Unconventional Gag Anime 'Pop Team Epic' to be Streamed for Free on May 3! Enjoy the 'Chaos' Marathon on ABEMA this Golden Week

ABEMA, the 'New Future of TV,' has announced a free marathon broadcast of the TV anime 'Pop Team Epic' starting at 7:30 PM on Sunday, May 3, 2026. This event is a highlight of the 'Anime 300+ Free Release Festival' special Golden Week project. 'Pop Team Epic' is based on the four-panel comic by Bkub Okawa, serialized in 'Manga Life WIN' (Takeshobo). It has gained massive popularity as a unique work that breaks traditional anime norms with its surreal and unpredictable developments, parody-filled production, and the use of different voice actors for each episode. Its strong gag elements and boundary-pushing direction have left a lasting impact on fans. In this newly announced marathon project, all 12 episodes of 'Pop Team Epic' Season 1 will be delivered in one go starting at 7:30 PM on May 3. Furthermore, all episodes will remain free to watch for one week following the broadcast. Experience the 'chaos' of the unpredictable world of 'Pop Team Epic' on ABEMA during the Golden Week holidays. ■ Golden Week Special: 'Pop Team Epic' Free Marathon Overview (C) Bkub Okawa / Takeshobo, King Records - Season 1 (All 12 episodes) Broadcast Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 7:30 PM - Channel: Daily Life/Youth Anime Channel URL: https://abema.tv/channels/dailylife-anime/slots/A8XAN7vxQ3wRwu *Available for free for one week after the broadcast. ■ About ABEMA ABEMA is a video streaming service that celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Aiming to innovate television as the 'New Future of TV,' it has been developed as an internet-based TV service that can be enjoyed for free without registration. It broadcasts approximately 25 channels 24/7, including dedicated news channels, original dramas, reality dating shows, variety shows, anime, and sports. Boasting the highest number of original episodes for a domestic video service in Japan (as of March 2026), ABEMA offers a rich lineup including new movie releases, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as sports live-streaming. It provides a versatile viewing experience across smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, allowing users to enjoy content anytime, anywhere. In addition, 'ABEMA Premium' is available for 1,180 yen per month (tax included) for exclusive features, while 'Ad-supported ABEMA Premium' is available for 680 yen per month (tax included). To commemorate the 10th anniversary, ABEMA will roll out various campaigns throughout the year, including special programs and the 'ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Thanksgiving Festival.' ABEMA 10th Anniversary Site: https://contents-abema.com/10th/