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{{Short description|Japanese adult visual novel}}
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{{Nihongo|'''''Popotan'''''|ぽぽたん|lead=yes}} is a Japanese [[eroge|adult]] [[visual novel]] developed by Petit Ferret with [[character creation|character design]]s by [[Akio Watanabe]] under the alias Poyoyon Rock. It was originally released as a [[Personal computer game|PC game]] for [[CD-ROM]] on December 13, 2002, and subsequently re-released on [[DVD-ROM]] and for the [[PlayStation 2]] with certain scenes removed. The title ''Popotan'' is a nonsensical word meant to reflect the prominence of dandelions, spelled {{Nihongo|''tanpopo''|たんぽぽ}} in [[Japanese language|Japanese]];<ref group=n>In the Japanese language, nouns do not have a separate form in the plural.</ref><ref name="Early Vol1 Popotan Review">{{cite web|last=Beveridge|first=Chris|title=''Popotan'' Vol. #1 (of 3)|publisher=Mania: Beyond Entertainment|date=2004-11-16|url=http://www.mania.com/popotan-vol-1_article_76424.html|access-date=2008-09-12|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090328104605/http://www.mania.com/popotan-vol-1_article_76424.html|archive-date=2009-03-28}}</ref><ref name="Popotan Collection Review">{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Mark|title=''Popotan'' Complete Collection (of 1)|publisher=Mania: Beyond Entertainment|date=2007-08-14|url=http://www.mania.com/popotan-complete-collection_article_79241.html|access-date=2008-09-12|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220075737/http://www.mania.com/popotan-complete-collection_article_79241.html|archive-date=2009-02-20}}</ref><ref name="Carlo Santos">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/popotan/dvd-2|title=Popotan - DVD 2: Engima|last=Santos|first=Carlo|work=Review|publisher=Anime News Network|date=2005-04-27|access-date=2009-03-20}}</ref> Petit Ferret also produced a [[fan disc]] shortly before the DVD-ROM re-release. ''Popotan'' has been adapted to other media, including a [[novel]] series (''Popotan~ Himitsu no Jumon~ Kōhen'') by Sassami Yachiruda; a [[manga]] series by Yūjiro Izumi; a twelve episode [[anime]] television series directed by [[Shinichiro Kimura]], animated by [[Shaft (company)|Shaft]], and licensed in North America by [[Geneon Entertainment|Geneon USA]] and later, [[Sentai Filmworks]]; a [[radio drama]] (''Poporaji''); and several art and reference books.
[[Gameplay]] in ''Popotan'' follows a semi-predetermined plot; major events remain the same, but personal storylines can diverge from the player's choices. The game focuses on protagonist Chris, a drifter who meets three girls, the youngest of whom is 11 years old, and their maid in a mansion near the ruins of Tokyo in the distant future
==Gameplay==
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===Release information===
Petit Ferret released a trial version of ''Popotan'' for download on November 25, 2002<ref name="Petit Ferret"/><ref name="Petit Ferret 2005"/> and released the full PC version on one CD-ROM the following December 13.<ref name="Popotan">{{cite web|url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=16444|script-title=ja:ぽぽたん|trans-title=Popotan|access-date=2008-10-20|publisher=Getchu|language=ja}}</ref> To increase pre-order sales, Ferret packaged the initial CD-ROM release of ''Popotan'' with a special [[maxi single]] CD of Under17's theme songs.<ref name="Moimi"/> The firm then released a [[fan disc]] on July 11, 2003, titled {{Nihongo3|Popotan Fan Disc: Let's P-L-A-Y Together|ぽぽたんファンディスク いっしょにA・SO・BO|'''Popotan Fan Disc: Issho ni A-SO-BO'''}}.<ref name="A-So-Bo">{{cite web|url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=26749|title=ぽぽたんファンディスク いっしょにA・SO・BO|trans-title=Popotan Fan Disc: Let's P-L-A-Y Together|publisher=Getchu|access-date=2008-11-02|language=ja}}</ref> The disc includes several character-based mini-games (including the original's "Magical Girl Mii" mini-game), new storyline content and routes based around Mii and Nono, a separate music CD containing [[background music]] from the original game, themed [[computer wallpaper]], and desktop accessories.<ref>{{cite video game|title=ぽぽたんファンディスク いっしょにA・SO・BO|developer=Petit Ferret|date=2003-07-03|language=ja|isolang=ja|platform=CD-ROM}}</ref> Some of the items must be unlocked. The fan disc preceded a re-release of the main game as ''Popotan Po!'' on August 1, 2003, as a DVD-ROM with game enhancements; it would be Petit Ferret's last official release.<ref name="Popotan DVD-ROM"/><ref name="Petit Ferret 2005"/><ref name="Petit Ferret Titles">{{cite web|url=http://www.petitferret.co.jp/docs/products/index.htm|title=Products|publisher=Petit Ferret|access-date=2008-11-16|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722094702/http://www.petitferret.co.jp/docs/products/index.htm|archive-date=2011-07-22}}</ref> WellMADE produced a PS2 port named ''Oshiete! Popotan'', released March 11, 2004.<ref name="IGN news">{{cite web|author=IGN Staff|url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/498/498987p1.html|title=PS2 releases|publisher=IGN|work=Playstation 2 News|date=2004-03-15|access-date=2008-12-15}}</ref> Scenes in the port were changed or removed to comply with Sony's ban on sexual content, but the release still warranted [[Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO]] 18 rating. Later, after the CERO revised its rating system, it was given a CERO D rating.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nc20110706ba.html | title=Video games now have the same U.S. protection as books and films | publisher=[[The Japan Times]] | access-date=2011-09-20 | author=Ashcraft, Brian }}<br>{{cite web | url=http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/slpm65535.html | title=おしえて! ぽぽたん | publisher=[[Sony]] | access-date=2011-09-20 | trans-title=Oshiete! Popotan | archive-date=2012-10-19 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019042101/http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/slpm65535.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> WellMADE tried to compensate for their absence with graphics and gameplay improvements. WellMADE enticed buyers of the port with a bonus [[theme (arts)|themed]] [[telephone card|calling card]],<ref name="Oshiete">{{cite web|url=http://www.gwn.com/games/gameinfo.php/id/38376/platform/playstation2/title/Oshiete_Popotan.html|title=Oshiete! Popotan|publisher=Filefactory Games|access-date=2008-11-02|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720023824/http://www.gwn.com/games/gameinfo.php/id/38376/platform/playstation2/title/Oshiete_Popotan.html|archive-date=2011-07-20}}</ref><ref name="Oshiete!">{{cite web|url=http://dol.dengeki.com/data/news/2004/01/15/56ddda8bcac69b08c865c2650f444a2a.html|script-title=ja:セガダイレクト、 『おしえて!ぽぽたん』に限定オリジナルテレカを付けて販売|trans-title=Sega Direct, ''Oshiete! Popotan'' Limited Edition Calling Cards with Initial Sales|work=News|publisher=Dengeki Online|access-date=2008-11-14|language=ja}}</ref> reversible poster, and music CD.<ref name="new content"/><ref name="PS2 Supervisor"/><ref name="Famitsu poster">{{cite web|url=http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1144920_1124.html|title=『おしえて!ぽぽたん』予約特典情報が明らかに!|trans-title=''Oshiete! Popotan'' Reservation Information|access-date=2008-12-04}}</ref> WellMADE also released two free spinoff games in December 2003 and March 2004, collectively named {{nihongo|''Unagi Fuku Warai''|うなぎ福笑い}} and featuring Unagi as the [[hero]]ine.<ref name="Unagi Minigame 1">{{cite web|url=http://gamez.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0312/26/news30.html|title=Unagi Fuku Warai|publisher=ITMedia|date=2003-12-26|access-date=2008-11-29|language=ja}}</ref> WellMADE designed the games to be humorous and fun; the second allows Unagi to transform into her humanoid form after a certain point in the story.<ref name="Unagi Minigame 2">{{cite web|url=http://gamez.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0403/12/news01.html|title=Unagi Fuku Warai|publisher=ITMedia|date=2004-03-12|access-date=2008-11-29|language=ja}}</ref>
The initial limited edition release of ''Popotan'' on CD-ROM suffered critical [[computer bug|errors]], such as [[computer graphics|graphic]] display issues, [[save game|saving and loading]] issues, the inability to complete some routes and Mii's mini-game not starting. Petit Ferret issued a patch on January 10, 2003. Later versions of the game were released bug-free.<ref name="Petit Ferret FAQ Popotan">{{cite web|url=http://www.petitferret.co.jp/docs/faq/popotan/index.htm|title=『ぽぽたん』FAQ|trans-title=''Popotan'' FAQ|publisher=Petit Ferret|access-date=2008-12-09|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722094744/http://www.petitferret.co.jp/docs/faq/popotan/index.htm|archive-date=2011-07-22}}</ref>
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===Anime series===
{{See also|List of Popotan episodes}}
An [[anime]] television series adaptation of ''Popotan'' was animated by [[Shaft (company)|Shaft]]
The narrative is episodic and usually focuses on one character at a time. Each of the first four episodes focuses on one of the four main characters, depicting social interaction and growth.<ref name="Popotan Collection Review"/><ref name="Bailey Box"/><ref name="Don Houston 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/13911/popotan-vanishing-house/|title=Popotan - Vanishing House|last=Houston|first=Don|work=Reviews|publisher=DVDtalk|date=2005-01-05|access-date=2009-03-01}}</ref> The anime's use of [[time travel]] allows focus on the older versions or children of previously-featured characters, and contrasts their experiences with the protagonists' agelessness.<ref name="Popotan Collection Review"/> Reviewers have experienced difficulty categorizing the ''Popotan'' anime, though it does feature an overall comedic tone. The characters are very lighthearted and eager to help new acquaintances.<ref name="Don Houston 1"/> Nudity appears in many episodes,<ref name="Popotan Collection Review"/><ref name="Don Houston 1"/> though no sexually explicit scenes occur.<ref name="Bailey Box"/> Geneon rated the series for ages 16+; Section23 Films gave its re-release a [[TV Parental Guidelines#TV-MA|TV-MA]] rating.<ref name=Section23/><ref name="DVD box cover">{{cite AV media notes|title=Popotan: Complete Collection|orig-year=2003|others=Shinichiro Kimura|type=bottom box cover|publisher=[[Geneon]]|location=Long Beach, California|year=2004}}</ref>
Shaft released a teaser DVD entitled {{nihongo|''The Secret of the 3 Sisters''|ぽぽたん 送開始記念版 もうガマンできない、3姉妹のひ・み・つ|Popotan Hōsō Kaishi Kinen ban
====Setting and plot====
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===Music===
{{Main|List of Popotan soundtracks}}
The visual novel features three themes by Under17—the opening theme ''{{nihongo|'Say It! Popotan|いっちゃえ!ぽぽたん|Icchae! Popotan}}'', the theme song for Mii's "Magical Girl Mii" cosplay (''{{nihongo|Mii-tan no
The anime opens with ''{{nihongo|Popotan Hatake de Tsukamaete|ぽぽたん畑でつかまえて}}'' by Under17, and the closes with ''S–U–K–I'' by Funta. Petit Ferret released two full-length albums and one [[extended play]] based on the anime in late 2003. The EP, ''{{nihongo|Popotan e.p.|ぽぽたん e.p.}}'', debuted on August 6, 2003, and featured full versions of the anime's opening and ending themes as well as ''Gem Stone'', an [[image song]] collaboration between Under17 and Funta.<ref name="Popotan ep">{{cite web |url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=27431|title=ぽぽたん e.p./UNDER17、Funta、UNDER17+Funta|trans-title=Popotan e.p. /UNDER17、Funta、UNDER17+Funta|publisher=Getchu|access-date=2008-11-14 |language=ja}}</ref> The first album, ''It's A PoPoTime!'', contains original character songs by the Japanese voice actresses and was released November 6, 2003.<ref name="PoPo Time">{{cite web|url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=32529 |title=TVアニメ ぽぽたん ヴォーカルミニアルバム『It's A PoPoTime!』|trans-title=TV Anime ''Popotan'' Vocal Mini-Album ''It's a PoPoTime!''|publisher=Getchu |access-date=2008-11-14|language=ja}}</ref> The second album, ''Popo Music'', comprised the anime's original [[soundtrack]] by Ozamu Tezuka and was released on the 27th.<ref name="Popo Music">{{cite web|url=http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=34554|title=TVアニメ ぽぽたん オリジナルサウンドトラック "POPO MUSIC"|trans-title=Original TV Anime CD Soundtrack ''Popo Music''|publisher=Getchu|access-date=2008-11-14|language=ja}}</ref><ref group=n name=Tezuka/>
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Sasami Uachiruda and SPIRITE wrote and illustrated two novels, entitled {{nihongo|''Popotan~ Himitsu no Jumon~ Kōhen''|ぽぽたん ~ひみつのじゅもん~ 後編}} and published by Softgarage on June 20 and August 22, 2002. These novels follow the plot of the series, involving all notable characters and combining their personal storylines.<ref name=Novel1>{{cite book|script-title=ja:ぽぽたん ~ひみつのじゅもん~ 後編|last=Yachiruda|first=Sasami|date=2002-06-20|publisher=Softgarage|location=Japan|isbn=4-921068-97-6|volume=1|language=ja}}</ref><ref name=Novel2>{{cite book|script-title=ja:ぽぽたん ~ひみつのじゅもん~ 後編|last=Yachiruda|first=Sasami|date=2002-08-22|publisher=Softgarage|location=Japan|isbn=4-921068-98-4|volume=2|language=ja}}</ref> ''[[Magazine Z]]'' published a two-part ''Popotan'' manga series by Yūjiro Izumi whose story revolved around the three sisters.<ref name="Petit Ferret 2005">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051125064456/http://www.petitferret.co.jp/docs/index.htm|archive-date=2005-11-25|url=http://www.petitferret.co.jp/docs/index.htm|title=ぷちフェレット Official Homepage|trans-title=Petit Ferret's Official Homepage|publisher=Petit Ferret|access-date=2008-11-16|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=ぽぽたん 1 (マガジンZコミックス) (コミック) |trans-title=Poporan 1 (Magazine Z Comics) (Comics) |id={{ASIN|4063491544|country=jp}} |language=ja}}<br>{{cite book|title=ぽぽたん 2 (マガジンZコミックス) (コミック) |trans-title=Poporan 2 (Magazine Z Comics) (Comics) |id={{ASIN|4063491781|country=jp}} |language=ja}}</ref> The manga was released in two volumes on December 19, 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?isbn=9784063491548|script-title=ja:ぽぽたん(1)|trans-title=Popotan (1)|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=2015-10-25|language=ja}}</ref> and August 23, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?isbn=9784063491784|script-title=ja:ぽぽたん(2)|trans-title=Popotan (2)|publisher=Kodansha|access-date=2015-10-25|language=ja}}</ref>
Two ''Popotan'' reference books have been released—{{nihongo|''Popotan Visual Fan Book''|ぽぽたん ビジュアルファンブック|''Popotan - Bijuarufanbukku''}}, published by Petit Ferret and SoftBank Publishing, and distributed by Raspberry Books;<ref name=Artbook2>{{cite book|title=Akio Watatanabe - Art Works|publisher=Softbank Creative|last=Watanabe|first=Akio|date=July 2006|location=Japan|isbn=978-4-7973-3562-0|language=ja}}</ref><ref name="Visual Fan Book">{{cite book|script-title=ja:ぽぽたん ビジュアルファンブック|trans-title=Popotan Visual Fan Book|year=2003|publisher=Petit Ferret & SoftBank Publishing|location=Japan|language=ja|isbn=4-7973-2348-5}}</ref> and {{nihongo|''Popotan - Official Anthology Manga Book'' |ぽぽたんオフィシャルビジュアルコミックアンソロジー|''Popotan - Ofisharubijuarukomikkuansorojii''}} by Air Publications.<ref name=Refbook2>{{cite book|title=Popotan - Official Manga Artbook|publisher=Air Publication|date=November 2003|location=Japan|isbn=978-4-7767-9001-3|language=ja}}</ref> The ''Popotan Visual Fan Book'' featured a new side-story printed in western format.<ref name="Visual Fan Book"/><ref group=n>The book is printed to be read from left to right. Traditional Japanese writing is written from right to left.</ref> Kadokawa Shoten published an art book for the series entitled {{nihongo|''Popotan - Kadokawa Game Collection''|ぽぽたん ろっくちゃんのひみつの絵本|''Popotan
==Legacy, reception and sales==
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[[File:Caramelldansen.gif|thumb|left|This dancing scene from the opening of the visual novel is one of the most widely recognized images of ''Popotan''.|alt=An animated image of Mai and Mii doing a simple dance. They hold their hands on the sides of their heads flapping them while shaking their hips sideways.]]
''Popotan'' visual novels released by Petit Ferret enjoyed strong initial sales. PCNews' national rating of [[bishōjo game]]s listed ''Popotan''{{'}}s initial CD-ROM release at ninth place around one-and-a-half months after its release;<ref name="Popotan Ranking 1/25/03">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227194949/http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank114.html|archive-date=2005-12-27|url=http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank114.html|title=全国美少女ソフト売り上げランキング TOP50 PC NEWS No.114( 1/1~1/15)|trans-title=Top 50 National Bishōjo Sales Ranking - PC NEWS No.114 (1/1 - 1/15)|work=Ranking|publisher=PCnews|access-date=2008-11-12|language=ja|url-status=dead}}</ref> it stayed on the charts another half-month at twenty-first.<ref name="Popotan Ranking 2/10/03">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227181706/http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank115.html|archive-date=2005-12-27|url=http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank115.html|title=全国美少女ソフト売り上げランキング TOP50 PC NEWS No.115( 1/1~1/15)|trans-title=Top 50 National Bishōjo Sales Ranking - PC NEWS No.115 (1/1 - 1/15)|work=Ranking|publisher=PCnews|access-date=2008-11-12|language=ja|url-status=dead}}</ref> It returned six months after release for a brief stay at forty-sixth shortly before the fan disc was released.<ref name="Popotan Ranking 6/10/03">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227185728/http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank123.html|archive-date=2005-12-27|url=http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank123.html|title=全国美少女ソフト売り上げランキング TOP50 PC NEWS No.123( 5/1~5/15)|trans-title=Top 50 National Bishōjo Sales Ranking - PC NEWS No.123 (5/1 - 5/15)|work=Ranking|publisher=PCnews|access-date=2008-11-12|language=ja|url-status=dead}}</ref> The DVD-ROM re-release rose to twenty-fourth in overall sales one month after its debut.<ref name="Popotan Ranking 8/10/03">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227190159/http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank129.html|archive-date=2005-12-27|url=http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank129.html|title=全国美少女ソフト売り上げランキング TOP50 PC NEWS No.129(8/1~8/15)|trans-title=Top 50 National Bishōjo Sales Ranking - PC NEWS No.129 (8/1 - 8/15)|work=Ranking|publisher=PCnews|access-date=2008-11-12|language=ja|url-status=dead}}</ref> The fan disc's release propelled it to eleventh among the most sold bishōjo games within one month.<ref name="Popotan Ranking 7/10/03">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227190836/http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank127.html|archive-date=2005-12-27|url=http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank127.html|title=全国美少女ソフト売り上げランキング TOP50 PC NEWS No.127(7/1~7/15)|trans-title=Top 50 National Bishōjo Sales Ranking - PC NEWS No.127 (7/1 - 7/15)|work=Ranking|publisher=PCnews|access-date=2008-11-12|language=ja|url-status=dead}}</ref> The PS2 port ''Oshiete! Popotan'' received a score rating of 22 / 40.{{from whom?|date=September 2021}}{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}
The visual novel featured a dance in its opening that became an Internet phenomenon.<ref name="Festival Kamen">{{cite web | url=http://www.festivalkamen.com/actividades/caramell-dansen-masivo/ | title=Caramell Dansen Masivo! | publisher=Festival Kamen 2011 | access-date=2011-07-25 | language=gl | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720034240/http://www.festivalkamen.com/actividades/caramell-dansen-masivo/ | archive-date=2011-07-20 | url-status=dead |trans-title=Massive Caramell Dansen!}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}} The dance features [[List of Popotan characters#Mai|Mai]] and [[List of Popotan characters#Mii|Mii]] swinging their hips sideways while holding their hands near the sides of their heads and flapping them, as if making a "goodbye" motion representing cat ears<ref name="Petit Ferret Opening">{{cite AV media|date=2003|title=''Popotan Po!'' Opening|url=http://www.petitferret.co.jp/docs/dl/demo/popo_demo.LZH|format=MPG ([[LHA (file format)|LHA compressed]])|medium=Visual Novel|publisher=Petit Ferret|location=Japan|access-date=2008-12-08|time=1:42-1:44, 1:54-:155|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722094808/http://www.petitferret.co.jp/docs/dl/demo/popo_demo.LZH|archive-date=2011-07-22}}</ref> Internet users set the dance to a sped-up chorus of the song ''[[Caramelldansen]]'' by [[Caramell]]. The scene's popularity helped the ''Popotan'' franchise and Caramell attain a cult following.<ref name="Festival Kamen"/><ref name="Caramell Interview">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100121180403/http://www.bubblegumdancer.com/en/interviews/jorgevasconcelo.htm|archive-date=2010-01-21|url=http://www.bubblegumdancer.com/en/interviews/jorgevasconcelo.htm|title=Interview of Jorge Vasconcelo|publisher=Bubblegum Dancer|access-date=2015-10-25}}</ref> The dance is performed by individuals (especially in Japan)<ref name="Video Doc Japan Carmelldasen">{{cite AV media|title=フ○テレビ (゚∀゚)ウッーウッーウマウマ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140609141314/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFwtumD9quI|archive-date=2014-06-09|url-status=dead|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFwtumD9quI|format=flash|medium=News report|publisher=[[Fuji News Network]]|location=Japan|access-date=2008-12-01}}</ref> at [[anime convention]]s,<ref name="Video Doc Otakan Carmelldasen">{{cite AV media|people=Otakon Masquerade participants|title=Otakon '08 - Carmelldasen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416182321/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gww2EY0TME|archive-date=2016-04-16|url-status=live|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gww2EY0TME|format=flash|location=Baltimore, Maryland|medium=Documentary|publisher=UndeadTiger|access-date=2009-01-26}}</ref><!-- Otakon [2008] staff have verified that this contents from the links from the "www.gaiaonline.com/journal/journal.php?mode=view&post_id=24515805&u=6651340" which is linked on their website (http://www.otakon.com/history_fans08.asp) actually occurred as specificed during the event--> and in advertising, video games<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUeAd6Tbagg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/gUeAd6Tbagg |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=ルーハーCMちゃんねる3|trans-title=Luu-Haa (Lucent Heart) CM Channel 3|publisher=[[Gamania]]|date=2009-06-28|access-date=2010-04-13|language=ja}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and other unrelated anime. The popularity of ''Popotan'' in Japan brought [[Haruko Momoi]] and her band [[Under17]] to prominence.<ref name="Aj Moimi">{{cite journal|author= Michelle Tymson|author2=Dennis A. Amith|date=March 2007|title=Momoi Haiko|journal=J!-ENT|pages=3}}</ref>
===Anime===
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The level of nudity and its importance to the storyline have been widely debated. John Oppliger of [[Anime Nation]] feels explicit nudity ruined the ''Popotan'' anime, overshadowing its character depth and complex storyline.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.animenation.net/blog/2005/05/20/ask-john-why-do-americans-hate-harem-anime/ | title = Ask John: Why Do Americans Hate Harem Anime? | first = John | last = Oppliger | publisher = AnimeNation.net | date = May 20, 2005 | access-date = April 25, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080711022804/http://www.animenation.net/blog/2005/05/20/ask-john-why-do-americans-hate-harem-anime/|archive-date=July 11, 2008}}</ref> Anime News Network and Mania agreed that it was excessive;<ref name="Popotan Collection Review"/><ref name="Dong"/> one reviewer from the former likened it to "kiddie porn"<ref name="Carlo Santos"/> and another attributed its re-release to demand for nudity.<ref name=Theron/> DVDtalk's reviewers were mixed; one claimed the nude scenes were out-of-place,<ref name="Bailey Box"/> and another considered them appropriate.<ref name="Don Houston 1"/><ref name="Don Houston 2"/> Both considered the overall use of nudity to be "minor".<ref name="Bailey Box"/><ref name="Don Houston 1"/><ref name="Don Houston 2"/>
Critics have generally praised the animation and Akio Watanabe's character design. Despite chiding the plot, Mike Toole found the character design "memorable";<ref name="Mark Toole"/> reviewer Theron Martin disagreed.<ref name=Theron/> {{nihongo|Ozamu Tezuka|手塚理|Tezuka Ozamu}}<ref group="n" name="Tezuka">Ozamu Tezuka is a composer of anime music and should not
==See also==
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[[Category:2003 anime television series debuts]]
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