Popee the Performer ( ポピーザぱフォーマー) is a series of 3DCG shorts produced for Kids Station, one of the all-anime satellite stations in Japan. The show was produced by husband-wife team Ryuji Masuda (writer, director) and Wakako Masuda (art director, art design and character designer). The music was composed by Osamu Tezuka, ...
Her cute artwork isn't as well-captured in the 3D CG animation, but perhaps one day, fans will get to see a Popee the Performer anime that captures the charm of Wakako's art style. Interestingly, this children's series was published in a seinen mixed-media magazine, Kodansha's Magazine Z.
Unlike many other shows, Popee started as a 3D CG animated series in January 2000. The series is the brainchild of Ryuji Masuda and his wife, Wakako Masuda.
Meet Popee and Kedamono, two very abnormal circus performers that live a very eventful life. Whether they're performing dangerous stunts, dodging alien abductions or being taken over by a body-possessing frog, there's never a dull moment at the circus.
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Despite Popee's shocking and violent content, this show was originally intended for kids. Ryuji has stated that he had no idea the series was meant for children when he created it and figured the TV station would have kept it from airing if they believed it was unsuitable for young audiences.
39Popee the Performer / Number of episodes
three seasonsPopee the Performer is an early 2000's CG kids' show, produced by ZUIYO Co, LTD. for the children's network Kids Station in Japan. Spanning three seasons, each episodes is roughly 5 minutes in length, with it's original run lasting from January of 2000 to December of 2001.
seventeen-year-oldPopee (ポピー Popī) is the titular main protagonist of the 2001 anime series Popee the Performer and its manga spin-off Popee's Cartoon. He is a seventeen-year-old apprentice clown at Wolf Circus and the only son of the senior clown, Papi.
2001Popee the Performer / Final episode dateJurassic World: Dominion Dominates Fandom Wikis - The Loop Popee the Performer is an animated comedy show made by Ryuji Masuda, beginning in 2000 and ending in 2003.
Popee the Performer is a 2001 children's anime and directorial debut of Ryuji Masuda, who would later go on to create Mr.
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about 25As stated by Ryuji Masuda, Kedamono's age is "about 25" in human years. Kedamono is the only one who knows Marifa's "true nature". Kedamono's birthday is October 10th.
The camera zooms out with Kedamono still on the ground, and the rest of the Zirkus fading out until only Popee is left. Finally, Popee drops to his knees on the ground next to Kedamono. And the episode ends.
Kedamono is a purple-furred, anthropomorphic wolf that wears orange boxers with a yellow star pattern on top and an ever-changing Noh mask that matches his current expression (as in, whenever his real expression changes, the mask falls off to reveal another one that reflects that.)
In the first Popeye Special from Ocean Comics, Popeye's mother Roxy is shown as being married to Poopdeck Pappy, who leaves her for being an irresponsible mother and wife. However, these newer comic specials present their own version and on some occasions, such as this one, contradict the earlier accounts.
Popee the Performer ( ポピーザぱフォーマー) is a series of 3DCG shorts produced for Kids Station, one of the all-anime satellite stations in Japan. The show was produced by husband-wife team Ryuji Masuda (writer, director) and Wakako Masuda (art director, art design and character design).
The show follows Popee, an apprentice clown, and his assistant, Kedamono, attempting various Circus acts and going about their daily lives as performers. Things have a way of going wrong, however—whether it's a blinding rage, burning jealousy, or even something as simple as hunger.
Popee the Performer deals with a circus that operates in the middle of the desert.
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This is just scratching the surface of the insanity to come. Popee the Performer is a 2001 children's anime and directorial debut of Ryuji Masuda, who would later go on to create Mr. Stain on Junk Alley and Funny Pets.
Stain on Junk Alley and Funny Pets. Set in a circus in the middle of the desert, the show's 39 episodes (and a special) chronicle the antics of a small cast of characters consisting of:
Stuff Blowing Up: There's at least one explosion per episode. Suck Out the Poison: In episode 17, Papi sucks the poison out of Kedamono after he's stung by a scorpion. He (forcefully) does the same to Popee, before becoming overwhelmed with the poison himself and dying.
In one episode, Papi is seen inside the sun, suiting his attire. He then commands the moon to destroy the Earth. A Birthday, Not a Break: On Kedamono's birthday, his cake is eaten by Frog, who then takes over Popee's body and tries to kill him. And when he does manage to get his cake back, it's ruined by a cockroach.
Indecipherable Lyrics: The show's title song, "Popee the Clown", is made up entirely of gibberish with the exceptions of the phrases "Popee the clown" and "Kedamono". A "translated" version was made to accompany it, though it still includes some gibberish.
Kedamono never hits the person being thrown at, but Popee always does. Masochist's Meal: In one episode, Popee swallows a sword. Later he eats Kedamono and then eats the sword again to try and kill him. Mirror Universe: Popee accidentally enters one through a mirror, where he and Kedamono have switched roles.
Popee, a clown... person... thingamabob dressed in striped pajamas with bunny ears and a cat's tail. Popee is unhinged, self-absorbed, and desperately wants to be the star of the circus. He's always eager to show Kedamono up, or abuse him for showing him up.
Watching Kedamono attempt to walk is like seeing a foal taking its first steps. If the foal were brain-damaged. And each of its limbs was a different length and made of soggy clay. Despite its failings, the rubbish motion actually adds to the show’s deranged vibe.
There’s only one way to describe the overall quality of Popee the Performer: it’s so horrifically bad, it’s good. With terrible animation, ear-burning musical themes, a nightmarish cast, and nothing more than a series of increasingly deranged antics not even attempting to masquerade as plot, the series sets out to assault as many of your senses as possible. And it succeeds. If you let yourself get swept up in the insanity of this carnival of terrors, then you’ll easily find some enjoyment in it; or better yet, share the pain, watch it with a friend and get ten times the laughs as you work your way through this unique “experience” together.
Popee the Performer is an irreverent slapstick series that follows the daily life of Popee the clown as he perfects his various performance tricks for Wolf Zirkus. Popee is accompanied by his loyal wolf assistant, Kedamono (a word that literally means "beast" in Japanese), and the two do pull off some amazing feats.
Part of the issue is the fact that this 84-page manga is quite expensive. Most listings for the Popee the Performer manga are 7000 yen and up, or about $65 USD. It can also be tricky to import the anthology if you're living outside Japan. This is proof of Popee's popularity and cult status among fans, as it's a series not many know about but those fanatic about it are willing to go through a lot to get their hands on official merchandise.
After Popee, Ryuji and Wakako went on to create other series, including Ga-Ra-Ku-Ta: Mr. Stain on Junk Alley and Funny Pets. Wakako also started a parody manga called Chinchikurin that incorporates all the characters from their series, including those from Popee.
3 Popee Has Only Three Fingers & Toes In The Manga. Although Wakako could have easily included a full set of fingers and toes for Popee in the manga, she chose to stay true to the original animation's roots. The budget for Popee was notoriously low, at 100,000 yen a month.
Ryuji and Wakako have stated that Kedamono is self-conscious about being an animal, which is why he wears a mask to obscure his face and walks on two legs instead of four.
In the Popee series, none of the main characters speak and instead communicate through facial expressions, sound effects, and exaggerated movements. Wakako faithfully adapted this into the manga and avoided spoken dialogue for the main characters.
In the Popee series, none of the main characters speak and instead communicate through facial expressions, sound effects, and exaggerated movements. Wakako faithfully adapted this into the manga and avoided spoken dialogue for the main characters. Instead, she adapted the same wacky communication style from the animated series.
A sun, a moon, and a girl; what sounds like a bizarre astronomy experiment is actually a group of friends in a lush and colorful fantasy world! With pesky rodents in the garden and fun times to be had, there’s never a dull moment for the Funny Pets and their master.
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