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Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2009]
Directed by Takashi Watanabe
4xDVD5 + 1xDVD9 | ISO | NTSC 4:3 | Covers (4 JPGs) | 600 mins | Total: 21,80 Gb
Audio: English AC3 5.1/2.0 @ 448/192 Kbps; Japanese AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subs: English
Genre: Anime, Horror, Supernatural | Japan; Nozomi, Catalog #: RSDVD2020
Directed by Takashi Watanabe
4xDVD5 + 1xDVD9 | ISO | NTSC 4:3 | Covers (4 JPGs) | 600 mins | Total: 21,80 Gb
Audio: English AC3 5.1/2.0 @ 448/192 Kbps; Japanese AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subs: English
Genre: Anime, Horror, Supernatural | Japan; Nozomi, Catalog #: RSDVD2020
An ambitious series that bears a striking resemblance to LAIN, BOOGIEPOP PHANTOM is no less fascinating, and certainly, in many ways, takes that series' concept to another level. Taking place in a bizarre alternate universe, Boogiepop is a shady organization that protects the world from supernatural menace that materializes in the form of a young girl clad in a yin-yang cloak. The series begins with the disappearance of some high school students, the discovery of a young man who sees people's regrets as spiders and can eat them, and the appearance of a detective who tries to tie the strands of these mysteries together. Contains the entire series in a collector's box.
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You know whenever someone compares anything to Lain I get interested and a bit leery at the same time. I really enjoyed the mood and style of lain, but found the ending to be lacking. Key the Metal Idol was in the same boat. It had a very intriguing mystery about it, but solved it too quickly and obviously for my taste. It seemed like a total switch in style. If you felt the same away about those two series, than check this one out. Boogiepop Phantom does not lose it’s sense of mystery at the end, but it isn’t as twisty as lain or Key either.![Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2006] [ReUp]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/f7/47/001e47f7_medium.jpeg)
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The basic premise is hard to pin down. Basically this series is a sequence of character studies. Each episode focus on a character and usually some kind of mental or emotional trauma they are under. Supernatural elements are woven into each character’s story as well as little pieces of other stories. The best way to describe what you are watching is a picture that has been taken apart. You see little pieces at a time, but get a sense of a larger story going on. There is no main character per se, but there are characters that appear in virtually every episode and who seem to key each story. The more you watch, the more of the whole picture you see. I can’t say too much about the whole thing without taking away from some of the mystery of the show.![Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2006] [ReUp]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/f8/47/001e47f8_medium.jpeg)
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The animation has some real great points and a real detriment to it. The best thing about it is its use of visuals to create a real mood. Each episode is designed to give you a sense of unease and the uncanny. Interesting lighting, angles, filters and editing are used to not only make you uncomfortable, but to increase the mystery surrounding events. This is a very dark series, with blacks and browns being the key colors. Much of the light we do see is brilliantly garish, or very subtle. When you do see any of the cooler colors, like a startling blue sky or green trees it comes as a shock. The character design is realistic, and that only serves to increase the disturbing nature of the show. These characters don’t have outrageous hair styles or colors, and it helps to draw you into the story. The big problem I had was with the large number of characters, almost all of them being high school girls. I was having trouble keeping track of all the names and characters. They start looking the same after a while. I remember seeing about four different girls with glasses and couldn’t figure out if they were the same girl with a different hair style, or actually four different girls. I think this was a budget issue, in this case. For me it hurt the show a bit when I couldn’t remember from just looking at a girl which character she was and how she fit into the whole story.![Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2006] [ReUp]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/f9/47/001e47f9_medium.jpeg)
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Much like the animation the sound design has a style all it’s own. Not only is it used to enhance the creepy mood of the series, but it also goes beyond a typical sound design job. For a series that is so grounded in "the real world" this show uses normal sounds and amplifies them or changes them slightly. It reminds me of the sound work found in David Lynch’s darker movies (Lost Highway and Fire Walk with Me). Not only does it keep you listening, it just adds to the general mood and feel of the animation.![Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2006] [ReUp]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/fa/47/001e47fa_medium.jpeg)
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The story itself is pretty straightforward. It deals with the supernatural and the way it affects humans. You’ve got your typical school girl/boy cast. And of course there are all kinds of unusual powers being thrown around. The real key here is the way the story is told. By fragmenting and focusing on the way these troubled characters see and interpret the events, enhances the whole mystery. Beyond that you get the feeling that these characters are real. You get a definite sense that things have happened before you know them and (if they survive) that their stories continue on. The way each character’s stories intertwine and help weave the bigger story is really well done. There was some great writing to get all these episodes to fit like they do and keep the sense of mystery alive up to the last episode. Once you dive into this plot you will want to watch it till the end. Of course not everything is explained, and not every story thread is followed to its conclusion. That’s a good thing in my book. But the story arc that encapsulates these characters is resolved. But I’m very curious to see if the books these are based on get translated. I’d love to read them.![Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2006] [ReUp]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/fb/47/001e47fb_medium.jpeg)
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The acting is pretty solid. It’s not the best job I’ve ever heard, but for the most part the cast does a very good job bringing the characters to life. Realistic acting and even subtly help this story work much better then going over the top. In fact I didn’t notice any over the top acting at all. There were some moments were trying to fit the lip flaps became a problem and some lines seemed to be delivered strangely. The only other problem was certain actors and actresses doing multiple roles. Because I was having trouble keeping all the characters straight, some of them having similar voices didn’t help. On the whole this is a good English dub that keep true to the feel and style of the series.![Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2006] [ReUp]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/fc/47/001e47fc_medium.jpeg)
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The music was something that really grew on me as I watched. The opening and ending themes really don’t seem to fit (style-wise) into the whole feel of the show. The opening theme especially sounded out of place. It’s done in a very 70’s style and contrasts with the electronic score that goes on during the series. But I have to say that I didn’t mind it at all when I got to the second disc. The score itself is great. It’s a mix of sound effects, electronic music, Wagner, and some standard scoring. The result is something that is as interesting as the sound effects track, and really adds to the whole series. The CD that comes with this boxset has two interpretations of the Wagner opera theme used in the series. It’s a great sample of part of what you will be hearing. The electronic music reminds me of some of the darker stuff that was used in Trigun. I love the music from Trigun, so I think I’m going to be picking up the score for this series as well.![Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2006] [ReUp]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/fd/47/001e47fd_medium.jpeg)
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I don’t know if this show is very entertaining. But I really enjoyed watching it. Or maybe I should say I was very intrigued while I watched it. I haven’t seen anything really like this before, especially in the way the story was constructed. It was dark and moody, and in a way reminded me of the feel of Seven. But it also reminded me of the film Lost Highway. I like dark and moody so this was right up my ally. It was also a refreshing change from the typical anime story I’ve been watching lately. It’s not really a deep philosophical show, but it’s like a puzzle that reveals more the more you watch. The only downside, was keeping all the characters and events straight. I would think this boxset would allow you to watch each disc very close together and would help that. But watching one a day or even every other day might help you digest what you’ve seen. I think for people who enjoy dark anime or movies this would be one to check out. If you enjoy the work of directors like David Lynch and David Fincher (what’s with the name David?) then check this out.![Boogiepop Phantom (2000): The Complete Collection [2006] [ReUp]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/fe/47/001e47fe_medium.jpeg)
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I do have a suggestion for those of you willing to take the plunge. Simply watch all the episodes. Don’t try to figure out what happening while you are watching. Just take it all in and then piece it together once you see the whole thing. There is plenty of stuff going on and lots of mood to take in so just let go and have fun. This is another dark little gem in my anime collection.Roman J. Martel, mania.com
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Discs 1-4 - DVD5 - The complete 12-episode TV series of 'Boogiepop Phantom'.
Disc 5 - DVD9 - 'Boogiepop And Others' is the live-action film that serves as its prequel!
Anime TV Series DVDs Features:
- Line art gallery
- Producer Character notes
- Music videos for opening and closing themes
- Original Fruits music video
- Original Boogiepop music video
- Five (5) original Japanese promo trailers
- English-language producer's commentary.
Boogiepop and Others Movie DVD Features:
- Two special featurettes with close to 50 minutes of behind the scenes footage and interviews with the Japanese cast and crew!
- History of Boogiepop
- Director's Commentary
- Storyboards
- "Boogiepop in Yûbari" Premiere Featurette
- "Making of Boogiepop" Featurette
- Cast and Staff Bios
- Original Boogiepop Trailers.
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