Boogiepop Phantom is one of my favorite anime, so I was excited, but hesitant to give Boogiepop And Others a shot.  Luckily, I am happy to report that I loved And Others! Overall, I still prefer Phantom’s gritty surrealism, but I think And Others does a fantastic job at being different enough that it can stand on its own.  If Boogiepop Phantom is a dream that makes you wake up in a cold sweat, Boogiepop and Others is a dream that has you walking around in a daze the whole day.  Now I have no choice but to delve into the manga.