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If you liked Parasyte: The Maxim and Durarara!, this show may be for you! Based on the four episodes I have seen so far, Boogiepop is somewhat of a mix between these two anime and has a lot of potential. The non-linear storytelling keeps you on your toes as you try to piece together the overarching plot.

What are some specific things I like? I like stories that don't treat their viewers like small children. Boogiepop doesn't disappoint in that sense. There are no useless side characters whose sole purpose it is to explain the plot to the viewer. The opening and ending music is great ... (if you like Myth & Roid, which I do). The voice acting is incredibly authentic in some scenes, and even the "worst" performances are believable. The soundtrack fits perfectly. Not only does the music build tension but it inspires you to ponder the secrets of life. It is more mellow than the Parasyte and Durarara! soundtracks.

The horror aspect seems lacking in my opinion, but that may be because I have immunity to fear related debuffs. Still, you can probably watch Boogiepop at night even if you get scared easily. It does not heavily employ jumpscares. Also, the character development is slow and in some cases missing due to the non-linear plot. However, it is not significantly detrimental to overall enjoyment.

Finally, you may notice that my review rating and my personal rating are different. I try to rate reviews objectively, and my personal rating is how much I personally enjoyed the series.