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Paranoia Agent

2004·Show
13Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb7.9Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%81%
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Where to watch

Crunchyroll

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Masterful craft, stunning style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Scare5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

The mind, society, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

When darkness overcomes the heart... Lil' Slugger appears...

Musashino, Tokyo. An elementary schooler repeatedly attacks people in the streets. Known only to the public as "Lil Slugger", none of the victims can recall the young boy's face and only three distinct details are left in their memories: golden inline skates, a baseball cap, and the weapon: a bent golden baseball bat. Detectives Ikari and Maniwa set out to track down the perpetrator and put an end to his crimes.
Psychological ThrillerSurreal MysterySocial CommentaryUrban AnxietyExistential DreadNon-Linear NarrativeCharacter StudySatoshi Kon MasterpieceHaunting AtmosphereUnsettling & Provocative

Crew

Directed by:
Satoshi Kon, Takuji Endo, Atsushi Takahashi
Written by:
Seishi Minakami, Tomomi Yoshino
Produced by:
Mitsuru Uda, Hideki Goto, Rika Tsurusaki
Composed by:
Susumu Hirasawa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Paranoia Agent

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Where can I stream Paranoia Agent legally?

Crunchyroll

Paranoia Agent is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paranoia Agent worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paranoia Agent rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Paranoia Agent have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paranoia Agent?

Critics100
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Paranoia Agent higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Paranoia Agent air?

It ran from 2004 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is Paranoia Agent in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Paranoia Agent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paranoia Agent in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Paranoia Agent use?

Reluctant PsychoRPG EpisodeTwitchy EyeMoving the GoalpostsContemplate Our NavelsThe RevealSurreal HorrorSpace Whale AesopPostmodernismBattle in the Center of the MindGainax EndingThe Stingerand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for Paranoia Agent, including Reluctant Psycho, RPG Episode, Twitchy Eye.