Piroppo English Sub & Dub

About Piroppo

Here is what Piroppo (ピロッポ) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy anime by Studio 4°C (2001). The premise: Piroppo is a short series commisioned by Sony for the promotion of their robot dog Aibo. Apparently 54 slots of about 20 seconds each were made, but the dvd release totals 23 named episodes.

More of the story: Created by ISHII Katsuhito, director of Trava Fist Planet and several of the Grasshoppa live action projects, this is a highly original project despite the limited budget.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Tomoko Kawase voices Pikki, one of the main characters driving the story. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 23 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Studio 4°C is the studio behind Piroppo, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 4.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Tomoko Kawase as Pikki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2001, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.