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Boogiepop wa Warawanai

Synopsis: Five years ago, a series of terrible murders shook the city in its essence and now rumors have begun once again. Boogiepop ... Everyone knows about Boogiepop: Meet a dark night and you are taken. People tell stories and laugh: no one believes it can exist today. Still, strange things seem to be happening and darkness is taking many forms. Something is out there. You're safe?

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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Boogiepop wa Warawanai

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Boogiepop wa Warawanai
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ブギーポップは笑わない Boogiepop Phantom
  • Anime Name in English: Boogiepop Phantom
  • Other names: Boogiepop Never Laughs, Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh

Production information

  • Producers: VAP, d-rights
  • Licensors: Nozomi Entertainment
  • Studios: Madhouse, Triangle Staff

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 12
  • Date: 36530 - 03/22/2000 - Thursdays at 0145 (JST)
  • Genres: Avant Garde, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
  • Subjects: Psychological
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.151
  • Popularity: 31023

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Boogiepop wa Warawanai Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/95777.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:32:24-03:00
  • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Boogiepop wa Warawanai": 

    • The anime is based on a series of Japanese light novels written by Kouhei Kadono and illustrated by Kouji Ogata.
    • The story takes place in a fictional city called Shinyo, which is often attacked by supernatural beings.
    • The name "Boogiepop" is inspired by a 1970s song called "Boogiepop and Others" by the Japanese band "The Blue Hearts".
    • The anime was originally released in 2000, but a new adaptation was released in 2019 with a new production team and voice cast.
    • The Boogiepop character is known for his androgynous appearance and a supernatural being that helps protect the city of Shinyo.
    • The Light Novels series won the Dengeki Award in 1997 and was adapted to manga, live-action movie and video games.
    • The anime is known for its nonlinear narrative and for presenting multiple points of view of the characters.
    • The full title of the light novel series is "Boogiepop wa Warawanai: Boogiepop and Others".
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    Manga and Products from Boogiepop wa Warawanai

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Boogiepop wa Warawanai"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Boogiepop (Aoi Yuuki) - A mysterious entity that appears to protect the city from supernatural threats.
    • TOUKA MIYASHITA (Saori Oonishi) - A high school student who becomes friends with Boogiepop and helps solve supernatural cases.
    • Nagi Kirima (Aoi Yuuki) - A private detective investigating supernatural cases and becomes Boogiepop's allied.
    • Keiji Takeda (Shingo Natsume) - A high school student who gets involved in supernatural cases and becomes friends with Touka and Boogiepop.
    • Masaki Taniguchi (Chiaki Kobayashi) - A high school student who gets involved in supernatural cases and has a connection to Boogiepop.
    • Suiko Minahoshi (Ayaka Suwa) - A high school student who has supernatural skills and becomes the target of a secret organization.
    • ECHOES (Kouki Miyata) - A supernatural entity that communicates with Boogiepop and helps protect the city.
    • Spooky and (Aoi Yuuki) - A supernatural entity that works for a secret organization and is interested in Suiko.

    Summary and events

    1. Takeda Keiji student mysteriously disappears.
    2. Student Nagi Kirima begins to investigate Keiji's disappearance.
    3. Boogiepop, a mysterious figure, appears and begins hunting supernatural creatures called "echos".
    4. Nagi discovers that Keiji was possessed by an echo called "Manticore".
    5. Boogiepop confronts Manticore and defeat.
    6. Other characters, such as student Saotome Masami and Professor Kisugi Makiko, are presented and get involved in the plot.
    7. It is revealed that Kisugi is a government agent who is investigating the presence of echos in the city.
    8. Boogiepop and Nagi come together to face a powerful echo called "Spooky and".
    9. Spooky and is defeated, but Boogiepop disappears.
    10. It is revealed that Boogiepop is a manifestation of the collective consciousness of humanity, which appears when there is a supernatural threat.
    11. Nagi decides to continue fighting the echos, even without the help of Boogiepop.

    What happens in the end?

    At the end of Boogiepop Warawanai's manga, it is revealed that Boogiepop is actually a supernatural entity that exists to protect humanity from supernatural threats. She is able to possess human bodies to fulfill her mission. The story ends with Boogiepop leaving the city, but promising to go back if there is need.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Boogiepop wa Warawanai

    • Boogiepop Phantom (PS2)
    • Boogiepop Hyper (PS2)
    • Boogiepop Phantom: Soothing Every Heart (PS2)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Boogiepop wa Warawanai

    • Movie: "Boogiepop and Others"
    • OVA: "Boogiepop wa Warawanai: Boogiepop Phantom"
    • Special: "Boogiepop wa Warawanai Picture Drama"

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    Meaning of Boogiepop wa Warawanai

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    ブギーポップは笑わない Boogiepop Phantom
    • ブギブギポップ (Boogiepop) - The name of the protagonist of the anime, which is a supernatural entity with special skills.
    • は (wa) - Particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
    • 笑わない (Warawanai) - means "not laughing" in Japanese.
    • Boogiepop Phantom - The name of the English anime, which combines the protagonist's name with the word "Phantom", reflecting the mysterious and supernatural nature of history.
    Boogiepop Phantom is an anime of suspense and mystery based on a series of Japanese light novels written by Kouhehe Kadono. The story takes place in a city where strange supernatural events begin to occur, involving the appearance of an entity called Boogiepop. The anime explores topics such as identity, loneliness and the struggle between good and evil. The narrative is nonlinear and fragmented, presenting different perspectives of the characters and gradually revealing the secrets behind mysterious events.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Boogiepop wa Warawanai has a total of 12 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Boogiepop wa Warawanai on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Boogiepop wa Warawanai usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 31023