{"product_id":"boogiepop-phantom-2001-tv-dvd","title":"Boogiepop Phantom (2001 TV) DVD","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eFive years ago, a pillar of light pierced the night sky above a nameless Japanese city, followed by a series of grizzly murders that whispered the name of a legendary shinigami: Boogiepop. Now, as the memory of those events begins to fade into urban myth, a new electromagnetic shimmer appears, and a group of high school students finds their lives spiraling into a fractured reality of missing time and distorted memories. As the boundaries between the digital world and human consciousness blur, each must confront the shadows of their own past or risk being consumed by the \"Phantom\"—a manifestation of the city's collective trauma and unfulfilled desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBoogiepop Phantom\u003c\/b\u003e is a haunting, non-linear masterpiece of psychological horror and urban mystery that redefined the boundaries of late-90s television anime. The series weaves a complex tapestry of interconnected stories, using a distinct sepia-toned aesthetic and an experimental, industrial soundscape to evoke a sense of deep-seated unease. Between the fragmented timelines and the eerie presence of the titular entity, the show offers a profound exploration of \"mono no aware\"—the bittersweet transience of youth—and the corrosive nature of stagnant memories. It is a landmark of the \"denpa\" (electromagnetic wave) subgenre, inviting viewers to piece together a puzzle where every answer only reveals a deeper layer of the city's hidden soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis complete DVD collection captures the full, atmospheric weight of a series that demands and rewards careful attention. It is a work that doesn't just present a mystery; it immerses you in a world where the simplest street corner can hide a doorway to the sublime or the terrifying, proving that the ghosts we fear most are often the ones we carry within ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNotable Staff \u0026amp; Voice Talent\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eDirector:\u003c\/b\u003e Takashi Watanabe (Slayers, Shakugan no Shana) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eSeries Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e Sadayuki Murai (Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eStudio:\u003c\/b\u003e Madhouse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eMusic:\u003c\/b\u003e Yota Tsuruoka (Sound Director) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"210\"\u003eCast:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Kaori Shimizu as Boogiepop \/ Touka Miyashita \u003cbr\u003e• Yuu Asakawa as Nagi Kirima \u003cbr\u003e• Mayumi Asano as Manaka Kisaragi \u003cbr\u003e• Jun Fukuyama as Masami Saotome \u003cbr\u003e• Mamiko Noto as Sayoko Tonomura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDVD Features\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Clean Opening \/ Ending \u003cbr\u003e• Original Japanese Promos \u003cbr\u003e• Production Art Gallery \u003cbr\u003e• Character Biographies \u003cbr\u003e• Right Stuf Previews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpoken Languages:\u003c\/b\u003e Japanese \u0026amp; English Audio, English Subtitles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eJapanese Title:\u003c\/b\u003e ブギーポップは笑わない (Bugīpoppu wa Warawanai) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eRuntime:\u003c\/b\u003e 470 Minutes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eDirector:\u003c\/b\u003e Takashi Watanabe \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003eDVD Release Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 2001 (U.S. Release) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eOriginal Air Date (Japan):\u003c\/b\u003e 2000 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e The Right Stuf International \/ Nozomi Entertainment \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"251\"\u003eRating:\u003c\/b\u003e 16+ (Mature Themes, Horror) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"287\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Region 1 (U.S. \/ Canada) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"320\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Psychological, Horror, Mystery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"358\"\u003eThemes:\u003c\/b\u003e Urban Legend, Trauma, Memory, Adolescence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Evolution 1 (EP 1-3)","offer_id":42490604322901,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Evolution 2 (EP 4-6)","offer_id":42490604355669,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Evolution 3 (EP 7-9)","offer_id":42490604388437,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Evolution 4 (EP 10-12 END)","offer_id":42490604421205,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Complete Set (Evolution 1-4)","offer_id":42490604453973,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/45405013-8CDD-4C26-81DA-61AB912D739B.jpg?v=1780530680","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/boogiepop-phantom-2001-tv-dvd","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}