Pupipo!

Scootboi★ 9

Alright you. You, who hath stumbled upon this anime and feel like getting a grip on what you may or may not be watching in the future. Sit down and read this review. So, normally I don't review anything. I've watched a good amount of anime and maybe reviewed two. One was because it was being hated on for it's genre, and now this, because... I've never seen such a twist in my life. Anyway on to the review. 1: Story - It's interesting. Creepy girl who is detested for just being creepy, but why is she creepy? Because she's being tormented all the time, until Po comesaround. The twist in the last episode is so different than what you'd expect. 2: Art - the art is surprisingly good. It's interesting, not like all other animes you'll see on your journey into the weeb kingdom. I personally liked it. 3: Sound - 10/10. Why? Because the ending theme was interesting and changed over time, and there's this piano OST that comes in at some random times and sometimes as an ending theme that sounds just beautiful and touches my soul. You'll love it too. Probably. I'm not you. 4: Characters - Were pretty basic aside from the main character and po. 5: Enjoyment - It's comedic and fun. A girl has her life turned around by a weird Kirby-like thing. Happy go lucky. And then the end. Where enjoyment goes to pure unadulterated feels. I'd give it a chance. The whole series is under an hour long. Why not give it a shot?

Rukia13★ 10

This was the first AIC Plus+ production that I have watched. I daresay it won't be the last. What impressed me the most about Pupipo! was how balanced each four-minute episode was. Every episode was complete. The action and dialogue always pushed the story forward. The creative team excelled at "showing" not "telling". The pacing was well done, leaving me craving the next episode, while wondering: What exactly is Po-chan? What's Yuuki's problem? Will Himeji-chan and Yuuki-kun ever get a break? Conflict and angst didn't last too long (unlike a certain regalia's whiny phase. Yukine, I'm looking at you). Questions and conflicts were resolved without dragging out. The artstyle is a bit different from some of the mainstream shows. For some reason, it reminded me a little of the first season of Moyashimon, or the first Minami-ke. A little quirky, but extremely charming. The sound quality was excellent, extremely clear. The music supported the dialogue and action without overpowering them. The characters are likable. Even the annoying classmates were bearable. The seiyuu did a wonderful job at conveying Himeji-chan and Yuuki-kun's character through inflection. Their worries and hopes came through loud and clear, as did Azuma-chan's passion for the occult. Then, there's Po-chan. Who knew how expressive one pink monster with a limited vocabulary could be? Pupipo! is a highly enjoyable ride. This was the best show I watched from the Winter 2014 season and it's 10.0 score across the board is well-deserved. If you enjoy shows like Natsume Yuujinchou, or Mushishi, then Pupipo! is right up your alley. Or, if you don't have the patience for long, drawn out stories, this is perfect. At 15 four-minute episodes, it's a great investment of your time.