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5.1 / 10(11 votes)IMDb20001h 49mJapan

Boogiepop and Others

ブギーポップは笑わない

Synopsis

The story takes place in an unnamed Japanese city, and follows five students at Shinyo Academy as they try to piece together the puzzle of a new drug and recent disappearances among the student populace. While the teachers believe them to only be runaways, the female students whisper among themselves about the urban legend Boogiepop, who is said to be a Shinigami.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ryu Kaneda
Screenplay & Story
Sadayuki Murai
Original Score
Yuki Kajiura
Original Title
ブギーポップは笑わない
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Studios
Toei Video Company, Hakuhodo

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ryu Kaneda

Screenplay & Story

Sadayuki Murai, Kouhei Kadono

Original Score & Music

Yuki Kajiura

Director of Photography

Satoshi Maeda

Film Editing

Yoshiyuki Abe

Producers

Kazuo Kato, Tsugio Hattori

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Kouhei Kadono

Department Leadership Roster

Ryu Kaneda

Ryu Kaneda

Director

Sadayuki Murai

Sadayuki Murai

Screenplay

Satoshi Maeda

Director of Photography

Yuki Kajiura

Yuki Kajiura

Original Music Composer

Kazuo Kato

Producer

Tsugio Hattori

Producer

Hiroshi Wada

Production Design

Yoshiyuki Abe

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Boogiepop and Others.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boogiepop and Others

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Boogiepop and Others about?

The story takes place in an unnamed Japanese city, and follows five students at Shinyo Academy as they try to piece together the puzzle of a new drug and recent disappearances among the student populace. While the teachers believe them to only be runaways, the female students whisper among themselves about the urban legend Boogiepop, who is said to be a Shinigami.

Who directed Boogiepop and Others?

Boogiepop and Others was directed by Ryu Kaneda.

Who stars in Boogiepop and Others?

The principal cast of Boogiepop and Others includes Sayaka Yoshino, Daijiro Kawaoka, Ayana Sakai, Tetsu Sawaki, Asumi Miwa.

When was Boogiepop and Others released and how long is it?

Boogiepop and Others was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

Who composed the musical score for Boogiepop and Others?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Boogiepop and Others was composed by Yuki Kajiura.

Is Boogiepop and Others based on a book or true story?

Boogiepop and Others is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kouhei Kadono".