Popee the Performer Gets First Theatrical Screening in Shibuya
The theatrical event brings the cult 2000 3DCG silent comedy to a big-screen audience for the first time, reviving a niche property that has maintained a dedicated following through its absurdist black humor.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
The legendary CG anime 'POPEE the Performer' will screen in theaters for the first time at Shibuya Cine Quinto from August 11 to September 6, 2026. The event, titled 'Wolf Circus Troupe Shibuya Triumphant Return,' includes a special exhibition and merchandise sales, marking the franchise's return after 26 years.
The 2000 3DCG anime 'POPEE the Performer' will receive its first theatrical screening at Shibuya Cine Quinto in Tokyo, running from August 11 to September 6, 2026. The event, organized by Parco, is titled 'POPEE the Performer: Wolf Circus Troupe Shibuya Triumphant Return' and includes a special exhibition and merchandise sales at the same venue. The screening will feature the main episodes previously broadcast on Kids Station, presented as a silent comedy with no dialogue but filled with surreal black humor. Details on the exhibition and merchandise have not yet been announced.
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- Denfaminicogamer 『POPEE the ぱフォーマー』本編が劇場上映決定！特別展示やグッズ販売なども行なわれる“ヴォルフ・サーカス団 渋谷凱旋公演”