Masami Obari
Director
Pop Team Epic (2018)
Season 1
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!
Released Jan. 7, 2018
Episode 24 min
17+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Parody, Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.anime, imdb.dementia-anime, imdb.parody, imdb.high-school-girl, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.satire + 30 more, imdb.short-form-series, imdb.three-word-title, imdb.twintails, imdb.surrealism, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.satire-comedy, imdb.parody-comedy, imdb.absurd-comedy, imdb.pop-culture-reference, imdb.self-referential, imdb.lesbian, tmdb.absurdist, imdb.sketch-comedy, imdb.absurdist-comedy, imdb.gag-humor, imdb.absurdist-humor, imdb.based-on-4koma-manga, imdb.black-comedy, imdb.absurd-humor, imdb.surreal-humor, imdb.dark-humor, imdb.surreal-comedy, imdb.gags, imdb.gag-comedy, imdb.seinen, imdb.seinen-anime-animation, imdb.gag, tmdb.parody, mdblist.anime-dub, imdb.hand-drawn-animation
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Crunchyroll, Pluto TV, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Kamikaze Douga, Space Neko Company, King Record Co.
Network: Tokyo MX
7.0
S1E1 - Encounter
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.
Jan. 7, 2018, midnight
S1E2 - Vanver: A Game in Another Dimension
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.
Jan. 14, 2018, midnight
S1E3 - The Documentary
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.
Jan. 21, 2018, midnight
S1E4 - SWGP 2018
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.
Jan. 28, 2018, midnight
S1E5 - Donca☆Sis
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.
Feb. 4, 2018, midnight
S1E6 - The 30th Cyber War
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.
Feb. 11, 2018, midnight
S1E7 - Hellshake Yano
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.
Feb. 18, 2018, midnight
S1E8 - The Dragon of Iidabashi Pipi's Revenge
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.
Feb. 25, 2018, midnight
S1E9 - Dancing with a Miracle
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.
March 4, 2018, midnight
S1E10 - Ginza Hostess Detective
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.
March 11, 2018, midnight
S1E11 - Cursed Mansion
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.
March 18, 2018, midnight
S1E12 - The Age of Pop Team Epic
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.
March 25, 2018, midnight
Network: Tokyo MX
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 576 min.
Released: Jan. 7, 2018
Last Air Date: Dec. 18, 2022, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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