Poputepipikku

This anime is supposedly about the lives of two high school students… Just kidding, this anime has no plot whatsoever. Let's start promoting what I consider to be the most absurd and bizarre anime of 2018—and in my opinion, the most absurd among all the anime I've ever watched—even though I have absolutely no idea what I'm promoting. There's no story, and there's no plot at all. So, if you're wondering what this anime actually offers, I haven't quite figured that out yet either. However, I can say that the series is built entirely on absurdity, critique, and comedy. One small piece of advice: you need to have some knowledge of anime culture or Japanese daily life to fully enjoy it. Otherwise, some of the jokes may fall flat. Beyond that, the series occasionally pokes fun at the weirdnesses of everyday life, not just anime and Japanese culture. In my view, this is one of the best examples of the parody genre. Because while most of its critiques are delivered humorously, they also contain elements of wit and convey subtle messages. There are many well-crafted points that make the series unique and entertaining. If we were to mention the most important ones, first off, the anime is broadcast as two separate episodes, each lasting ten minutes. I said “two episodes,” but both episodes are identical; only the voice actors differ. Still, hearing the same content performed by different voice actors is a pleasant experience. As a result, you might find yourself watching what feels like a rerun of the same episode. Another distinctive feature is that the anime occasionally pauses, and you may encounter something from the animation studio or from real life—anything that isn't drawn. This adds another layer of entertainment to watching the series. Additionally, you might really enjoy the references to highly famous works such as Pokémon, Berserk, and Hayao Miyazaki's anime. One of my favorite aspects is that the series doesn't aim solely for parody and comedy; in certain places, it delivers clever social messages as well.

Production

Jun Aoki serves as the director of the series. I cannot list the voice actors (seiyuu) because they change with every episode.

Review

To be honest, as I mentioned above, the anime doesn't really have a specific plot. I would define the series' premise as short stories centered on the daily lives of two high school students—I couldn't quite tell if they were girls or boys after watching, so you decide for yourself.

In short, if you're looking for fun and enjoy absurd comedies and parodies, Poputepipikku is right up your alley.