Paranoia Agent: Part 1
妄想代理人 前編
Synopsis
Paranoia Agent is a Japanese anime television series created by director Satoshi Kon and produced by Madhouse about a social phenomenon in Musashino, Tokyo caused by a juvenile serial assailant named Lil' Slugger (the English equivalent to Shōnen Bat, which translates to "Bat Boy"). The plot relays between a large cast of people affected in some way by the phenomenon; usually Lil' Slugger's victims or the detectives assigned to apprehend him. As each character becomes the focus of the story, details are revealed about their secret lives and the truth about Lil' Slugger.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satoshi Kon
- Screenplay & Story
- Seishi Minakami
- Original Title
- 妄想代理人 前編
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satoshi Kon
Seishi Minakami
Department Leadership Roster
Satoshi Kon
Director
Seishi Minakami
Writer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Paranoia Agent: Part 1 about?
Paranoia Agent is a Japanese anime television series created by director Satoshi Kon and produced by Madhouse about a social phenomenon in Musashino, Tokyo caused by a juvenile serial assailant named Lil' Slugger (the English equivalent to Shōnen Bat, which translates to "Bat Boy"). The plot relays between a large cast of people affected in some way by the phenomenon; usually Lil' Slugger's victims or the detectives assigned to apprehend him. As each character becomes the focus of the story, details are revealed about their secret lives and the truth about Lil' Slugger.
Who directed Paranoia Agent: Part 1?
Paranoia Agent: Part 1 was directed by Satoshi Kon.
Who stars in Paranoia Agent: Part 1?
The principal cast of Paranoia Agent: Part 1 includes Mamiko Noto, Haruko Momoi, Shozo Iizuka, Toshihiko Seki.
When was Paranoia Agent: Part 1 released and how long is it?
Paranoia Agent: Part 1 was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paranoia Agent: Part 1?
Paranoia Agent: Part 1 holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).