Popee
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TV_SHORT
6.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 39
- Episode length
- 4 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 3, 2000 – December 28, 2001
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Ryuuji Masuda
- Music
- Osamu Tezuka
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
2h 36m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Surreal Comedy99%Full CGI98%Circus93%No Dialogue92%Slapstick92%Episodic85%Anti-Hero64%Animals40%
overview details
Synopsis
Popee the Performer deals with a circus that operates in the middle of the desert. Each episode deals with the small cast of characters attempting at times to rehearse their performances, but it usually dissolves into the characters trying to humorously destroy each other in the usual cartoon manner. The star of the show, Popee, is a clown in an odd red-striped jumpsuit and bunny ears. He is adept at juggling, being a clown, pulling large knives and small bombs out of thin air. He is not adept at ever succeeding in his nefarious plans to hurt his poor assistant or the owner of the circus. His mischievous nature is the driving force of each episode. (Source: animefringe)
Should you watch Popee the Performer?
Popee the Performer has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 46% of 1,632 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #1 highest-rated anime of 2000, and #1 most popular anime of 2000 on AniList.
Of the 2.8K AniList users who started it, 9.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2.2K have finished it.
At about 2 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially surreal comedy, full cgi, circus, no dialogue.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
39 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Ryuuji Masuda
- Character design
- Wakako Masuda
- Music
- Osamu Tezuka
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Popee the Performer is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: POPEE the Performer Countdown Special
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Popee the Performer FAQ
How many episodes does Popee the Performer have?
Popee the Performer has 39 episodes of about 4 minutes each, roughly 2 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Popee the Performer?
About 2 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 20 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Popee the Performer finished?
Yes. Popee the Performer has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Popee the Performer?
Yes — the story continues in POPEE the Performer Countdown Special.
Where do I start Popee the Performer?
Start here: Popee the Performer is the first entry, followed by POPEE the Performer Countdown Special.
Is Popee the Performer based on a manga?
No. Popee the Performer is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.