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FLIP FLAPPERS

Flip FlappersフリップフラッパーズFlip Flappers: Fantazja kontra świat

2016 · TV · 13 eps Finished

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74%
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68,718

What is FLIP FLAPPERS about?

FLIP FLAPPERS is a TV anime series of 13 episodes animated by Studio 3Hz, based on an original story written for the screen. It aired from October 6, 2016 to December 29, 2016. AniList classifies it as action, adventure, comedy and fantasy.

As a middle school student, Cocona has been trying to decide what to do with her life. Magical Girl, however, wasn’t a career path that she’d ever considered. When suddenly a strange girl named Papika thrusts her into a secret organization called Flip Flap, Cocona’s outlook does a radical flip-flop. Her views start to change when she is dragged into an alternate dimension called Pure Illusion where she’s charged with gathering crystal shards and fighting strange creatures. Now, between running missions and facing off against a rival organization, Cocona doesn’t have much time to consider alternate career choices. What are these shards, and why is gathering them so important? There’s a mystery to be solved and multiple worlds to be saved in FLIP FLAPPERS!

Synopsis from AniList, which credits Sentai Filmworks. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Coming of Age, Female Protagonist, Henshin, Meta, Psychosexual, Robots, Magic, Swordplay, Urban Fantasy, Urban.

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Main characters

Characters AniList lists in a main role, with spoiler-free notes.

  • Papika パピカ

    Main character

    A mysterious girl who appears in front of Cocona. She's always bright and active, thirsting for adventure, along with having nearly no fear. She is also proficient at riding a hoverboard, often surfing the skies. After becoming friends with Cocona, Papika insists on returning to Pure Illusion for more adventures.

    Japanese voice: Mao Ichimichi

  • Cocona Cocomine ココナ・ココミネ

    Main character

    A second-year middle school student who lives with her grandmother. She's an honor student who serves as the class representative. Because of her cautious personality, she's unable to step foot into new opportunities.

    Japanese voice: Minami Takahashi

Supporting characters

  • Yuyu ユユ

    Supporting character

    An elementary school student and Toto's younger twin sister. Yuyu is calm and collected, while also speaking with little to no emotion in her voice. Outside of Pure Illusion, Yuyu wears a cast on her left arm; however, while in Pure Illusion, she wields a power fist.

    Japanese voice: Airi Toshinou

  • Yayaka ヤヤカ

    Supporting character

    Cocona's childhood friend and classmate. Cocona relies on her for her cool and strong-minded personality. She cares for Cocona deeply, getting jealous when she gets a new friend.

    Japanese voice: Ayaka Oohashi

  • Hidaka ヒダカ

    Supporting character

    A scientist who researches the, "Shards of Mimi," at FlipFlap, and created the TT-392 and other inventions. Hidaka is technical and excitable, especially when it comes to his work.

    Japanese voice: Jun Fukushima

  • Salt ソルト

    Supporting character

    An unreadable man who is collecting the "Shards of Mimi," along with being the leader of FlipFlap. Salt is cold and almost always serious. Despite that, he does care about what happens to FlipFlap's employees.

    Japanese voice: Takahiro Sakurai

  • Toto トト

    Supporting character

    An elementary school student and Yuyu's older twin brother. Toto, along with Yuyu, work under Asclepius to get amorphous fragments. Like his sister, he is calm and collected, even in dire situations. Furthermore, he speaks with little to no emotion.

    Japanese voice: Sayaka Inoue

  • Sayuri サユリ

    Supporting character

    An operator that works for FlipFlap who, unlike Hidaka, is always worried about inventions.

    Japanese voice: Youko Hikasa

  • TT-392

    Supporting character

    A robot seemingly created by Hidaka. It has various functions and is often used by Papika. TT-392 is often beaten up, be it by friend or foe, but is always fixed. Contained in its body is a brain, which gives TT-392 its traits.

    Japanese voice: Kazuyuki Okitsu

  • Uexküll ユクスキュル

    Supporting character

    Cocona's pet. It can grow and shrink and show various facial expressions. It likes small spaces. Its name is a reference to the German biologist Jakob von Uexküll. While in Pure Illusion, it has a human-like appearance.

    Japanese voice: Michiyo Murase

  • Iroha Irodori 彩いろは

    Supporting character

    A third-year at Cocona's school, and a member of the art club. Iroha paints many great art pieces, which Cocona sometimes is in awe of. She also believes that she doesn't deserve to wear nail polish, due to her past.

    Japanese voice: Saori Oonishi

  • Nyunyu ニュニュ

    Supporting character

    The third amorphous child who replaces Yayaka. Unlike Toto and Yuyu, Nyunyu is lively and expresses many emotions. She gets along with TT-392, though she has wrecked it once.

    Japanese voice: Marika Kouno

  • Cocona no Obaa-chan ココナのおばあちゃん

    Supporting character

    Cocona's grandmother who has looked after her for years. She is paraplegic, being unable to use her legs. She cares for Cocona, usually asking her if anything is wrong if Cocona is distressed.

    Japanese voice: Tamie Kubota

  • Welwitschia

    Supporting character

    An invasive Pure Illusion Defense Mechanism from the desert world. Welwitschia is manipulative, reading into Cocona and saying how she feels deep down about Papika. She's also quite resilient and strong, causing her to be a difficult foe. When Cocona first meets her, she is seen with a harem of girls in bondage gear.

    Japanese voice: Aki Toyosaki

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