PARCO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), through its Visual Business Development Department, is pleased to announce the "first-ever" hybrid event combining theatrical screenings and special exhibitions for the legendary full CG animation 'POPEE the Performer.' The event, titled 'POPEE the Performer: Wolf Circus Troupe Shibuya Homecoming Performance,' will be held at Shibuya Cine Quinto from August 11 (Tue, holiday) to September 6 (Sun), 2026.

The unique world of the show, where knives and bombs fly and its surreal, mind-bending nature is truly unforgettable, will completely take over the big screen, accompanied by addictive music that will stay with you long after you hear it.

Furthermore, the same venue will host special exhibitions and merchandise sales related to the work.

After 26 years, the members of the 'Wolf Circus Troupe,' including the apprentice clown 'Popee,' the assistant 'Kedamono,' and Popee's father 'Papi,' will break free from the confines of television and return to Shibuya for a homecoming performance.

Whether you witnessed it on TV in the past or are encountering it for the first time, please experience the chaotic, unforgettable impact in the theater!

* The theatrical screenings at this event will feature the original animation episodes that were previously broadcast on TV.

Event details will be announced at a later date! Please await further information.

'POPEE the Performer: Wolf Circus Troupe Shibuya Homecoming Performance'

Period

August 11 (Tue, holiday) - September 6 (Sun), 2026

Venue

Shibuya Cine Quinto

CINE QUINTO: Shibuya Mitsui Building 6F-7F, 20-11 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Organizer

PARCO

Planning Cooperation

Zuiyo Inc. / Suncreate Co., Ltd.

Detailed information will be announced later.

<About 'POPEE the Performer'>

A full 3DCG animation that aired on Kids Station in 2000, shocking households with its stimulating humor, uncharacteristic for a children's program.

▼Work Introduction

A slapstick gag comedy filled with surrealism and black humor, featuring the apprentice clown 'Popee' wearing a rabbit mask, and the mysterious masked animal 'Kedamono.'

Original Work, Director, Script, Direction - Ryuji Masuda

Character Design, Art Setting - Wakako Masuda

Editing, Model Production - Shohei Murai

CG Animation - Shohei Murai, Hideyuki Ito

Music - Osamu Tezuka

Supervisor - Kenjiro Yoshida

Production - Hiroyuki Soeda, Shigemi Takahashi, Tomoshige Takahashi

Production - Zuiyo, Kids Station, Nippon Columbia

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