armwrestler B…
    • 2018–2022
    Wataru Hatano
    • Pipimi (B part singing)
    • 2018
    Hiromi Igarashi
    • Popuko (A part singing)
    • 2018
    Rei Matsuzaki
    • Pipimi (A part singing)
    • 2018
    Bryan Massey
    Bryan Massey
    • 2022
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    10burndarkling

    bkub's legend is recognized

    I've followed the manga for a while now, since it's rise to fame in boards that discuss manga and anime, as majority of people know it's quite a meme. However, the anime is a faithful adaptation to the manga and seems like the producers have fun creating and starring in the production of this anime which translates well to the amazing visuals in store from the opening to the ending, as well as the numerous songs and VA's that are in play all being skilled. My only complaint would be the length however it's purpose as a short anime makes sense and they don't seem like they ever do filler episodes, most jokes fall flat to viewers due to not getting the reference but I'd chalk that up to viewer preference. This anime's not for everyone, but it was a hit for me.
    7Banookee

    Quite Weird But Good

    Pop Team Epic is pretty unique as its based on short comedy focused manga panels and has a lot of pop culture references (i,e other anime , movies , video games and memes).

    Anyways the show is also unique as it loops over the same episode twice with one difference you can watch the same episode with alternate dialog one male or female voice actors for the two main protagonists i found the male ones much funnier ever tho they had the same dialog.

    Sometimes the show is quite random and can be hit or miss but other times i was laughing my ass off so ill give it a 7.0 / 10.0 Watch if if you've got some spare time.
    9minutolo

    Fast and quirky

    This is the most confusing and fast show I have ever seen... at first. Once you're in like 5 episodes deep, you start to understand the format more. Have fun.
    7cb_whitewood

    Really enjoyed it!

    I am always a sucker for an anime comprised of shorts, and I loved the antics within Pop Team Epic. I didn't follow the manga before watching, and that didn't really hinder my understanding of anything. Some references did go over my head, but a lot of the humor was understandable and/or could be easily interpreted as more shenanigans. I loved the Undertale reference, I loved the tumultuous friendship between Popuko and Pipimi, and would definitely recommend for anyone interested in some easy entertainment.

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    • Trivia
      Each "episode" airs twice - first with female voices for the main characters, then the exact same segments with male voices for the main characters.
    • Crazy credits
      Starting with the third episode, creator Bkub Okawa has a different joke title in the opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Anime Girls of 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      POP TEAM EPIC
      Performed by Sumire Uesaka

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • POP TEAM EPIC
    • Production company
      • Kamikaze Douga
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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