POPS English Sub & Dub

About POPS

POPS arrives as a romance anime by MADHOUSE (1993), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Kusuko has a hidden crush on the resident class playboy, Mishima. However, with the constant rotation of ever-changing girls on his arm, she keeps a safe distance.

Beyond that: 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 finds 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. Voice work is led by Yuuki Nae as Kusuko and Issei Miyazaki as Takeshi Mishima. It will appeal most to viewers who enjoy relationship-driven stories. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MADHOUSE, so the studio's house style defines how POPS looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on romance, 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. It aired in 1993, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.