{"rewrite":{"id":"r_8ec7122e347b291961e3a962","clusterId":"c_bbeebc726c85fbe48a0d74a5","slug":"popee-the-performer-dvd-re-release-to-replicate-26-year-old-hologram-spec","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Popee the Performer DVD Re-Release to Replicate 26-Year-Old Hologram Spec","summary":"The 2000 CG anime 'Popee the Performer' will receive a DVD re-release with the same sparkly hologram packaging as the original 26 years ago. An early sale begins August 11 at the Shibuya Cine Quint merchandise corner during a special event, with general retail shipments starting August 17. The series is a silent comedy known for its absurdist black humor and strong visual impact.","whyItMatters":"The re-release of the 3DCG silent comedy, which left a strong impression on viewers, preserves its original packaging and introduces the series to a new audience.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe re-release coincides with the first theatrical screening of the series, titled \u0026#39;Popee the Performer: Wolf Circus Troupe Shibuya Triumphant Return Performance,\u0026#39; running at Shibuya Cine Quint from August 11. The event includes screenings, exhibits, and merchandise sales, where the early DVD sale will take place. The three volumes, published by Nippon Columbia, each cost ¥5,170 and cover episodes 01-13, 14-26, and 27-39. The series originally aired on Kids Station in 2000 as a dialogue-free 3DCG comedy with absurdist and black humor elements that left a lasting impact on viewers.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Popee the Performer's DVD re-release replicates the exact hologram packaging from 2000. The physical object is being preserved as-is, not updated.","twitterPost":"Popee the Performer's DVD re-release replicates the exact 26-year-old hologram packaging, treating the physical object as part of the silent comedy's identity.","threadsPost":"Popee the Performer's DVD re-release isn't just the same 2000 CG episodes. The packaging is being replicated exactly, down to the hologram spec from 26 years ago. The silent comedy's absurdist visual identity extends to the physical disc itself.","newsletterBlurb":"The 2000 CG silent comedy 'Popee the Performer' is getting a DVD re-release that replicates the original sparkly hologram packaging. The three volumes, published by Nippon Columbia, go on early sale August 11 at Shibuya Cine Quint during a special theatrical event, with general retail release on August 17. The series is remembered for its dialogue-free absurdist humor and striking 3DCG visuals.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2607173z\",\"title\":\"Legendary CG Anime 'POPEE the ぱフォーマー' DVD Re-release Announced! Comes with the Same Sparkly Hologram Spec as 26 Years Ago\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4049,"outputTokens":2870,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784292247,"createdAt":"2026-07-17T12:39:08.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T12:42:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T12:39:08.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_bbeebc726c85fbe48a0d74a5","canonicalTitle":"伝説のCGアニメ『POPEE the ぱフォーマー』DVDの再販が決定！ 26年前と同じキラキラホログラム仕様で登場","representativeArticleId":"a_435b4336996f5c811a2277ca","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Popee the Performer\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"anime\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-17T11:29:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-17T11:29:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T12:42:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2607173z","title":"伝説のCGアニメ『POPEE the ぱフォーマー』DVDの再販が決定！ 26年前と同じキラキラホログラム仕様で登場"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Popee the Performer"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}