If you were asked, "Which anime character has left the most impression on you out of all the anime characters you've ever watched?" which character would you answer? I myself have watched many anime works and written many commentary articles, but in today's anime world, where many animations are produced every year and many anime characters are created, it can be said that creating characters that are easy for viewers to remember is a very important element in animation production. That's why recent anime characters are created as the crystallization of efforts to somehow express sharp settings and character traits that are easy for viewers to remember, but the duo of Popuko and Pipimi, who appear in this work, are characters who are so sharp that they quickly surpass the efforts of the characters in many anime works. Among these two, who can be said to be one of the most eccentric duos in the anime world, I would like to focus on Pipimi this time.
A eccentric protagonist just like Popuko!
In addition to Pipimi, this work also features a crazy protagonist named Popuko, who is also a very edgy character, but Pipimi, who appears as the other protagonist of this work like Popuko, is also depicted as a very eccentric crazy protagonist. Usually, in a pair of anime characters, if one is edgy, the other is often a quiet character who neutralizes it, but in this work, both characters are crazy protagonists, making it a hellish composition.
Violence included! Compliance ignored!
Like Popuko, Pipimi in this work is not afraid of violence, ignores compliance, and has a crazy personality for an anime character. On top of that, both of them are pretty crazy, so the story is always unstoppable and intense.
Contrary to her cute appearance,,,
At first glance, her default appearance is adorable. Although she is a character that exudes a somewhat childish atmosphere, she is portrayed as a very radical character despite her cute appearance. This gap between her appearance and personality is one of the factors that makes Pipimi more attractive in this work, isn't it?
Power type & Power type
The relationship between Popuko and Pipimi in this work can be said to be a power type & power type. The two protagonists in this work have succeeded in further pushing their intense self-assertion to the forefront because of the overlap in their characters that is hard to imagine as a normal pair of main characters.
It's not just their madness that makes them attractive!
The protagonist of this work, Pipimi, is well known for being edgy in every way. Pipimi's charm is not just in her edgy setting. In fact, there are many other ingenious points in addition to Pipimi's setting, and it is these ingenious points that make her crazy setting even more appealing. From here, I would like to introduce the ingenious points in the expression of meaning in this work that make Pipimi's individuality stand out even more.
The voice actor changes every time
One of the ingenious features is that the voice actor for Pipimi changes between the first and second halves of the anime. Usually, one voice actor plays the character throughout the series, but in this work, there is no specific voice actor exclusively assigned to Pipimi. Therefore, the policy is that even one character like Pipimi will be played by a huge number of voice actors.
Many famous voice actors are in charge
Because of this, many famous voice actors are in charge of Pipimi. All of the voice actors are famous voice actors that you have heard at least once. Be sure to check out the list of voice actors who have played Pipimi, which will be introduced later.
The voice changes even in reruns!
Even though this is a rebroadcast of the series, the style of changing voice actors remains the same. The voice actor who played Pipimi in season 1 has been replaced by completely new voice actors, making this a rebroadcast that will be even more entertaining and entertaining. If you are a fan who already enjoyed this series in season 1, be sure to check out the rebroadcast of the anime.
Popular among voice actor fans!
Not only is Pipimi loved for her character, but she is also popular among voice actor fans because you can hear the voices of many voice actors. The most attractive combination of the character's appeal and the appeal of the voice actor who plays the character is the strength of Pipimi, the main character of this work.
Let's look at Pipimi not as Pipimi, but as a moving voice actor picture book!
In this way, Pipimi, the main character of this work, is not just an anime character, but also has the appeal of being a "moving voice actor encyclopedia" that allows you to compare the voices of many anime voice actors through the character of Pipimi.
Because the content is the same, it's easy to see the individuality of the voice actors
This work has a unique structure in which the first and second halves depict exactly the same content, but because the content is the same in the first and second halves, you can enjoy the differences in the acting and voice quality of the voice actress who plays Pipimi. If you think of this as a way to understand the voice actress's personality more deeply, you will see that the difference in this work, in which the first and second halves are exactly the same, is very meaningful.
Find your favorite voice actor!
In this way, Pipimi, the main character of this work, is a character that can be enjoyed not only by fans who like voice actors, but also by viewers who started watching with the aim of enjoying anime, and can be an opportunity to notice the charm of voice actors. Even if you are a fan who is not interested in voice actors, please pay attention to the voice actors who play Pipimi and Popuko when watching this work.
The benefits of having a crazy character
When you realize that Pipimi's charm is also the charm of her voice actress, it makes sense why she has such a crazy personality. Because her character is so crazy, viewers are unable to empathize too much with her. Because we cannot empathize too much, we can look at the character Pipimi from a bird's-eye view, and we can enjoy this work by paying attention to the voice actress who plays her.
A thoroughly calculated character
Thus, at first glance, she seems like a silly character, but what is her true appeal? If you focus on this point and think about it, you may be able to solve the mystery of why she has become so out there. Although she may seem crazy, she is actually a thoroughly calculated character.
Why the anime version of Pipimi is more interesting than the manga version
Therefore, although this is just my opinion, I think that the anime version of Pipimi is overwhelmingly more interesting than the manga version! This is because the combination of the original personality of Pipimi and the acting skills of the anime voice actor makes her a unique and very attractive character.
Introducing Pipimi's voice actor!
Here, I would like to introduce some of the famous actors who have played Pipimi, which is one of her charms. There are a huge number of voice actors who have played Pipimi, so this will only be a partial introduction, but I have picked out some of the most popular voice actors.
Ayana Taketatsu
She is the voice actress who voiced Pipimi in the first half of episode 2. She is popular not only for her work as a voice actress but also for her cute looks. She has a track record of playing many popular heroines, such as Nakano Azusa from "K-On!", Kosaka Kirino from "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute", Nakano Nino from "The Quintessential Quintuplets", and Kiritani Suguha from "Sword Art Online", and is one of the most popular female voice actors out there.
Norio Wakamoto
He is the voice actor who voiced Pipimi in the second half of episode 3. He is a voice actor who plays some of the most quirky characters in anime, such as Anako from "Sazae-san" and Cell from "Dragon Ball". The characters he plays are loved by many generations, and I'm sure everyone has tried to imitate Anako and Cell at least once. He is a voice actor who is easy to recognize when watching anime, so be sure to look for Wakamoto when watching this work.
Sugita Tomokazu
He is the voice actor who voiced Pipimi in the second half of episode 5. In the past, he was the voice of Sakata Gintoki in "Gintama" and Kyon in "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya". He is a very multi-faceted voice actor who has started his own voice actor agency and not only talks about the voice acting world on his YouTube channel, but also distributes many retro game-related videos. He is said to be a very interesting voice actor who is popular with both men and women.
Kaji Yuki
He is the voice actor who voiced Pipimi in the second half of episode 6. He has previously played Eren Yeager in "Attack on Titan" and Meliodas in "The Seven Deadly Sins". In fact, he is married to Taketatsu, who also voices Pipimi in this work, and is known in the anime voice acting world as a voice actor couple.
Let's also pay attention to the voice actors of the second season of the anime!
As you can see, Pipimi's voice is played by many famous voice actors. I think that the second season of the anime, announced this year, will continue to be played by famous voice actors, so please pay attention to the voice actors.
Summary
What did you think? This time, I introduced Pipimi, the main character of this work "Pop Team Epic". She is a very strong character, so some readers may like her or dislike her, but she is a unique character that allows you to enjoy the charm of the voice actor at the same time, so if you are interested in her, please check her out.
