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Paprika

Paprika

AniList score
7.9
Year
2006
Format
Movie
Episodes
1 episode
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
  • Psychological
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller

Synopsis

Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject's dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device before it falls into the hands of a dream terro…

Tags

  • Dissociative Identities
  • Female Protagonist
  • Primarily Adult Cast
  • Philosophy
  • Body Horror
  • Denpa
  • Crime
  • Conspiracy
  • Mythology
  • Meta
  • Software Development
  • Detective
  • Terrorism
  • Cyberpunk

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