Poputepipikku cranks absurdist comedy to the max with its pop culture references and surreal humor. Featuring two genuine high school girl protagonists—the short, easily angered Popuko and the tall, unshakably calm Pipimi—they hurl genres against the wall without waiting to see what sticks. Parody is woven together with drama, action, crudeness, and the show's overarching goal: to become a real anime.