Paranoia Agent
Mousou Dairinin
妄想代理人
Genres
- Avant Garde
- Award Winning
- Drama
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- Suspense
Tags
all 21- OtherDenpa97
- OtherCrime89
- OtherPhilosophy86
- TraitsDetective85
- Main CastEnsemble Cast82
- UniverseUrban Fantasy81
- OrganisationsPolice80
- SceneUrban75
- TechnicalEpisodic70
- Main CastFemale Protagonist70
- TraitsNudity70
- TraitsDissociative Identities64
- ComedySatire63
- TraitsDisability63
- Main CastMale Protagonist60
- Sexual ContentProstitution51
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast51
- TraitsChuunibyou50
- DramaBullying50
- OtherCosmic Horror40
- OtherLGBTQ+ Themes26
Genres: Avant Garde, Award Winning, Drama, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense. Tags: Denpa, Crime, Philosophy, Detective, Ensemble Cast, Urban Fantasy, Police, Urban, Episodic, Female Protagonist, Nudity, Dissociative Identities.
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Popularity
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Favorites
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Rated TV
#451
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Episode Progress
Complete13 / 13 episodes aired
All 13 episodes available on Crunchyroll, Netflix
- Premiered
- Winter 2004
- Aired
- Feb 3, 2004 – May 18, 2004
- Broadcast
- Saturday · 00:00:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 5h 12m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Madhouse
Alternative Titles
ja妄想代理人
en-x-romajiMousou Dairinin
deParanoja Agent
enMousou Dairinin
Synopsis
The infamous Shounen Bat is terrorizing the residents of Musashino City. Flying around on his rollerblades and beating people down with a golden baseball bat, the assailant seems impossible to catch—much less understand. His first victim, the well-known yet timid character designer Tsukiko Sagi, is suspected of orchestrating the attacks. Believed only by her anthropomorphic pink stuffed animal, Maromi, Tsukiko is just one of Shounen Bat's many victims. As Shounen Bat continues his relentless assault on the town, detectives Keiichi Ikari and Mitsuhiro Maniwa begin to investigate the identity of the attacker. However, more and more people fall victim to the notorious golden bat, and news of the assailant begins circulating around the town. Paranoia starts to set in as chilling rumors spread amongst adults and children alike. Will the two detectives be able to unravel the truth behind Shounen Bat, or will the paranoia get to them first? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
The anime was awarded the Silver Prize in Animation Jury Award and Audience Award at Fantasia International Film Festival 2004 in Montreal, Canada.
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77 / 100
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Episode Guide
Aired so far: 13 / 13
Main Story
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Latest Aired
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Paranoia Agent are there?
Paranoia Agent consists of 13 episodes in total. Each episode has a standard runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Paranoia Agent a finished series?
Yes, Paranoia Agent is a finished series that originally aired during the winter 2004 season. It is a standalone story and represents the only entry in its franchise.
What is the premise of Paranoia Agent?
Paranoia Agent is a psychological mystery that follows the investigation into a mysterious assailant known as Shounen Bat, who terrorizes the residents of Musashino City on rollerblades. The story explores the lives of his victims and the detectives attempting to uncover the truth behind the attacks.
Who is the director of Paranoia Agent?
Paranoia Agent was directed by the acclaimed Kon, Satoshi. The series was produced by the studio Madhouse.
What should I watch if I enjoy Paranoia Agent?
If you are a fan of Paranoia Agent, you may enjoy other thought-provoking titles like Perfect Blue, Serial Experiments Lain, Paprika, Sonny Boy, and Odd Taxi.
Is Paranoia Agent appropriate for children?
No, Paranoia Agent is rated R - 17+ due to its content involving violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience given its dark psychological themes and dramatic narrative.
Who are the main characters in Paranoia Agent?
The core of the story revolves around the mysterious Shounen Bat and his first victim, Sagi, Tsukiko. The investigation is led by detectives Ikari, Keiichi and Maniwa, Mitsuhiro.
Who composed the music for Paranoia Agent?
The iconic music for the series, including both the opening theme 'Yume no Shima Shinen Kouen/Dream Island Obsessional Park' and the ending theme 'Shiroi Oka - Maromi no Theme', was created by Hirasawa, Susumu.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Winter 2004
- Aired
- Feb 3, 2004 – May 18, 2004
- Broadcast
- Saturday · 00:00:00
- Episodes
- 13 / 13
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 5h 12m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Madhouse
Alternative Titles
ja妄想代理人
en-x-romajiMousou Dairinin
deParanoja Agent
enMousou Dairinin
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