20 anime like Boogiepop Phantom
These are the shows Boogiepop Phantom fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Boogiepop Phantom, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 8 come from the same studio. 9 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 2 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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Serial Experiments Lain
TV · 1998 · 13 eps · 80/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into denpa and philosophy. Triangle Staff animated both. Many fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 2
Paranoia Agent
TV · 2004 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into denpa and crime. MADHOUSE animated both. Many fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 3
Texhnolyze
TV · 2003 · 22 eps · 77/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into philosophy and noir. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 4
Ghost Hound
TV · 2007 · 22 eps · 70/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into denpa. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 5
Black Rock Shooter
TV · 2012 · 8 eps · 63/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into female protagonist and urban fantasy. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- 6
Perfect Blue
Movie · 1998 · 85/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into female protagonist and philosophy. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 7
Sonny Boy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into philosophy and denpa. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 8
Mouryou no Hako
TV · 2008 · 13 eps · 68/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into achronological order and philosophy. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- Thriller
- 9
the Garden of sinners Chapter 1: Thanatos. (Overlooking View)
Movie · 2007 · 73/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into suicide and female protagonist. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- Thriller
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Shigofumi
TV · 2008 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into suicide and female protagonist. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 11
Hell Girl
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 72/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into episodic and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 12
Key the Metal Idol
OVA · 1994 · 15 eps · 68/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into female protagonist and denpa. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Music
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When They Cry
TV · 2006 · 26 eps · 76/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into denpa and achronological order. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 14
Vampire Princess Miyu (TV)
TV · 1997 · 26 eps · 67/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into episodic and urban fantasy. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Supernatural
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Monster
TV · 2004 · 74 eps · 88/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into crime and philosophy. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 74 episodes. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
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ODDTAXI
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into crime and noir. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
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Den-noh Coil
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · 77/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into female protagonist and denpa. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mystery
- 18
Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into philosophy. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
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Requiem from the Darkness
TV · 2003 · 13 eps · 67/100
Like Boogiepop Phantom, it leans into episodic. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 20
Gilgamesh
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · 61/100
It shares the drama feel of Boogiepop Phantom. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Boogiepop Phantom recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
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