Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh began its anime adaptation in January 2019. While the title alone won't give you a good idea of what it's about, it's the number one anime you should definitely watch this season! Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh is currently being re-evaluated, and its popularity is experiencing a resurgence. In this article, we'll introduce five things you should know about Boogiepop, the main character. Read this first before watching the anime!
Things you should know about Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh: 1. What is the original work?
Light Novel
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Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh is a light novel series that has been serialized since 1998. This means that 2019 marks its 21st anniversary. It's no exaggeration to say that this work laid the foundation for the fantasy genre currently featured in light novels. It's a light novel that has had a significant impact! It's incredible.
Series
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Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh is not a single feature-length work, but rather an anthology. According to the author, Kadono Kohei, Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh is complete in the first book. However, the stories are related. What makes it interesting is that it can be read from various perspectives.
Things you should know about Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh ② Who is the main character?
Boogiepop
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This is the main character, Boogiepop, from whose name the title appears. He wears a charcoal gray cape and hat, which has what appear to be gold buttons. She's dragging a very long cape along her body, giving her a truly otherworldly feel.
Touka Miyashita
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This is Miyashita Touka, who could be considered the second protagonist. Doesn't she look similar to Boogiepop? Yes, she does! They are the same person. In fact, Boogiepop was born from within Miyashita Touka. In short, he has a split personality. However, Miyashita Touka herself has no memory of Boogiepop being herself or of him being active.
[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Things you need to know 3: Who is Boogiepop?
Meaning
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[Boogiepop] means "eerie bubbles." That alone doesn't really explain much, does it? To explain, when a global crisis (a world-shaking incident) occurs, Boogiepop automatically appears out of nowhere from within Miyashita Touka (against her will) like a bubble. That's why he's called Boogiepop.
Existence
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Boogiepop seems to have become something of an urban legend. Boogiepop's repeated murders are rumored to be the reason for this: "He kills people when they are at their most beautiful," and Boogiepop's very existence is treated as an occult phenomenon.
[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Things You Need to Know #4: What Are His Combat Abilities?
Strongest in the Series
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In the [Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] series, there's probably no one with abilities greater than Boogiepop. In episode 1 of the anime, he incapacitates two police officers without even touching them. I doubt ordinary people could even touch him.
Abilities
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Boogiepop possesses a variety of abilities. One of them is his ability to attack using thin, piano-wire-like strings. Of course, it's not just any thread; he skillfully manipulates it to bind his target like a spider and then rip them apart. It's pretty gruesome, but fans of dark anime will love the artwork! (lol)
[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Things You Need to Know #5: Who is Keiji Takeda?
Lovers
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Takeda Keiji, who appears in the anime from the first episode, is Miyashita Touka's senior and her lover. He is the only one who knows that Miyashita Touka and Boogiepop are the same person. It's a bit complicated, isn't it? Her lover is the rumored Boogiepop.
Friend
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
When she's Touka Miyashita, she's her lover, but when she's Boogiepop, she's a friend. Boogiepop may look like Touka Miyashita, but inside, he's a man. He also uses the first-person pronoun "boku." Takeda's complex, anxious, and worried expressions are a must-see (lol).
[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Watch the whole thing to understand!
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
What did you think? We've introduced 5 things you should know about the main character of Boogiepop that you can read in 5 minutes! It's only just begun, so there are probably many people who don't quite understand the story. And that's no surprise! You won't be able to fully understand the story unless you watch all the episodes. So far, Boogiepop feels mysterious and mystical. The colorful artwork is also very captivating, so be sure to look forward to it every week!
