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Boogiepop wa Warawanai

Synopsis: In "Boogiepop wa Warawanai", a deep mystery emerges between the corridors of the Hijiridani and Shinyo schools, where echoes of an urban legend intensify with the resurgence of strange and disturbing events. The enigmatic figure of Boogiepop, a shinigami who supposedly watches in silence, is once again the subject of whispers among the students, reminding them of a dark past marked by unexplained murders. As the characters deal with their own insecurities and treacherous experiences, the narrative explores the limits of reality and human perception, questioning whether legends are mere fictions or reflections of a threat that wanders in the shadows of existence.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
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
Anime Information
- Type: 24 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 12
- Date: Jan 5, 2000 a Mar 22, 2000
- Genres: Avant Garde, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.15
- Popularity: 140,792
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Boogiepop wa Warawanai" is based on the series of light novels written by Kouhei Kadono and illustrated by Kouji Ogata.
- The series had two adaptations in anime: one in 2000 and another in 2019.
- The author Kouhei Kadono won the fourth Dengeki Game Novel Award in 1998 with "Boogiepop wa Warawanai".
- The series is known for its complex, non-linear narrative, often switching between different points of view and timelines.
- "Boogiepop wa Warawanai" is often credited as one of the inspirations for the "serial novel" genre in Japanese pop culture, influencing several subsequent works.
Main Characters
- Boogiepop: Mysterious identity that fights against supernatural threats
- Kirima Nagi: Determined student and investigator of unusual incidents
- Miyashita Touka: Apparently a common high school student
- Boogiepop Phantom: Manifestation of Boogiepop
- Suema Kazuko: Nagi's friend and interested in strange phenomena
- Poom Poom
- Kisaragi Manaka
- Kuroda Shinpei
- Saotome Masami: Character involved in mysterious events
- Yoshizawa Saki
Summary and events
- Boogiepop is a mythical figure known as a shinigami, said to appear where it cannot be seen.
- Five years ago, a wave of brutal murders shocked the population, some of which were attributed to Boogiepop.
- The students of Hijiridani Academy and Shinyo Academy begin to experience strange phenomena.
- Rumors of Boogiepop's resurgence begin to spread among the students.
- The stories shared by the students may contain partial truths or reflect a darker reality.
- These events raise questions about the true nature of the world and its hidden threats.
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Meaning of Boogiepop wa Warawanai
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ブギーポップは笑わない Boogiepop Phantom
- ブギーポップ - Boogiepop
- は - é
- 笑わない - don't laugh
- ファントム - Ghost
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