Pop in Q

I've just watched Pop in Q in a local anime convention with two friends. Let's say we didn't expect that.

Before listing all the reasons why it was really bad, I have to say that the 3D dance+songs scenes were REALLY good. Not at Love Live's level, but were really fun. I watched all the movie just for these.

And one more thing I have to confess about- The funniest part was making fun of the movie. So if you and a few other friends are looking for stupid stuff just to make fun of it- I guess you can try this movie.

First of all, the movie ... is probably for kids. There's no story at all, just one huge cliche.

Take 5 girls who are unhappy with their lives, throw them into a parallel world. They must dance to save the world!

You have the hardworking girl, the anti social one, the cute loli who's all cheerful, an extreme anti social one aaaaaand the main character who's "running away from everything". Throw them together. And each of them get some talking doll.

5 minutes later they're all friends!

But now the bad guys come, what's their motive? Unknown. They're just bad. Probably want to destroy the world. What are they? No idea.

Well girls! Dance and win! They're really good even though they've practiced for one day barely.

And then they discover their special powers- they're even more OP now.

That's about it for the story.

Story: 1/10. Non existent.

Let's talk about the good things now. There were a few dances and songs across the movie which were enjoyable. And Toei Animation did it quite well.

8/10 for art and 6/10 for sound (The sound track IS forgettable).


As for the characters: 5/10. Why? Well the cast was the usual stuff as I said before. Nothing special. As well as no development. Or more like there was development which made no sense.
Think there's a person who hates something and then come and tell him "Believe in yourself!" and then he'll like it and be amazing in it! Well that's what happened to everyone in this movie.


I wouldn't want to tag it as "for adults/for kids" but I would think a child would enjoy it a lot more than teenagers and adults.

Overall score/Enjoyment: 3/10. I do not recommend it. If you are looking for dances and songs just look up Love Live.

Pop in Q is nauseating and cringe-worthy, and here's why you shouldn't watch this hidden movie with a similar mindset along the lines of "Damn. Something unpopular with good quality. Must be good.".

The story is under acceptable terms. Isekai shenanigan, meet up with the homeboys, and dance to save the world. However, the characters and CGI are absolutely garbage. Specifically talking about the dolls/puppets seen within the show.

They are punchable. They are annoying. Their presence alone stimulates my evil desire to kill. Just like how a great story can carry lack of quality or how great quality can carry a mediocre story. This anime's ... specific characters pull the entirety of this shit down like a ghost appearing out of a sinkhole and pulling you in without any warning ( pay no attention to the logic )

Overall one of the biggest potential loss anime movies ever. Really deserves to be better, but the past cannot be changed anymore. I recommend this to nobody unless you don't mind the dolly puppetty kind of stuff. I do. And if you are like me, then ignore this movie. It is by all means not worth it.