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The Best Episodes of Pop Team Epic Season 1

Every episode of Pop Team Epic Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pop Team Epic Season 1!

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Crude, rude, and a little…cute? Get ready for the larger-than-life attitude of Popuko and Pipimi, the small and tall stars of Pop Team Epic! Based off the bizarre four-panel webcomic by Bukubu Okawa comes a

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 1 - Encounter
    6.5/10(65 votes)

    #1 - Encounter

    S1:E1

    An anime series about a girl who is secretly an idol is quickly thrown out the window in favor of the crazy, disjointed antics of Popuko and Pipimi. Among other skits, Popuko experiences death and rebirth as she experiences many first encounters with Pipimi, and the two girls go to France in an attempt to use gestures to communicate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 2 - Vanver: A Game in Another Dimension
    6.3/10(49 votes)

    #2 - Vanver: A Game in Another Dimension

    S1:E2

    Popiko and Pipimi are inadvertently summoned to an unfinished fantasy anime and makes the heroes do impressions, much to the voice actors' consternation. Other skits include a stop-motion musical performance by felt dolls of Popuko and Pipimi, Popuko drawing a deluge of fortune slips, and Popuko being confronted with the harsh reality of time's passage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 3 - The Documentary
    6.0/10(39 votes)

    #3 - The Documentary

    S1:E3

    A documentary profiles how music producer PipiP decided to find the perfect bandmates for pop idol Pop-chin by cloning her. Other skits include Popuko dozing off while leaving for school and severely oversleeping, Popuko becoming obsessed with baguettes while in France (continuing from the "gestures" sketch in episode 1), and Pipimi attempting to hire Popuko as an assassin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 4 - SWGP 2018
    6.1/10(34 votes)

    #4 - SWGP 2018

    S1:E4

    Popuko takes part in the Skeleton World Grand Prix, facing many tough opponents. Other skits include a parody of Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove", Popuko being forced to evict an extraterrestrial being from her house, and Popuko and Pipimi encountering a boss while exploring a dungeon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 5 - Donca☆Sis
    6.4/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Donca☆Sis

    S1:E5

    Iyo Sakuragi and Hojo become step-siblings after their parents, portrayed by Popuko and Pipimi, get married. Other skits include a cooking show hosted by Popuko and Pipimi, Pipimi literally growing with affection for Popuko, and Popuko doing a poor impression of Mickey Mouse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 6 - The 30th Cyber War
    6.2/10(33 votes)

    #6 - The 30th Cyber War

    S1:E6

    Guided by the spirit of Pipimi, Popuko fights against the Elite Four in a shogi tournament. Other skits include Pipimi's fantasies about attractive male characters distracting her from Popuko's venting, Popuko demonstrating an increasingly bizarre variety of regional activities, and Popuko and Pipimi discussing modern slang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 7 - Hellshake Yano
    6.9/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Hellshake Yano

    S1:E7

    Musician Hellshake Yano is tasked with holding a concert by himself until his band members arrive. Other skits include dealing with haters, Popuko turning into a baby, and Pipimi going fishing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 8 - The Dragon of Iidabashi Pipi's Revenge
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #8 - The Dragon of Iidabashi Pipi's Revenge

    S1:E8

    Yakuza member Pipi decides to take vengeance against her gang when they stray down the wrong path of committing YouTuber crimes. Other skits include Popuko trying to treat an injury, bacon eating some bacon, and the ending theme singers complaining that they're not in the actual anime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 9 - Dancing with a Miracle
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Dancing with a Miracle

    S1:E9

    Popuko and Pipimi encounter a young runaway boy while visiting New York City. Other skits include Popuko ordering latte art, Pipimi attempting standup comedy, and the girls trying French cuisine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 10 - Ginza Hostess Detective
    6.1/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Ginza Hostess Detective

    S1:E10

    While staying at a hot spring inn, hostesses Popuko and Pipimi investigate a murder that has taken place. Other skits include the girls playing soccer, Pipimi cooking some premium meat, and Popuko dealing with incompetent waiters.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 11 - Cursed Mansion
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Cursed Mansion

    S1:E11

    A group of college students find the mansion they are staying in to be haunted by Popuko and Pipimi. Other skits include Popuko starting a dance craze, Pipimi becoming giant, and Popuko going up against a shark.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pop Team Epic Season 1 Episode 12 - The Age of Pop Team Epic
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    #12 - The Age of Pop Team Epic

    S1:E12

    Popuko and Pipimi have a final showdown against the evil organization trying to stop their anime, King Records. Other skits include a scene parodying magical girl anime tropes in which a girl brings a talking pet to school with her and Popuko trying to find her glasses. After the credits, there is a teaser trailer for a second season of Hoshiiro Girldrop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Encounter" is the best rated episode of "Pop Team Epic" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Vanver: A Game in Another Dimension".