Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san

Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san, or Pompo: The Cinephile, began as a web manga series created by Sugitani Shougo, also known as NingenPlaza, and was first serialized on the pixiv platform starting in 2017. The work emerged from a digital-first creative culture, quickly gaining traction due to its meta-commentary on the film industry, the obsessive nature of artistic creation, and the specific joy found in editing and pacing. Its success on web platforms led to a physical tankobon release by Kadokawa, which cemented its status as a cult favorite among manga readers interested in behind-the-scenes depictions of creative media.

The narrative follows Joelle Davidovich 'Pompo' Pomponette, a B-movie producer, and her assistant Gene Fini. Sugitani Shougo’s character design balances a whimsical, expressive aesthetic with a grounded, technical understanding of cinematic storytelling. The series was designed to be both a love letter to the medium of film and an instructional look at the grueling process of production. Upon its release, it was widely praised by both critics and working industry professionals for its authenticity and the earnest emotional stakes it placed on the act of editing.