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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Popuko: A quick-tempered, explosive little creature.
Portrayed by Sheh Stephanie
Pipimi: An unnervingly calm and collected anime character.
Portrayed by Kunda Gabe
Verified RatingIt certainly doesn't feel like a season finale. The parody of villains babbling nonsense but sounding "evil" is understandable... yeah, yeah, nothing remarkable... SHOUTA AOI!?!??! How nice, there's a second season. But I think I'll pass.
Verified RatingOkay, this time we have a parody of horror movies, but it's not that great. It's better to watch this part in the second half of the anime, with the commentary from the guy I don't know. I suspect he must be known in Japan because of his connection to horror films. Could he be a director? By the way, what's with the fake anime in the final trailers? I think it's the only part that makes me want to keep watching this anime.
Was the beginning a diss aimed at Studio Ghibli? We won't tolerate something like that in this house. (Just my speculation.) The entire episode is dominated by a funny parody of "Case Closed." And it really didn't bother me at all. Was that the original voice actor for Inspector Megure? I googled him, and it sure was. Awesome!
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