*For the novel, see Boogiepop and Others.
Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh 2019 (ブギーポップは笑わない2019, Bugīpoppu wa Warawanai 2019), also referred to as Boogiepop and Others or Boogiepop 2019, is an anime adaptation of the Boogiepop Series, written by Kouhei Kadono.
Synopisis[]
There is an urban legend that tells of a shinigami that can release people from the pain they are suffering. This "Angel of Death" has a name—Boogiepop. And the legends are true. Boogiepop is real. When a rash of disappearances involving female students breaks out at Shinyo Academy, the police and faculty assume they just have a bunch of runaways on their hands. Yet some students know better. Something mysterious and foul is afoot. Is it Boogiepop or something even more sinister...?[1]
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Production[]
The anime was produced by Studio Madhouse, which was also responsible for Boogiepop Phantom. The series was directed by Shingo Natsume, known for One Punch Man, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Space☆Dandy, had the script written by Tomohiro Suzuki, known best for his work on One Punch Man, and the music composed by Kensuke Ushio, known for composing the soundtrack of Devilman Crybaby, Space☆Dandy and Ping Pong The Animation. Additionally, the character design was handled by Hidehiko Sawada, as opposed to Kouji Ogata, the original character designer for the novel series.[1]
Controversy[]
During the production of the show, Kouji Ogata expressed his dissatisfaction with the character design for the new anime on Twitter. He claimed that he was never shown any visuals for it before the show was announced, and had no real involvement in the production.[2] An apology was later issued by Kadokawa, after an investigation into the situation. It was revealed that Kouji Ogata's lack of involvement in the project was the result of an error in communication with Madhouse. The misunderstanding was resolved, and Ogata gave consent for production to progress.[3]
Cast[]
| Character | Japanese Voice |
|---|---|
| Boogiepop | Aoi Yūki[4] |
| Touka Miyashita | Aoi Yūki[4] |
| Nagi Kirima | Saori Ōnishi[4] |
| Kazuko Suema | Reina Kondō[4] |
| Keiji Takeda | Chiaki Kobayashi[4] |
| Kei Niitoki | Shino Shimoji[4] |
| Naoko Kamikishiro | Ayaka Suwa[4] |
| Masami Saotome | Junya Enoki[4] |
| Manticore/Minako Yurihara | Ayana Taketatsu[4] |
| Shirou Tanaka | Aoi Ichikawa[4] |
| Echoes | Kouki Miyata[4] |
| Masaki Taniguchi | Taku Yashiro [4] |
| Aya Orihata | Kana Ichinose[4] |
| Jin Asukai | Yoshimasa Hosoya[4] |
| Shinjirou Anou | Yoshiaki Hasegawa[4] |
| Kotoe Kinukawa | Kana Asumi[4] |
| Spooky E | Yōji Ueda[4] |
| Suiko Minahoshi | Kana Hanazawa[4] |
| Makiko Kisugi | Sayaka Kinoshita[4] |
| Shinpei Kuroda | Atsushi Miyauchi[4] |
| Pigeon | Ai Kakuma[4] |
| Masanori Sasaki | Shuhei Sakaguchi[4] |
| Kyouichirou Teratsuki | Toru Okawa[4] |
| Shizuka Hashizaka | Riho Sugiyama[4] |
| Makoto Hashizaka | Ami Naitou[4] |
| Sakiko Michimoto | Minami Tsuda[4] |
| Hinako | Chinatsu Akasaki[4] |
Episodes[]
| # | Title | Airing Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boogiepop Does Not Laugh 1 (ブギーポップは笑わない 1, Bugīpoppu wa Warawanai 1) |
January 4, 2019 |
| 2 | Boogiepop Does Not Laugh 2 (ブギーポップは笑わない 2, Bugīpoppu wa Warawanai 2) |
January 4, 2019 |
| 3 | Boogiepop Does Not Laugh 3 (ブギーポップは笑わない 3, Bugīpoppu wa Warawanai 3) |
January 11, 2019 |
| 4 | VS Imaginator 1 (VSイマジネーター 1, VS Imajinētā 1) |
January 18, 2019 |
| 5 | VS Imaginator 2 (VSイマジネーター 2, VS Imajinētā 2) |
January 25, 2019 |
| 6 | VS Imaginator 3 (VSイマジネーター 3, VS Imajinētā 3) |
February 1, 2019 |
| 7 | VS Imaginator 4 (VSイマジネーター 4, VS Imajinētā 4) |
February 8, 2019 |
| 8 | VS Imaginator 5 (VSイマジネーター 5, VS Imajinētā 5) |
February 15, 2019 |
| 9 | VS Imaginator 6 (VSイマジネーター 6, VS Imajinētā 6) |
February 22, 2019 |
| 10 | Boogiepop at Dawn 1 (夜明けのブギーポップ 1, Yoake no Bugīpoppu 1) |
February 23, 2019 |
| 11 | Boogiepop at Dawn 2 (夜明けのブギーポップ 2, Yoake no Bugīpoppu 2) |
February 23, 2019 |
| 12 | Boogiepop at Dawn 3 (夜明けのブギーポップ 3, Yoake no Bugīpoppu 3) |
February 23, 2019 |
| 13 | Boogiepop at Dawn 4 (夜明けのブギーポップ 4, Yoake no Bugīpoppu 4) |
February 23, 2019 |
| 14 | Overdrive: The King of Distortion 1 (オーバードライブ 歪曲王 1, Oobādoraibu Waikyokuō 1) |
March 1, 2019 |
| 15 | Overdrive: The King of Distortion 2 (オーバードライブ 歪曲王 2, Oobādoraibu Waikyokuō 2) |
March 8, 2019 |
| 16 | Overdrive: The King of Distortion 3 (オーバードライブ 歪曲王 3, Oobādoraibu Waikyokuō 3) |
March 15, 2019 |
| 17 | Overdrive: The King of Distortion 4 (オーバードライブ 歪曲王 4, Oobādoraibu Waikyokuō 4) |
March 22, 2019 |
| 18 | Overdrive: The King of Distortion 5 (オーバードライブ 歪曲王 5, Oobādoraibu Waikyokuō 5) |
March 29, 2019 |
Soundtrack[]
| Disc 1 | Disc 2 |
|---|---|
| 01. Boogiepop and Others | 01. Boogiepop at Dawn |
| 02. Nowhere I | 02. Echoes II |
| 03. Echoes I | 03. Sixth Sense |
| 04. Maze | 04. Noone Knows III |
| 05. Underground-Resister | 05. Microfilament |
| 06. Low | 06. A Hero of Justice |
| 07. Nowhere II | 07. Fire Witch III |
| 08. Collapse | 08. Drop In Pressure |
| 09. The Plan | 09. Streetlights |
| 10. Fire Witch I | 10. Boogiepop Overdrive: The King of Distortion |
| 11. Fire Witch II | 11. In A Haze |
| 12. Manticore | 12. Mo Murder |
| 13. Noone Knows I | 13. rE |
| 14. Empty Eyes | 14. 536_1815 |
| 15. Noone Knows II | 15. The Organization |
| 16. Dusk | 16. Fear Ghoul |
| 17. Trace of Twilight | 17. Zouragi |
| 18. Boogiepop Returns: VS Imaginator | 18. Moon Temple |
| 19. Counselor | 19. See You, HeartBreakers |
| 20. M.P.L.S. | 20. Descent To Grey |
| 21. Break Through | 21. Chandler’s Fox |
| 22. Nowhere III | 22. Tangled Steps |
| 23. E | |
| 24. Synthetic Human | |
| 25. The Principle | |
| 26. Last Night Tales | |
| 27. Futari |
Image Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Boogiepop and Others 2019 MAL Page
- ↑ Boogiepop and Others Novel Illustrator Tweets Dissatisfaction With New Anime Designs
- ↑ Kadokawa Apologizes to Boogiepop and Others Artist for Anime Miscommunication
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 Boogiepop and Others Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals 14 More Cast Members, January 4 Debut