Put the Fun in Funimation

It’s pretty much every day we dream of going in to the office and finding a tiny version of ourselves, equipped with a superpower. Even better yet, also equipped with fuller, bouncier hair and a tail. In other words, we’d either get a helluva lot more done or be totally...

By Merritt Martin

May 7, 2015

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It’s pretty much every day we dream of going in to the office and finding a tiny version of ourselves, equipped with a superpower. Even better yet, also equipped with fuller, bouncier hair and a tail. In other words, we’d either get a helluva lot more done or be totally screwed—it is a toss-up, but it would be super fun—if we only had “Puchidols” (the aforementioned cheebi versions) of ourselves. Instead, we’ll head to the Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson at 7 p.m. Monday for Funimation at the Movies: Puchimas! and experience it vicariously. The serialized manga-turned-animated series (Puchimas! Petit Idolmaster) focuses on the lives of the ladies of 765 Productions as they contend with daily tasks complicated (or is it, improved?) by the sudden appearance of their Puchidol selves. Wacky, cute, and did we say cute? Because it’s cute. And funny. Also, very cute. But 18 and up, despite the cuteness. Puchidols between 13 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Alamo Drafthouse is located at 100 S. Central Expressway in Richardson. Reserve screening food vouchers for $4 online at drafthouse.com/dfw.
Mon., May 11, 7 p.m., 2015

Merritt Martin has written for the Dallas Observer for over two decades. She has also contributed to Eater, DMN and USA Today. In addition to arts and culture writing, she spends entirely too much time extolling the virtues of pears, black clothing, and her cat Kenneth.

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