Shinjirou Anou is a classmate of Masaki Taniguchi and Aya Orihata. He secretly has romantic feelings for Masaki, but does not realize it at first. Later, brainwashing changes his life dramatically, improving his behavior and school grades. Even when he is freed from control, he is left with an empty feeling, unable to recall his old feelings for Masaki. He also appears in "Boogiepop Phantom" as Sayoko Oikawa's classmate.
Shinjirou Anou goes to the same school as Masaki Taniguchi and Aya Orihata. He spends most of his days as a regular student, not causing much trouble except for some bad behavior in the past.
Shinjirou is kind but sometimes troubled and doesn’t always understand his own feelings. For a long time, he does not notice that he is in love with Masaki Taniguchi. He is curious about his friends and worries about their relationships.
Secret Feelings
Shinjirou Anou is a classmate of Masaki Taniguchi and Aya Orihata. He holds a romantic interest in Masaki, but he does not know it himself.
Getting Involved with Spooky E
Because he is curious about the relationship between Masaki and Aya, Shinjirou begins to look into their lives. During this time, Spooky E, who can control people's minds, brainwashes him and uses him as a pawn.
Life Changes Under Brainwashing
While under Spooky E’s control, Shinjirou's behavior improves a lot. His school grades get better. He becomes so well-behaved that some girls start to like him. He even starts dating a girl who confesses her feelings for him in a letter. Thanks to these changes, people see his life as perfect and successful.
Breaking the Spell
One day, Jin Asukai uses his special power to break Spooky E's brainwashing on Shinjirou. However, after the brainwashing is removed, Shinjirou’s love for Masaki vanishes. He cannot remember those feelings at all, and this leaves a hole in his heart. He goes on with life feeling like something is missing inside.
Appearance in Boogiepop Phantom
In "Boogiepop Phantom," Shinjirou appears as a classmate of Sayoko Oikawa.
Shinjirou is good friends with Masaki Taniguchi and Aya Orihata. He is close enough to be interested in their personal lives. For a time, he also dates a girl who likes his improved personality.
- Shinjirou does not realize his own feelings until it is too late.
- His life changes for the better during and because of brainwashing, which makes his story different from others.
- He plays a small but important role in "Boogiepop Phantom."
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