Let’s Nupu Nupu

Let's Nupu Nupu / LET'S ぬぷぬぷっ
Let’s Nupu Nupu
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Gag Humor, School
Themes: Gag Humor, School
Studios: Ajia-do, Group TAC
Producers: Kodansha, TBS
Rating: 6.19 / 10
Rank: #9072
Popularity: #7042
Users Listed: 9,672
Users Scored: 2,799
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 08/02/2025
Aired: October 7, 1998 – November 3, 1998 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: 4 Koma Manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 16

Synopsis:

This animated series adapts a popular four-panel comic format into a vibrant, episodic experience. Each episode presents a collection of loosely connected vignettes featuring a diverse cast of characters navigating everyday situations with heightened absurdity. The narrative frequently centers on the interactions between Ms. Shitara, whose persistent advances towards Takagi consistently fail, and the antics of Sushi Cat, a seemingly well-meaning but endearingly inept hero.

The show embraces comedic timing and visual gags, fostering a lighthearted atmosphere built around relatable awkwardness and unexpected humor. While the individual storylines may appear disconnected, they collectively explore themes of social dynamics, youthful exuberance, and the charmingly nonsensical aspects of human interaction. Viewers can anticipate a consistently amusing viewing experience driven by character-driven comedy rather than grand narrative arcs.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Lift Your Legs and Licky Licky (Aired: 10/07/1998)
  • Episode 2: Tongue in Cheek CPR (Aired: 10/08/1998)
  • Episode 3: Close Your Eyes and Pump It (Aired: 10/09/1998)
  • Episode 4: Get Your Grind on in That Thong (Aired: 10/13/1998)
  • Episode 5: Popping Cherries (Aired: 10/14/1998)
  • ... and 11 more episodes

Characters:

  • Shitara, Sagara (Main) - Voice Actors: Tomizawa, Michie
  • Sushi Neko (Main) - Voice Actors: Takano, Urara
  • Takagi, Fumio (Main) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Yuuji
  • Kitamura, Kumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Rica
  • Oomori, Kazumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hitomi
  • Oomori, Ani (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira
  • Takao-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou

Staff:

  • Kawando, Kenjirou (Producer)
  • Kimiya, Shigeru (Episode Director, Script, Storyboard)
  • Kume, Kazunari (Episode Director, Storyboard, Screenplay)
  • Shimura, Jouji (Episode Director)
  • Kyouda, Tomoki (Storyboard)
  • Amamizu, Masaru (Art Director)
  • Endou, Yasuhiro (Animation Director)
  • Hanabusa, Yasutaka (Animation Director)
  • Ikuno, Yuuko (Character Design)
  • Saitou, Akio (Director of Photography)
  • Tsugihashi, Yuki (Key Animation)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Let's Nupu Nupu (manga - Adaptation)