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Boogiepop Phantom

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The series uses a non-linear, vignette structure where each episode focuses on different characters and shows scenes from multiple perspectives.[1][2] A reduced color palette and vignette effect create a psychological horror atmosphere throughout most episodes.[1][3]

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  • Dark fantasy
  • Psychological thriller
  • Urban fantasy

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Making and release

The soundtrack features diverse styles from Gregorian chants to electronic music, with Shikao Suga composing and performing the opening theme.[1][2] The series was released in the United States as four bilingual DVDs from 9 October 2001 until 12 February 2002.[4] A limited edition boxed set in 2003 included the soundtrack and a music-inspired CD.[5] Sadayuki Murai created the series' concept and authored its screenplay; his prior credits include writing the script for the film Perfect Blue.[3]

Shigeyuki Suga, who designed the characters, had previously worked as a key animator on Serial Experiments Lain, a show that is frequently compared to Boogiepop Phantom.[3][2] Yota Tsuruoka was responsible for directing the sound and music of the series.[1] The ending theme song was both composed and performed by Kyoko.[6] The series' initial broadcast run on TV Tokyo occurred from 5 January 2000 to 22 March 2000.[7]

What the cited sources add

Lesley Smith's guide notes that Boogiepop Phantom is often mentioned alongside Serial Experiments Lain and Paranoia Agent.[2] The guide explains that Boogiepop Phantom is a doppelganger who possesses Manticore's final form, Yurihara Minako, while the original Boogiepop possesses Miyashita Touka's face.[2] Smith describes the series as covering three specific time periods: five years before the novel events, the recent past of Boogiepop and Others, and the months after the beam of light.[2] The Akemi's Anime World review states the series blends psychodrama, horror, and an X-Files-style plot into an unsettling experience.[8]

That review notes the visual style uses sepia and olive tones with vignetting throughout.[8]

References

  1. Wikipedia, "Boogiepop Phantom" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Smith, "Boogiepop: The Ultimate Guide (Part 2 of 4)", Seven Seas Entertainment, 2006-02-14 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  2. Smith, "Boogiepop: The Ultimate Guide (Part 2 of 4)", Seven Seas Entertainment, 2006-02-14. facts only, no text reused. gomanga.com
  3. Wikipedia, "Boogiepop Phantom" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Perfect Blue Review", Akemi's Anime World, 2005-11-13; Smith, "Boogiepop: The Ultimate Guide (Part 2 of 4)", Seven Seas Entertainment, 2006-02-14 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  4. Wikipedia, "Boogiepop Phantom" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "TRSI Does The Boogiepop", Anime News Network, 2001-06-14; "Boogiepop Phantom Release Dates", Anime News Network, 2001-06-23 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  5. Wikipedia, "Boogiepop Phantom" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Right Stuf February Releases", Anime News Network, 2001-11-20; Region 2 Boogiepop Phantom DVD Boxed Set (2005); "TRSI Announces Boogiepop Phantom Special Boxed Set", Anime News Network, 2003-05-01 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  6. Wikipedia, "Boogiepop Phantom" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Industry Wide April 2002 Release Schedule", Right Stuf International, April 2002 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  7. Wikipedia, "Boogiepop Phantom" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Smith, "Boogiepop: The Ultimate Guide (Part 2 of 4)", Seven Seas Entertainment, 2006-02-14; Original Japanese Trailers (October 2001) Boogiepop Phantom Evolution 3 DVD; "TRSI Confirms Boogiepop License", Anime on DVD, 2001-01-05 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  8. "Boogiepop Phantom Review", Akemi's Anime World, 2004-07-06. facts only, no text reused. animeworld.com

Each numbered sentence above was checked against the source it cites before publication. Sentences citing Wikipedia adapt text from the English Wikipedia article Boogiepop Phantom (contributors), used under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is available under the same licence. Other sources were used for facts only; no text or images are copied from them.

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