okusawamiikun’s 30 Day Challenge!

Day 1: Favourite band

Please don’t ask me why I decided to do this now when uni just started but nonetheless I’m here to once again yell about PoPiPa. Idk what else I have to say really but my love for them has grown to the point that Roselia fell to second after maintaining equal first from the very beginning (I’m sorry hh I still live for them). PoPiPa’s interactions never fail to make me smile (unless it’s Double Rainbow in which case I consider filing a lawsuit for my heart every time I revisit it, which is . . . a lot shh). Weirdly I didn’t come to love them through the anime but was immediately drawn to them in the game. I know a lot of people find them bland in the game so uh, what did I see in them exactly? Honestly idk but they just have this simple charm that works, even if they seem kinda trope-y at first glance, bc of their easy chemistry with one another. Reading their stories is really like diving into their world and witnessing a tiny snapshot of their lives that leaves me all warm and fuzzy and wishing I had a group of friends like them. PoPiPa isn’t supposed to be about drama and heavy plots (but when the angst hits, oh boy it hurts bc it’s normal girls living normal lives and experiencing the pitfalls that come with that, which are easy to relate to). PoPiPa is about the small things in life you might miss if you blink, celebrating the moments of joy and supporting those you love through the hiccups and challenges. PoPiPa is about how high you can soar, together, all while being nothing but ordinary.

Also can I just say their lives are so much fun to watch? I especially love how the seiyuu are sometimes in character and act like themselves the rest of the time. Their energy is infectious and really shines through when they’re not restrained by their roles, but also seeing the characters come to life on stage adds milleniums to my lifespan so. The 4th live hit that sweet spot between the two imo.

Alright I may talk too much about Arisa on future days and I will try not to but no guarantees