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Boogiepop and Others 2019

★ 7.0/10 · 46 votes TV-MA AnimationMysteryDrama 1 seasons · 18 eps Ended
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What is Boogiepop and Others?

The television series Boogiepop and Others is based on an urban legend about a shinigami. This legend tells of a being that can release people from the pain they are suffering.

Type
TV series
Year
2019
Status
Ended
Episodes
18
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Jan 4, 2019
Last aired
Mar 29, 2019
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
AT-X
Genres
Animation, Mystery, Drama
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The television series Boogiepop and Others is based on an urban legend about a shinigami. This legend tells of a being that can release people from the pain they are suffering. The series is set at Shinyo Academy where a series of disappearances involving female students occurs. The police and faculty initially believe these students have run away. However, some students suspect that something more complex is happening. The legend of the Angel of Death, also known as Boogiepop, is said to be real. The story explores the mysterious events at the academy and the possibility of Boogiepop's involvement. The series delves into the unknown circumstances surrounding the disappearances, leaving questions about whether Boogiepop or something more sinister is responsible. The legend of Boogiepop serves as a central element in the series, driving the plot and character interactions.

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Should you watch it?

“An urban legend about a shinigami becomes reality when students at Shinyo Academy begin to vanish.”

Reasons to watch
  • intriguing urban legend premise
  • atmospheric storytelling
Keep in mind
  • complex narrative structure
  • non-linear pacing

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural mysteries that explore the darker side of high school life.

The series contains themes of disappearance and supernatural threats that may be intense for some viewers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows the mystery surrounding a series of student disappearances at Shinyo Academy and the legend of Boogiepop.

Who is Boogiepop?

Boogiepop is a shinigami known in urban legends as an angel of death who releases people from pain.

Is the series based on a legend?

The story centers on an urban legend about a shinigami that turns out to be real.

What is the setting?

The story takes place at Shinyo Academy.

Are the disappearances supernatural?

Students suspect the disappearances are caused by something mysterious and foul rather than simple runaways.