Parasite Dolls
パラサイトドールズ
“Beware the temptations of the flesh.”
Synopsis
Beauty is only skin deep, but when you can’t see beneath the skin, how can you know what you’re really dealing with? In a world where perfect androids called Boomers have infiltrated every aspect of society, it’s the job of Branch to maintain peace between the people and the plastic. Unfortunately, not all boomers are created perfect, and when boomers go bad, people die. The thin blue line that separates man from machine is about to meet its most horrifying test in Parasite Dolls.
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Parasite Dolls (2003) - Anime Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-27
Top Cast
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Kazuhiko Inoue
Basil "Buzz" Nikvest (voice)
Akemi Okamura
Reiko Michaelson (voice)
Masaru Ikeda
Koji Takahashi (voice)
Somei Uchida
Rod Kimball (voice)
Kikuko Inoue
Elza "Angel" Lynch (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Bill Myers (voice)
Ai Orikasa
Chieko (voice)
Jouji Nakata
Puppet Master (voice)
Koji Tsujitani
Caine (voice)
Mako Hyodo
Eve (voice)
Rie Saitou
Buzz's Wife House Boomer (voice)
Toru Okawa
Corbin (voice)
Toshihiko Nakajima
Kojima (voice)
Yukimasa Kishino
Sorime (voice)
Hiroaki Yoshida
Kenji Nomura
Koichi Kuriyama
Mitsuru Ogata
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuto Nakazawa, Naoyuki Yoshinaga, Yasuhiro Geshi, Satoshi Saga
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuto Nakazawa, Chiaki J. Konaka
- Original Score
- Kazuyuki Tsuda, Kazushi Miyakoda
- Original Title
- パラサイトドールズ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- IMAGICA, Anime International Company, THE KLOCKWORX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuto Nakazawa, Naoyuki Yoshinaga, Yasuhiro Geshi, Satoshi Saga
Kazuto Nakazawa, Chiaki J. Konaka
Kazuyuki Tsuda, Kazushi Miyakoda
Hitoshi Sato, Kenji Seto
Shigeyuki Yamamori
John Ledford, Thomas Meerbott, Mark Williams, Matt Greenfield
Department Leadership Roster
Hitoshi Sato
Director of Photography
Kazuto Nakazawa
Director
Naoyuki Yoshinaga
Director
Chiaki J. Konaka
Writer
Kazuto Nakazawa
Writer
Kenji Seto
Director of Photography
Kazushi Miyakoda
Original Music Composer
Matt Greenfield
Producer
Shigeyuki Yamamori
Editor
Yasuhiro Geshi
Director
Satoshi Saga
Director
Kazuto Nakazawa
Screenplay
Chiaki J. Konaka
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parasite Dolls
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What is Parasite Dolls about?
Beauty is only skin deep, but when you can’t see beneath the skin, how can you know what you’re really dealing with? In a world where perfect androids called Boomers have infiltrated every aspect of society, it’s the job of Branch to maintain peace between the people and the plastic. Unfortunately, not all boomers are created perfect, and when boomers go bad, people die. The thin blue line that separates man from machine is about to meet its most horrifying test in Parasite Dolls.
Who directed Parasite Dolls?
Parasite Dolls was directed by Kazuto Nakazawa, Naoyuki Yoshinaga, Yasuhiro Geshi, Satoshi Saga.
Who stars in Parasite Dolls?
The principal cast of Parasite Dolls includes Kazuhiko Inoue, Akemi Okamura, Masaru Ikeda, Somei Uchida, Kikuko Inoue.
When was Parasite Dolls released and how long is it?
Parasite Dolls was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Parasite Dolls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parasite Dolls was composed by Kazuyuki Tsuda, Kazushi Miyakoda.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parasite Dolls?
Parasite Dolls holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).