History YMMV / NuPogodi

** ''Manga/{{Beastars}}'', which also shares fans with ''Zootopia'', has been jokingly called a ''Nu Pogodi!'' HighSchoolAU (or alternatively "''Nu Pogodi!'' [-THE ANIME!-]") by fans of both, due to the main characters also being a wolf and a hare. Not to mention there has been many fan videos on [=YouTube=] that mimic the opening of Beastars with scenes from Nu Pogodi.

* EvilIsSexy: There are a number of fans who ''really'' like when Volk is DisguisedInDrag (he absolutely rocks those bell bottoms & go-go boots while disguised as the Snow Maiden) and the couple of {{fanservice}}y {{shirtless scene}}s he has.

* EvilIsSexy: There are a number of fans who ''really'' like when Volk is DisguisedInDrag (absolutely rocks those bell bottoms & go-go boots while disguised as the Snow Maiden) and the couple of {{fanservice}}y {{shirtless scene}}s he has.

* FandomEnragingMisonception: Referring to Volk as a pedophile (see below) is a very good way to piss off fans.

** Also in episode 4, Volk is dressed in a track suit, which would become synonymous with stereotypical Eastern European hooligans in the 21st century.

* MemeticMolester: An occasional (though understandably ''[[FandomEnragingMisconception very]]'' [[FandomEnragingMisconception unpopular]]) interpretation of Volk's tactics in capturing Zayats is that they appear predatory in a... [[PaedoHunt different way]] then they were most likely intended. In addition to Zayats's VagueAge, Volk often follows him into or hangs around places largely populated by children (see above). To say nothing of the slow, almost ''sensual'' way he sometimes grabs Zayats by the torso or the creepy baby noises he sometimes makes at him ("Chuuu chu-chu-chu-chu!"). It doesn't help that we rarely see what the Volk's actual intentions are in stalking Zayats (only twice is it implied that Volk wants to eat him).

** While Zayats does distinctly adult things like smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol and even holding employment in several episodes, he still [[VagueAge looks and sounds like a toddler]], which makes a lot of Volk's antics come off significantly more pederastic than were most likely intended. One episode even has Volk trying to find Zayats in a choir of similar-looking hares by crouching behind them and grabbing them by their tails one-by-one in a way that looks like he's pinching their butts.

** ''Manga/{{Beastars}}'', which also shares fans with ''Zootopia'', has been jokingly called a ''Nu Pogodi!'' HighSchoolAU (or alternatively "''Nu Pogodi!'' [-THE ANIME!-]") by fans of both, due to the main characters also being a wolf and a hare. Not to mention there has been many fan videos on YouTube that mimic the opening of Beastars with scenes from Nu Pogodi.

** ''Manga/{{Beastars}}'', which also shares fans with ''Zootopia'', has been jokingly called a ''Nu Pogodi!'' HighSchoolAU (or alternatively "''Nu Pogodi!'' [-THE ANIME!-]") by fans of both, due to the main characters also being a wolf and a hare. Not to mention it's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawWtG8XvjM&t=23s surprisingly easy to mimic the opening of Beastars with scenes from Nu Pogodi]].

** ''Manga/{{Beastars}}'', which also shares fans with ''Zootopia'', has been jokingly called a ''Nu Pogodi!'' HighSchoolAU (or alternatively "''Nu Pogodi!'' [-THE ANIME!-]") by fans of both, due to the main characters also being a wolf and a hare. Not to mention it's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0iZu5jvgig surprisingly easy to mimic the opening of Beastars with scenes from Nu Pogodi]].

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotPolitical: As mentioned on the main page, the show was actually highly subversive for something made behind the iron curtain, being largely apolitical and lacking any Soviet imagery at a time when propaganda was at an all-time high. That said, it's moralistic intentions -- the villainous Volk being an unambitious (and presumably uneducated) lowlife, while the protagonist Zayets is virtuous and intelligent -- have been interpreted as a reflection on the animosity between the bourgeoisie (Hare) and the working class (Volk). Per [[WordOfGod word of series director Vyacheslav Kotyonichkin]], the show doesn't have any greater message than simply "don't hurt the little guy or you will yourself get into a foolish situation," which can apply to any political leaning.

** ''Manga/{{Beastars}}'', which also shares fans with ''Zootopia'', has been jokingly called a ''Nu Pogodi!'' HighSchoolAU (or alternatively "''Nu Pogodi!'' [-THE ANIME!-]") by fans of both, due to the main characters also being a wolf and a hare.

** While Zayats does distinctly adult thinks like smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol and even holding employment in several episodes, he still [[VagueAge looks and sounds like a toddler]], which makes a lot of Volk's antics come off significantly more pederastic than were most likely intended. One episode even has Volk trying to find Zayats in a choir of similar-looking hares by crouching behind them and grabbing them by their tails one-by-one in a way that looks like he's pinching their butts.

** With ''WesternAnimation/{{Zootopia}}'', after Russian Twiiter users started comparing Nick and Judy to Volk and Zayets.

** There are multiple times in episodes when Volk snuggles Zayats' cheek or makies coochie-coo noises at him after catching him.

** ''Manga/{{Beastars}}'', which also shares fans with ''Zootopia'', has been jokingly called "''Nu Pogodi!'' [-THE ANIME!-]" by fans of both, due to the main characters also being a wolf and a hare.

** In episode 4, Volk steals a camera and begins to [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/ff23578023b041b2333e39042cba4e4d/tumblr_mml8u6hZJg1qblvu2o1_400.gif take close-up photos of himself]] with exaggerated poses and expressions. To a viewer in TheNewTens, it resembles taking "selfies." And keep in mind this episode came out in ''[[TheSeventies 1971.]]''

* EvilIsSexy: Volk has a number of fangirls and fanboys especially for his scenes when he's DisguisedInDrag (he absolutely rocks those bell bottoms & go-go boots while disguised as the Snow Maiden).

** One episode features an elegantly dressed Wolf coming over to Hare's house with apparently very friendly intentions, with a bouquet of roses and a bottle of cider (rare in the Soviet Union at that time). To millenial foreigners, it looks like they're having a date, but a Soviet viewer would interpret this as Volk merely sucking up to Zayats, not outright courting him (presumably to lure him into a false sense of security).
** There are multiple times in episodes when Volk snuggles Zayats' cheek after catching him.

** While Zayats does distinctly adult thinks like smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol and even holding employment in several episodes, he still [[VagueAge looks and sounds like a toddler]], which makes a lot of Volk's antics come off significantly more pederastic than were most likely intended. Even more awkward is when he crouches behind a choir of similar-looking hares and grabs their tails one-by-one in a way that looks more like he's pinching their butts.

** While Zayats does distinctly adult thinks like smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol and even holding employment in several episodes, he still [[VagueAge looks and sounds like a toddler]], which makes a lot of Volk's antics come off significantly more pederastic than were most likely intended.

** One episode features an elegantly dressed Wolf coming over to Hare's house with apparently very friendly intentions, with a bouquet of roses and a bottle of cider (rare in the Soviet Union at that time). To millenial foreigners, it looks like they're having a date, but a Soviet viewer would interpret this as Volk merely sucking up to Zayats, not outright courting him (for what reason he'd be sucking up is anyone's guess).

** ''Manga/{{Beastars}}'', which also shares fans with ''Zootopia'', has been jokingly called "''Nu Pogodi!'' [-THE ANIME!-]" by fans of both.

** ''Manga/Beastars'', which also shares fans with ''Zootopia'', has been jokingly called "''Nu Pogodi!'' [-THE ANIME!-]" by fans of both.

* FriendlyFandoms: With ''WesternAnimation/{{Zootopia}}'', after Russian Twiiter users started comparing Nick and Judy to Volk and Zayets.

* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: The show gets passed up a lot by those who see it as a non-English knockoff of ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerry'', despite the creators insisting that they were unable to see any ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoons during its production. Ironically, it's actually ''[[Administrivia/TropesAreTools gained]]'' [[Administrivia/TropesAreTools fans]] who see it as a Soviet [[InsistentTerminology "reinterpretation"]] of ''Tom and Jerry'' or [[WesternAnimation/WileECoyoteAndTheRoadrunner Coyote & Roadrunner]].

* ViewerGenderConfusion: A ZigZaggingTrope for Zayats. It's an AvertedTrope in homeland Russia, because Zayats in question is called/named just "Hare," and the Russian word for "hare" ("Zayats") is masculine by default, implying that Zayats is indeed a boy. Don't ask. He is also wearing shorts. Unfortunately, played straight for Zayats for those in other countries who caught the export version as HZayats' somewhat high-pitched voice was imitated by the English VA, his engagement in feminine activities were left untouched, and Zayats' gender was never really brought up- many didn't really notice the shorts or assumed him to be a tomboy. Meanwhile, this trope is played straight with a lot of other anthropomorphic animals appearing in the series, whose genders are determined mostly through the pants vs. skirt method.
** Zayats is seen several times dressed in a style similar to Volk, & wears swim trunks & no top in beach episodes, which is where most confused viewers will figure it out.

** For many viewers (especially kids) from former Soviet block, it was one of the first (and legal) chance to listen to contemporary wester hits.
* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: Modern-day non-Russian fans will see the frequent use of guns, alcohol, knives, and smoking and mistake it for something along the lines of an old adult cartoon.

* FriendlyFandoms: With ''Disney/{{Zootopia}}'', after Russian Twiiter users started comparing Nick and Judy to Volk and Zayets.

* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: The show gets passed up a lot by those who see it as a non-English knockoff of ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerry'', despite the creators insisting that they were unable to see any ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoons during it's production. Ironically, it's actually ''[[Administrivia/TropesAreTools gained]]'' [[Administrivia/TropesAreTools fans]] who see it as a Soviet [[InsistentTerminology "reinterpretation"]] of ''Tom and Jerry'' or [[WesternAnimation/WileECoyoteAndTheRoadrunner Coyote & Roadrunner]].

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: It has a small but dedicated fanbase in America, thanks to it's lack of dialogue and being PopularWithFurries.

** The scene in episode 10 of Zayats visiting Volk in the hospital, only for Volk to be his usual UngratefulBastard self, resembles the gag in the the ''[[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants Spongebob]]'' episode "The Bully" in which Spongebob visits his bully in the hospital, only for the bully to say he ''still'' wants to kick Spongebob's butt.
* JerkassWoobie: As often as he harasses the hare, Volk also seems to be a down-on-his-luck blue collar man with no job and presumable nothing better to do, whereas Zayats usually comes off as a bratty little kid.

** Due to aforementioned leniency with licensed music, for many viewers (especially kids) from former Soviet block, it was one of the first (and legal) chance to listen to contemporary wester hits.
* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: Modern day non-Russian fans will see the frequent use of guns, alcohol, knives, and smoking and mistake it for something along the lines of an old adult cartoon.
* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotPolitical: As mentioned on the main page, the show was actually highly subversive for something made behind the iron curtain, being largely apolitical and lacking any Soviet imagery at a time when propaganda was at an all time high. That said, it's moralistic intentions -- the villainous Volk being an unambitious (and presumably uneducated) lowlife, while the protagonist Zayets is virtuous and intelegent -- have been interpreted as a reflection on the animosity between the bourgeoisie (Hare) and the working class (Volk). Per [[WordOfGod word of series director Vyacheslav Kotyonichkin]], the show doesn't have any greater message than simply "don't hurt the little guy or you will yourself get into a foolish situation," which can apply to any political leaning.

* FoeYay: More often than not, Volk comes off more as a sexual predator than a more literal predator.
** One episode features and elegantly dressed Wolf coming over to Hare's house with apparently very friendly intentions, with a bouquet of roses and a bottle of cider (rare in the Soviet Union at that time). To millenial foreigners, it looks like they're having a date, but a Soviet viewer would interpret this as Volk merely sucking up to Zayats, not outright courting him (for what reason he'd be sucking up is anyone's guess).

* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: The show gets passed up a lot by those who see it as a non-English knockoff of ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerry'', despite the creators insisting that they were unable to see any ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoons during it's production. Ironically, it's actually ''[[Administrivia/TropesAreTools gained]]'' [[Administrivia/TropesAreTools fans]] who see it as a Soviet [[InsistentTerminology "reinterpretation"]] of ''Tom and Jerry'' or [[WesternAnimation/WileECoyoteAndTheRoadrunner Coyote & Roadrunner]].

* ValuesDissonance:
** As mentioned under MemeticMolester, while Zayats does distinctly adult thinks like smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol and even holding employment in several episodes, he still [[VagueAge looks and sounds like a toddler]], which makes a lot of Volk's antics come off significantly more pederastic than were most likely intended.
** One short featured Volk being captured by a group of African bunnies complete with big lips and tribe outfits.

** As mentioned under MemeticMolester, due to the {{vague age}}s of the characters, a lot of Volk's antics come off significantly more pederastic than were most likely intended. This is only alleviated in episodes where Zayats does distinctly adult thinks like smoking cigarettes & drinking alcohol, despite having the voice of a toddler. He also occasionally seems to hold employment.

* NightmareFuel: The hare-like android from the hi-tech exposition episode. It spends most of the episode staring at Volk [[UncannyValley with an empty smile]] and pointing mechanically back and forth between itself and Volk "Volk - Zayats! Volk - Zayats!" in an equally mechanically way that's as unsettling as it is annoying. Volk can't get away from it fast enough and when he finally has enough and tries to squash the thing with [[DropTheHammer a giant hammer]], it reforms, [[Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay T-1000-style]], into something [[Main/KillerRobot much worse]].