Pupipo!

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 comes ... around. 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?

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 art ... style 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.

This anime is one of those "Slice of Life" series, which you may suspect to be episodic, but actually delivers a compelling plot that ties all major plot lines together and sucks you in, however short.
The art has a noticeable uniqueness to it. If you have seen "High Score Girl" you will recognize it. This short anime is not CG mind you.
All episodes put together are 1 hour of watching, so with such a modest length, even if you do not like it, you will not have lost much. On the other hand, you might enjoy it and will discover something you may consider a ... little hidden gem. I think it is worth the "risk", and I am certainly glad I checked it out

Anime short, but surprisingly well balanced, the story and the basic characters but they work,The art is good, not too surprising, although I love the design of the protagonist.
even so I feel that a longer format or even be adapted in movie format would have favored much more the dramatic moments of the last arc; certainly one of the few short animes that I enjoy and recommend

Anime corto, pero sorprendentemente bien equilibrado, la historia y los personajes básicos, el arte es bueno tampoco muy sorprendente aunque el diseño de la protagonista me encanta, el anime funciona, aun así creo que un formato más largo ... o incluso una adaptación en formato de película hubiera favorecido mucho más los momentos dramáticos del último arco; Sin duda uno de los pocos animes cortos que disfruto y recomiendo. y definitivamente leere planeo leer su manga

Pupipo! is a surprising find, as I don’t think I’ve found a show this short that has such a robust and fully-realized narrative structure as this one. It only takes about an hour to finish, and yet it has all the qualities which shows three or four times its length can boast of. There’s solid worldbuilding, compelling characterization, and a story which gracefully arcs through every necessary moment and point, culminating in a shocking yet satisfying ending. Having said this, I must explicitly reiterate how great the story is here. A good story is the foundation of any anime, and I believe it had the ... potential to just keep going. Indeed, while its brevity made it a convenient watch, it could easily have gone for much longer, and I wish it did, which is this show’s only serious drawback. It could have played on a monster-of-the-week scenario by encountering different ghosts and having the main trio (yes I’m counting Pupipo) overcome different challenges and grow closer as a result. Then the courting phase of the romance could have had its own whole arc, maybe add Yuuki as another member of the gang for season 2, really letting these relationships simmer and build up to the ending we already got here. Regardless of its length, it manages to excel and meet every expectation perfectly, and I honestly don’t know how they did it. There are huge, multi-season epics with endings that aren’t half as satisfying and poetic as the ending to this little anime from 2013. The art meets all standards of quality, with a fun art direction that really expresses itself in the general character design, as well as the visual language of the spirit world. Though, the static illustrations in the ED look like absolute garbage, and I have no clue why they look so bad. Of course, they’re only on screen for maybe 15 or 20 seconds an episode, so it’s not that much of a problem. The sound was satisfactory, with fun and engaging voice work throughout. The characters rise to the occasion of the world they’re in, and every one of them manages to occupy comedic and dramatic moments in equal measure, my favorites being Azuma and Himeji. Overall, Pupipo! is an anime with shocking depth, construction, and emotional intelligence. I was expecting this to be baseline at best, but instead I was met with a strong, high-quality show that I can enthusiastically recommend.