POPS English Sub & Dub

About POPS

Here is what POPS is about, retold in plain terms: a romance anime by MADHOUSE (1993). The premise: Kusuko has a secret crush on the resident class playboy, Mishima. However, with the constant rotation of ever-changing girls on his arm, she keeps a safe distance.

More of the story: Mishima takes her standoffish attitude for coldness and confronts her about it. However, they manage to overcome the misunderstandings and even begin dating. The more she gets to know him, the harder she comes across herself falling, but one day, she overhears him talking to another girl on the phone...

With romance at the core, slow-burn chemistry and believable dialogue are what keep it engaging. Kusuko (Yuuki Nae) and Takeshi Mishima (Issei Miyazaki) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who enjoy relationship-driven stories, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MADHOUSE, so the studio's house style defines how POPS looks and moves on screen. The romance focus matters here: slow-burn chemistry and believable dialogue are what keep it engaging. With a 4.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Yuuki Nae as Kusuko, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1993, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.