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"Môsô dairinin" (2004): :  -- We follow different fates in modern Japan. Each episode ends with an asault by a boy with a golden bat. Throughout the animation series we learn more about the boy.

Overview

User Rating:
8.6/10   1,236 votes
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Director:
Satoshi Kon
Writer:
Satoshi Kon (story)
Contact:
View company contact information for Paranoia Agent on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
1 full episode list
Release Date:
28 May 2005 (USA) more
Plot:
We follow different fates in modern Japan. Each episode ends with an asault by a boy with a golden bat. Throughout the animation series we learn more about the boy.
NewsDesk:
Interview: Satoshi Kon
 (From ioncinema. 24 May 2007)

User Comments:
Beautiful and amazing more

Cast

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Jonathan Klein ... Additional Voices (13 episodes, 2004)
Shôzô Îzuka ... Keiichi Ikari (7 episodes, 2004)
Toshihiko Seki ... Mitsuhiro Maniwa (7 episodes, 2004)
Mamiko Noto ... Tsukiko Sagi (6 episodes, 2004)
Ryûji Saikachi ... Old Man (6 episodes, 2004)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
"Paranoia Agent" (International: English title) (USA) (DVD title)
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Runtime:
Japan:316 min (13 episodes)
Country:
Japan
Language:
Japanese | Japanese
Color:
Color
Certification:
Canada:14A | USA:TV-14 (two episodes) | USA:TV-MA | UK:18 (episode 8) (heavily cut) | New Zealand:M | Australia:MA (some episodes) | South Africa:13V (DVD volume 1) | South Korea:15 (DVD volume 2) | Australia:M
Company:
WoWow more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
This series is shown on satellite networks in Japan as it was deemed unsuitable for prime time network television. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Ikari notices Hirukawa on the swing, the coat he holds switches arms several times. more
Quotes:
Lil' Slugger: I'm home. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#34.4)" (2005) more

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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
Beautiful and amazing, 19 May 2005
Author: Aiwaz_418 from United States

One of the finest animated series in ages, and one which plays with the conventions of animation in very self-referential ways which further the story and add insight. It may not all be very clear the first time you watch through, but after some thought and upon a second viewing, it is a bit easier to follow. Regardless of the psychological spider webs involved, and some episodes which do not at first seem related to the central story, it does all fit together in one incredible package.

If you have seen any of Satoshi Kon's previous work, you will have some idea of what awaits, and some of the themes explored are similar to past work ("Perfect Blue", in particular), but the presentation is so impressive those similarities will not be distracting. Perhaps not for the first time viewer of anime, but for those who like good, psychological drama well told, this is a masterpiece.

Brilliantly written and animated.

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