Popuko

Boke担当 of the shitty 4-koma

A 14-year-old petite girl with blonde twin tails, one of the protagonists of 'Pop Team Epic'. She serves as the boke role with a provocative personality and sometimes flips the middle finger.

Quotes

  • So you're an anti, huh?
  • No matter how you struggle, it's shit
  • Remember this, Takarajimasha--
  • The world's most useless 30 minutes
  • There is no darkness, only ignorance. (Shakespeare)

Trivia

  • A work that undertook the unprecedented challenge of changing voice actors for each part of every episode
  • Known for aggressive black humor while being restrained on lewd jokes
  • Repeated gag in the work of punching and destroying the publisher Takarajimasha's building and related companies
  • Won the 2018 Net Buzzword Grand Prix
  • Became the origin of the 'Popute Wedding' phenomenon of voice actors getting married in droves
  • First TV prime production for animation studio Kamikaze Douga

Alternate names

ポプテピ ポプちん Popuko

Tags

Pop Team Epic Popuko gag manga black comedy twin tails girl unique style provocative

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A short girl with distinctive blonde twin tails. In anime and manga, she often displays provocative expressions and attitudes.
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • blonde twin tails
  • petite
  • provocative expression
Iconic items
  • middle finger gesture
  • uniform-like outfit (varies by work)
  • Pop Team Epic logo

Personality and abilities

Core personality
provocative
Detailed personality
Often sharp-tongued and provocative, frequently taking on the role of agitating those around her. When she herself is provoked, she expresses intense emotions and counterattacks by flipping the middle finger. She calls her partner Pipimi 'Pipimi-chan', showing a bond as comrades.
Keywords
  • provocative
  • sharp-tongued
  • boke role
  • rebellious
  • emotional
  • twin tails
  • skilled at provoking
Motto
"The ultimate shitty 4-koma!!"
Talents
  • sharp tsukkomi and boke
  • provocative communication skills
  • diversity in expression methods
Skills
  • gag expressions
  • parody and satire expressions
  • emotional acting
Motivation
To deliver the ultimate shitty manga that entertains fans
Habits
Flipping the middle finger is one of her trademark gestures

History

Backstory
Protagonist character of the black comedy manga and anime 'Pop Team Epic'. The manga began serialization in 2014 on Takarajimasha's webcomic site 'Manga Life WIN'. It gained popularity with its extreme and surreal gags and unique style, leading to an anime adaptation. The author is Bukubu Okawa.
Debut date
November 29, 2014
Work title
Pop Team Epic
Media type
Manga

TV Anime Adaptation

Significant event
TV Anime Adaptation
Description
Adapted into a TV anime in January 2018, with all 12 episodes and specials aired. Multiple voice actors were employed, with different combinations for each episode.

Tankobon Release

Significant event
Tankobon Release
Description
The first tankobon volume was released on December 7, 2015. Serialization has continued intermittently thereafter.

Explosion in Popularity and Net Buzzword Grand Prix Win

Significant event
Explosion in Popularity and Net Buzzword Grand Prix Win
Description
Became a hot topic on SNS and the internet due to its extreme and unique style, winning the 2018 Net Buzzword Grand Prix.

Diverse Media Expansions

Significant event
Diverse Media Expansions
Description
Expanded across various media including games, collaborations, and merchandise.

Relationships

Pipimi

Teammate

Long-time partner and tsukkomi role opposite the provocative Popuko. They share a close relationship, though they occasionally go wild together.

Media appearances

Pop Team Epic

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 2014

Pop Team Epic (1st Series)

Anime / Protagonist

Aired January to March 2018

Pop Team Epic TV Animation 2nd Series

Anime / Protagonist

Aired October to December 2022

Takarajimasha Quest ~Assault Pop Team Epic~

Game / Protagonist

Available November 2018 to June 2022

Pop Team Epic++ ~Popuko and Pipimi's Great Friendship Operation~

Game / Protagonist

Available April 2019 to December 2020

Voice cast and creators

Multiple (e.g., Mika Komatsu, Toshio Furukawa, etc.)

Voice actor
Multiple (e.g., Mika Komatsu, Toshio Furukawa, etc.)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 1st Series, different per episode part
Notes
Initiative where voice actors change every episode

Multiple (e.g., Aya Hirano, Kazuhiko Inoue, etc.)

Voice actor
Multiple (e.g., Aya Hirano, Kazuhiko Inoue, etc.)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 2nd Series, different per episode part
Notes
2nd series also features rotating diverse voice actors

Bukubu Okawa

Voice actor
Bukubu Okawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original work / Supervision

Bukubu Okawa

Creator name
Bukubu Okawa
Role
Original author

Jun Aoki

Creator name
Jun Aoki
Role
Character designer

Kamikaze Douga

Creator name
Kamikaze Douga
Role
Animation studio

Space Neko Company

Creator name
Space Neko Company
Role
Animation studio

Takarajimasha

Creator name
Takarajimasha
Role
Publisher

King Records

Creator name
King Records
Role
Licensee

Related goods

plush toys

Item name
plush toys
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

figures

Item name
figures
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

T-shirts

Item name
T-shirts
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

character goods

Item name
character goods
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular