Pupipo! English Sub & Dub

About Pupipo!

Meet Pupipo! (プピポー！), a slice of life and supernatural anime by AIC Plus+ (2013). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: The story centers around Wakaba Himeji, a fifth-grade girl who can see things others cannot. As a result, she is scared by her surroundings, keeps her distance from others, and lives a lonely life.

As things develop, one day, she meet an unexplained soft, pink creature that cries "Pupipo!" — and her life is changed from that day forward.

With slice of life at the core, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. Ryouhei Ameyama (Setsuo Itou) and Po-Chan (Chisato Mori) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who want a calm, character-first watch. The run is 15 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with AIC Plus+, which means the visual identity of Pupipo! follows that studio's craft. Within the slice of life category, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Setsuo Itou as Ryouhei Ameyama, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.