Popuko
main character
TV
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 7, 2018 – March 25, 2018
- Season
- Winter 2018
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Kamikaze Douga
- Director
- Jun Aoki, Aoi Umeki
- Original creator
- Bukubu Ookawa
- Music
- Gin
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Surreal Comedy96%Episodic90%Parody89%Meta89%Satire89%Female Protagonist75%Mixed Media70%Seinen60%Musical Theater45%
overview details
Synopsis
Poputepipikku turns absurdist comedy up to eleven with its pop culture references and surreal hilarity. With two bonafide high school girl protagonists—the short and exceptionally quick to anger Popuko, and the tall and unshakably calm Pipimi—they throw genres against the wall and don't wait to see what sticks. Parody is interlaced with drama, action, crudeness, and the show's overarching goal—to become a real anime.
Should you watch Pop Team Epic?
Pop Team Epic has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 43% of 30,135 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #80 highest-rated anime of 2018, and #56 most popular anime of 2018, and #21 highest-rated anime of Winter 2018 on AniList.
Of the 52.6K AniList users who started it, 13.9% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 37.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially surreal comedy, episodic, parody, meta.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Bukubu Ookawa
- Director
- Jun Aoki
- Director
- Aoi Umeki
- Series composition
- Jun Aoki
- Music
- Gin
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Pop Team Epic is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: POP TEAM EPIC TV SPECIAL (2019), Pop Team Epic Season 2 (2022)
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Pop Team Epic FAQ
How many episodes does Pop Team Epic have?
Pop Team Epic has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Pop Team Epic?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Pop Team Epic finished?
Yes. Pop Team Epic has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Pop Team Epic?
Yes — the story continues in POP TEAM EPIC TV SPECIAL (2019) and Pop Team Epic Season 2 (2022).
Where do I start Pop Team Epic?
Start here: Pop Team Epic is the first entry, followed by POP TEAM EPIC TV SPECIAL.
Is Pop Team Epic based on a manga?
Yes. Pop Team Epic adapts the manga by Bukubu Ookawa.
Who animated Pop Team Epic?
Pop Team Epic was animated by Kamikaze Douga and directed by Jun Aoki and Aoi Umeki.
Where can I watch Pop Team Epic?
Pop Team Epic is listed on Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.