I was really moved by perfect blue and paprika, and decided to explore other works of Satoshi Kon. While animes mentioned above are literal masterpieces the paranoia agent is kinda meh. It is more absurd rather than mystery. But overall it was enjoyable anime with couple of annoying fillers.
It should have been a one-hour movie instead of a series. The title has nothing to do with the story, the story is full of unnecessary filler episodes, which I don't think gave much to the main story.
Giving kids porn in the first episode
Paranoia feeds him.
First off I'm feeling pretty blown away by the amount of negative comments here compared to other platforms which is a sad thing to think about but anyway, let's get to the review.
Satoshi Kon's classic Paranoia Agent is a gritty anime TV series set in the metropolitan city of Tokyo. A mind-bending journey into human's complex nature and psyche. Kon's modern masterpiece of emotion, brings the viewer on the edge of their seats thanks to its beautifully crafted visuals and sounds. The characters, the narrative, the voice acting, the opening, the way it tackles the issues of modern society, the conclusion... I could go on all day about this wonderful masterwork. Paranoia Agent is ultimately about humanity and the way people avoid their responsibilities by the means of escapism and blaming others for it. Through the twists and bends of the story, this show compels us to confront our own fears and insecurities, making it a standout entry in the long list of psychological thrillers. It serves multiple episodes of thought-provoking exploration of each character's personal accountability and their consequences of avoiding their responsibilities and mistakes in life. One of the most striking aspects of Paranoia Agent is its ability to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, which is one of Kon's greatest styles of his works, causing the viewer to immerse their soul in the show. Lastly, this anime has left me a lasting impact that lingered long even after the ending screen of the last episode, giving me another reality check to embrace myself and accept my shortcomings to be able to move on and try to make it up for it.
Shout by RedouaneBlockedParent2014-09-01T20:53:21Z
I saw the first 6 episodes and went like "WOW THIS IS GREAT, THIS IS SO DARK AND REALISTIC", then i watched the rest of the anime and felt so stupid for being this naive and believing that this could've been some sort of clever social phenomenology study or something like that...