Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019)
Boogiepop and Others, Boogiepop Never Laughs, Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh, ブギーポップは笑わない
At Shinyo Academy, whispers among the female student body revolve around a mysterious supernatural entity known as Boogiepop. This enigmatic figure is said to be a Shinigami who kills people at their most beautiful moments before their allure fades. Few understand his true nature: a protector who, during periods of slumber, transforms into the alter ego of Touka Miyashita to combat "the enemies of the world." Recently, a series of inexplicable disappearances have prompted Boogiepop's resurrection. However, lurking somewhere within the academy is a sinister creature biding its time before striking.Boogiepop wa Warawanai subtly examines the inherent connections between people and their perception of time while delving into the intricate relationships, emotions, memories, and pasts of its characters.
The series was first announced in 2018 to mark the 20th anniversary of the original light novel's publication. The animation was handled by Madhouse, which also worked on the first adaptation in 2000.
Nagi Kirima
ProtagonistKirima is often referred to as the Fire Witch due to her abilities. Despite her talents, she struggles to make friends because of her belief in being too dangerous for ordinary individuals. She posses...
Boogiepop
ProtagonistAt Shinyo Academy, there is a rumor among female students that not many people know about the existence of Boogiepop. Although usually dormant, Boogiepop emerges when threats to the world arise. Their...
Touka Miyashita
ProtagonistTouka is someone who's sociable and has many good friends as well as casual contacts. At times, she comes across as uninterested, but when others require assistance, she provides valuable guidance....
Makiko Kisugi
A young female doctor who discovers a Towa Organization evolution-drug by accident and begins experimentation on her patients....
Naoko Kamikishiro
Naoko Kamikishiro is currently studying at Shinyo Academy in her third year. She has two romantic partners, Akio Kimura and Shiro Tanaka. Despite being known for her friendly demeanor and carefree att...
Kazuko Suema
Dr. Kisugi, a serial killer active five years ago, targeted Suema as his last victim. This sparked her interest in criminal psychology, setting her apart from her peers. Later, through her encounter w...
Manticore
The Towa Organization developed an imperfect version of Echoes, an alien sent to Earth for evaluation purposes. This creature is now considered a monster and has escaped from the lab where it was crea...
Kei Niitoki
Kei Niitoki tends to interfere in other people's affairs and wants to solve problems when she sees them. This behavior has led her to become the president of Shinyou Academy's morals committee, where ...
Shinpei Kuroda
While Nagisa was hospitalized, she encountered a detective named Shinpei Kuroda, who belonged to the Towa organization as an undercover agent. He had a strong desire to protect justice, which greatly ...
Masami Saotome
Masami is a teenager who secretly wishes for someone or something more powerful to end his life. Despite frequently coming close to dying, he always feels let down....
Echoes
A being who took upon the form of the final stage of human evolution....
Suiko Minahoshi
In the Boogiepop series of light novels, there are characters called "enemies of the world" who have evolved beyond human capabilities. One such character was Minahoshi Suiko, who died before being in...
Jin Asukai
Jin Asukai is an antagonist in the anime series "Boogiepop Returns VS Imaginator Part 1." He's a college student and part-time art teacher and counselor at a cram school. Despite being an MPLS, he was...
Sawako Nakadai
Sawako is an ordinary individual who appeared anxious and preoccupied when she initially met Jin. However, Jin reassured her that her concerns about college were causing her stress, which led to her u...
Shizuko Imazaki
A former student of Jins who sought counseling from him in the past. She became addicted to drugs....
Pigeon
A Towa Organization agent who communicates messages to other agents. During interactions with Shinpei Kuroda, Pigeon displayed a joyful demeanor and frequently smiled. She greatly enjoyed speaking wit...
Mariko Komiya
When Suiko died, Mariko tried to commit suicide to be with her....
Kyouichirou Teratsuki
Founder of Moon Communications Enterprises (MCE) and creator of the Moon Temple....
