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Pop Team Epic (2018)
Popularity 19.6
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Crude, rude, and a little…cute? Get ready for the larger-than-life attitude of Popuko and Pipimi, the small and tall stars of Pop Team Epic! Based off the bizarre four-panel webcomic by Bukubu Okawa comes a comedy that’ll throw you off with its out-there jokes and intense absurdity. You think you’re ready for these girls? Think again, F#%**er!
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Specials
7 episodes · First aired 2018-06-14
E01
Pop Team Epic Kinen
2018-06-14 · 5 min
This is a 2:15 (4:30 including the rerun) short created to promote the (JRA) Japan Racing Association's Umabi service.
The short is interactive originally, insofar as you can create your own character who will then appear in the audience at given points in the short. This video uses the default character provided.
E02
The Convenience Store
2019-04-01 · 24 min
Popuko and Pipimi discuss potential careers in the future, playing out a scene where Popuko plays a convenience store clerk being hassled by both Pipimi and Cthulhu, before it degenerates into a certain film. Other skits include Popuko allured by a food truck, a clay-mation of Pipimi playing Daruma Otoshi, and Pipimi telling Popuko what 1+1 is. The post-credit scene is the chapter 1 opening scene of Square Enix's Final Fantasy XV, called "Departure", only with Popuko masks on Noctis, Gladious, and Prompto, and a Pipimi mask on Ignis. The prologue skit and opening animation is done by Sunrise (Bandai Namco Filmworks) with Masami Obari as the supervisor.
E03
Edo Era Pop Team
2019-04-01 · 24 min
In Japan during its Edo Era, Pipimi is giving Popuko combat training when they accidentally kill a mountain deity, forcing them to battle a demon the deity kept at bay in a biker bar with a return appearance by Shouta Aoi (JP: himself, EN Voice: Apphia Yu). Other skits include a song about how stupid the anime series is and how they ran out of voice actors to play the lead characters, using the power of imagination to get revenge on your boss, and Pipimi bringing a flower back to life. The Hoshiiro Girldrop season 2 opening animation is done by Asura Film and was parodied by Team AC.
E04
Episode 4
2018-09-15 · 127 min
E05
Episode 5
2018-09-16 · 124 min
E06
Episode 6
2019-05-11 · 6 min
E07
Episode 7
2019-05-12 · 18 min
Season 1
12 episodes · First aired 2018-01-07 · ★ 7.0
E01
Encounter
2018-01-07 · 24 min
An anime series about a girl who is secretly an idol is quickly thrown out the window in favor of the crazy, disjointed antics of Popuko and Pipimi. Among other skits, Popuko experiences death and rebirth as she experiences many first encounters with Pipimi, and the two girls go to France in an attempt to use gestures to communicate.
E02
Vanver: A Game in Another Dimension
2018-01-14 · 24 min
Popiko and Pipimi are inadvertently summoned to an unfinished fantasy anime and makes the heroes do impressions, much to the voice actors' consternation. Other skits include a stop-motion musical performance by felt dolls of Popuko and Pipimi, Popuko drawing a deluge of fortune slips, and Popuko being confronted with the harsh reality of time's passage.
E03
The Documentary
2018-01-21 · 24 min
A documentary profiles how music producer PipiP decided to find the perfect bandmates for pop idol Pop-chin by cloning her. Other skits include Popuko dozing off while leaving for school and severely oversleeping, Popuko becoming obsessed with baguettes while in France (continuing from the "gestures" sketch in episode 1), and Pipimi attempting to hire Popuko as an assassin.
E04
SWGP 2018
2018-01-28 · 24 min
Popuko takes part in the Skeleton World Grand Prix, facing many tough opponents. Other skits include a parody of Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove", Popuko being forced to evict an extraterrestrial being from her house, and Popuko and Pipimi encountering a boss while exploring a dungeon.
E05
Donca☆Sis
2018-02-04 · 24 min
Iyo Sakuragi and Hojo become step-siblings after their parents, portrayed by Popuko and Pipimi, get married. Other skits include a cooking show hosted by Popuko and Pipimi, Pipimi literally growing with affection for Popuko, and Popuko doing a poor impression of Mickey Mouse.
E06
The 30th Cyber War
2018-02-11 · 24 min
Guided by the spirit of Pipimi, Popuko fights against the Elite Four in a shogi tournament. Other skits include Pipimi's fantasies about attractive male characters distracting her from Popuko's venting, Popuko demonstrating an increasingly bizarre variety of regional activities, and Popuko and Pipimi discussing modern slang.
E07
Hellshake Yano
2018-02-18 · 24 min
Musician Hellshake Yano is tasked with holding a concert by himself until his band members arrive. Other skits include dealing with haters, Popuko turning into a baby, and Pipimi going fishing.
E08
The Dragon of Iidabashi Pipi's Revenge
2018-02-25 · 24 min
Yakuza member Pipi decides to take vengeance against her gang when they stray down the wrong path of committing YouTuber crimes. Other skits include Popuko trying to treat an injury, bacon eating some bacon, and the ending theme singers complaining that they're not in the actual anime.
E09
Dancing with a Miracle
2018-03-04 · 24 min
Popuko and Pipimi encounter a young runaway boy while visiting New York City. Other skits include Popuko ordering latte art, Pipimi attempting standup comedy, and the girls trying French cuisine.
E10
Ginza Hostess Detective
2018-03-11 · 24 min
While staying at a hot spring inn, hostesses Popuko and Pipimi investigate a murder that has taken place. Other skits include the girls playing soccer, Pipimi cooking some premium meat, and Popuko dealing with incompetent waiters.
E11
Cursed Mansion
2018-03-18 · 24 min
A group of college students find the mansion they are staying in to be haunted by Popuko and Pipimi. Other skits include Popuko starting a dance craze, Pipimi becoming giant, and Popuko going up against a shark.
E12
The Age of Pop Team Epic
2018-03-25 · 24 min
Popuko and Pipimi have a final showdown against the evil organization trying to stop their anime, King Records. Other skits include a scene parodying magical girl anime tropes in which a girl brings a talking pet to school with her and Popuko trying to find her glasses. After the credits, there is a teaser trailer for a second season of Hoshiiro Girldrop.
