Image: MOZU STUDIOS・Shin-Ei Animation/Pop Pap Polters
AMBot | 08/21/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
About six weeks before the start of the new miniature animation series "Pop Pap Polters," those in charge have released the main trailer and key visual. At the same time, the two voice actor roles for the production were announced with Atsumi Tanezaki and Junya Enoki; both commented in accompanying statements. The series comes from miniature artist Mozu, who is directing a TV series for the first time with this project.
The story follows the daily life of the three little ghost brothers Pop, Pap, and Polta, who live inside the walls of a human apartment and cause all sorts of mischief there—such as when the remote control suddenly goes missing or sweets disappear. The story is realized with real miniature sets, stop-motion animation, and live-action footage, sometimes combined in the same frame: The trailer shows the lively brothers, for example, saying goodbye to the homeowner and cooking.
Atsumi Tanezaki, known as the voice of Anya Forger from "Spy × Family," takes on all three ghost roles: the energetic youngest, Pop, the laid-back middle child, Pap, and the responsible eldest brother, Polta. Junya Enoki, familiar to many from "Jujutsu Kaisen" as Yūji Itadori, voices the homeowner, who is portrayed by Mozu himself in the live-action scenes. Tanezaki raved in her statement about the lovingly crafted miniatures, while Enoki announced his participation as the voice of the homeowner.
The screenplay is written by Mozu and Yuuka, who also works as art director and character designer. The three-dimensional figures of the ghosts come from mascot designer Hiroshi Yoshii, the camera is handled by Yūta Negishi, and the sound by Noriyoshi Onuma. The music is composed by Scat Gotō. The animation is created at MOZU STUDIOS, which also serves as the creator of the original series; planning and production are handled by Studio Shin-Ei Animation. Mozu first became known on social networks for his detailed miniatures of everyday scenes; even as a student, he produced his completely self-made stop-motion film "Koshō-chū," which was awarded at the Digicon6 festival in the "JAPAN Youth" category.
"Pop Pap Polters" starts on October 4, 2026, in the new short anime slot "PicoAniTime" on TV Asahi, which airs every Sunday at 10 a.m. The slot belongs to the short anime label "PicoAni," introduced in June, with which TV Asahi is establishing its own short formats of this kind for the first time. A collaboration between the series and the character brand "Shirotan" had already been announced earlier.
The story follows the daily life of the three little ghost brothers Pop, Pap, and Polta, who live inside the walls of a human apartment and cause all sorts of mischief there—such as when the remote control suddenly goes missing or sweets disappear. The story is realized with real miniature sets, stop-motion animation, and live-action footage, sometimes combined in the same frame: The trailer shows the lively brothers, for example, saying goodbye to the homeowner and cooking.
Atsumi Tanezaki, known as the voice of Anya Forger from "Spy × Family," takes on all three ghost roles: the energetic youngest, Pop, the laid-back middle child, Pap, and the responsible eldest brother, Polta. Junya Enoki, familiar to many from "Jujutsu Kaisen" as Yūji Itadori, voices the homeowner, who is portrayed by Mozu himself in the live-action scenes. Tanezaki raved in her statement about the lovingly crafted miniatures, while Enoki announced his participation as the voice of the homeowner.
The screenplay is written by Mozu and Yuuka, who also works as art director and character designer. The three-dimensional figures of the ghosts come from mascot designer Hiroshi Yoshii, the camera is handled by Yūta Negishi, and the sound by Noriyoshi Onuma. The music is composed by Scat Gotō. The animation is created at MOZU STUDIOS, which also serves as the creator of the original series; planning and production are handled by Studio Shin-Ei Animation. Mozu first became known on social networks for his detailed miniatures of everyday scenes; even as a student, he produced his completely self-made stop-motion film "Koshō-chū," which was awarded at the Digicon6 festival in the "JAPAN Youth" category.
"Pop Pap Polters" starts on October 4, 2026, in the new short anime slot "PicoAniTime" on TV Asahi, which airs every Sunday at 10 a.m. The slot belongs to the short anime label "PicoAni," introduced in June, with which TV Asahi is establishing its own short formats of this kind for the first time. A collaboration between the series and the character brand "Shirotan" had already been announced earlier.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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